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Researchers implement photonic quantum engine driven by super-radiance
SEOUL -- In quantum optics, superradiance is a phenomenon that occurs when a group of N emitters, such as excited atoms, interact with a common light field. The performance of nano and microscale heat engines can be improved with the help of quantum-mechanical phenomena. Heat reservoirs with quantum coherence have been proposed to enhance engine performance, but no physical realizations have been achieved so far. South Korean researchers have implemented a photonic quantum engine
July 22, 2022 -
Researchers propose eco-friendly fusion method to reduce energy in desalination
SEOUL -- Desalination removes salts from water, creating a by-product of toxic brine that can degrade coastal and marine ecosystems unless treated. Brine production and high-energy consumption are the downsides of desalination, and certain compounds like copper and chloride used in pre-treatment can be toxic. The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) has warned that the disposal of toxic brine is costly and associated with negative environmental impacts. South Korean researc
July 22, 2022 -
Hanhwa Group reveals aggressive strategy to preempt air mobility technologies
SEOUL -- South Korea's Hanhwa Group revealed an aggressive strategy to preoccupy a future air mobility market by forging a series of partnerships with foreign companies with superior technologies in the manufacturing of various flying vehicles that could be used for air taxis and personal air vehicles. The Farnborough International Airshow, a trade exhibition in England, provided a crucial opportunity for Hanwha Group units to forge partnerships with foreign companies such as
July 21, 2022 -
Ground X forms business alliance to expand NFT use in real life
SEOUL -- Ground X, the blockchain service wing of South Korean web service giant Kakao, has established a business alliance to expand the use of n non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in real life such as online and offline communities and stores. Some 50 companies are involved in the NFT alliance called "GRID" which is aimed at establishing a corporate collaboration model in the fields of distribution, entertainment and finance. Ground X pledged full support so that companies can
July 21, 2022 -
Ericsson and SK Telecom commercialize new core network with bare metal cloud-native technology
SEOUL -- Through cooperation with Ericsson, a Swedish networking and telecom company, South Korea's top mobile carrier SK Telecom has commercialized a new core network that can greatly improve the distribution of new applications and the efficiency of traffic processing, securing the foundation for 6G evolution. A core or backbone network connects together different networks to transfer traffic at high speeds. Core networks focus on optimizing the performance and reliability o
July 21, 2022 -
Hanwha Systems cooperates with Britain's OneWeb to participate in Australia's military satellite internet project
SEOUL -- Hanwha Systems, a key defense contractor involved in the development of antennas in South Korea, will tap overseas defense markets, starting with Australia, through cooperation with OneWeb, a London-based communications company that has launched a network of low-orbit satellites for Internet services. At the Farnborough International Airshow, a trade exhibition in England, Hanwha Systems and the Australian unit of its sister company. Hanwha Defense, signed a memorandum of
July 21, 2022 -
Hanwha Q Cells agrees to acquire 66 percent of Lynqtech in Germany
SEOUL -- The renewable energy unit of Hanwha Solutions, a chemical and energy company affiliated with South Korea's Hanwha Group, will acquire a 66 percent stake in Lynqtech, a German cloud-based sales platform for energy service providers. Financial terms were not disclosed. A share purchase agreement was signed between the European branch of Hanwha Q Cells and Lynqtech, a subsidiary of German energy service provider Enercity. Lynqtech offers marketing, communication, business
July 21, 2022 -
LG Chem wins order to export phenol and acetone made with biomaterials
SEOUL -- LG Chem, a chemical unit of South Korea's LG Group, will export two eco-friendly compounds -- phenol and acetone -- that applied biomaterials such as used cooking oil. The products that won international certification will be used to produce high-functional plastics such as polycarbonate. Phenol is an aromatic organic compound used as a raw material for polycarbonate, a group of thermoplastic polymers used to produce vehicle parts. Resins produced from phenol are partia
July 21, 2022 -
Hanwha Aerospace ties up with Britain's Vertical to develop electro mechanical actuator for air taxis
SEOUL -- Hanwha Aerospace, an aircraft parts maker affiliated with South Korea's Hanwha Group, tied up with Vertical Aerospace, a British electric aviation company, to develop a high-performance electro mechanical actuator for air taxis and flying vehicles for urban air mobility, an ecosystem covering personal air vehicles and infrastructure. At the Farnborough International Airshow, a trade exhibition in England, Hanwha Aerospace said it has signed a joint cooperation agre
July 21, 2022 -
Military roadmap contains introduction of fuel cell propulsion for stealth tanks and mobile weaponry
SEOUL -- South Korea's new military roadmap for future weaponry came up with the idea of introducing a hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system for mobile weapon systems such as stealth tanks and securing technology on lightweight high-strength armor. The roadmap was presented by the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), an arms procurement agency controlled by the defense ministry, on July 20 at a workshop attended by representatives from private defense companies a
July 20, 2022
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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
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Korea reports world's first demonstration of integrated operation of urban air mobility systems
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SNU professor to spearhead Korea's inaugural space agency
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HD Hyundai establishes new headquarters for marine energy businesses
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Video streaming services in Korea sharply raise subscription fees
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Korea launches first nanosatellite in New Zealand