AI & Robotics in Industry: HydroGym is training AI to actively reduce drag in fluid flows, aiming to improve lift, cut noise, and manage heat for real engineering use. Power Grid Modernization: LS Electric and GE Vernova are forming a VSC-HVDC joint venture (Grid X Technology) to boost Korea’s next-gen transmission reliability and expand overseas. Defense Tech & Manufacturing: NAVER D2SF backed F4GE to connect Korea’s fragmented factories into a programmable manufacturing network for defense and advanced hardware buyers. Tokenized Trade Finance: POSCO International America completed an Avalanche-based pilot tokenizing trade accounts receivable, using real capital with partners Intain and Olea. Medical AI Ecosystem: Lunit ran a medical foundation-model hackathon to let developers and clinicians test its L2-preview model for health Q&A and chatbots. Local AI Safety: Busan is deploying an AI smart escalator safety platform that detects risky rider behavior and issues on-site warnings during field verification. Funding Watch: Wrtn Technologies raised about 100 billion won in Series C to expand its AI entertainment platform and tighten teen safeguards. Global Partnerships: Mexico’s top diplomat said Mexico wants to restart/continue FTA talks with South Korea and deepen cooperation in AI and space. Markets & Chips: Seoul stocks edged higher after a weak start as investors tracked Nvidia earnings and chip gains.