{
  "id": 9099971,
  "title": "Hanwha chair calls for stronger defense AI capabilities",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/hanwha-chair-calls-for-stronger-defense-ai-capabilities-9099971",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-09-22T06:47:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20260922/hanwha-chair-calls-for-stronger-defense-ai-capabilities"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Hanwha Group Chairman Kim Seung-youn has called for enhanced defense artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities at Hanwha Systems, the company's IT solutions division. Kim toured the Gumi plant in North Gyeongsang Province to examine the factory's production and testing of advanced defense equipment, emphasizing the importance of achieving \"unparalleled defense AI capabilities\" and maintaining a \"safety-first\" mindset.\n\nDuring his visit, Kim inspected the assembly and testing of a multifunction radar for the Cheongung-II medium-range surface-to-air missile (M-SAM) system. This advanced radar technology is capable of detecting and tracking aircraft and missiles, identifying targets, and guiding interceptor missiles. The radar system has already been exported to countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq.\n\nAccording to Chairman Kim, the Gumi facility has evolved into a crucial export center for Hanwha's defense business, serving as a hub for global market expansion and a center for technological innovation.",
  "summary": "Hanwha Group Chairman Kim Seung-youn has urged Hanwha Systems, the group’s IT solutions arm, to strengthen its defense artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities as the conglomerate seeks to use AI-based command-and-control systems to connect its land, sea, air and space defense systems. Kim visited Hanwha Systems’ Gumi plant in North Gyeongsang Province on Tuesday to review its production and…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Hanwha chair calls for stronger defense AI capabilities",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/hanwha-chair-calls-for-stronger-defense-ai-capabilities",
        "published": "2026-09-22T06:32:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}