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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,
November 2, 2022 -
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
November 2, 2022 -
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
November 2, 2022 -
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
November 1, 2022 -
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
November 1, 2022 -
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
November 1, 2022 -
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
November 1, 2022 -
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
November 1, 2022 -
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
November 1, 2022 -
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
November 1, 2022
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LIG Nex1 displays guided missiles at defense exhibition in Kuala Lumpur
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Hangeul forum inaugurated in Sejong City
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Coupang swings to net loss in first quarter amid growing competition from Chinese rivals
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Hanwha Q Cells begins operation of second solar module factory in US
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70 dogs escape from farm in Daejeon, prompting evacuation orders for residents
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Korea's workforce expected to decline by 10 million by 2044
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Queer parade to take place in central Seoul on June 1
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Event promoting Korea underway in Paris ahead of Olympics
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Stray Kids to drop collaborative single with Charlie Puth this week
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Korean oil refiners ramp up car wash business amid declining profit margins