Latest news
-
State institute commercializes nasal spray-type medical device for disease prevention
SEOUL -- A venture company established by South Korea's state research institute has received government approval to sell a newly-developed nasal spray-type medical device for the prevention of infectious diseases. The so-called spray-type mask is activated by light to eliminate viruses and germs that enter the nasal passage. The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) said that its bio venture company D.R.NANO was approved to sell the nasal spray-type medical device w
May 12, 2022 -
Researchers work on alginate mass production to reduce S. Korea's reliance on imports
SEOUL -- In an effort to reduce South Korea's heavy reliance on imports, a state marine research body in South Korea will lead a government project to develop technologies for the mass production of alginate, an anionic polymer that occurs naturally in brown algae. Alginates are used as a pharmaceutical or biomedical ingredient or as a compound for advanced biotechnology. Alginic acid is hydrophilic and forms a viscous gum when hydrated. With metals such as sodium and calcium,
May 12, 2022 -
Hyundai Mobis works with German partner Vector to develop AUTOSAR-based standard software platform
SEOUL -- Hyundai Mobis, a parts-making wing of South Korea's Hyundai auto group, will develop a standard software platform with its German partner, Vector, to maximize the competitiveness of vehicle software in the global automobile market. Hyundai Mobis has signed a memorandum of understanding with Vector for the joint development of AUTOSAR-based software platform. AUTOSAR is a development partnership of automotive interested parties with the aim of creating an open and sta
May 12, 2022 -
KT partners with digital healthcare company to make foray into Vietnam's telemedicine market
SEOUL -- South Korea's top telecom company KT will work with HurayPositive, a domestic digital healthcare company, to make a foray into the Vietnamese telemedicine market. Using HurayPositive's chronic disease management know-how, KT hopes to popularize its remote medical service in Vietnam where many patients suffer from diabetes. Through telemedicine services, doctors can provide healthcare for patients living in remote areas. Using phone or internet networks, they can di
May 12, 2022 -
CJ ENM to open new drama production studio in Japan with Naver's webtoon service wing
SEOUL -- CJ ENM, a media company that created the Oscar-winning film "Parasite," will open a new drama production studio in Japan through cooperation with the webtoon service wing of South Korea's web service giant Naver, as part of efforts to establish a multi-studio system and strengthen global content competitiveness. The new studio tentatively named "Studio Dragon Japan" will be set up by the end of June 2022 with a capital injection of 30 billion won (
May 12, 2022 -
SK Telecom works with domestic robot company to develop open data platform
SEOUL -- SK Telecom, a leading mobile carrier in South Korea, joined hands with Integrit, an artificial intelligence-based robotics platform developer, to develop an open data platform that allows interworking between different robots, and lead the spread of a robot ecosystem. As intelligent robots in service are generally limited to information learning and data processing in the restricted space, there is a growing need for a standardized platform that can mutually share and pro
May 12, 2022 -
Development of next-generation space launch vehicle proposed for deep space exploration
SEOUL -- Unswayed by a slight technical glitch exposed in the launch of its first three-stage indigenous rocket in 2021, South Korea will push ahead with the development of a next-generation launch vehicle capable of thrusting bigger payloads for lunar or Mars exploration using a mixed fuel of liquid oxygen and kerosene. A blueprint drawn out by the Ministry of Science and ICT for the development of South Korea's next-generation space launch vehicle called "KSLV-III" w
May 11, 2022 -
Hyundai Oilbank promotes white bio business with non-food resources
SEOUL -- Along with blue hydrogen as well as eco-friendly chemicals and materials, Hyundai Oilbank, a petroleum and refining company affiliated with South Korea's Hyundai shipbuilding group, will promote "white bio" as a new growth engine by utilizing non-food resources such as oil dregs, waste cooking oil, and fallen palm fruits as raw materials. The bio Industry creates added value based on biotechnology by combining industrial technologies. Red bio refers to the bio
May 11, 2022 -
European company Hardt to receive POSCO's steel material for hyperloop tubes
SEOUL -- South Korea's steel group POSCO will supply PosLoop 355, a steel material for hyperloop tubes, to Hardt, a European technology company that has led a hyperloop development program in the Netherlands. Hyperloop vacuum tubes are used in a revolutionary bullet train project to transport passengers and cargo in special capsules through tubes with low pressure. Reduced-pressure tubes in which pressurized capsules ride on an air cushion driven by linear induction motors and a
May 11, 2022 -
Researchers develop technique to visualize floral scent in real-time
SEOUL -- Using a laser-based gas detection system, South Korean researchers have developed a technique for the visualization of flower fragrance patterns in real-time. The technique can be upgraded to be applied to gas detectors to monitor how volatile chemical compounds that can be easily vaporized are spread across indoor and outdoor spaces. Flowers emit sweet and fruity, or sometimes putrid scents to attract insects for pollination or ward off herbivores for protection. Scents i
May 11, 2022
-
Seoul unveils new slogan for iconic landmark 'Dongdaemun Design Plaza'
-
VIDEO: Dongdaemun Design Plaza celebrates 10th anniversary
-
Korean e-commerce firms vying to lure customers quitting Coupang over fee hike
-
N. Korean leader inspects test-firing of new multiple rocket launcher shell
-
Korean football team fails to qualify for Olympics for first time in 40 years
-
Seoul aims to revitalize Han River into leisure, tourism hub
-
Education startup Mathpresso makes TIME's top edutech company list
-
Vietnamese schools adopt AI-based Korean learning platform
-
VISUALS: Premier electric vehicle fair underway in Seoul
-
HYBE takes legal action against NewJeans agency CEO amid management control feud