DI Lab

23/03/2026

In 1441, Korea introduced Cheugugi (측우기)☔

One of the world’s first standardized rain gauges and centuries ahead of its time.

For over 500 years 📜, Korea continued recording rainfall, creating one of the longest continuous climate datasets in history. But what truly stands out is not just the innovation, it is the intent ❤️

From the beginning, meteorology in Korea has always been about people 👨‍🌾👩‍🌾
Protecting farmers from drought 🌱
Preparing communities for floods 🌊
Turning data into decisions that safeguard lives

Today, as we celebrate World Meteorological Day, we are reminded how that same philosophy continues with new tools 🛰️📡🤖

From satellites and radars to AI-driven climate intelligence

At DI Lab, this legacy shapes everything we do 💡
We build technology not just to predict weather, but to deliver actionable insights where they are needed most

Because the mission remains the same 🌏
Put people first
Close the data gap
Bring resilience to the most underserved communities 🤝

18/03/2026

We recently had the opportunity to engage with students and researchers through a series of university events, including a session at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology and at KyungHee University.

At UNIST, our CEO was invited as a speaker for a special seminar on Weather Satellite Fusion, where we introduced our ongoing projects—from AI-powered weather analytics to real-world deployments across multiple countries—and how these technologies are being applied to address climate risks on the ground.

Beyond our technical work, our CTO also shared our journey as a startup expanding into ODA and international cooperation at KyungHee University. It was a valuable opportunity to discuss how climate-tech solutions can bridge the gap between innovation and impact, particularly in regions most vulnerable to climate change.

We’re grateful for the invitation and the engaging discussions, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration with academia as we grow globally.

13/03/2026

We were glad to participate in the GPEX Multistakeholder Workshop held on 5–6 March in Kyoto, Japan, together with researchers, funding agencies, operational organizations, and industry partners working on precipitation science.

The discussions focused on a key challenge: how to translate advances in precipitation science into practical information for decision-making and risk management.

At DI Lab, this is exactly the gap we aim to address. Through our AI-Radar Map, we combine radar, satellite, and ground observations with AI to generate high-resolution precipitation insights that can support climate services and operational decision-making.

Workshops like GPEX are an important step toward strengthening collaboration between science, technology, and real-world climate resilience.

04/03/2026

Excited to share that our team recently returned from Manila, Philippines, where we officially began activities under the KOICA CTS Seed-1 program, launching Project CLAIRE — Climate AI for Resilience and Early Warning.
The trip marked the first field mission of the project, focused on connecting with key partners and institutions supporting climate resilience and climate intelligence initiatives in the Philippines.

During the visit, we held meetings with a wide range of organizations, including:

• DOST-PAGASA
• KOICA Philippines Office
• Department of Agriculture – Adapting Philippines Agriculture to Climate Change Team
• University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) – including the AQUASMART team and IABE faculty.
• Asian Development Bank (ADB) K-HUB's Technical Expert Dr. Clyde Hutchinson
• Central Luzon State University (CLSU)

Thank you to all the partners who welcomed us during this visit and a special thanks to Skymap Global Philippines, Inc., our local implementation partners. We look forward to continuing this collaboration as Project CLAIRE moves forward.

05/02/2026

We’re proud to share that DI Lab has been officially recognized as a Social Venture in Korea. 🌎

🫂 This recognition reinforces our mission to tackle the climate crisis through data and to help build a healthier, more resilient society.

At the heart of this mission is our commitment to harnessing emerging technologies and AI-driven climate intelligence. This recognition further strengthens our credibility and trust with both, existing and potential partners who share our vision for sustainable innovation. 🤖

We aim to move forward with balance 🍃 : pursuing progress and profitability while delivering meaningful global benefit.

