Humanoid Robotics Push: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s daughter, Madison Huang, is set to visit LG Electronics’ Seoul humanoid robot “data factory” to discuss robotics cooperation, following a fresh LG–Nvidia MoU and with an unveiling planned for early 2027. Medical AI Platform: KT and Seoul National University Hospital will build a medical “AX” platform that links patient care, nursing, research, and hospital operations, aiming for standardized models and commercialization across public healthcare. AI + Data Centers: South Korea’s push for more compute continues, with reports highlighting chip demand and data-center expansion pressures, while KT’s and other moves underscore how AI is moving from pilots to infrastructure. Semiconductor Market Watch: SK Hynix shares are drawing attention for trading around 5x next year’s earnings even after major revenue growth, reflecting how investors price memory cycles. Security & Drills: Trump says the US will “substantially” reduce Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises with South Korea, adding uncertainty for alliance planning as North Korea’s military posture evolves. AI Geopolitics: The US plans to urge countries to “pick sides” in the AI race with China, warning exclusion from a US-led coalition if they join Beijing’s competing framework. Cybersecurity: A joint US–South Korea advisory warns about the Gunra ransomware operation, tied to known Fortinet flaws and aggressive credential and session theft tactics.