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State research institute develops 'Electronic nose' sensor for real-time gas analysis
SEOUL -- A team of researchers developed a low-power-consuming "electronic nose" sensor that can detect and analyze gases in real-time. Because the sensor uses micro light emitting diodes (LEDs) for the detection of gases, the sensor consumes about 0.01 percent of electricity compared to conventional gas sensors. Normally, gas sensors use integrated heaters to change the conductivity of sensor materials so that they can detect different types of metallic oxide substances
2023-02-15
Reality competition series 'Physical: 100' captivates global fans on Netflix
SEOUL -- "Physical: 100," a South Korean competition show featuring physically fit contestants engaging in various games and competitions to win prize money of 300 million won ($233,681), became the most watched content on Netflix's non-English chart. The reality survival content showcases various celebrities such as UFC fighter Akiyama Yoshihiro (Choo Sung-hoon) and the 2012 London Olympic vault champion Yang Hak-seon. The global streaming service giant said that t
2023-02-15
411,000 jobs added in January, posting lowest growth in 22 months amid economic slowdown
SEOUL -- South Korea added 411,000 jobs to the economy in January, recording the lowest job growth in 22 months, Statistics Korea said February 15. The slow job growth was attributed to an economic slowdown and the falling population. The number of employed people increased by a mere 1.52 percent, or 411,000, to 27,363,000 last month from a year earlier, according to the statistical office. The payroll increase has continued to slow down since 935,000 jobs were added in May 20
2023-02-15
Researchers develop film-like soft robot actuator capable of detecting methanol in water
SEOUL -- Researchers from a prominent state research institute have developed a film-like soft robot composed of chiroptical photonic crystals, which are optical nanostructures, that can detect methanol (CH3OH) in water. The robot can also fold, bend, and twist in response to external stimuli. Chiroptic is a term referring to the optical technique that uses refraction, absorption, or emission of anisotropic radiation for investigating chiral substances including methanol (CH3OH), 2
2023-02-15
BTS's main rapper Suga to go on solo world tour in six countries
SEOUL -- BTS member Suga will go on a solo world tour, starting with the first concert in Belmont Park, New York on April 26. The 29-year-old became the first BTS member to launch a solo world tour. Big Hit, the seven-member band's agency, said in a statement on February 15 that Suga will cover six countries -- United States, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, South Korea, and Japan. BTS' main rapper will interact with global fans from April to June in various cities including
2023-02-15
CJ Cheiljedang becomes first S. Korean company to exceed $8 billion in food sales
SEOUL -- CJ Cheiljedang, a key subsidiary of South Korea's food and entertainment conglomerate CJ Group, has recorded 11.1 trillion won ($8.75 billion) in food sales in 2021. The company which gained global popularity through a Korean cuisine brand called "Bibigo" has become the first domestic company to exceed food sales of 10 trillion won. Cheiljedang has strived to gain a competitive edge in the global market and nurture Bibigo as a global brand. The company acquir
2023-02-14
Kakao taxi-hailing app fined for giving preferential treatment to franchise caps
SEOUL -- The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) has decided to impose a fine of 25.7 billion won ($20 million) on the tax-hailing service unit of tech giant Kakao Corp. for having manipulated its algorithm since 2019 to give more calls to cabs under its franchise. On February 14, the KFTC said that Kakao Mobility has strengthened its dominant market status in an unfair manner by giving preferential treatment to its franchise taxis under the KaKao T Blue brand, although the company&
2023-02-14
Researchers find possibilities of agricultural contaminants speeding up human aging
SEOUL -- Researchers developed a smart technology capable of predicting how agricultural contaminants can damage the environment and the human body. It was discovered that contaminants generated during crop production can accelerate the aging process of mammals including humans. It's been difficult to identify how harmful factors from crop production affect the ecosystem and human health. However, accurate analysis and prediction are essential as farm contaminants can be leaked
2023-02-14
50 domestic firms' dividend payments down 13.7% in 2022 amid weak economy
SEOUL -- Fifty major domestic companies' combined dividend payments decreased 13.7 percent year-on-year to 15.66 trillion won ($12.35 billion) in 2022 on the back of an economic slowdown, Leaders Index, a corporate analysis institute, said February 14. The institute said the dividend cut was attributed to overall weak corporate performance amid sluggish exports and falling domestic demand in the wake of the global economic slump. Leaders Index selected 50 out of the country
2023-02-14
LegoChem secures licensing agreement with Elthera AG to develop anti-drug conjugate therapy
