[CES 2026] LG Electronics CEO Jaechul Ryu Debuts on Global Stage: "AI Appliances and Home Robots Will Eliminate Housework"

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On January 5 (local time), a day before the opening of CES 2026, the world's largest home appliance and information technology exhibition, LG Electronics held its global strategy event "LG World Premiere" in Las Vegas, USA, presenting a vision for an era of artificial intelligence in which devices and spaces operate autonomously based on empathic intelligence.

Jaechul Ryu, CEO of LG Electronics, hosted the LG World Premiere event at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center and stated, "We will set a new standard for future home life with a variety of solutions based on empathic intelligence."

At this event, where LG Electronics unveiled new technologies and its mid- to long-term vision to the global market for the first time, the company redefined artificial intelligence not as a technology-centric concept, but as "empathic intelligence" that understands and cares for customers' lives. CEO Ryu said, "The home is a space that contains an individual's lifestyle and emotions, making it difficult for artificial intelligence to fully understand," adding, "As a global leader in home appliances, LG Electronics' differentiated strength is its deep understanding of customers' lifestyles."

He explained, "Excellent devices will evolve into agent appliances that adapt to users and learn their preferences, and when these are connected as a single, well-orchestrated system in an AI-powered home, the 'Zero Labor Home' can become a reality." The vision is to deliver real customer value through spaces where devices and solutions are harmonized by empathic intelligence.

LG Electronics will welcome visitors from around the world with an advertisement conveying the message "Innovation in tune with you" through empathic intelligence at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) in the United States, where the world's largest home appliance and IT exhibition, CES 2026, will be held from the 6th to the 9th (local time). LG Electronics

This strategy has also been applied to the home robot "LG CLOiD." CEO Ryu defined LG CLOiD not as a simple household assistant, but as "an agent specialized for the home that autonomously senses and judges its surroundings to create the optimal environment." LG CLOiD performs household tasks using its two arms and five fingers, recognizes and learns the indoor environment, and controls appliances according to the customer's schedule and lifestyle patterns. The design also emphasizes safety, such as maintaining balance even when a child or pet clings to it, and stable indoor navigation.

He said, "Through various solutions, including robots, we will set a new standard for future home life," and added, "We hope that the AI experience for customers will extend beyond the home to vehicles, offices, and commercial spaces, becoming a part of daily life."

On this day, LG Electronics also unveiled its product strategy, including next-generation OLED TVs and the AI-evolved "LG SIGNATURE" lineup. The LG OLED evo W6 features an ultra-slim thickness of just 9mm, incorporates a wireless AV transmission solution, and is equipped with the third-generation Alpha 11 AI processor based on dual artificial intelligence. The LG SIGNATURE refrigerator uses a large language model-based voice recognition feature to understand customer conversations and suggest functions, while the oven is equipped with a feature that identifies ingredients and recommends recipes. A new design strategy tailored to premium customer trends was also presented.

On the 5th (local time), LG Electronics held the LG World Premiere at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, USA, under the theme "Innovation in Tune with You." LG Electronics CEO Jaechul Ryu took the stage as the keynote speaker and presented the "AI experience," which connects customers' everyday spaces through various empathy intelligence-based solutions, emphasizing that the company is ready to lead the era of "AI in Action." LG Electronics

The event also showcased how empathic intelligence works in real-life situations. For example, when a customer arrives home, the robot considers the schedule and weather to suggest an exercise plan, adjusts the indoor temperature to match the arrival time, or prepares clothing-demonstrating how artificial intelligence can relieve customers of various burdens. Through these scenarios, LG Electronics introduced an AI-powered home that reduces not only physical labor but also the burden of decision-making and planning.

Additionally, LG Electronics revealed a strategy to expand the AI home experience to vehicles and commercial spaces. The company showcased technology that provides customized information by recognizing passengers' gaze and surrounding environments through AI-centric vehicle solutions, and is also expanding business opportunities by applying artificial intelligence to high-efficiency HVAC solutions for data centers.

As the final speaker of the event, LG CLOiD said, "The vision shared today is a future where innovation harmonizes with customers' lives," adding, "Empathic intelligence will help everyone enjoy a better and more meaningful life." LG Electronics once again emphasized its commitment to continue meaningful everyday innovation together with customers, based on its brand philosophy.

On the 5th (local time), LG Electronics held the LG World Premiere at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, USA, under the theme "Innovation in Tune with You." LG Electronics CEO Jaechul Ryu took the stage as the keynote speaker and presented the "AI experience," which connects customers' everyday spaces with various empathy intelligence-based solutions, emphasizing that the company is ready to lead the era of "AI in Action." LG Electronics