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Pilot project launched to demonstrate wireless charging for self-driving electric buses in Seoul
SEOUL -- A pilot project was launched to apply wireless charging technology to self-driving electric city buses circling a 4.8-kilometer (2.98 miles) route in the downtown area of Seoul. Buses equipped with wireless charging receivers will be charged using wireless charging transmitters installed at bus stops or on roads. A trial run is to begin in 2023 after Seoul established wireless charging infrastructure for two self-driving buses at a bus stop installed with wireless chargers
June 8, 2022 -
SK broadband applies quantum cryptography communication to national convergence network
SEOUL -- SK broadband, a broadband internet service operator in South Korea, has applied quantum cryptography communication technology to a newly established national convergence network as a perfect firewall against eavesdropping or hacking attacks to steal national confidentiality and information. The application of quantum cryptography communication technology in a network covering a distance of some 800 kilometers (497 miles) would be completed by the end of June. SK broadband
June 8, 2022 -
LS Electric acquires Nokia's power facility asset analysis platform
SEOUL -- LS Electric, a power solution provider affiliated with South Korea's LS Group, took over Nokia's power facility asset analysis platform. The acquisition is aimed at developing customized solutions to extend the life of power facilities, improve investment efficiency, and reduce maintenance costs. LS Electric has signed a deal to acquire Nokia’s asset lifecycle optimization (ALO) software based on big data analytics and machine learning technology at the Hano
June 8, 2022 -
Theragen Bio selected for state project to produce new chips for genomic analysis
SEOUL -- Theragen Bio, a genetic analysis service provider, has been selected for a state project to produce advanced chips for genomic analysis that would be used for identifying the genetic causes of common chronic diseases among Korean people. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA), a state health body, has launched a "Korean Chip" project to identify the genetic causes of common chronic diseases by collecting information on genetic variation. A genome
June 7, 2022 -
Yuhan works with research teams to develop new drug platforms based on mRNA
SEOUL -- Yuhan, a pharmaceutical and chemical company in South Korea, will push for the development of new drug platform technologies based on messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) in cooperation with U.S. and South Koran university research teams. mRNA is a transient intermediator between genes and proteins. It has emerged as a new category of therapeutic agent to prevent and treat various diseases. To function in vivo, mRNA requires safe, effective and stable delivery systems such as
June 7, 2022 -
SPC acquires French sandwich and salad brand 'Lina's' for overseas expansion
SEOUL -- South Korean confectionery and bakery giant SPC Group has acquired French sandwich and salad brand Lina's to use it as a bridgehead for its expansion abroad. New food products developed at Lina's will be sold at SPC's bakery brand Paris Baguette. Founded in 1989 in Paris, Lina's operates in four countries -- France, Colombia, Lebanon and South Korea. In 2002, the French brand was introduced in South Korea in the form of master franchising which involves co
June 7, 2022 -
State project launched to develop biodegradable marine bioplastic materials using seaweed
SEOUL -- South Korea has launched a state project to develop biodegradable marine bioplastic materials using seaweed such as sargassum horneri, a species of brown macroalgae called "devil weed" from China that is detrimental to a foreshore ecosystem and damages sea farms almost every year. Since bioplastics mainly use grain biomass such as corn as raw materials, their production is still insignificant due to economic problems caused by expensive raw materials. The Minis
June 7, 2022 -
ADD secures platform technology for automatic generation of high-performance navigation software
SEOUL -- South Korea's defense technology development agency has secured a platform technology that automatically generates high-performance and high-quality navigation software needed for the development of new weapons systems such as guided weapons. Navigation software is a key function that determines the accuracy of weapon systems. Mounted on guided weapons or unmanned aerial vehicles, it serves as a guide to accurately find targets and destinations. The Agency for Defense D
June 7, 2022 -
Busan's traditional seafood market to adopt digital twin-based safety management system
SEOUL -- A digital twin-based safety management system will be adopted at a traditional seafood market in South Korea's southern port city of Busan to provide a safe evacuation route in case of fire. Fire can lead to enormous damage in jammed traditional markets with outdated electronic facilities. A digital twin is a virtual clone of an object or an infrastructure. Digital twins are frequently used as testing grounds for new technologies or other elements to find out the resul
June 7, 2022 -
Hyundai Engineering and American partner USNC to develop new micro modular reactor
SEOUL -- Hyundai Engineering, a unit of South Korea's Hyundai auto group, will work with its American partner, Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation, to develop a new reactor with significantly higher temperature and output than existing micro modular reactors through technology advancement for the mass production of hydrogen. Small modular reactors (SMRs) have been studied to address the limitations of traditional light-water reactors using low-enriched uranium that cost a lot to repl
June 7, 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