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  Researchers develop composite sensor capable of withstanding heavy radiation SEOUL -- A South Korean research body has developed a flexible film-like sensor made of composite materials that can withstand heavy radiation and detect differences in pressure and temperature. The sensor can be used in the production of robots capable of carrying out scout missions inside a radioactive zone. Researchers predict commercialization in two years. Radiation emitted by radioactive materials can damage living organisms and cause cancer or genetic damage. Strong radiatio 2021-06-02
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  Home-grown app store attracts $15 mln equity investment from foreign partners SEOUL -- One Store, an integrated app store in South Korea, has attracted $15 million in investment from Microsoft and an investment arm of Deutsche Telekom. The home-grown platform saw the new investment as an opportunity to expand its presence at home and abroad in tie-ups with major telecom operators and handset makers that run their own app markets. Microsoft and Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners (DTCP) will acquire new preferred shares to be issued by One Store with a paid-in 2021-06-01
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  Researchers develop metamaterial to improve sensitivity of infrared absorption spectroscopy SEOUL -- Researchers have developed a metamaterial that improves the sensitivity of infrared absorption spectroscopy more than 100 times. The special material can be used in the creation of ultra-sensitive infrared sensors for the detection of biomolecules and harmful substances. It is very affordable and easy to make. A metamaterial is a synthetic material that is engineered to have a property that is not found in naturally occurring materials. The special material is normally ma 2021-06-01
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  KT to develop AI technology for prevention and rehabilitation of swallowing disorder SEOUL -- South Korea's biggest telecom company KT has embarked on a project to develop an artificial intelligence technology that can diagnose signs of dysphagia, the medical term for swallowing difficulties. The technology will be used for disease prevention and rehabilitation. According to data released by the Seoul National University Hospital in Bundang, about 33 percent of people aged more than 65 suffer from symptoms of dysphagia. The swallowing disorder results from var 2021-05-31
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  POSTECH opens innovative lecture room for non-contact lectures, experiments SEOUL -- A prominent engineering and science school in South Korea's southeastern port city of Pohang has opened an innovative lecture room that used advanced technologies such as virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality to implement non-contact lectures and experiments without the actual presence of students. Theoretically, there are no space restrictions, so lectures and classes can be held anytime, anywhere. Students who showed up in the classroom or have remote 2021-05-28
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  S. Korea joins international race to develop exascale computer by 2030 SEOUL -- As part of a long-term national project to raise the level of skills in ultra-high-performance computers, South Korea joined an international race to develop an exascale computer by 2030. Exascale computers will be able to quickly analyze massive volumes of data and more realistically simulate complex processes and relationships behind many of the fundamental forces of the universe. In the supercomputer field, South Korea falls far behind the United States, China and Japan. 2021-05-28
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  Samsung introduces mid-power LED with superb light efficacy SEOUL -- Samsung Electronics unveiled a new mid-powered light-emitting diode (LED) product package boasting the industry's highest light efficacy. The new product implements color quality optimized for various indoor environments and reduces power. Light efficacy, or light efficiency, refers to a light source's ability to efficiently convert power into light. It is hard for LED makers to increase luminous output and control color at the same time. High-performance LEDs nor 2021-05-27
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  Mobile carriers unveil joint video ringback tone service for interesting user experience SEOUL -- South Korean mobile carriers unveiled a joint "V Coloring" service. It is a subscription-based video ringback tone service that plays a short-form video selected or created by users while their mobile phone calls are connected. The service was first launched by SK Telecom to create a fun and interesting experience for customers. The joint service by SK Telecom (SKT), KT and LG Uplus (LGU+) will begin on May 27. Customers can download an app from Google Play or O 2021-05-26
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  Convenience store chain to open VR store in 3D avatar creator platform ZEPETO SEOUL -- The operator of South Korea's top convenience store chain CU will open a virtual reality convenience store at ZEPETO, a popular smartphone app that allows users to create 3D avatar characters and interact with others while operating a variety of clothing and accessories for decoration. The VR store targets Zoomers (Generation Z) who are familiar with mobile-based new technologies. BGF Retail said it would open a CU store in the form of an open rooftop on a popular ZEP 2021-05-26
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  Researchers develop cheaper production technique for micro LEDs SEOUL -- Through a 16-year development project, South Korea's state research institute has discovered a way for the cheaper production of micro light-emitting diodes (microLEDs) by combining two separate manufacturing processes into a single one. The new technique using laser melding will save time and costs to eventually lower the price of microLED products. A microLED is a microscopic LED that is ideal for the production of high-performance flat-panel displays. Compared to con 2021-05-25
