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  Doosan Enerbility's subsidiary in Vietnam to supply substructure for Orsted's offshore windfarms SEOUL -- Doosan Vina, the Vietnamese subsidiary of Doosan Enerbility, a power plant equipment manufacturer in South Korea, will supply a substructure for offshore windfarms to Orsted, a Danish power company involved in major offshore wind power projects in the world. Monopiles will be supplied for Orsted's offshore wind power projects in Southeast Asia and Europe. Doosan Enerbility said that a business agreement was signed between Doosan Vina and Orsted on the sidelines of a sus 2022-11-03
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  Researchers develop mouthpiece-type LED oral cleaning device capable of alleviating gum inflammation SEOUL -- Researchers developed a mouthguard-like light-emitting diode-based oral care device to provide personalized care services depending on the oral structure. The smart care device is capable of controlling the amount of light required to remove harmful bacteria in the mouth and reduce the inflammation of gums caused by bacterial infection. It is difficult to completely remove germs just by using a toothbrush. Excessive toothbrushing can also generate side effects such as gum 2022-11-02
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  Hanwha Systems clinches contract to provide thermal optic aiming devices for K15 light machine guns SEOUL -- Hanwha Systems, a key defense contractor affiliated with South Korea's Hanwha Group, has clinched an arms contract worth about 160 billion won ($113 million) to provide thermal optic aiming devices for K15 light machine guns. It is equipped with telescope sight so that users can quickly aim and shoot day and night. Under a contract with the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), a state arms procurement body controlled by the defense ministry, Hanwha Systems 2022-11-02
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  Naver Cloud builds real-time subway train monitoring platform in southern port city SEOUL -- Naver Cloud, a cloud computing service wing of South Korea's top web portal operator, commercialized a smart inspection platform for subway trains in the southern port city of Busan. The platform collects operation data and stores it in a cloud environment to predict possible malfunctions and take proper action. The condition-based maintenance (CBM) platform for the real-time monitoring of trains' operation data can communicate with drivers and make quick decisions 2022-11-02
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  Two Koreas locked in unprecedented exchange of intimidating missile shots SEOUL -- An unprecedented exchange of intimidating missile shots into imaginary targets near territorial waters ratcheted up cross-border tensions on the Korean peninsula, with both sides flexing their muscle with pledges of strong retaliatory action that could lead to a limited conflict at any time like North Korea's artillery attack on South Korea's front-line island in 2020. South Korean fighter jets fired three air-to-surface missiles into high seas north of the eastern 2022-11-02
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  HK inno.N signs CMO contract to produce clinical trial drugs for stem cell-derived organoid treatments SEOUL -- HK inno.N, a bio-health company in South Korea, will carry out the consignment production of clinical trial drugs for stem cell-derived organoid treatments under development by Cell in Cells, a domestic bio company which has a pipeline of stem cell-derived regenerative organoid treatments for various diseases. An organoid is a miniaturized and simplified version of an organ produced in vitro in three dimensions that shows realistic micro-anatomy. Organoids are derived from 2022-11-02
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  Researchers find key electrochemical mechanism of carbon-based catalysts SEOUL -- Researchers have discovered the key electrochemical mechanism of carbon-based catalyst reactions, paving the way for the development of next-generation catalysts with enhanced performance and lifespan. Currently, the most popular material for catalysts is platinum. Through electrochemical oxygen reduction reactions, catalysts used in hydrogen production, secondary batteries, and fuel cells can reduce oxygen in water or hydrogen peroxide. Platinum catalysts are very expen 2022-11-02
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  Development of unmanned infantry search vehicle begins for mass production SEOUL -- South Korea's state defense technology development agency embarked on a military project to complete the development of an unmanned search vehicle for mass production and deployment in mechanized infantry divisions and armored brigades to perform various front-line missions such as search, reconnaissance and vigilance. The project that requires 28.4 billion won ($91 million) by September 2026 is aimed at developing core infantry equipment for the future battlefield, 2022-11-02
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  Busan to distribute automated external defibrillators to convenience stores to build safety network SEOUL -- Automated external defibrillators, life-saving electronic devices that deliver an electric shock to people in cardiac arrest to restore their heart rhythm, will be distributed to GS25 convenience stores in South Korea's southern port city of Busan in a plan to build a safety network. First aid classes such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation will be also provided to educate workers at GS25. Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) automatically check the patient's con 2022-11-02
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  Lotte Shopping introduces Ocado's integrated online business solution SEOUL -- Lotte Shopping, a retail company affiliated with Lotte Group, partnered with Ocado, a British dedicated online grocery retailer, to strengthen its competitive edge in South Korea's online grocery market with an integrated solution that would be used to improve the inconvenience of consumers in online shopping such as product deterioration and misdelivery and establish a customized online shopping environment. Ocado's smart platform is an "end-to-end" sol 2022-11-02
