Google Korea names ex-Samsung, Apple Korea executive as new chief

Google Korea said Friday it has appointed Yoon Koo, also known as Brandon Yoon, as its new head. Yoon will serve as country managing director starting Jan. 5 and will oversee the company's advertising sales operations, according to Google Korea.

2025-12-12

Open AI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT's alleged role in Connecticut murder-suicide

The heirs of an 83-year-old Connecticut woman are suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI and its business partner Microsoft for wrongful death, alleging that the AI chatbot intensified her son's “paranoid delusions.”

2025-12-12

Microsoft unveils $23 billion in new AI investments with big focus on India

Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled $23 billion in new AI investments, with the bulk earmarked for India as the U.S. tech giant deepens its bet on one of the world's fastest-growing digital markets.

2025-12-10

OpenAI may move forward with new business structure, partnership with Microsoft, regulators say

OpenAI said Tuesday it has reorganized its ownership structure and converted its business into a public benefit corporation after two crucial regulators, the Delaware and California attorneys general, said they would not oppose the plan.

2025-10-29

Hyundai named 33rd on TIME's best companies list, 4th highest ranking among carmakers

TIME Magazine's World's Best Companies list, which measures employee satisfaction, revenue growth and sustainability transparency, showed that Hyundai was the fourth-highest among all carmakers,

2025-10-20

Korea's corporate growth gains too little, too concentrated in finance, KCCI says

Over the past decade, revenue growth among leading global companies shows stark contrasts in both magnitude and industrial focus, with Korea logging moderate growth in finance while the United States and China surged in the technology sector.

2025-09-24

Nvidia, Microsoft showcase latest industrial AI solutions at Seoul exhibition

Nvidia, Microsoft and other global tech giants showcased their cutting-edge industrial AI at an AI-themed business exhibition that kicked off in Seoul on Wednesday.

2025-09-03

Bill Gates says Korea's leadership on health 'more important than ever' ahead of Seoul office opening

Bill Gates, chair of the Gates Foundation and founder of Microsoft, emphasized the role of Korea in global health during a visit to the country as his foundation is set to open a new office in Seoul.

2025-08-26

Microsoft scales back Chinese access to cyber early warning system

Microsoft said on Wednesday it has scaled back some Chinese companies' access to its early warning system for cybersecurity vulnerabilities following speculation that Beijing was involved in a hacking campaign against SharePoint servers.

2025-08-21

SK bioscience, Gates Foundation to deepen cooperation on global health

SK bioscience Co., the biotech arm of Korea's SK Group, said Thursday it will expand cooperation with the Gates Foundation on next-generation preventive medicines, with a focus on research and development (R&D) for pandemic preparedness.