Samsung, LG, KT unveil AI talent and youth training programs
The four ICT firms detailed events held between October 22 and 31, from Samsung's GSAT and creator launch to KT's AI classes for elderly households.
Samsung, LG Electronics, LG Uplus and KT disclosed a series of AI talent training and youth education programs and events held in late October, according to techm.kr.
Samsung held its second-half GSAT on October 25, with 19 affiliates including Samsung Electronics taking part. On October 30, Samsung Electronics held the launch ceremony for the first Samsung Crew, selecting about 30 lifestyle content creators for three months of activity promoting the company's AI appliances.
LG Electronics held the finals of the 2026 Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities (GITC) in Da Nang, Vietnam, from October 27 to 29 local time, with 81 participants from 9 countries including Korea. LG Uplus, Tiori Korea and the Ministry of Education signed an MOU on October 31 to support an AI and information security gifted education center.
KT held the completion ceremony for the first class of the KT-K-New Deal Academy on October 22, with 100 participants finishing a 4-month, 400-hour program. Its Senior IT Supporters group will begin a pilot generative AI education program for single-person elderly households in Seongnam starting on the 6th.
Earlier commitments
In 2025, Samsung Electronics chairman Lee Jae-yong promised continued investment to create quality jobs and foster high-value industries in Korea. GITC began in 2011 and has involved about 5,000 people from 41 countries over 15 years.
Quick answers
When did Samsung hold its second-half GSAT in 2026?
Samsung held its second-half GSAT on October 25, with 19 affiliates including Samsung Electronics taking part.
Where was the 2026 GITC held?
LG Electronics held the finals of the 2026 Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities in Da Nang, Vietnam, from October 27 to 29 local time, with 81 participants from 9 countries including Korea.
What did KT's first K-New Deal Academy class complete?
KT held the completion ceremony on October 22, with 100 participants finishing a 4-month, 400-hour program.