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  Government agency develops nickel-free plating procedure to reduce skin disorders caused by jewelry SEOUL -- A government agency that leads national standards and technical evaluation in South Korea developed a plating technique that uses alternative chemical elements to replace nickel, a heavy metal used to improve the gloss and corrosion resistance of metal accessories. The amount of nickel used in the plating process was regulated as it causes various skin problems such as contact dermatitis, allergies and edema. The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) said the n 2022-11-01
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  Poland favors S. Korean reactor for civilian project to build nuclear power plant SEOUL -- Poland has favored South Korea as a crucial partner in pushing for a costly energy project to build a nuclear power plant after the NATO member sharing the border with Ukraine signed a series of arms deals with South Korean defense firms to purchase light attack fighters, tanks, howitzers and multiple rocket launch systems. At a ceremony in Seoul on October 31, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), the state-run operator of nuclear power plants, signed a letter of intent 2022-11-01
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  Hyundai shipyard's lashing-free container ship secures design approval from international societies SEOUL -- The world's first lashing-free container ship, designed by South Korea's Hyundai shipbuilding group, has secured design approval from international societies. The ship does not require extra fixing work and uses a new concept device called "Portable Bench" that receives the load of containers stacked on the top of the deck and delivers it to the hull. Container lashing is the process of securing containers together on board a ship to prevent containers fro 2022-11-01
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  Zepeto operator to eradicate child sexual exploitation materials in virtual world using INHOPE's public hotline SEOUL -- In an effort to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse in the virtual space, the operator of Zepeto, a metaverse platform created by South Korea's web service giant Naver, partnered with INHOPE, a global network against online child sexual abuse materials. Using INHOPE's public hotline, Zepeto will enable users to anonymously report such inappropriate activities. According to data released by the National Police Agency, cybersex crime cases increased to 4,349 i 2022-11-01
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  Researchers develop ultra-high-resolution perovskite nanocrystal patterning technique for skin displays SEOUL -- Researchers have developed a next-generation patterning technique for the production of perovskite nanocrystal displays which are ultra-thin and high-resolution. The production involves a very simple stamping-like printing process that will make it easy to commercialize the technique. The global demand for ultra-high-resolution displays for wearable devices is steadily increasing thanks to the popularity of smartwatches and internet of things (IoT) devices that can be worn 2022-11-01
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  Speculation over game developer Com2uS' acquisition of 4.2% stake in SM Entertainment SEOUL -- Com2uS, a game development and publishing company in South Korea, has secured a 4.2 percent stake in SM, an entertainment powerhouse that has been under pressure from minority shareholders to enhance transparency in governance and accounting. The move comes amid growing attention among market watchers to SM's next shareholders' meeting. Com2uS said that its investment was based on the judgment that SM has been relatively undervalued and has a high value for futur 2022-11-01
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  Researchers develop smart valve to automatically control pipeline damage SEOUL -- An artificial intelligence-based valve capable of automatically restoring the main functions of a damaged pipeline was developed to control unexpected pipe breakage that can lead to loss of lives and significant property damage. The smart valve will be used in various sectors such as naval ships and industrial sites. Pipeline systems supply gas or liquid that transfers mechanical energy and maintain the pressure levels in various equipment and facilities such as warships a 2022-11-01
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  Doosan Enerbility jumps into battery recycling market with eco-friendly method SEOUL -- Doosan Enerbility, a power plant equipment manufacturer in South Korea, jumped into the waste battery recycling market through cooperation with L & F, a domestic cathode active material producer, to extract lithium from waste powder generated during the production of cathode materials. With L & F's waste power, Doosan Enerbility will extracts lithium with its patented technology that selectively separates lithium using distilled water and extracts lithium carbon 2022-11-01
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  CJ AI Center partners with state research institute to develop brainwave-controlled robotic arms SEOUL -- South Korea's food and entertainment conglomerate CJ Group has teamed up with a prominent state science institute to develop brain-inspired artificial intelligence technology that will allow machines to think in the same way a human brain does. The technology can be applied to brain wave-controlled robotic arms designed to help disabled people increase productivity and usability. Brain-inspired artificial intelligence (AI) analyzes intentions and behaviors from bio-si 2022-10-31
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  High manganese steel LNG fuel tank installed on container carrier at Daewoo shipyard SEOUL -- A liquefied natural gas fuel tank made of high manganese steel has been installed on a giant container carrier under construction at South Korea's Daewoo shipyard. This is the world's first dual fuel-powered container carrier carrying an LNG fuel tank using high manganese steel, which is an alternative material for cryogenic services. Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) said that a square-shaped high-manganese steel LNG fuel tank has been mounted i 2022-10-31