We’re deeply grateful to the partners and collaborators who continue to shape this journey. 🙏

Onward, as we work to create sustainable impact and shared value for all. ✨

02/02/2026

📌 New interview feature

Our CEO, Kwang-Min Myung shares a candid take with Venture Square on what’s still missing in climate tech:
accurate climate risk prediction is improving, but real-world response is still lagging.

As climate extremes become more localized, the gap between forecasts and on-the-ground decisions is where risk compounds. This is where the need for his vision, ClimaMRI, becomes clear.

Click the link to read 👇
https://www.venturesquare.net/1035535/

09/01/2026

Our recent selection for the KOICA Creative Technology Solution (CTS) Programme was featured in an AVING News article, highlighting DI Lab’s work in AI-based weather and climate intelligence.

Thank you to AVING for covering the CTS Programme and the role of data-driven technologies in strengthening climate resilience and early warning systems.

🔗 Read the article:
https://kr.aving.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=1807269

인공지능 기반 기상 및 환경 분석을 전문으로 하는 한국의 기후 테크 혁신 기업인 디아이랩(DI Lab, 대표 명광민)이 ‘2025 KOICA Creative Technology Solution(CTS) 프로그램 Seed1’에 선정됐다고 밝혔다.디아...

16/12/2025

esterday, we took part in the 2025 기상·기후데이터 융합분석 분야 커리어 브리지 🌏📊, a career-focused event designed to connect students and professionals specializing in meteorology, climate, energy, and disaster response.

어제, 우리는 2025 기상·기후데이터 융합분석 분야 커리어 브리지 🌏📊에 참여했습니다. 이는 기상기후, 에너지, 재난 대응 분야의 전공 학생과 전문가들을 연결하기 위해 마련된 커리어 중심 행사였습니다.

We were joined in the room by curious students 🎓 and long-term collaborators 🤝, creating a space for open dialogue across generations and sectors. Participating companies introduced their core services and real-world activities, sharing how weather and climate data are translated into practical application services across research, industry, and public services.

현장에는 호기심 가득한 학생들 🎓과 오랜 협력 파트너들 🤝이 함께 모여, 세대와 부문을 넘나드는 열린 대화의 장을 만들었습니다. 참여 기업들은 자사의 핵심 서비스와 실제 활동을 소개하며, 기상 및 기후 데이터가 연구, 산업, 공공 서비스 전반에 걸쳐 어떻게 실용적인 응용서비스로 전환되는지 공유했습니다.

Beyond technical insights, the sessions also focused on personal growth 🌱. Speakers reflected on their own career journeys, offering advice on mindset, resilience, mental well-being, and how to navigate society and professional environments.

기술적 인사이트를 넘어, 세션들은 개인의 성장 🌱에도 초점을 맞췄습니다. 연사들은 자신의 커리어 여정을 돌아보며, 마인드셋, 회복탄력성, 정신적 웰빙, 그리고 사회와 직업 환경을 헤쳐나가는 방법에 대한 조언을 나눴습니다.

Our CEO emphasized that in today's rapidly changing world, it is increasingly valuable to diversify skills and experiences 🚀. Rather than following a single, linear career path, building a career portfolio through varied experiences can open more opportunities and foster long-term adaptability.

우리 대표님은 빠르게 변화하는 오늘날의 세상에서 기술과 경험을 다양화하는 것이 점점 더 가치 있어지고 있다고 강조했습니다 🚀. 단일하고 직선적인 경로를 따르는 커리어 패스보다는, 다양한 경험을 통해 커리어 포트폴리오를 구축하는 것이 더 많은 기회를 열어주고 장기적인 적응력을 키울 수 있다는 메시지를 전했습니다.

#기상기후데이터 #융합분석 #커리어브리지 #기후데이터 #미래커리어 #커리어포트폴리오 #전문성확장 #학생커리어 #청년인재 #산학연협력

28/11/2025

Wrapping Up Development Cooperation Week in Korea 🇰🇷🌏

We are honoured that our CTO Dr. Yeji Choi was once again invited to participate in Development Cooperation Week 2025. She spoke as a panelist on an important discussion regarding how NGOs, ODA mechanisms such as KOICA, and private-sector innovators can collaborate more effectively to support hashtag and hashtag .

