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  State project launched to expand operating distance of commercial drones to 20km SEOUL -- South Korea embarked on a five-year state project to expand the operating distance of commercial drones to 20 kilometers (12.4 miles) by building platforms and infrastructure based on the 433 megahertz (MHz) radio frequency band used by amateur radio communication operators. Currently, commercial drones can fly up to 1.0 kilometers for security and other reasons. The project is aimed at revitalizing South Korea's public and commercial drone markets by developing core 2022-03-03
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  Researchers localize core component for highly accurate digital PCR tests to lower production costs SEOUL -- South Korean researchers have localized a core component of digital polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test equipment that is more accurate than real-time PCR equipment mainly used for the detection of COVID-19 virus and their variants in nasal swab samples. The core component is ready for commercialization and can replace most of digital test machine parts to reduce dependency on foreign products, the researchers said. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a test method that is 2022-03-03
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  Researchers develop quantum dot production technique capable of preventing coffee ring patterns SEOUL -- South Korean researchers have developed a technique to prevent "coffee ring patterns" that occur on the surface of quantum dot display panels when special photo-emissive nanocrystal particles are sprayed and evaporated. The technique can help display panel makers reduce manufacturing costs and the incidence of faulty displays. A quantum dot (QD) display is a liquid crystal display (LCD) device that uses semiconductor nanocrystals that can produce pure red, gree 2022-03-02
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  ​Researchers develop inkjet-printed pulse wave sensor for measuring blood pressure SEOUL -- South Korean researchers have developed an inkjet-printed pulse wave sensor that is thinner than a strand of human hair. The affordable, ultra-thin sensor patch can be used in wearable devices that are designed not to interfere with the wearer's body movement. Various hospital devices are used to detect pulse waves and measure blood pressure but such monitoring sensors are bulky and normally made in shapes of clamps and cuffs. There are smartwatches capable of measurin 2022-02-28
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  Researchers develop efficient solar cell technology by mimicking plants' photosynthesis process SEOUL -- By inducing an ideal electron flow process called vectorial transfer, South Korean researchers were able to develop a solar cell manufacturing technique that can produce cells with up to 60 percent more electron transfer efficiency than conventional cells. The new technique allows photovoltaic cells to control electron flow in one desired direction to reduce the loss of electrons during power generation. Conventional photosensitizers used in photovoltaic cells have stron 2022-02-28
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  Operational glitch in advanced maritime navigation service requires modification in equipment SEOUL -- South Korea's innovative advanced maritime navigation service that was released in early 2021 to reduce marine accidents in coastal waters has exposed an operational glitch, requiring modification in equipment and standards. Vessels of less than three tons used smartphone apps, and bigger ships used dedicated terminals. Based on a high-speed digital network that can communicate even at sea up to 62 miles away from the coast, the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries launched 2022-02-23
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  State research institute demonstrates fine particle reduction system optimized for port handling machinery SEOUL -- A state research body has demonstrated a device that can reduce fine particles generated from port handling machinery in the southern port city of Busan. The device reduced more than 80 percent of nitrogen oxides and particulate matters from reach stackers that are used to transport containers. Particulate matters (PMs) generate various diseases by penetrating into a lung, and nitrogen oxides (NOs) cause acid rain and smog. The Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (K 2022-02-22
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  LG researchers launch super-giant AI alliance with Google and other partners SEOUL -- The artificial intelligence research center of South Korea's LG Group launched an alliance with Google and other companies to create an ecosystem for super-giant AI that can think, learn, and make judgments like humans by learning large-scale data. Super-giant AI is attracting attention as the most important technology in digital transformation. The Expert AI Alliances groups 13 founding members -- LG AI Research, Google, Elsevier, Shutterstock, VA Corporation, EBS, 2022-02-22
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  Woowa partners with life care platform company to expand use of Dilly serving robots SEOUL -- Woowa Brothers, the operator of South Korea's top food delivery service, forged a strategic partnership with a life care platform company with a nationwide business network to expedite the popularization of its six-wheeled "Dilly" serving robots that deliver food or drinks to the table of customers at restaurants and cafes. Using its serving robot called "Dilly Plate" that can take evasive action when it approaches a customer or obstacles, Woowa ha 2022-02-21
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  [FOCUS] Game developer predicts paradigm shift with introduction of blockchain into game SEOUL -- WeMade, an online game developer that created "The Legend of Mir," a free-to-play fantasy massively multiplayer online role-playing game based in an ancient oriental world, predicts a paradigm shift in the game industry with the introduction of blockchain, a decentralized service that shares replicated and synchronized data geographically spread across multiple servers operated by countries or organizations. "The Legend of Mir" uses WeMix, a global bloc 2022-02-18
