Platform for Analyzing and Evaluating Conversational AI Products

June 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
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[INQ. NO. 2506E05] Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is being used in various fields. In particular, conversational AI in the form of chatbots is widely applied, from customer consultation to manufacturing site work support, and has become the most common AI application case.
As demand for conversational AI products increases, AI development and service companies are required to establish a continuous monitoring and quality-management system to ensure that AI is functioning properly, and not giving inappropriate answers.
Coxwave, which provides hyper-personalized AI experiences, participated in ‘AI EXPO KOREA 2025 held in Seoul, and exhibited ‘Align AI,’ a platform that can analyze and evaluate conversational AI products.
This platform can analyze conversations between conversational AI and users. In addition, this analysis can be requested through natural language.
For example, if you input ‘Find conversations where users are experiencing inconvenience,’it will find conversations where users are dissatisfied with the answers based on the duration of the conversation and the situation in which they are experiencing inconvenience. This can also be analyzed in- depth, and provided in the form of a dashboard.
“The platform can detect and analyze parts of a conversation where users express dissatisfaction, such as ‘Why can’t you understand me? This platform can extract not only the occurrence of complaints, but also the situation whereby users feel dissatisfied,” a spokesperson for the company explained.
Coxwave provides customized settings according to the criteria that each company demands.
The company spokesperson added, “Conversational AI products are gradually evolving toward personalized user experiences. We will be able to help developers achieve their business goals by creating AI that goes beyond simple Q&A and can analyze users and provide what they need appropriately.”
Coxwave is a global AI startup founded in 2021. It has expertise in cutting-edge generative AI technology and successfully operated a generative AI service used by one million users, which was sold in 2023.
Coxwave currently operates AX Solution, an E2E AI chatbot building service, and Align AI, a product analysis platform for LLM-based conversational services. It attracted KRW 4.5 billion in seed investment in 2024, and based on this, it is expanding its business beyond Korea to global markets such as the USA, Canada, and India.

 
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Low-voltage Automatic Transfer Circuit Breaker

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[INQ. NO. 2506E04] Since much of the equipment used in the electric power industry operates based on high complexity, a task facing the electric power industry is reducing complexity and installation area through connections between devices.
O-Sung Electric Machinery Co., Ltd. introduced the ‘OSS-ATCB,’ a low-voltage automatic transfer circuit breaker that combines an air-circuit breaker (ACB) and an automatic transfer switch (ATS), which were previously used separately in the electric power industry — at the 2025 International Electric Power Exhibition 2025 (EPTK) held at COEX in Seoul from May 14 to 16.
The OSS-ATCB adopts a single driving mechanism to perform power cutoff and transfer at the same time, and structurally prevents repeated power supply or interference for two pieces of equipment. In addition, it provides a draw-out type for easy maintenance and minimizes power outage time.
In addition, it includes an overcurrent relay to automatically cut off when an abnormal current occurs, and protects the load equipment through an electrical and mechanical interlock structure. It reduces the size of the distribution board by up to 50%, and reduces the busbars.
According to O-Sung Electric Machinery, low-voltage automatic transfer circuit breakers are easy to use in public institutions, large buildings, industrial plants, and computer centers where the stability of power supply is important.
O-Sung Electric Machinery succeeded in the localization of its air circuit breaker (ACB) and automatic transfer switch (ATS) products during the time when Korea used to completely rely on imports.
Since 1995, O-Sung Electric Machinery has been supplying more stable-quality products by establishing an ISO-certified system, and it competes with global companies by acquiring ASTA, CE, and CB certifications.
“We mainly produce low-voltage ACB and ATS. We have recently localized the ATS of important specifications, such as ATCB, CTTS, and bypass ATS, and we produce economical and high-efficiency products and supply them to major government offices and large buildings for stable operation,” remarked a spokesperson for the company.

  
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Document-based Personal Information De-identification Solution

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[INQ. NO. 2506E03] SAT recently introduced a document-based personal information de-identification solution, ‘Docu-Guard,’ at a local exhibition.
Docu-Guard is an on-premises solution that automatically detects personal information from text and images in documents and then de-identifies them. After going through the review and approval process, it is converted into a de-identified PDF file, and can be linked with various document management systems such as EDMS, ECM, and record management systems.
“Using this solution, documents can be delivered without personal information leakage when requesting information disclosure from public institutions or sharing documents among related organizations. Currently, we are supplying it mainly to organizations that actively disclose information, such as the Public Procurement Service and the Ministry of National Defense,” explained a spokesperson for the company.

