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  Research center demonstrates beamforming for smooth 6G tecommunication in THz band SEOUL -- Broadband wireless transmission using Terahertz frequencies is a key transmission technology to achieve high transmission speed and support many 6G mobile telecommunication subscribers. A South Korean research center has succeeded in demonstrating a broadband beamforming solution that can address the reduction in communication distance due to the use of Terahertz frequencies. Terahertz (THz) is a unit of frequency defined as one trillion cycles per secon 2021-08-03
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  Netmarble diversifies game portfolio thru acquisition of social casino company SpinX SEOUL -- Netmarble, a major mobile game developer in South Korea, has set the stage for a diversified game portfolio needed to expand its global presence through a $2.19 billion deal to take over SpinX, a Hong Kong-based company that provides a social casino service where users can play popular casino games like roulette, video poker, slots, and blackjack without betting real money. In a regulatory filing on August 3, Netmarble said it would borrow some 1.78 2021-08-03
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  Naver invests $8.6 mln in online butcher’s shop SEOUL -- South Korea’s top web portal service operator Naver has made a strategic investment of 10 billion won ($8.6 million) in Jeongyookgak, an online butcher’s shop known for selling slaughtered pork in three or four days. The investment is aimed at strengthening the startup's fresh goods distribution capabilities. Jeongyookgak places more importance on taste than looks and utilizes special packaging techniques that can minimize the amoun 2021-08-02
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  Grand AI consortium formed in S. Korea to develop artificial brain with high-performance computational capability SEOUL -- In a state-sponsored project to catch up with the United States and China in an international artificial intelligence hegemony war, South Korea has formed a grand consortium involving more than 200 companies, colleges and research bodies to develop an artificial brain with the world's best computational capability. With an injection of about 44.5 billion won ($28.8 million) for the next five years, the "K-Hub" consortium, launched on July 29, 2021-07-30
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  Researchers develop programmable, powerful, and ultra-fast water-driven self-operating soft actuator SEOUL -- Researchers have introduced a programmable, powerful, and ultra-fast water-driven self-operating soft actuator, inspired by the mutable collagenous tissue of sea cucumber that reacts with water and changes its form freely. The actuator can be used in various fields such as robot grippers, wound closures and artificial fingers. An actuator is a component of a machine that is responsible for moving and controlling a mechanism or system. It uses changes 2021-07-29
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  Seoul's eastern satellite city to adopt wearable robot for rehabilitation SEOUL -- An eastern satellite city of Seoul will adopt wearable robots to help the rehabilitation of patients with walking disorders. The rehab robot system can track and monitor the movement of patients to provide personalized programs. Some 300 million won ($250,000) in state money will be injected into the rehab robot project involving P&S Mechanics, a domestic wearable robot maker, Namyangju said in a statement on July 27. The robot training syste 2021-07-27
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  S, Korea develops heat-resistant material for spacecraft using specially treated carbon fiber SEOUL -- South Korea has developed the world's first core heat resistant material made of lyocell-based carbon fiber that is used for the propulsion system of space launch vehicles or guided weapon systems. The material is created by carrying out a continuous heat treatment process to convert lyocell fibers into carbon fibers. When commercialized, it will reduce South Korea's dependency on foreign products. Lyocell is a form of rayon, a fiber that can be cre 2021-07-27
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  Hanhwa Techwin sets up CCTV to monitor Iceland’s volcanic eruptions SEOUL -- Hanwha Techwin, a leading surveillance and optoelectronics company in South Korea, has set up durable and high-performance closed-circuit televisions in Iceland’s Reykjavik region to observe volcanic activities that sometimes damaged the entire European economy, suspending major sporting events and airline operations. Hanwha Techwin's surveillance device would monitor volcanic activities without being affected by harsh environments full 2021-07-27
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  State project launched to develop personal location call device for troubled fishermen SEOUL -- South Korea will develop a personal location call device to quickly rescue fishing sailors when they are in distress at sea due to collision, fire and other marine accidents. It will be developed in various forms such as watches, necklaces, or a type attached to life vests so that troubled fishermen can conveniently and effectively use personal location transmitters in an emergency situation and send locations automatically thr 2021-07-27
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  LG Uplus ties up with state researchers for research on smart farm robots SEOUL -- LG Uplus will work with the state-run Korea Institute of Robot and Convergence (KIRO) to develop smart farm robots using 5G technologies. With rapid advances in sensor and computer technologies, there have been growing demands for autonomous equipment. The mobile carrier has expanded the use of its service and technology to smart farms and agricultural machinery. For real-time video transmission and precise location information, LG Uplus (U+) said it 2021-07-26
