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MHS Begins Mass Production of Mobilints Next-Gen NPU MLA400 Thermal Management Components MHS Begins Mass Production of Mobilint's Next-Gen NPU 'MLA400' Thermal Management Components

Thermal management specialist MHS announced on July 22 that it has completed the development of thermal management components for Mobilint's MLA400 and signed a mass production supply contract.The MLA400 is a PCIe-based AI accelerator developed by Mobilint, built on its proprietary NPU 'ARIES.' It is designed to handle various inference tasks, including computer vision, AI video surveillance, and large language models (LLMs) and vision-language models (VLMs).MHS is responsible for developing hea

MHS Partners with HyperExcel to Implement Liquid Cooling for AI Chips MHS Partners with HyperExcel to Implement Liquid Cooling for AI Chips

Thermal management specialist MHS is advancing plans to apply liquid cooling technology to HyperExcel's next-generation AI semiconductors. The collaboration, which began with heat sink supply, aims to expand into cooling solutions for high-heat AI semiconductors.On August 3, MHS announced it is broadening its cooling technology partnership with AI semiconductor fabless company HyperExcel. The two companies are jointly reviewing thermal management technologies from the product development stage b

Maybach Brand Center in Seoul Establishes Itself as a Key Luxury Sales Hub Maybach Brand Center in Seoul Establishes Itself as a Key Luxury Sales Hub

The Maybach Brand Center in Seoul, the world's first dedicated Mercedes-Maybach showroom, has established itself as a key luxury sales hub within just one year of its opening. Approximately 15% of Maybach vehicles sold in South Korea are now delivered through this center, highlighting its importance to the brand.On August 3, HS Hyosung The Class held a media event to celebrate the first anniversary of the Maybach Brand Center in Apgujeong, Gangnam, Seoul.Opened in July 2025, the Maybach Brand Ce

How to Educate Children in the Age of AI: Insights from South Koreas Deputy Prime Minister How to Educate Children in the Age of AI: Insights from South Korea's Deputy Prime Minister

Addressing Your Fears About AI "How should we educate our children in the age of AI?" In a rapidly changing world driven by artificial intelligence, this question has likely crossed the minds of many parents. South Korea's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT, Baek Kyung-hun, has provided thoughtful answers in a new book that addresses the 14 most frequently asked questions he has encountered over his 25 years of AI research. The book explores how individuals, society, and gov

Binggrae Honors 30 Independence Activists with Honorary Passports Binggrae Honors 30 Independence Activists with Honorary Passports

Binggrae has presented honorary passports to 30 independence activists who passed away abroad and could not return to their homeland, in commemoration of the 81st anniversary of Korea's liberation. On August 3, Binggrae announced that it is conducting the independence movement campaign "The Brightest Passport of Korea" in collaboration with the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The campaign targets 30 independence activists who died overseas before li

Groundbreaking for National AI Computing Center in South Korea Groundbreaking for National AI Computing Center in South Korea

South Korea has officially begun construction on the National AI Computing Center, a key project aimed at expanding the country's AI infrastructure. The Ministry of Science and ICT held a groundbreaking ceremony on August 3 at the Solarido Data Center Park in Haenam, Jeonnam. Attendees included Deputy Prime Minister Baek Kyung-hwan, lawmakers Park Ji-won, Han Jun-ho, and Ahn Do-geol, as well as Jeonnam Gwangju Mayor Min Hyung-bae, Samsung SDS CEO Lee Joon-hee, and Naver Cloud CEO Kim Yoo-won.Dep

IBK Industrial Bank Launches 1 Trillion Won Fixed-Rate Loan for SMEs IBK Industrial Bank Launches 1 Trillion Won Fixed-Rate Loan for SMEs

IBK Industrial Bank has introduced a specialized fixed-rate loan product worth 1 trillion won to alleviate the financial burden on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with low to moderate credit ratings.On August 3, the bank announced the launch of the 'Hope On Fixed-Rate Loan.'The loan limits are set at a maximum of 1 billion won for operating funds and 4 billion won for facility funds. Borrowers can also benefit from a rate reduction of up to 1 percentage point within the range of fixed

Justice Minister Jeong Seong-ho Calls for Swift Revisions to Criminal Procedure Law Justice Minister Jeong Seong-ho Calls for Swift Revisions to Criminal Procedure Law

Justice Minister Jeong Seong-ho commented on August 3 that the recent passage of the Criminal Procedure Law amendment through the National Assembly was unprecedentedly swift, stating, "It is the first time that the Criminal Procedure Law has been amended at the speed of light." He emphasized the need for prompt corrections if any adverse effects arise.After attending a ceremony for newly appointed prosecutors at the Government Complex in Gwacheon, Jeong told reporters, "While we designed the new

Record Heat Wave and Drought Demand Urgent Government Response to Climate Disasters Record Heat Wave and Drought Demand Urgent Government Response to Climate Disasters

The Korean Peninsula has turned into a massive furnace, with temperatures in Yangsan, South Gyeongsang Province, exceeding 42 degrees Celsius, breaking the record for the highest temperature in the country’s 122-year meteorological history. The brutal heat is expected to persist for the foreseeable future.As the heat wave continues, the safety and lives of citizens are at risk, and economic losses in agriculture and industry are escalating rapidly. This situation has surpassed the level of a mer

U.S. Military Seeks Creative Strategies for Iran Pressure U.S. Military Seeks Creative Strategies for Iran Pressure

The U.S. military has reportedly requested ideas from internal analysts to find new ways to pressure Iran. According to CNN on August 2, a senior officer from the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) sent an email last week to several military analysts, stating, "We are looking for new, creative, and unconventional ways to pressure and punish Iran." Military officials noted that soliciting operational ideas through email is unusual. One source indicated that CENTCOM is reassessing existing strategies