According to SAT, de-identified documents can also be used for AI learning and analysis, thereby further expanding the scope of data utilization.
As the introduction of AI such as Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-based Generative Models (RAGs) is expanding, the importance of document-based personal information de-identification is also increasing. In line with this situation, SAT plans to establish a safe data-utilization environment through Docu-Guard.
SAT is a specialized electronic document conversion company that develops and supplies various kinds of application software related to management and conversion processing technology and information security technology for numerous electronic documents to be managed online and offline. It is thus gaining recognition as an electronic document solution company leading the next-generation service of electronic document conversion.

Based on its patented conversion and file transfer technology, SAT supplies various products, such as electronic document viewing control solutions and integrated viewer products, and provides optimal customization services according to the needs of customers.

 
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AI Dubbing Solution

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[INQ. NO. 2506E02] STRA, a voice synthesis AI specialist company, recently introduced its AI dubbing solution, ‘STRA AI,’ at a local exhibition.
AI dubbing, the core function of STRA AI, automatically converts voice into text, and creates a dubbed video when the user uploads a video file and selects the language to be translated. The translated sentences can be edited by the user, and the voice is naturally produced in a foreign language while maintaining the speaker’s tone and emotions. It currently supports 32 languages.
In addition, STRA AI provides a ‘voice cleaning’ function that synthesizes voice based on the user’s voice sample, and an automatic generation function for YouTube subtitle files (SRT).
Kim Yong-ho, CEO of STRA, explained, “While Asia uses a lot of subtitles, Europe and South America still prefer dubbed contents. If creators or companies are using AI dubbing, they can produce multilingual contents without separate recording equipment.”

He added, “OTT companies can also use AI to edit specific lines without re-dubbing, so it is highly utilized.”
Currently, STRA is supplying solutions to short-form drama production companies, K-pop entertainment companies, etc. Inquiries are also being received from public institutions, educational institutions, and the game industry.
CEO Kim remarked, “We recently signed an MOU with AD Sound, a voice actor recording company. We plan to secure a license to use real voice actors’ voices, and our goal is to secure around 100 voice actors’ voices within this year.”
Meanwhile, STRA expanded its scope from its existing B2B-centered delivery service to a B2C service for general creators by officially launching its website in March this year.


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Cleaning Robots

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[INQ. NO. 2506E01] RhinOS, Inc., a robot specialist, recently unveiled five types of AI-based cleaning robots.
The five cleaning robots combine autonomous driving and AI technology.They are a large robot cleaner product line that can provide optimal cleaning solutions in various spaces such as hotels, shopping malls, and hospitals. In particular, the robots are designed to perform smooth cleaning work even in multi-story spaces by applying the ‘rEMS’ technology that allows them to ride elevators on their own and move between floors.

The J30p is a multipurpose AI cleaning robot designed to perform advertising and guidance functions beyond existing cleaning functions. It uses a digital display to simultaneously promote the brand and guide customers in shopping malls, hotels, and large stores. It can also be used for marketing, using the display in the cleaning function.
The J40w is a model with powerful cleaning performance, and it analyzes the contamination status of the floor in real time by applying a dual scrubbing system and precise contamination detection function, and automatically applies the optimal cleaning method. It can demonstrate powerful cleaning capabilities even in spaces with a large floating population.

The J25 is a customized model for small and medium-sized stores. It features more hygienic and efficient cleaning with automatic water supply and sewage treatment functions. Unlike existing cleaning robots, it applies a wastewater treatment system using a drain pipe, making maintenance easier.
RhinOS’ rEMS (elevator utilization movement system) technology can be linked with elevator systems manufactured by domestic small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as global elevator manufacturers such as Hyundai, TK, and OTIS.

