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State institute partners with Samsung SDI to set up incubation course for battery researchers
SEOUL -- A prominent state technology institute has forged a partnership with Samsung SDI, the battery-making wing of Samsung Electronics, to kick-start a program aimed at incubating battery researchers. South Korea is home to leading battery makers. Thanks to the popularization of electric vehicles and renewable energy, the world's secondary battery market, valued at $87.8 billion in 2019, is projected to reach $220 billion by 2027, according to global market research firm Mor
November 16, 2022 -
ASML breaks ground for lithography cluster in S. Korea
SEOUL -- The construction of ASML Holding N.V.'s lithography cluster began after the Dutch manufacturer of crucial chip-making equipment pledged close cooperation with South Korean semiconductor companies which have expanded their investment to cement their top position in memory chip production and enhance their competitive power in the global foundry market. ASML CEO Peter Wennink hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on November 16 in Hwaseong, about 30 kilometers (18 miles) south
November 16, 2022 -
Seoul to provide personal danger monitoring service for taxi passengers
SEOUL -- A personal danger monitoring service will be demonstrated in Seoul to help taxi passengers safely return home. By entering the destination and boarding time before getting on the taxi through a smartphone app called "Ansimi," users can share their location information with the service's control tower in real-time and ask for help in case of an emergency. Ansimi is a smart safety app that connects about 70,000 closed-circuit television cameras (CCTVs) in 25
November 16, 2022 -
KT develops 6G antenna technology to expand reception area of Terahertz waves
SEOUL -- South Korea's top telecom company KT has developed reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS), a core 6G antenna technology that can expand the reception area of Terahertz waves, in collaboration with a research institute. The technology capable of adjusting the direction of radio transmission and reflection can be used in areas where it is difficult to set up base stations or relay equipment. RIS is regarded as a cost-effective technique that can enhance the spectrum ef
November 15, 2022 -
Hanwha Systems secures deal to deliver prototype of radar for dome-shaped air defense system
SEOUL -- Hanwha Systems, a key defense contractor affiliated with South Korea's Hanwha Group, has secured a deal from a state defense technology development agency to deliver the prototype of a radar for a dome-shaped air defense system that intercepts North Korea's long-range artillery shells and cruise missiles sneaking across the tightly guarded inter-Korean border. In a regulatory filing on November 15, Hanwha Systems said it has signed a contract worth 51.2 billion won
November 15, 2022 -
LX Pantos works with Air France KLM to join sustainable aviation fuel program
SEOUL -- LX Pantos, a total logistics company in South Korea, tied up with Air France KLM Martinair Cargo, a key player in the air cargo industry, to cooperate in revitalizing air cargo transportation using sustainable aviation fuel that is produced from sustainable feedstocks and can reduce carbon emissions. Air France KLM's program was launched in 2020 to expand the use of sustainable aviation fuel for shippers and carriers. Aviation biofuels, or sustainable aviation fuels (SA
November 15, 2022 -
LG Electronics showcases mini-LED monitor capable of displaying surgery scenes
SEOUL -- At MEDICA 2022, a global medical device fair in Düsseldorf, Germany, LG Electronics unveiled a light-emitting diode (LED)-based surgical monitor that clearly shows video images of affected areas and blood. Medical doctors can check various surgical information using the new device capable of simultaneously displaying multiple screens. The mini-LED monitor distinguishes red blood and affected areas that look extremely similar. It is equipped with a wide viewing angle p
November 15, 2022 -
POSCO's high manganese steel recognized by U.N. agency as cryogenic material
SEOUL -- High manganese steel developed by South Korea's steel group POSCO has been recognized by a U.N. maritime safety agency as a cryogenic cargo and fuel tank material for ships. POSCO's high manganese steel is cost-effective and showed superiority over existing cryogenic materials in terms of elongation and ultimate tensile strength. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) stipulates that cargo windows and fuel tanks of ships that transport cryogenic cargo such as
November 15, 2022 -
LG CNS to design smart service concept of Indonesia's new capital city
SEOUL -- LG CNS, the information technology wing of South Korea's LG Group, will design the smart service concept of Indonesia's new capital city, Nusantara, by incorporating digital transformation technologies such as artificial intelligence, cloud, and big data. Under a memorandum of understanding signed during the B20 summit in Bali on November 14, LG CNS said it would participate in designing a smart service concept. A cabinet-level agency tasked with managing and gove
November 15, 2022 -
Researchers develop portable virus removal device capable of killing COVID-19 virus
SEOUL -- South Korean researchers have developed a portable virus removal device capable of eliminating more than 99.9 percent of COVID-19 viruses in a second using ultraviolet rays instead of conventional liquid disinfectants. The solution does not leave behind any residue or generate fire so it can be used in crowded places such as subway stations. The solution developed by the state-run Korea Railroad Research Institute (KRRI) only weighs 1.8 kilograms, enabling workers to easil
November 15, 2022
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Korea exports first batch of Samgyetang to Europe
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VISUALS: Africa Culture Festival begins at Gwanghwamun
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Southern port city to be transformed into Korea's coffee business incubator
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Korea selects four groups for alternative seafood research
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HD Hyundai unveils model of AI-based unmanned surface vessel in partnership with Palantir
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From niche market to game changer: Sugar-free craze sweeps Korean food industry
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Australian Embassy in Seoul invites wine enthusiasts on epicurean adventure
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Upstage, Flitto join hands to build multilingual AI dataset for large language models
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Russian envoy expects thaw in ties with South Korea
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VISUALS: See how to make 10-meter-long gimbap