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Integrating AI with 60 years of news archives Delivering practical services for readers Analyzing stock movements through news Offering personalized article curation for subscribers Maeil Business, South Korean business daily with the largest subscriber base, is accelerating news innovation through artificial intelligence (AI). By combining cutting-edge AI technologies with its 60-year archive of trusted journalism, the newspaper aims to deliver reliable, practical information that directly benefits readers’ daily lives. Maeil Business offers more than 10 AI-powered services – the largest number among Korean media outlets – including personalized news curation and stock market analysis based on news content. In February 2026, it received the 3rd Digital Journalism Innovation Award from the Korea Online Newspaper Association, gaining recognition as a leading example of AI innovation in Korean media. Major services 1. AI services for article comprehension and information discovery - AI knowledge search When readers ask questions in full sentences, AI interprets the intent and searches through 60 years of Maeil Business articles to provide answers along with source citations. Since its introduction, total on-site searches have increased by 64.4 percent, while the number of search users has risen by 25 percent. - AI suggested questions Based on the article a reader is viewing, AI automatically proposes follow-up questions to encourage deeper exploration. Readers can also input their own questions to instantly resolve curiosities while reading. - AI commentary Beyond summarizing facts, this service explains the background, meaning, and potential future impact of events in an accessible way. To power AI commentary, Maeil Business built a Vector Database containing its entire 60-year archive. The AI searches related past news and reconstructs context-rich commentary, often presenting prior events in timeline format. This reflects the paper’s pursuit of “knowledge-exploration journalism,” expanding the readers’ news consumption experience. 2. MAI agents for issue tracking and investment support - MAI news agent Launched in January 2026 alongside the website renewal, this service curates news tailored to individual reader interests. It helps users efficiently grasp key daily issues. The news agent consists of three components – news insights with AI commentary, recommended news that selects articles based on personal interests, and real-time trends service, which identifies and explains emerging issues from newly published articles by Maeil Business. - MAI securities agent This service analyzes the reasons behind stock price movements through news coverage, positioning itself as an investment guide that enables a comprehensive understanding of market conditions. The securities agent examines news and disclosure data to generate daily reports on listed stocks, explaining why prices rise or fall. It also summarizes key content from Maeil Business TV’s stock broadcasts, offering personalized reports based on individual investment interests. 3. AI for article-based investment and economic context analysis - Stocks in the news Based on article content, AI identifies not only companies directly mentioned but also potentially affected stocks. Primarily applied to economic, financial, and industrial news, this feature helps answer the question: “How will this news affect my investments?” 4. AI for audio-based news consumption - My morning briefing This is a podcast-style service where AI reporters and anchors deliver key daily news via audio. It enables convenient news consumption while driving or exercising. AI selects major articles from Maeil Business based on importance, writes podcast scripts, and converts them into audio. An additional AI-powered verification stage is also implemented to prevent hallucinations in the scripts. - AI audio news Using AI-generated voice, this service delivers major daily issues within one minute, allowing ultra-fast news consumption. 5. AI experiments for participatory news experiences - Crossword AI automatically generates economy and current affairs crosswords based on the latest news. This interactive content allows readers to naturally learn key issues while solving quizzes. 6. AI services for global readers - Multilingual translation AI automatically translates articles into multiple languages, enabling both domestic and international readers to consume the same news simultaneously. The goal is to become the fastest global channel for delivering news about Korea. Operating Principles Maekyung AX, which leads Maeil Business’s AI transformation, applies strict editorial standards to all AI services. Last year, Maeil Business established official AI usage guidelines and requires editorial and reporter approval for all AI-generated content, preserving the value of human-centered journalism. “In an AI era flooded with misinformation, Maeil Business’s high-trust news data assets – combined