KT announced on the 27th that it is collaborating with AI startup Lablup to launch a Graphics Processing Unit as a Service (GPUaaS) business. The two companies signed a business agreement on the 26th and agreed to jointly advance their AI cloud service initiatives. Through this partnership, KT and Lablup will co-develop a GPUaaS service, introducing unique features and technologies to differentiate it from other offerings. Considering the rapid growth of the GPUaaS market, they plan to launch the service in the near future.

AI semiconductor startup Rebellions announced that on the second day of 'Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025,' on the 4th (local time), it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Penguin Solutions and SK Telecom to build an AI data center (AI DC) ecosystem. Penguin Solutions is an AI infrastructure company that manages over 85,000 graphics processing units (GPUs), while SK Telecom has been accelerating its AI infrastructure business, including AI data centers.

Kakao Ventures, an Early-Stage Venture Capital (VC) Firm, to Host 'Beauty Seminar' with Uzstudio Early-stage venture capital firm Kakao Ventures announced on the 6th that it will co-host a beauty seminar with beauty branding agency Uzstudio on the 8th in Myeong-dong, aimed at cosmetics brand professionals. The seminar is designed to explore the perspectives of investors on K-beauty brands and discuss the success formula for early-stage indie brands from multiple angles. The event will feature presentations by investment professionals and beauty branding experts, along with networking opportunities. Around 50 beauty brand executives, industry professionals, and investors are expected to attend.

JNPMEDI announced on the 25th that it will operate a dedicated team, the "MedTech & Globalization Offering Group," aimed at providing full-cycle support for the medical device industry. This specialized team is designed to maximize on-demand service capabilities across all stages of the medical device business. It will offer innovative solutions in various areas, including support for domestic and international regulatory approvals and certifications, assistance with digital healthcare validation and verification, and the development of global market entry strategies.

AI-specialized company Talentree (CEO Chanbong Ahn) announced on the 20th that it has signed a supply agreement with infant apparel brand Agabang & Company (CEO Sangkook Shin) for its AI-powered business automation solution, 'Cleave.' Cleave is a service that consolidates scattered internal corporate data into the cloud and leverages AI-driven systemization and data analysis to support faster decision-making and improved efficiency. Notably, it features a modular structure for key business functions such as merchandising (MD), logistics, production, and finance, enabling the rapid implementation of customized systems tailored to each company’s needs.