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  SK Telecom leads establishment of pilot infrastructure for quantum cryptographic communication SEOUL -- A consortium led by SK Telecom has been selected for a state project to establish and operate a pilot infrastructure for quantum cryptographic communication. The project is to secure the stability of emergency communication networks in key industrial facilities such as nuclear power plants and strengthen the protection of key data and personal information held by public institutions. The consortium involving SK Telecom (SKT), SK Broadband, ID Quantigue (IDQ) and Ubiquitou 2021-05-25
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  Naver partners with KAIST to establish hyperscale AI research center SEOUL -- South Korea's biggest web service operator Naver and a state research institute joined hands to establish an artificial intelligence research center that focuses on the application of hyperscale computing. The research center will pump up AI development capabilities and nurture young researchers. 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 infrastructu 2021-05-24
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  ​Internet watchdog to develop anti-ransomware system using AI and big data SEOUL -- South Korea's internet watchdog has revealed a roadmap to develop an anti-ransomware system using artificial intelligence and big data. The system will protect corporates against hackers who demand ransom money after taking hostage of vital information. Ransomware is a type of hacking attack that allows a hacker to take control of target computers or servers by encrypting all files, making them inaccessible without a decryption key. Normally, hackers demand cryptocurr 2021-05-24
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  Researchers embark on development of security screening technology with terahertz waves SEOUL -- A state research institute in South Korea has embarked on the development of a next-generation security screening technology using terahertz electromagnetic waves that would enable scanning through clothes and skin without the worry of being dosed with radiation. Inspectors at airports can monitor security hazards such as weapons and explosives without emptying out pockets and bags of passengers. Many airports across the world maintain strict security checks, with passenger 2021-05-20
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  Metaverse solution to be introduced for TV broadcasting of pro golf competition SEOUL -- For the first time in South Korea, artificial intelligence and 3D graphics will be utilized to apply a metaverse solution to the TV broadcasting of golf competitions to increase the level of realism and immersion, through cooperation between SK Telecom and Kakao VX, the provider of an integrated golf service that combines sports and information technology. Metaverse broadcasting will be introduced at the SK Telecom Open, a professional golf tournament sponsored by SK Tele 2021-05-20
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  Girl band STAYC selected for SK Telecom project to incorporate metaverse into K-pop SEOUL -- STAYC, a six-member K-pop girl group, has been selected for SK Telecom's project to incorporate metaverse technology into K-pop content, targeting zoomers (Generation Z) who are familiar with mobile-based new technologies. The project presents a new way to enjoy K-pop in the contactless era caused by COVID-19 and provides various mixed reality experiences. SKT released STAYC's digital human content through SKT's augmented reality (AR) app from May 19 and a mus 2021-05-20
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  Public-private alliance launched to cultivate metaverse ecosystem based on XR and media SEOUL -- South Korea launched an alliance involving private companies, research organizations and state bodies to cultivate a metaverse ecosystem based on extended reality and media in a government-sponsored event aimed at supporting the establishment of an open platform so that companies can utilize data and develop new services. The metaverse is a collective virtual shared space, created by the convergence of virtually enhanced physical reality and physically persistent virtual sp 2021-05-18
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  LG Uplus' quantum-resistant cryptography lines verified by certification body SEOUL -- Quantum-resistant cryptography lines established by LG Uplus in factories and hospitals have been verified by a standardization, testing and certification body in South Korea. The mobile carrier said it would upgrade algorithms to realize the wider use of quantum security infrastructure in various fields in the era of digital transformation, a process of converting analog-based work processes into an automated digital one. LG Uplus (LGU+) has tested a dedicated backbone net 2021-05-18
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  LG's research lab aims to develop super-giant AI resembling human brain SEOUL -- The artificial intelligence research laboratory of South Korea's LG Group unveiled the goal of developing a super-giant AI platform that resembles a human brain structure and can deduce data and understand images and videos as well as language in a three-year project that would cost more than $100 million. LG AI Research said in an online talks concert on May 17 that it would develop a super-giant AI that can think, learn, judge and act comprehensively and autonomousl 2021-05-17
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  ​​S. Korea's military to test low-noise fuel cell-powered drones for surveillance SEOUL -- Through an experimental rapid acquisition program, South Korea's military will adopt and put a low-noise hydrogen fuel cell drone into a test operation. The surveillance and patrol drone can fly longer than its battery-powered brothers and make less noise than gasoline-powered unmanned flying vehicles. Drones are widely used in South Korea in various sectors including military, construction, building maintenance, and wildlife monitoring sectors. However, the so-called & 2021-05-17