South Korea’s deputy PM warned AI wealth must benefit the public amid concerns over inequality, job losses, and Samsung labor tensions.

TechCrunch reports that South Korean startup LetinAR is developing optical technology for the emerging AI glasses market.

South Korea and Google agree to establish an AI campus in Seoul to foster collaboration between the tech giant and local engineers and startups.

Politico reports that South Korea leads the world in AI optimism, with only 16% of citizens concerned about AI versus 50% in the US, driven by demographic pressures and a tech-first culture.

South Korea has become the first country to implement a comprehensive AI law, which includes a mandate for companies to add invisible watermarks to AI-generated content to combat misinformation and deepfakes.