SEOUL -- LegoChem Biosciences (LCB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company in South Korea, has signed a license agreement with Elthera AG, a Switzerland-based biotechnology company, to adopt utilize a monoclonal antibody capable of attacking proteins that appear in various types of cancers such as pancreatic and ovarian cancer. Using the antibody, the South Korean company will also develop and commercialize antibody-drug conjugate technology. An antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) i
2023-02-14
NewJeans garners explosive popularity among American Spotify users through OMG and Ditto
SEOUL -- Girl band NewJeans is gaining explosive popularity among American fans. Currently, the United States is the region where the five-member band's dance songs -- OMG and Ditto -- are consumed the most on Spotify, the world's most popular music streaming service. As of February 10, OMG was played 22.71 million times in the United States, which accounted for more than 20 percent of total streams with 111.28 million, Spotify said in a statement on February 13. Of the 164
2023-02-13
SK Plasma partners with Janssen Korea to supply cancer medication Dacogen in S. Korea
SEOUL -- SK Plasma, a South Korean producer of plasma-derived blood products, will become the domestic supplier of Dacogen, a cancer medication for a group of blood cell-related disorders called "myelodysplastic syndrome," by partnering with the South Korean office of Belgium-based pharmaceutical company Janssen Pharmaceuticals. Myelodysplastic syndrome takes place when bone marrow, soft tissue found in the center of the bones, is unable to produce enough blood cells. Acc
2023-02-13
Pulmuone partners with eco-friendly food tech company for commercialization of cultivated meat products
SEOUL -- South Korean food product maker Pulmuone has partnered with a domestic green food tech company Simple Planet in a bid to commercialize cultivated meat products targeting vegans and other consumers who do not eat meat because of ethical reasons. According to Euromonitor, a global market research firm, South Korea's alternative meat market stood at about 20 billion won ($15.6 million) in 2022, up 28 percent from 2021's 16.5 billion won. The market is projected to rea
2023-02-13
South Korea to invest $391 million in future car technology
SEOUL -- The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy plans to invest 499.4 billion won ($391 million) in developing future car technology this year as part of efforts to find a new growth engine for the Korean economy. The ministry said February 9 that the investments will be injected into 311 projects ranging from research and development to infrastructure building and manpower training. About 229.3 billion won will be set aside for technology development for eco-friendly cars
2023-02-13
S. Korea can benefit from China's reopening to boost exports, economic growth: report
SEOUL -- South Korea is predicted to benefit from China's reopening from COVID-19 restrictions which can boost exports and economic growth of Asia's fourth largest economy, according to a report released by the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) February 12. The report said that China's reopening is likely to increase Korea's exports by an additional 0.55 percentage point and its economic growth by 0.16 percentage point in 2023. "China's econo
2023-02-13
CJ Olive Young captures young Middle Eastern consumers with color cosmetics brand Wakemake
SEOUL -- CJ Olive Young, the drug and beauty store franchise of South Korea's CJ Group, has expanded its sales channels for a color cosmetics brand called "Wakemake" to the United Arab Emirates targeting young female Middle Eastern consumers. The South Korean company said Wakemake's eyeliner products are gaining explosive popularity, especially among Emirati female consumers who cover their faces with head coverings and only expose their eyes. According to data r
2023-02-13
[Weekly Stock Market] Markets to focus on macroeconomic data, China's reopening
SEOUL -- The KOSPI, South Korea’s benchmark stock price index, experienced another volatile week closing slightly lower at 2,469.73 (-0.4 percent). As investors remained focused on overall inflationary trends, the much bette
2023-02-12
SK Telecom to provide virtual effects-related educational program for film production experts
SEOUL -- South Korea's top mobile carrier SK Telecom (SKT) have teamed up with the Korean Film Council and a domestic virtual production company called XON Studio to provide virtual film production-related educational programs. Film producers can learn how to create films through virtual effects technology. Virtual effects (VFX), which incorporates computer graphics (CG) elements, is often used by filmmakers to produce imagery that is difficult to be filmed or doesn't exist
2023-02-10
[OPINION] Beijing's balloon and practical Asia realities
KENOSHA, Wisconsin -- The large balloon launched by China, which drifted at a leisurely pace over North America until shot down by a U.S. F-22 fighter, is definite
2023-02-10
South Korea to resume issuing short-term visas for travelers from China
SEOUL -- The South Korean government said February 10 that it has decided to resume issuing short-term visas in its diplomatic missions in China for those wanting to travel to Korea starting February 11. In a positive response to Seoul's decision, China said that it will actively consider lifting its visa restrictions against South Koreans. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters that South Korea's lifting of visa restrictions on China is a step in the
2023-02-10
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