Bixby Evolves into an AI Agent / KT and Samsung Successfully Verify 6G…

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Samsung Launches Beta Program for the Evolved ‘Bixby’

Samsung Electronics announced on the 20th that it has begun operating a beta program for the evolved “Bixby,” now enhanced into a powerful device agent, starting on the 19th. The update is being rolled out sequentially to Galaxy S25 series users participating in the One UI 8.5 Beta Program and is currently available in six countries, including Korea, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

The enhanced Bixby understands users’ intentions based on natural language, controls devices, and provides personalized solutions. For example, when a user says, “I don’t want the screen to turn off while I’m looking at my phone,” it immediately activates the relevant setting. If a user says, “My ringtone isn’t sounding,” it analyzes the current device status and suggests disabling Do Not Disturb mode. It also enables real-time web searches for information.

Choi Won-joon, COO of Samsung Electronics’ MX Division, stated that Bixby has evolved beyond Galaxy smartphones into an intuitive device agent encompassing the broader ecosystem, including Samsung TVs and home appliances, and will further expand cross-device connectivity experiences.

KT and Samsung Successfully Verify Ultra-High-Density Multi-Antenna Performance for 6G

KT와 삼성전자 관계자가 6G 기술을 검증하는 모습 / 사진 KT

KT Corporation and Samsung Electronics announced on the 20th that they have successfully completed verification of jointly developed 7GHz ultra-high-density multi-antenna technology. The verification was conducted in the 7GHz band, one of the key frequencies for 6G, achieving approximately four times higher integration density compared to existing 5G 64TRx equipment.

In a high-capacity transmission test, the companies achieved a download speed of 3.0Gbps. By simultaneously transmitting eight data streams from the base station to the device, they secured industry-leading data processing capacity. The verification was conducted using Keysight’s test 6G device.

The two companies expect this technology to become a key enabler for 6G-era services such as XR, metaverse, holograms, and AI applications. They plan to continue strategic cooperation, including research on uplink coverage enhancement, AI-RAN, and standardization efforts.

Kakao Selected as Top Performer in S&P Global Sustainability Assessment for Four Consecutive Years

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Kakao has been selected as a top performer for four consecutive years in the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA) conducted by S&P Global. This year, 848 companies were listed in the Sustainability Yearbook out of 9,200 companies across 59 industries.

Kakao recorded a score of 76, up six points from the previous year, in the Interactive Media, Services & Home Entertainment (IMS) industry group, placing it within the top 5%. Ranking second among 148 companies, Kakao is the only Korean company to enter the top 5% in the IMS industry group.

The company was recognized for systematically enhancing its ESG management, including strengthening internal audit systems, improving data center energy efficiency, expanding the scope of human rights impact assessments, and reinforcing AI safety. Kakao plans to continue strengthening ESG management in line with global standards.

SK Networks Strengthens Internal Communication Culture Through Video Content

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SK Networks released content introducing newly appointed executives through its official YouTube channel during the Lunar New Year holiday. The video features Min Bok-gi, Head of Biz Innovation; Lee Kyung-ryeol, Head of Compliance; and Choi Hyun-gyu, Head of Business Growth Promotion, who directly shared their work philosophies, visions, and leadership approaches.

Min Bok-gi emphasized discovering future growth drivers and portfolio management as key roles. Lee Kyung-ryeol highlighted compliance management and governance strengthening, while Choi Hyun-gyu expressed commitment to communication with employees and identifying new growth axes.

SK Networks has continuously produced communication programs through internal broadcasting and YouTube. At the end of 2025, CEO Lee Ho-jung appeared on the in-house broadcast program “One Meal Chat,” receiving a strong response.

Kakao Mobility Receives Minister of Foreign Affairs Commendation for Contribution to APEC Summit

APEC 2025 기간 활약한 카카오모빌리티의 차량 모습 / 사진 카카오모빌리티

Kakao Mobility received a commendation from the Minister of Foreign Affairs in recognition of its transportation support during the 2025 APEC Summit. As an official sponsor, the company supported online and offline mobility infrastructure during the SOM3 meeting in Songdo last July and the main meeting in Gyeongju in October.

It provided various services, including operating free shuttle buses along major event routes, offering information on 26 temporary detour routes through the Kakao Bus app, guiding autonomous bus routes, supporting English searches for detour routes and official parking lots via Kakao Navi, and conducting a kindness service campaign for taxi drivers.

Following the Minister of Foreign Affairs commendation, Kakao Mobility also received a plaque of appreciation from the Governor of North Gyeongsang Province. CEO Ryu Geung-seon stated that it was meaningful to contribute to the successful hosting of a national event and expressed the company’s ambition to grow into a global mobility enterprise.