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  Samsung Electronics unveils SDN solution with new capabilities SEOUL -- As a leading designer of 5G equipment and software in South Korea, Samsung Electronics unveiled a software-defined networking solution with new capabilities that would help mobile operators and enterprises manage networks more easily and rapidly introduce new 5G applications, services and infrastructures. Software-defined networking (SDN), which makes networks agile and flexible, is a network architecture approach that enables the network 2021-07-23
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  State researchers to develop gallium nitride integrated circuit for military radars SEOUL -- A state research institute will work with a domestic semiconductor supplier to develop and commercialize a gallium nitride integrated circuit for military radars. South Korea has been dependent on foreign circuits that are used in high-performance radars. The goal is to offer a foundry service using a localized integrated circuit production technique. Thanks to the high energy density and voltage breakdown limits, gallium nitride (GaN) is used as a key par 2021-07-22
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  KT develops Q-SDN to monitor and control quantum cryptographic networks SEOUL -- KT, a leading telecom company in South Korea, has developed a quantum-software defined network (Q-SDN) that can monitor and control quantum cryptographic networks from a central control center. It can link equipment from various manufacturers more easily if quantum cryptography networks are expanded. Software-defined networking (SDN), which makes networks agile and flexible, is an approach to cloud computing that facilitates network management and enables pr 2021-07-22
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  Researchers develop autonomous bug trap to track and record harmful insect activities SEOUL -- Researchers from a state agricultural research body have developed an autonomous bug trap that will capture insects, take photographs, and send information to its control tower using 4G mobile communication networks. The trap will be used for tracking the activities of harmful insects and foreign bugs that have not been listed yet. Normally, researchers visit rural areas regularly to hand-collect bug samples so that they can check their activities and fin 2021-07-22
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  Researchers develop innovative platform capable of verifying quantum encryption technologies SEOUL -- A state research body in South Korea has developed an innovative platform capable of verifying encryption technologies that prevent the hacking of quantum computers. It would accelerate efforts to find cryptographic algorithms with higher security in preparation for the era of quantum computers. The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) said that the new platform called "Q C 2021-07-21
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  Samsung to showcase next-generation foldable smartphones in August SEOUL -- Samsung Electronics will showcase two types of next-generation foldable smartphones through an online event in August. The smartphones with flexible displays will be the latest versions of Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Galaxy Z Flip released in 2020. "Now more than ever, there is a need for flexible, versatile mobile devices that can keep up with the fast pace of our lives so we can maximize and enjoy every moment," Samsung said in an 2021-07-21
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  ​LG releases premium soundbar targeting music enthusiasts and furnishers SEOUL -- LG Electronics has released a premium soundbar targeting music enthusiasts and home furnishers. The all-in-one speaker box can generate delicate sounds through its beautifully designed body. A soundbar is normally an all-in-one box-shaped speaker unit that consists of multiple speakers and woofers. The speaker device targets consumers who wish to enjoy better sound when they watch a TV or use a computer. "We have brought innovation to our 2021-07-19
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  Researchers develop new chip for efficient AI deep reinforcement learning in mobile devices SEOUL -- A South Korean research team has developed a semiconductor chip that allows deep reinforcement learning, which is an artificial intelligence learning method, to be processed in mobile devices. It can be used for autonomous robots and floating-point operations are possible with reduced power consumption. Deep reinforcement learning (DRL) is a subfield of machine learning that combines reinforcement learning and deep learning. DR 2021-07-16
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  Researchers detect photoelectron from spontaneously formed exciton SEOUL -- An exciton is an electrically neutral quasiparticle that exists in insulators, semiconductors and some liquids. It is regarded as an elementary excitation of condensed matter that can transport energy without transporting net electric charge. Excitons are the main mechanism for light emission in semiconductors at low temperatures. A research team led by Yeom Han-woong at South Korea's state-run Institute for Basic Science (IBS) has detected photoelect 2021-07-16
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  KT launches 5G standalone commercial service for smartphone users and businesses SEOUL -- KT, a major telecom company in South Korea, launched a 5G standalone commercial service for smartphone users and businesses that would accelerate the development of new technologies such as autonomous driving and smart factories. South Korea has pushed hard for the rollout of a 5G network that can improve efficiency in massive data traffic and enable ultra-low latency and much higher capacity without resorting to 4G infrastructure. In April 2019, KT and ot 2021-07-15