A spokesperson from the company explained, “We recently signed a supply contract for 41 AI cleaning robots to large domestic cafeterias, shopping malls, and resorts, showing that our product performance has been recognized in real-world environments,” adding, “In addition to AI cleaning robots, we are also developing special robots for surveillance, guidance, and firefighting, and we plan to continue research and development so that autonomous robots can be used in various other environments in the future.”
 
 
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Semiconductors Lead Korea’s Exports

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Exporters Acively Pursuing Promising New Markets

According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE), last month’s exports amounted to $57.27 billion.
By item, semiconductor exports recorded the highest-ever performance in May at $13.8 billion (+21.2%). Amidst continued solid demand for high-value memory products such as high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and DDR5, fixed prices also showed an upward trend, continuing the trend of positive semiconductor export growth.
The prices of DDR4, DDR5, and NAND continued to rise compared to the previous month. In addition, the demand for high-value memory products such as HBM for AI servers continues to increase. It is expected that semiconductor export trends will remain positive for the time being, as demand companies continue to secure inventory in anticipation of rising memory semiconductor prices.
Wireless communication device exports recorded $1.3 billion, up 3.9%, while smartphone exports (US$420 million, +30.0%) showed good performance. Exports of wireless communication devices increased for the fourth consecutive month.

Exports of computers (including SSDs) turned positive, recording $1.1 billion, up 2.3%. “Exports increased mainly in the category of high-capacity SSDs for servers due to the expansion of investment in AI infrastructure,” explained a spokesperson for MOTIE.
Promising Korean exporters continued to actively challenge overseas markets in order to gradually increase their export growth in the second quarter of this year.
As part of such efforts, Korean exporters are strategically developing and releasing competitive new items, which are expected to capture keen attention in global markets.

RhinOS, a robot specialist, recently unveiled five types of AI-based cleaning robots. MEDIIMG, a company specializing in hemodynamics and AI, recently unveiled its 3D color MRA reading system, ‘NeuFlow,’ at a local exhibition.
O-Sung Electric Machinery Co., Ltd. introduced the ‘OSS-ATCB,’ a low-voltage automatic transfer circuit breaker that combines an air-circuit breaker (ACB) and an automatic transfer switch (ATS), which were previously used separately in the electric power industry – at the 2025 International Electric Power Exhibition (EPTK) held at COEX in Seoul.

  
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Unveiling the Traditional Charm of the Korean Folk Village

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Nestled in the scenic landscape of Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, the Korean Folk Village stands as a vibrant testament to South Korea’s rich cultural heritage. Since opening its doors in October 1974, this expansive 245-acre living museum has transported millions of visitors back to the late Joseon Dynasty (1392-1897), offering an immersive glimpse into traditional Korean life.

A Living Museum of History and Craft

The heart of the Korean Folk Village lies in its meticulous recreation of traditional Korean architecture. The village features 270 authentic houses that were carefully relocated and reconstructed from various regions across Korea. As you wander through the village pathways, you’ll encounter common dwellings, aristocratic residences, provincial government offices (gwana), educational institutions (seowon), Buddhist temples, and even a fortune-teller’s abode—each telling its own story of Joseon-era life.
One of the most enchanting aspects of the village is witnessing traditional Korean craftsmanship in action. Nine specialized ateliers showcase skilled artisans practicing time-honored crafts including blacksmithing, earthenware making, bamboo weaving, and woodworking. Visitors can observe the creation of bamboo ware, wooden utensils, brass tableware, wooden masks, and naturally dyed fabrics, with many items available for purchase as unique souvenirs.
The village truly comes alive through its schedule of dynamic traditional performances. The non-verbal Pungmul Performance combines Korean music and dance in a way that transcends language barriers, while the Eolssigu Jeolssigu parade brings together traditional dances and comic elements from the classic Tale of Chunhyang. Other performances include equestrian displays and traditional wedding ceremonies, each offering a window into historic Korean life.

