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- SK nexilis claims to be 'industry-first' in developing copper foil for 4680 cylindrical batteries SEOUL -- SK nexilis claimed to be "industry-first" in developing a copper foil product with a high elongation rate that would be used for cylindrical batteries with a diameter of 46mm and a height of 80 mm. Mass production is to begin in 2023. Battery foils made of aluminum and copper are used as anodes and cathodes for secondary batteries. Foils work as the bridge between external components and internal lithium-ion transports. High-capacity cylindrical batteries require 14 November 2022
- Eastern city to replace outdated power meters with smart electricity meters SEOUL -- To save electricity costs and increase energy efficiency, South Korea's eastern city of Wonju will replace outdated power meters with smart electricity meters that provide power consumption information in real-time every 15 minutes. The meter is linked to a smartphone application that allows people to check the electricity consumption of elderly single households. Wonju will receive applications from citizens who wish to have their old meters replaced with new ones un 11 November 2022
- University hospital to roll out large-scale gene research project for Korean women SEOUL -- Seoul National University Hospital will roll out a gene research project designed to find specific genes that trigger depression in Korean women through a research grant of about seven billion won ($5.2 million) from the United States National Institute of Mental Health. According to the National Health Insurance Service, a total of some one million people received treatment for mental illnesses in 2020 and 671,000 people were women. Data showed that women aged between 25 11 November 2022
- Poongsan's military ammunition gains attention due to war in Ukraine SEOUL -- Poongsan Corp., a producer of fabricated non-ferrous metal products and military ammunition in South Korea, has been a hermitic company with little publicity. However, its defense business gained unexpected attention due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The company has produced almost all kinds of ammunition used in the military. Poongsan has secured its exclusive position in South Korea's military ammunition market since it jumped into the production of bullets 11 November 2022
- Traditional Korean board game earns title of National Intangible Cultural Heritage SEOUL -- Yut Nori, a traditional Korean dice-stick board game, was designated as a National Intangible Cultural Heritage. The board game that was passed on from the first century is also enjoyed by families of the current generations during traditional New Year celebration festivities. The traditional board game consists of four dice-like sticks called "Yut" and a rectangular board called "Mal-pan," which is normally made of cloth or hard paper. There are four s 11 November 2022
- Korea Seven creates metaverse store to host music festivals and events SEOUL -- The South Korean operator of global convenience store franchise 7-Eleven launched a virtual store where visitors can enjoy entertainment performances and events on a metaverse platform created by SK Telecom, a top mobile carrier. Food products such as ramen noodles and beer were recreated into chairs so that visitors can sit and consume various content. Ifland has showcased the performances of many indie bands and musicians, using volumetric capture technology that uses ma 11 November 2022
- Seoul to install EV chargers in state-owned idle spaces SEOUL -- In a bid to speed up the distribution of electric vehicles, Seoul will install EV chargers in state-owned idle spaces managed by a public asset management company. After selecting operators, EV chargers will be installed in collaboration with a state-run green energy management agency. As a state project to achieve net-zero carbon dioxide emissions by 2050, Seoul will replace 10 percent of diesel vehicles with EVs by 2026. About 45,000 EVs were registered in Seoul as of Ma 10 November 2022
- Hyundai Mobis partners with southern province to build integrated logistics center for car parts SEOUL -- To establish a stable distribution network in South Korea's southeastern region with some 12.7 million population, car parts maker Hyundai Mobis has partnered with local governments to build a mega-sized logistics center. Hyundai Mobis currently operates four logistics centers and 22 car parts distribution centers across the country. The company provides after-service car parts for Hyundai and Kia vehicles. The company recorded sales of some 41.7 trillion won ($30.1 bi 10 November 2022