Republic of Korea stories
Ripple & Kyobo Life test blockchain bond settlement
2 days ago
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digital transformation
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fintech
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blockchain
Ripple and Kyobo Life trial blockchain settlement for South Korean government bonds, aiming to cut processing times from two days to near real-time.
Asia Pacific wins more FDI appeal as Singapore jumps
Last week
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supply chain
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r&d
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regulation
Asia Pacific claims 10 of top 25 foreign investment spots as Singapore leaps to eighth, with investors prioritising innovation over old economic measures.
South Korea AI copyright plan sparks creator backlash
Last week
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data protection
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physical security
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genai
South Korea's AI plan faces fierce opposition as creators warn a copyright carve-out could undercut the country's cultural export industries.
AMD deepens South Korea AI push with NAVER, Upstage
Last month
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hyperscale
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dc
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hpc
AMD inks AI infrastructure deals with NAVER Cloud and Upstage in South Korea, boosting its role in the country's sovereign AI push.
Weebit Nano joins Korea drive for low-power AI chips
Last month
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semiconductors
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power / energy
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ai
Weebit Nano joins South Korea's state-backed push to develop ultra-low-power analogue compute-in-memory chips for next-generation AI.
CDN market to hit USD $42.89bn as edge demand surges
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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gaming
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firewalls
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data analytics
Global CDN spending is forecast to soar from USD $27.25bn in 2025 to USD $42.89bn by 2030, driven by edge demand and performance pressure.
Canada & Japan seal pact on defence tech transfers
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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physical security
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Canada and Japan sign pact easing defence tech and equipment transfers, deepening Indo-Pacific security and industrial cooperation.
Airwallex buys Paynuri to launch payments in Korea
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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martech
Airwallex buys Korean fintech Paynuri, securing key licences to launch local payments and FX services for Korean and global businesses.
Airwallex buys Paynuri to expand fintech reach in Korea
Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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risk & compliance
Airwallex acquires Korean fintech Paynuri, securing local payment and FX licences as it accelerates its expansion across Asia-Pacific hubs.
FedEx impact in Asia Pacific hits USD $5.7 billion
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
FedEx says its Asia Pacific operations delivered USD $5.7 billion in economic impact in 2025 as it ramps up routes, tech and green investments.
Coupang breach & camera hacks expose Asia cyber gaps
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
A vast Coupang data breach and mass camera hacks in South Korea expose Asia's widening cyber security gaps and weak identity defences.
Rockwell Automation earns Asia Pacific workplace honour
Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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hcm
Rockwell Automation secures Great Place To Work status in 14 Asia Pacific markets, with 80% of staff calling it a great workplace.
Cloudflare earns global cross-border data privacy certification
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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data protection
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data privacy
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data governance
Cloudflare has become one of the first firms certified under the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules, enhancing its compliance with international data privacy standards.
Cloudflare first to gain global certification for cross-border privacy
Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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data privacy
Cloudflare is among the first to gain global certification under new cross-border privacy standards set by nine governments to unify data protection.
Experts advocate post-summit steps and vision for AI adoption
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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martech
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cdp
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ai models
Following the AI Seoul and AI Summit in Sydney, international experts from various sectors emphasised the importance of pragmatic steps and strategic vision in adopting AI.
UK and South Korea warn of cyber threats from North Korea's supply chains
Wed, 29th Nov 2023
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
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cto
UK and South Korea's security agencies warn of advanced state-linked cyber threats infiltrating via North Korean supply chains.