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  [INTERVIEW] Kakao researcher hopes to develop hyperscale AI models with commercial quality and usability SEOUL -- Hyperscale computing is massive-scale computing that is normally incorporated in the processing of big data and cloud computing. The technique is ideal for running infrastructure for information technology services offered by global companies. AI sovereignty has been a national goal in South Korea, which is striving to catch up with the United States and China in an international AI hegemony war. Kakao Brain, the AI research unit of South Korea's web service company K 2022-02-17
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  LG Electronics uses LED digital displays to integrate Blackdove's curated art SEOUL -- LG Electronics will deliver digital art experiences on its digital signage displays in collaboration with Blackdove, a Miami-based digital art platform and gallery that curates personalized collections of innovative artists. Blackdove's curation software will be bundled with light-emitting diode (LED) signage products. It will be available in markets worldwide in the first quarter of 2022 by integrating software and curated art from Blackdove's digital art gallery a 2022-02-16
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  ​Researchers develop sensory receptor capable of detecting dangerous sensations SEOUL -- South Korean researchers have developed a smart sensory receptor device that can selectively detect dangerous sensations such as pain caused by excessive pressure, external forces and extreme temperatures. The sensor device can be used in the components of humanoid robots such as artificial skin, artificial organs and other robot parts. Sensations are signals sent by sensory receptors to the brain to feel the environment around a person. When the environment is too hot, co 2022-02-14
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  Equinix partners with SK Telecom to apply quantum cryptography to dedicated lines between companies and data centers SEOUL -- Equinix, an American digital infrastructure company, tied up with SK Telecom, a leading mobile carrier in South Korea, to apply quantum cryptography to dedicated lines between companies and internet data centers where many servers, routers and switches are managed autonomously. Strong network security can be provided as quantum cryptography communication services are available to corporate customers using data centers. It would be the first application of quantum key distr 2022-02-10
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  Researchers develop AI-based anti-infectious disease robot capable of sterilizing crowded places SEOUL -- South Korean researchers developed an artificial intelligence-based smart robot that can sterilize indoor spaces with people around. There are many kinds of autonomous quarantine robots in operation but they can only clean vacant spaces or places with a very small moving population. The global outbreak of a novel coronavirus prompted researchers to quickly develop autonomous quarantine robots that can roam about high-risk facilities such as COVID-19 screening centers and n 2022-02-09
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  State institute to commercialize AI-based stress management solution for workers SEOUL -- A state research institute will commercialize an artificial intelligence-based stress management solution that would help business operators measure the levels of workers' stress in real-time and provide personalized methods to increase work efficiency. The technological advance of digital healthcare services has seen rapid growth thanks to affordable wearable devices including smartwatches, movement trackers, heartbeat monitors and other small devices that monitor a 2022-02-09
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  BLACKPINK agency forges strategic partnership with Binance to push for NFT and other projects SEOUL -- Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, tied up with YG, an entertainment powerhouse in South Korea, to push for joint projects related to virtual assets, blockchain and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Binance will provide NFT platforms and technology infrastructure while YG will supply NFT content and gaming assets. NFT is a unique and non-interchangeable unit of data stored on a digital ledger. It can be bought and sold digitally. South Korean entertainment 2022-02-08
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  Korean Air introduces palm vein verification for domestic flights at boarding gates SEOUL -- In an effort to cut wait times and ensure accurate boarding, Korean Air became the first South Korean airline to introduce pre-registered palm vein biometric information in authenticating the identity of passengers for domestic flights at airport boarding gates. Passengers do not have to take out paper or mobile boarding passes and scan the barcode. From February 8, Korean Air (KAL) launched the so-called "bio self-boarding service" that allows passengers to boa 2022-02-08
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  Researchers develop radar sensor-based system to detect biological signals at disaster sites SEOUL -- South Korean researchers have developed a radar sensor-based life detection system that can help firefighters and rescuers find biological signals such as breathing and heartbeats at fire and disaster sites full of smoke or dust by overcoming visual limitations. The system can be made in the form of helmets or portable devices to support rapid and safe lifesaving. The system is now about 15cm x 20cm in size, and the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (E 2022-02-03
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  WeMade invests in NFT liquidity service based on public blockchain platform SEOUL -- WeMade, an online game developer, made through an unspecified amount of strategic investment in Hypesalt, an upcoming non-fungible token liquidity service that is based on Klaytn, a public blockchain platform developed by the blockchain service wing of South Korean web service giant Kakao. NFT can represent a unique digital file such as art, audio, video, and an item in video games. It is authenticated using a blockchain platform and provides proof of ownership. Trading at 2022-02-03