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Silica used for Kolmar Korea's color cosmetics to replace microplastics
SEOUL -- Powder formulations containing microplastics are widely used for the soft application of color cosmetics, but research has been conducted to find alternative materials as microscopic plastic particles have become a serious environmental issue that can have devastating effects on ecosystems and human health. Kolmar Korea, a beauty and cosmetics product maker, has developed a technology that replaces microplastics used in color cosmetics with silica, a natural substance Silic
June 29, 2022 -
KT ties up with U.S. tech firm Swift Navigation to provide ultra-precision location service
SEOUL -- South Korea’s top telecom company KT tied up with Swift Navigation, a San Francisco-based tech firm, to provide an ultra-precision location data service by reducing the error range of GPS signals to centimeters. Precise positioning information can be applied to smartphones, self-driving cars, unmanned equipment, drones and flying taxis. KT said it has signed a business partnership with Swift Navigation that provides precise position solutions. Swift Navigation's r
June 29, 2022 -
[FOCUS] SK siltron leads establishment of domestic ecosystem in SiC power semiconductor production
SEOUL -- South Korean companies have pulled together to build a solid domestic ecosystem in the production of silicon and carbide (SiC) power semiconductors, which are emerging as a key component of electric vehicles, led by SK siltron, a wafer company that has pushed for the expansion of its global market share. Because of durability and stability, SiC power semiconductors are rapidly replacing silicon (Si) power semiconductors. SiC power semiconductors are used as a device that co
June 29, 2022 -
Solus board approves $187 million investment in copper foil factory in Canada
SEOUL -- Solus Advanced Materials, an electric component and copper product maker in South Korea, earmarked about 240 billion won ($187 million) for investment in the construction of a battery copper foil factory in Quebec, Canada. The plant is to start the mass production of 17,000 tons of foils in the second half of 2024. Solus said its board endorsed the proposed investment of 240 billion won in its subsidiary, Volta Energy Solutions (VES), which will own the foil factory in Cana
June 28, 2022 -
CJ Cheil Jedang's biodegradable plastic material selected as first case to receive state certification
SEOUL -- A biodegradable plastic material produced by CJ Cheil Jedang, a key subsidiary of South Korea's food and entertainment conglomerate CJ Group, was selected as the first case to receive state certification for excellent biodegradation properties. CJ Cheil Jedang has developed polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs), which are produced by bacteria during the fermentation process of sugar or lipids including fats, oils and waxes to store carbon and energy, and can be used with other
June 28, 2022 -
Pterosaur footprints provide evidence for gregarious gathering in mixed-age groups
SEOUL -- An assemblage of pterosaur footprints from the early Upper Cretaceous track site in the southern part of the Korean Peninsula provided new evidence for gregarious behavior, hinting at the possibility that pterosaurs gathered in mixed-age groups some 90 million years ago. The Seoyuri track site in Hwasun, some 260 kilometers (161 miles) southwest of Seoul, yielded numerous footprints made by individuals ranging from 0.5 to 1.5 meters in wingspan, representing a not yet kno
June 28, 2022 -
LG Innotek develops new car radar module with world's highest resolution and performance
SEOUL -- LG Innotek, the electric component unit of South Korea's LG Group, unveiled a new in-vehicle radar module capable of detecting the presence or movement of life using radio waves. The module boasting the world's highest resolution and performance can prevent theft and identify the location and number of passengers in all seats as well as bio-signals and movements. With the aim of commercializing its new module in 2024, LG Innotek vowed to actively target global mar
June 28, 2022 -
Hyundai shipyard wins Philippine order to build six offshore patrol vessels
SEOUL -- South Korea's Hyundai shipbuilding group has secured an order worth 745 billion won ($580 million) from the Philippines to build and deliver six 2,400-ton offshore patrol vessels by the end of 2028. The ship mounted with a 76mm gun and two 30mm auxiliary guns will have a helideck to operate helicopters and drones. Under a customized contract signed with the Philippine Defense Department in Manila on June 27, Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) said it would reflect req
June 27, 2022 -
SK Telecom expands self-driving pilot zone to test advanced smart transportation system
SEOUL -- At a pilot zone for the testing of autonomous vehicles, SK Telecom, a top mobile carrier in South Korea, will test an advanced smart transportation system that connects vehicles, pedestrians, and traffic infrastructure with 5G. SK Telecom (SKT) has expanded a pilot driving zone for autonomous vehicles in Sangam, a western residential and commercial district of Seoul, to test a cooperative intelligent transport system (C-ITS) that provides real-time information such as traff
June 27, 2022 -
CGBIO leads state-funded project to develop new negative pressure wound treatment device
SEOUL -- CGBIO, a total healthcare provider in South Korea, has been selected for a state-funded project to develop a new negative pressure wound cleaning and healing device that can regenerate wounds and treat infections at the same time. The project is aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of localized equipment in the global market dominated by foreign companies. Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) improves the healing of open nonsurgical wounds using negative pressure for th
June 27, 2022
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Seoul unveils new slogan for iconic landmark 'Dongdaemun Design Plaza'
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VIDEO: Dongdaemun Design Plaza celebrates 10th anniversary
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Korean e-commerce firms vying to lure customers quitting Coupang over fee hike
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N. Korean leader inspects test-firing of new multiple rocket launcher shell
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Korean football team fails to qualify for Olympics for first time in 40 years
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Seoul aims to revitalize Han River into leisure, tourism hub
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Education startup Mathpresso makes TIME's top edutech company list
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Vietnamese schools adopt AI-based Korean learning platform
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VISUALS: Premier electric vehicle fair underway in Seoul
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HYBE takes legal action against NewJeans agency CEO amid management control feud