Cultural Experiences and Seasonal Festivities

The Marketplace recreates the authentic atmosphere of a Joseon-era market, serving around 20 local and seasonal dishes prepared using traditional methods. Visitors can indulge in classic Korean fare such as naengmyeon (cold noodles), bibimbap (mixed rice bowl), and handmade dumpling soup. Korea House serves upscale Korean dishes popular among international tourists, while Gilmokjip offers specialties like bulgogi in a traditional setting. Traditional teahouses serve herbal teas alongside seasonal treats like sweet red-bean porridge in winter.
The Korean Folk Village transforms throughout the year with distinct seasonal experiences. The “Adding the Moonlight” evening festival bathes traditional houses in gentle illumination and features captivating LED performances. The “Horror Village in the Dead of Night” offers ghostly encounters inspired by Joseon-era folklore. Spring brings the “Welcome to Joseon” festival with costumed historical characters, while winter features the King’s Christmas festival and opportunities to try traditional Korean snow sledding.
The village also celebrates traditional Korean holidays with special events—fortune rice cake on Korean New Year, moon house burning during Jeongwol Daeboreum (First Full Moon), and traditional games during Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving).

Visitor Information and Regional Attractions

The Korean Folk Village is located at #90 Minsokchon-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do. Operating hours vary by season, generally running from 9:30 AM until early evening, with extended hours on weekends. Admission fees range from 8,000 to 15,000 KRW, with “Free Pass” options available at higher rates.
Transportation options from Seoul include bus routes No. 5001-1 from Sinnonhyeon Station and No. 4101 from Sungnyemun Gate. Subway travelers can take the Suin-Bundang Line to Sanggal Station and connect to local buses. Visitor feedback consistently highlights the importance of wearing comfortable footwear and recommends renting a hanbok (traditional Korean clothing) to enhance the immersive experience.
The strategic location makes the Korean Folk Village an excellent anchor for exploring other regional attractions. Nearby lies Everland, South Korea’s largest amusement park, and the UNESCO World Heritage Suwon Hwaseong Fortress. Other attractions include the Gyeonggi Children’s Museum, Nam June Paik Art Center, and Hwadam Botanic Garden.
The Korean Folk Village represents a vital bridge connecting contemporary visitors with Korea’s rich cultural heritage. Through its authentic architecture, living traditions, vibrant performances, and seasonal celebrations, the village offers an unparalleled opportunity to experience the essence of traditional Korean life that resonates with visitors of all backgrounds—making it a must-visit destination for anyone seeking to understand the soul of Korea’s cultural past.

 
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Korea Achieved $58.21 Billion of Exports in April

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According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE), Korea’s exports continued to grow for three consecutive months amid changes in the trade landscape, led by the United States. Last month’s exports were the highest-ever for April. They increased by $370 million from the previous record of $57.84 billion in April 2022.
Imports in April were $53.32 billion, down 2.7% year-on-year. The trade balance thus recorded a surplus of $4.88 billion.
The export boom was led by semiconductors, the largest export item. Semiconductor exports recorded the highest-ever April performance, at $11.7 billion, as the fixed price of DRAM (DDR4 8Gb) rebounded for the first time in 12 months since April 2024, and high value-added memory exports such as high-bandwidth memory (HBM) continued to boom. This is a 17.2% increase compared to the same month last year.
Wireless communication device exports also continued to increase for the third consecutive month, recording $1.5 billion, up 26.5%, led by smartphone exports ($400 million, +61.1%).
Bio-health exports increased 14.6% year-on-year to $1.4 billion. Bio-pharmaceutical exports ($900 million, +21.8%) increased significantly.
Steel exports turned positive for the first time in four months, increasing by 5.4% to $3 billion. Secondary battery exports also broke the 16-month negative trend since December 2023, increasing by 13.7% to $700 million. Ship exports also increased by 17.3% to $2 billion, increasing for two consecutive months.
On the other hand, automobile exports, one of the largest export items, decreased by 3.8%. However, the export volume ($6.5 billion) achieved the highest performance this year.
Agricultural, fishery, and food product exports achieved the highest-ever performance for all months, reaching $1.1 billion, thanks to the growing K-food craze.
By region, exports increased in seven out of the nine major markets.

Exports to China increased by 3.9% year-on-year to $10.9 billion. While semiconductor exports rebounded, after being in a negative trend this year, exports of wireless communication devices increased by double digits, leading to the overall increase in exports.

