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2026.09.18

Chinese Electric Vehicles Hold 35% Domestic Market Share... Threatening the Korean Automotive Ecosystem

At a seminar held at the National Assembly, experts warned that the rapid expansion of Chinese electric vehicle market share threatens the domestic automotive production base and supply chain.

2026.09.18

[IPO] Robot-related stock BRILS sees successful public subscription... Demand forecast exceeded with 1676:1 ratio

BRILS, a robot system integration company, has achieved a high subscription rate of 1676.26:1 during its general public offering, following a strong demand forecast. The company plans to use the raised funds to expand its R&D center in Daegu and production bases in Incheon and Asan, as well as to operate its US subsidiary.

2026.09.18

[MLCC] Shortage of MLCC due to overlapping demand from ESS and AI servers... Prices double and Murata announces discontinuations

The expansion of Energy Storage Systems (ESS) and increased investment in AI servers are intensifying the supply shortage of Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCC). Some domestic ESS companies are reportedly accepting MLCC prices nearly twice as high to prevent production disruptions, while Murata Manufacturing has notified customers of plans to discontinue certain items in nine of its MLCC series to stabilize supply.

2026.09.18

Small and Medium Defense Companies to Jointly Utilize GPUs... Discussions for Building Defense-Specific AIDC Intensify

Discussions have begun in earnest to build a defense-specific AI Data Center (AIDC) that allows defense companies to jointly utilize high-performance computing resources while protecting military secrets and core technologies.

2026.09.18

SME Defense Companies to Jointly Utilize GPUs... Discussions for Establishing Defense-Specialized AIDC Gain Momentum

Discussions have begun in earnest to establish a defense-specialized AI Data Center (AIDC) that allows defense companies to jointly utilize high-performance computing resources while protecting military secrets and core technologies. The initiative aims to increase accessibility for small and medium-sized defense enterprises that struggle to secure individual AI infrastructure and to connect domestic AI semiconductors and clouds to the defense industry.

2026.09.17

[Field Report] 2026 Laplace × ETRI Deep Tech Investment Forum: 16 VCs and Asset Managers Participate, Focusing on Commercialization Verification

The '2026 Laplace × ETRI Deep Tech Investment Forum' was held at the MARU180 Event Hall to connect core technologies from public research institutes with private VC investment networks. The forum focused on verifying the commercialization potential of deep tech companies through discussions on cost competitiveness, power efficiency, and mass production schedules.

2026.09.17

[Field Report] 2026 Agri-Food Startup Contest Finals: From Robot Vertical Farms to Freshness Packaging... 11 Agri-Food Startup Teams Reach Finals

The finals of the 2026 Agri-Food Startup Contest were held on the 16th at the LOTTE R&D Center, where 11 finalist teams presented innovative business models ranging from robotic vertical farming to advanced packaging technologies.

2026.09.17

[IPO] 'First Exception to Dual Listing' Duksan Navcours heads to KOSDAQ riding K-Defense exports... General subscription ratio 333:1

Duksan Navcours, the first company to be granted an exception to the dual listing prohibition, has completed its public offering with high interest from institutional investors. While the IPO shows strong momentum, variables such as floating supply, existing shareholder selling pressure, and shareholder value issues due to the dual listing remain.

2026.09.17

[Field Report] 2026 Laplace × ETRI Deep Tech Investment Forum: 16 VCs and Asset Managers Participate, Focusing on Commercialization Verification

The '2026 Laplace × ETRI Deep Tech Investment Forum' was held at the MARU180 Event Hall to connect core technologies from public research institutes with private VC investment networks. The forum focused on verifying the commercialization potential of deep tech companies through discussions on cost competitiveness, power efficiency, and mass production schedules.

2026.09.17

[IPO] Semiconductor stock Global Technology sees 57-to-1 general subscription ratio... Entering the market with lowered offering price

Global Technology is proceeding with its KOSDAQ listing by lowering its offering price to reduce valuation expectations. While the entry price for new investors has decreased, interest is focused on whether the stock will be perceived as undervalued in the market or if the price set by institutions will serve as a new benchmark for its corporate value.