Hanwha Aerospace partners with gaming giant Krafton to develop physical AI | Yonhap News Agency

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OK SEOUL, March 13 (Yonhap) -- Hanwha Aerospace Co., South Korea's leading defense systems company, and game publishing giant Krafton Inc. have agreed to jointly develop physical artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and establish a joint venture to commercialize them, the companies said Friday. In addition, they will invest in a US$1 billion fund established by Hanwha Asset Management focused on AI, robotics and defense. "AI technology is rapidly expanding beyond industries, with new physical AI applications emerging in the defense sector," said Son Jae-il, chief executive officer (CEO) of Hanwha Aerospace. "Our partnership with Krafton will offer a new paradigm standard for physical AI and future defense." Krafton CEO Kim Chang-han said the joint venture could grow into a global defense technology firm like Anduril Industries Inc., based on "physical innovation by combining the company's AI technology and software expertise with Hanwha's industrial strengths." The corporate images of Krafton Inc. and Hanwha Aerospace Co. provided by the companies (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) brk@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Krafton CEO meets with Nvidia's Huang to discuss collaboration in gaming AI, robotics Krafton CEO to double as head of new AI robotics unit in U.S. Hanwha defense units to showcase AI military solutions at Saudi exhibition Keywords #Hanwha Aerospace #Krafton Articles with issue keywords Most Liked U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation (News Focus) Topping 10 mln, 'The King's Warden' offers rare boost to Korean cinema (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats (News Focus) How 'The King's Warden' captured 10 mln Korean viewers BTS expands Gwanghwamun concert capacity to 22,000 with added standing zones Most Saved (News Focus) How 'The King's Warden' captured 10 mln Korean viewers (News Focus) Topping 10 mln, 'The King's Warden' offers rare boost to Korean cinema U.S. transport aircraft spotted departing Osan Air Base amid Patriot relocation speculation (LEAD) S. Korea's cruise missile test from destroyer N.K. leader inspects munitions factory N.K. leader inspects munitions factory prev Hanwha Aerospace partners with gaming giant Krafton to develop physical AI Next Hanwha Aerospace partners with gaming giant Krafton to develop physical AI

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SEOUL, March 13 (Yonhap) -- Hanwha Aerospace Co., South Korea's leading defense systems company, and game publishing giant Krafton Inc. have agreed to jointly develop physical artificial intelligence (AI) technologies and establish a joint venture to commercialize them, the companies said Friday.
Under their memorandum of understanding (MOU), the companies will pursue joint research and development (R&D) of core physical AI technologies, review verification and application scenarios, and establishment of technical and operational systems, according to the companies.
They plan to commercialize the results of the joint development by establishing a joint venture and build a mid- to long-term cooperation framework.
The collaboration will combine Hanwha Aerospace's defense and manufacturing infrastructure and unmanned system technologies with Krafton's AI research capabilities and software development expertise.
The two companies plan to expand their cooperation into the space and aviation sectors over the long term.
In addition, they will invest in a US$1 billion fund established by Hanwha Asset Management focused on AI, robotics and defense.
"AI technology is rapidly expanding beyond industries, with new physical AI applications emerging in the defense sector," said Son Jae-il, chief executive officer (CEO) of Hanwha Aerospace. "Our partnership with Krafton will offer a new paradigm standard for physical AI and future defense."
Krafton CEO Kim Chang-han said the joint venture could grow into a global defense technology firm like Anduril Industries Inc., based on "physical innovation by combining the company's AI technology and software expertise with Hanwha's industrial strengths."
The corporate images of Krafton Inc. and Hanwha Aerospace Co. provided by the companies (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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## Expert Analysis

### Merits
- In addition, they will invest in a US$1 billion fund established by Hanwha Asset Management focused on AI, robotics and defense. "AI technology is rapidly expanding beyond industries, with new physical AI applications emerging in the defense sector," said Son Jae-il, chief executive officer (CEO) of Hanwha Aerospace. "Our partnership with Krafton will offer a new paradigm standard for physical AI and future defense." Krafton CEO Kim Chang-han said the joint venture could grow into a global defense technology firm like Anduril Industries Inc., based on "physical innovation by combining the company's AI technology and software expertise with Hanwha's industrial strengths." The corporate images of Krafton Inc. and Hanwha Aerospace Co. provided by the companies (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) brk@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Krafton CEO meets with Nvidia's Huang to discuss collaboration in gaming AI, robotics Krafton CEO to double as head of new AI robotics unit in U.S.

### Areas for Consideration
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### Implications
- Under their memorandum of understanding (MOU), the companies will pursue joint research and development (R&D) of core physical AI technologies, review verification and application scenarios, and establishment of technical and operational systems, according to the companies.
- The collaboration will combine Hanwha Aerospace's defense and manufacturing infrastructure and unmanned system technologies with Krafton's AI research capabilities and software development expertise.
- In addition, they will invest in a US$1 billion fund established by Hanwha Asset Management focused on AI, robotics and defense. "AI technology is rapidly expanding beyond industries, with new physical AI applications emerging in the defense sector," said Son Jae-il, chief executive officer (CEO) of Hanwha Aerospace. "Our partnership with Krafton will offer a new paradigm standard for physical AI and future defense." Krafton CEO Kim Chang-han said the joint venture could grow into a global defense technology firm like Anduril Industries Inc., based on "physical innovation by combining the company's AI technology and software expertise with Hanwha's industrial strengths." The corporate images of Krafton Inc. and Hanwha Aerospace Co. provided by the companies (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap) brk@yna.co.kr (END) Related Articles Krafton CEO meets with Nvidia's Huang to discuss collaboration in gaming AI, robotics Krafton CEO to double as head of new AI robotics unit in U.S.
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### Expert Commentary
This article covers hanwha, krafton, aerospace topics. Notable strengths include discussion of hanwha. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 589.