As Seoul intensifies efforts to build next-generation aerospace technologies, RF Materials, a South Korean firm specializing in compound semiconductor packaging, has been named a core participant in a national R&D program aimed at advancing space-grade semiconductor technology.

South Korea’s Naver Corporation is teaming up with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to develop a bipedal humanoid robot, highlighting the nation’s accelerating push into physical AI. With global competition in humanoid robotics intensifying, the Naver-MIT partnership is seen as a strategic bid to position South Korea at the forefront of next-generation robotics.

Unitree Robotics, a Hangzhou-based developer of quadruped and humanoid robots, has filed for IPO counseling with the Hangzhou office of China’s securities regulator as of July 18, 2025. Citic Securities is serving as the IPO advisor, with Beijing DeHeng Law Offices providing legal counsel and RSM China handling auditing, according to filings cited by ICsmart and Yicai. Citic Securities is expected to begin its due diligence and compliance assessment in October 2025, evaluating Unitree’s IPO readiness and supporting its application process.