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Samsung Medical Center develops AI-based bedsore management solution
SEOUL -- A major general hospital in Seoul has developed an artificial intelligence-based management solution for bedsores. The solution will analyze photographs of a patient's areas of skin where ulcers were created and predict the development of the disease while suggesting doctors with the right dressings. Bedsores, or pressure sores, are ulcers created on areas of the skin that are constantly under pressure from lying down, sitting in a wheelchair, or wearing a cast for a l
May 9, 2022 -
Research body works on development of super-strong femtosecond laser plasma defense weapon
SEOUL -- A research body in South Korea launched a five-year research project to develop ultra-strong laser and laser-plasma technologies that can disable enemy electronic equipment such as drones and unmanned robots. Super-strong lasers can instantly damage all objects, quickly hitting the core of a weapon. The Advanced Photonics Research Insitute (APRI), a sub research body of the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), opened a research center on May 9 to develop the
May 9, 2022 -
Researchers work on technologies of recover high-purity resources from solar waste panels
SEOUL -- South Korean researchers will lead a government-initiated project to develop technologies that recover high-purity resources from solar waste panels. When technology is developed, 97 percent of silver and 95 percent of silicon can be recovered and recycled from solar waste panels. Solar panels are composed of glass, aluminum, plastic, and silver. Currently, the recycling of solar waste panels is complicated and not eco-friendly because raw materials are separated by crush
May 9, 2022 -
Kakao Brain develops new face-swapping technology with simplified architecture
SEOUL -- Kakao Brain, the AI research unit of South Korea's web service company Kakao, has developed a new technology that would expand the capabilities of smooth and fast face-swapping through enhanced identity embedding and simplified architecture. The company predicts its new technology is expected to develop various kinds of digital humans. Face swapping refers to the task of swapping faces between images or in a video, while maintaining the rest of the body and environment
May 9, 2022 -
KT's logistics platform wing releases AI freight brokering service
SEOUL -- lolab, the digital logistics platform wing of South Korea's major telecom company KT, launched an artificial intelligence-based freight brokering service targeting the rapidly growing logistics industry. Once users register their cargo information into the system, the platform will find the best-matching driver for a minimum fee. Government data showed that South Korea's logistics industry is projected to reach 116 trillion won ($90.9 billion) in 2025 and 140 trillion
May 9, 2022 -
GI Innovation's GI-101 selected for government-initiated drug development program
SEOUL -- GI-101, an immunotherapy agent being developed by South Korea's bio-venture company GI Innovation, has been selected for a government-initiated drug development program to receive financial support at clinical stages. GI Innovation said it would get up to seven billion won ($5.5 million) in research support for two years from the Korea Drug Development Fund (KDDF), which supports the investment, nurture and development of promising drugs. KDDF's move is seen as a
May 9, 2022 -
LG Chem works with state institute to commercialize electrochemical reactor for CO2-based plastic production
SEOUL -- LG Chem, the chemical unit of South Korea's LG Group, joined hands with a state institute to develop and accelerate the commercialization of an electrochemical reactor to convert carbon dioxide into a core material for plastics. The reactor is also capable of producing various types of syngas. The reactor was developed through a project that began in April 2021 to develop carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technologies and hydrogen energy technologies which are key e
May 9, 2022 -
Samsung Electronics proposes considering all available bands for 6G
SEOUL -- In a white paper, Samsung Electronics has proposed considering all available bands for 6G, from the low band under one gigahertz (GHz) to the high band in the 24-300 GHz range, saying the era of 6G is set to connect as many as 500 billion devices, with vehicles, appliances and even buildings being connected to a super-fast communications network. GHz is a unit of frequency equal to one billion hertz. The mid-band within the 7-24 GHz range is a candidate that can support f
May 9, 2022 -
New U.S. spy plane deployed to support U.S. Army missions in Indo-Pacific
SEOUL -- A new spy plane developed by L3Harris Technologies has been deployed in support of U.S. Army military mission in the Indo-Pacific region. The new aircraft with greater capability and increased standoff ranges than the RC-12 Guardrail platform in service for decades can fly for up to 14 hours at altitudes above 12.5 kilometers (41,000 feet). The new aircraft would help U.S. troops based in South Korea to enhance airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) ca
May 6, 2022 -
Lotte Insurance releases indemnity insurance plan for service robots
SEOUL -- Lotte Insurance, the insurance wing of South Korea's conglomerate Lotte Group, has partnered with a service robot company to release an indemnity liability insurance plan for store owners who operate delivery or service robots. The insurance will plan will cover almost every accident case caused by robots at the store premise. More service robots are adopted at restaurants, coffee shops, and hotels in South Korea webbed with super-fast 4G and 5G networks. The country
May 6, 2022
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Commemorative event explores Tagore's legacy in Korea
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VISUALS: Indian philosopher Tagore's 163rd birth anniversary celebrated on Nami Island
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John Y. Lee, Korean War hero who interpreted for MacArthur, dies at 95
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'We support BTS, not HYBE'
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Hanwha Robotics, B-Robotics join hands on restaurant automation project
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BTS agency launches global audition for new boy band
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Spike in juvenile gambling raises concerns in Korea
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Harmful substances found in toys sold on Chinese e-commerce platforms
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Hyundai Rotem selected as preferred bidder for armored vehicle contract with Peru
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Korea to launch international webtoon festival in September