A core theme that emerged from the panel was the importance of climate justice and financing for loss and damage, but the most resonant takeaway for us was this:

🔍 Development projects must be contextualized from the ground up.
Rather than starting from how organizations—or technologies—can strategically position themselves, meaningful collaboration begins with listening to local recipients and stakeholders, understanding their lived realities, and giving them the space to craft solutions that are truly tailored to their contexts.
Only then can actors like us understand how our technology and expertise can best fit into their needs and their vision for resilient, sustainable growth.
We’re grateful for the thoughtful dialogue and inspired to continue shaping partnerships that are locally grounded, community-led, and aligned with long-term climate justice.

25/11/2025

We’re proud to highlight the continued leadership of our CTO, Dr. Yeji Choi, who serves as a judge for the UNFCCC × KOICA AI for Climate Action Competition, a multi-year program running through 2027 to advance AI-driven climate solutions.

Yesterday, she served as a panel moderator in the KOICA Climate AI Forum , guiding an engaging discussion on the role of AI, climate data innovation, and responsible technology in strengthening global resilience.

Her ongoing contributions to both the competition and the broader international climate tech community reflect our commitment to building meaningful, sustainable impact through AI.

Click here to read the full article 👉 https://n.news.naver.com/article/001/0015759797

21/11/2025

어제, 저희는 그랜드 하얏트 서울에서 UN Global Compact Network Korea 주최한 한국 리더스 서밋에 참석하는 영광을 누렸습니다. "지속가능성을 위한 AI 활용"이라는 주제는 이보다 더 시의적절할 수 없었습니다.

이번 논의는 AI의 미래에 대한 강력한 통찰을 제공했습니다. 특히 투명성, 안전성, 신뢰에 대한 책임이 정책 입안자나 규제 기관에만 있는 것이 아니라는 점이 인상적이었습니다. 그 책임은 설계 단계에서부터 시작됩니다. 오늘 우리가 이러한 시스템을 어떻게 구축하느냐가 AI가 회복력, 지속가능성, 장기적 영향력의 촉매제가 될 수 있을지를 결정할 것입니다.

반가운 얼굴들과 업계 리더분들을 만날 수 있어 더욱 뜻깊은 자리였습니다.

유엔글로벌콤팩트 한국협회와 모든 연사분들께 영감을 주신 것에 대해 감사드립니다. 저희는 AI가 사람, 지역사회, 그리고 지구를 의미 있게 지원하는 미래에 기여할 수 있기를 기대합니다.

#코리아리더스서밋 #기후테크 #기후대응 #지속가능경영

14/11/2025

Wrapping Up a Meaningful Year in the Pacific

This month, our team visited Samoa Meteorological Division and Tonga Meteorological Services, the two Pacific Island countries selected by Korea Meteorological Institute.

We travelled on their behalf to understand the realities on the ground, assess capabilities, and identify where technology can meaningfully support national meteorological services.

One thing became immediately clear:

👉 The incredible expertise of the local met teams.

Despite limited resources, they show remarkable resilience, creativity, and technical strength, making the most of every tool available to provide accurate and timely services for their communities.

And since the PMC meeting in Samoa back in August, a consistent message has been voiced by Pacific countries:
🔗 Collaboration is welcome, but sustainability is essential

They are eager to work together, and while they humbly accept support, they emphasize the need for solutions that last well beyond the project period.

At , we fully recognize this.

We are committed to long-term engagement in the Pacific, bringing our AI-Radar Map and climate intelligence technologies to the region, and ensuring these systems remain sustainable and locally tailored.

A heartfelt thank you to our partners in Samoa and Tonga for the warm welcome and invaluable insights. We are excited for what comes next. 🌺🤝🌤️