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Sunny Um

Sunny Um is a Seoul-based journalist working with 4i Magazine. She writes and talks about policies, business updates, and social issues around the Korean tech industry. She is best known for in-depth explanations of local issues for readers who need a better understanding of the Korean context. Sunny’s works appeared in prominent Korean news outlets, such as the Korea Times and Wired Korea. She currently makes regular writing contributions to newsrooms worldwide, such as Maritime Fairtrade, a non-profit media organization based in Singapore. She also works as a content strategist at 1021 Creative. A person who holds a Master’s degree in Political Economy from King’s College London, she loves to follow up on news of Korean politics and economy when she’s not writing.


In recent years, there's been a growing buzz around learning to code in South Korea, especially with the rise of tools powered by artificial intelligence (AI), like ChatGPT. Amidst the sea of information, one YouTube channel stands out to many

The tech industry embraced many innovations as well as challenges in 2024. Let's have a look for the tech trends in Asia in 2025. The race of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools accelerated, drawing concerns over its usage from regulatory bodies.

In the K-pop industry, chart positions are critical. Fans rally behind their favourite artists, eager to see them outperform their competitors when new albums are released. Their support helps propel these artists to the top of the charts, aiming to

End of year in Seoul: As the year draws to a close, people in South Korea are preparing to bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new one. Despite the political challenges the country has faced in recent

South Korea’s political landscape has been in turmoil since 3 December. President Yoon Suk-yeol narrowly survived an impeachment motion introduced on Saturday following his attempted coup d'état. This included declaring martial law and sending armed soldiers into the National Assembly and

Christmas in Asia: Although the birth of Christ is not traditionally celebrated in most Asian countries, the festive joy and cheer associated with the season are shared by many. Streets are adorned with Christmas decorations, and it's easy to find

Place of residence: Yeuido, Seoul, South Korea Position: Artificial Intelligence (AI) Content Creator / Chatbot Developer & AI Lecturer Allow us to understand more about your job My role defies traditional definitions. I believe the essence of the AI era lies in breaking

In September 2024, South Korean news agencies rushed to cover the case of teenagers and university students producing and distributing sexually explicit deepfake images using photographs of young women via Telegram. Reports suggested that thousands of people may have joined

AI-powered textbooks: In 2025, South Korea plans to roll out artificial intelligence-powered digital textbooks in schools. While other countries have introduced similar concepts on a smaller scale, South Korea will be the first to implement such a system nationwide. The

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