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- LIG Nex1 selected as preferred bidder to develop new shipborne electronic warfare system SEOUL -- LIG Nex1 has been selected as a preferred bidder for South Korea's military project to develop a next-generation shipborne electronic warfare system with an improved ability to respond to electromagnetic waves. The system can identify enemy electromagnetic activity early, perform electron attacks at a greater distance, and improve the viability and attack ability of warships. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) aims to develop a system that can detect 25 October 2022
- ADD acquires acoustic sensing technology for unmanned submersible systems SEOUL -- South Korea's state defense technology development agency has developed acoustic sensing technology for unmanned submersible systems that can perform underwater monitoring, reconnaissance, and anti-submarine missions. Acoustic sensing can emulate a variety of signal-specific sensors by recovering the different types of sensor information directly from the sound. In a five-year study that began in 2017, the Agency for Defense Development (ADD) said it has produced a prot 25 October 2022
- Cosmax works with domestic company to develop bioplastic containers with crosslinked cellulose SEOUL -- Cosmax, a cosmetics original development manufacturer in South Korea, will work with Around Blue, a domestic producer of eco-friendly materials for cosmetic containers, to develop bioplastic containers with cross-linked cellulose, a new polymer material produced using biomass raw materials, which are based on plants and agricultural crop residues. Absorbent cellulose is used to produce diapers, catamenial napkins, tampons, nursing pads, wound dressings and other incontine 25 October 2022
- EWP and Jinenertech launch joint project to turn waste paprika culture medium into pellt SEOUL -- Jinenertech, an environmental tech company that converts sewage sludge into pellets, has launched a joint biomass project with a public power generation company in South Korea to turn waste paprika culture medium into pellets that would be used as fuel for power generation. Pellets are biofuels made from compressed organic matter or biomass. Wood pellets are the most common type of pellet fuel and are generally made from compacted sawdust and related industrial wastes. Ot 25 October 2022
- Spotify releases personalized playlist service capable of blending users' musical preferences with BLACKPINK's SEOUL -- Spotify, the world's most popular music streaming service, launched a service that enables users to create playlists that combine their musical tastes with that of K-pop girl band BLACKPINK. Users can find out how much their listening preferences are similar to the four-member band. Blend, Spotify's service launched in September 2021, reflects the musical tastes of up to 10 listeners to create a playlist. Users can share their taste match scores that show how s 24 October 2022
- Lunit signs agreement with UAE's health service company to supply X-ray analysis solutions in Middle East SEOUL -- X-ray image analysis solutions created by South Korea's medical artificial intelligence company Lunit will be provided to SEHA, a health service company based in the United Arab Emirates, to verify technology. After verifying the performance, Lunit's solutions specializing in chest and mammography may be used at various hospitals in the Middle East. According to data released by market research firm Data Bridge Market Research, the medical imaging market in the Mid 24 October 2022
- Convenience store chain GS25 rolls out metaverse-based convenience store decorating game SEOUL -- The operator of South Korea's convenience store franchise GS25 has rolled out a simulation game where users can decorate their stores by carrying out missions of convenience store workers on Roblox, a metaverse platform mainly used by young people. The virtual platform was created to secure more young customers who consume various information through digital devices. Roblox is an online game platform where anyone can create games and enable other users to enjoy their 24 October 2022
- Amorepacific partners with health startup to provide skincare products for good sleeping SEOUL -- South Korea's top beauty product maker Amorepacific partnered with Asleep, a domestic health startup specializing in artificial intelligence-based analysis solutions for breathing while asleep, to verify the performance of skincare products capable of helping users sleep properly. Using Asleep's personalized sleep diagnosis technology, Amorepacific hopes to secure scientific evidence for beauty products that enable good sleeping if they put them on before going to b 21 October 2022