Exports to ASEAN increased by 4.5% to $9.4 billion, due to brisk exports of semiconductors and steels.
Exports to the EU achieved the highest-ever performance of $6.7 billion (+18.4%) in the entire period, with double-digit growth rates in automobile and bio-health exports.
Exports to the United States decreased by 6.8% year-on-year to $10.6 billion. Exports of petroleum products, secondary batteries, and wireless communication devices showed brisk growth, but exports of two major items, automobiles and general machinery, decreased.
Imports in April decreased by 2.7% to $53.32 billion. Energy imports amounted to $10 billion, down 20.1% year-on-year. Imports other than energy, including semiconductor equipment (+18.2%), increased by 2.4% to $43.4 billion.
Korea’s trade balance in April recorded a surplus of $4.88 billion, up $3.6 billion year-on-year. The cumulative trade balance from January to April this year was $12.2 billion, an increase of $2.3 billion over the same period of last year.

 
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Intelligent Electronic Lectern

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[INQ. NO. 2505E14] AHA Co., Ltd., an edutech specialist, has developed and released NEO SIMPO (Neo Simpo, standing electronic lectern) and ISP (Intelligent Smart Podium, standalone), a new-concept intelligent electronic lectern that displays file thumbnails on a 19.1-inch stretched-bar display, and opens files just by touching them to proceed with lectures or meetings without interruption.
The newly released intelligent electronic lectern utilizes a 23.8-inch main dual-touch writing monitor and a 19.1-inch stretched-bar display to connect real video conferencing devices, speakers, microphones, mini PCs, desktops, and laptops to conduct lectures, meetings, and press conferences.
The 19.1-inch stretched-bar display touch monitor provides lecture and meeting manuscript files in the order of progress as thumbnail images, and you can proceed with lectures and meetings just by touching them.
The 19.1-inch stretched-bar display allows you to arrange lecture manuscripts and thumbnails of materials, allowing you to proceed in order. It also provides hotkeys that allow you to immediately execute key functions such as writing, screen capture, and Internet search. The 23.8-inch dual-touch writing monitor allows you to edit lecture materials and write on the board, enabling you to conduct lectures and meetings without interruption.

In particular, the standalone ISP is packaged as a finished product box, making it portable and easy to carry. It can be placed on a podium or desk and used by connecting a computer, laptop, or electronic whiteboard.
Last year, AHA exhibited NEO SIMPO and ISP prototypes at GITEX Global in Dubai, and at ISE 2025 in Barcelona in February this year. The groundbreaking features of the 19.1-inch stretched-bar display touch monitor received rave reviews from buyers in the Middle East, Europe, and America, leading to a surge in pre-orders, with the first batch sold out and additional production required, drawing keen attention overseas.

 
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Imaging Diagnostic Devices

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[INQ. NO. 2505E13] Bionet Co., Ltd. is a medical device company established in 1999. It has developed extensive expertise in biosignal-based monitoring systems.
Bionet has been developing and manufacturing electrocardiographs, patient monitoring devices, and fetal monitoring devices over the past 25 years. While focusing on the domestic medical market, it has accomplished local production of medical devices and strengthened its competitiveness in the medical device industry.
Bionet is promoting the globalization of K-medical equipment by launching wireless ultrasound and wearable healthcare devices as its next-generation flagship products, which were launched with the intention of targeting the global market.

Medical wireless ultrasound imaging device
Bionet developed SonoMe, a wireless ultrasound imaging device, to preemptively respond to the changing market environment, with the increasing demand from medical staff for quick and convenient treatment anytime, anywhere around the world after COVID-19.
SonoMe is a product that connects to mobile devices through the Wi-Fi function, enabling quick and convenient ultrasound scanning in various environments and situations.
Bionet introduced three high-performance lineup models, including the dual head probe ‘H5C10L,’ which is the first in Korea to integrate both convex and linear functions. This allows users to select a transducer that suits their clinical needs and purposes, such as for treatment of abdominal, musculoskeletal, thyroid, gynecological, and vascular diseases.

Multi-channel ultrasound beam former
SonoMe is equipped with 192 channels of ultrasound beam former to produce high-quality, clear images, thereby helping medical staff make more accurate diagnoses and decisions.
SonoMe received approval from the U.S. FDA in 2022, following approval from Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety in 2021. With this as a stepping stone, Bionet is accelerating its entry into the U.S. market and plans to advance further into the global market with the goal of obtaining European CE certification this year.

 
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