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S. Korea launches project to establish demonstration base for materials used in extreme environment
SEOUL -- In a bid to secure technology sovereignty and reduce a technology gap with leading countries, South Korea embarked on a costly national project to establish a one-stop demonstration and research base for the development of materials and manufacturing techniques for use in extreme and harsh environments. The six-year project that requires the injection of 309.6 billion won ($231 million) from 2023 is aimed at securing original core technologies by creating a foundation for e
August 22, 2022 -
Atomy makes $10 mln donation to Compassion Korea to help children suffering from earthquake and war
SEOUL -- South Korea's direct selling company Atomy has become a strong supporter of children around the world by donating a total of 14 billion won ($10.46 million) to Compassion Korea, the South Korean branch of international non-profit organization Compassion. A total of 30 billion won has been donated to the non-profit organization since 2021. The donation will be used for children in Thailand, the Philippines, Colombia, Brazil, Indonesia and Mexico where Atomy has already
August 22, 2022 -
LIG Nex1 pushes for development of jammer capable of disrupting drone control signals
SEOUL -- In line with a government project to neutralize threats by drones and unmanned aerial vehicles, LIG Nex1, a defense contractor in South Korea, will push for the development of a jammer that disturbs control signals and get them off course and into a crash. Drones and unmanned aerial vehicles are widely used on battlefields and for reconnaissance because of their versatility and costs. A war between Russia and Ukraine has highlighted the tactical value of applying countermea
August 22, 2022 -
SK ecoplant ties up with China's GDS to pioneer fuel cell data center market in Southeast Asia
SEOUL -- SK ecoplant, an environmental and energy solution provider affiliated with South Korea's SK Group, joined hands with China's top data center provider GDS to pioneer a market for the establishment of data centers applied with an eco-friendly power supply solution based on fuel cells in Southeast Asia. Under a collaboration agreement, SK ecoplant said it would provide eco-friendly power supply solutions including the supply of fuel cells and engineering, procurement
August 22, 2022 -
Cosmax develop bio-nano emulsion capable of making pure natural cosmetics
SEOUL -- Cosmax, a cosmetics original development manufacturer in South Korea, has developed a bio-nano emulsion that can make pure natural cosmetics, using a new microorganism found in the skin of young women instead of chemical surfactants. It would open the era of cosmetics manufacturing only with natural processes and ingredients. Emulsifiers are an indispensable ingredient in cosmetics production. Surfactants are mainly used in chemical emulsifiers that make emulsions in whi
August 22, 2022 -
Deepbrain AI partners with funeral service provider to recreate deceased parents into AI humans
SEOUL -- To actualize a reunion between sorrow-stricken children and deceased parents, Deepbrain AI, an artificial intelligence startup in South Korea partnered with Preedlife, a domestic funeral service provider. AI parents, recreated through three hours of filming and interviews while they were alive, will be capable of communicating with family members in real-time. Using deep learning and video synthesis, Deepbrain creates AI humans by capturing video of a human model and trai
August 19, 2022 -
Kakao Entertainment invites K-pop idols to anonymous virtual survival music program
SEOUL -- Former and incumbent K-pop girl group idols will compete in a virtual survival music program to be hosted by the content and entertainment wing of South Korea's web service giant Kakao sometime in the second half of 2022. They will use personalized characters while hiding their names and faces. The survival music program tentatively named "Virtual Idol Project 30 (VIP 30)" depicts a process in which 30 participants compete with dance and song by transforming t
August 19, 2022 -
KEPCO partners with LS Electric to develop remote monitoring service for power facilities
SEOUL -- South Korea's state power company will develop a remote monitoring technology that predicts the risk of home appliance overload by analyzing data collected from power facilities. Power usage has significantly increased due to weather anomalies and the adoption of new appliances such as dryers, dishwashers and air cleaners. According to data cited by Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO), the number of home appliance items increased from 15 in 2000 to 22 in 2021. More hig
August 19, 2022 -
Celltrion concludes CMO deal for Teva's raw material medicine
SEOUL -- Celltrion, a leading biotech company in South Korea, has concluded a new deal with its Israeli partner, Teva Pharmaceuticals, for the consignment production of raw material medicine for Fremanezumab, a medication used to prevent migraines in adults. The deal for a contract manufacturing organization (CMO) that serves other companies to provide comprehensive services from development through manufacturing is worth 110 billion won ($82.8 million). The contract period is fr
August 19, 2022 -
Naver VIBE provides natural and high-quality translation of foreign song lyrics
SEOUL -- Naver VIBE, an artificial intelligence-based music streaming service developed by South Korea's internet service giant, has introduced a new service to provide the natural and high-quality translation of foreign song lyrics that fit the rhyme with the help of professional translators. Users can check original lyrics and Korean translations at a glance. Since translated lyrics are supported in real-time according to the flow of songs, users can immediately check origin
August 19, 2022
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Seoul unveils new slogan for iconic landmark 'Dongdaemun Design Plaza'
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VIDEO: Dongdaemun Design Plaza celebrates 10th anniversary
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Korean e-commerce firms vying to lure customers quitting Coupang over fee hike
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N. Korean leader inspects test-firing of new multiple rocket launcher shell
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Korean football team fails to qualify for Olympics for first time in 40 years
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Seoul aims to revitalize Han River into leisure, tourism hub
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Education startup Mathpresso makes TIME's top edutech company list
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Vietnamese schools adopt AI-based Korean learning platform
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VISUALS: Premier electric vehicle fair underway in Seoul
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HYBE takes legal action against NewJeans agency CEO amid management control feud