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  Researchers develop radiation-resistant low-electricity non-volatile memory chip component SEOUL -- A South Korean research team has developed a non-volatile memory chip component that consumes very little electricity and endures radiation levels similar to the primary cosmic radiation and atmospheric radiation which can damage the electronic parts of high-altitude aircraft or space crafts. Cosmic radiation, also known as primary cosmic rays, is charged particles that travel from astrophysical sources such as the sun with enormous amounts of energy. Atmospheric radiation 2023-02-28
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  Researchers find operating principle of key protein in RNA generation process SEOUL -- For the first time in the world, a team of researchers from South Korea's Institute for Basic Science has found the key operating principle of Dicer, also known as endoribonuclease Dicer, a protein crucial to the generation of micro RNA and RNA therapeutic agents. The findings could help researchers analyze the cause of various cancers and develop RNA-based drugs. Dicer is an enzyme that cleaves double-stranded RNA into short double-stranded RNA fragments called mi 2023-02-24
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  Busan-based software company develops AI solution capable of monitoring container loading condition at ports SEOUL -- Seoahn SNC, a software company based in South Korea, has developed an artificial intelligence-based solution capable of monitoring whether containers are properly stacked at a port facility. Incorrectly stored containers can cause various safety accidents as they may collapse because of gales. The technology created by the software company in the southern port city of Busan automatically is designed to analyzes container loading conditions using light detection and ranging 2023-02-24
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  KAIST partners with Hyundai Motor to co-develop autonomous driving technologies SEOUL -- South Korea's state research institute has partnered with the Hyundai auto group to co-develop autonomous driving technologies that would allow vehicles to maintain stability during self-driving at high speeds. While autonomous driving features offer drivers a convenient and safe driving experience at low speeds, it is harder for cars' sensors to detect and recognize obstacles such as other cars or pedestrians when moving fast. Sensors including lidar and cameras 2023-02-23
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  ​KT partners with robot-specialized high school to nurture young scientists SEOUL -- South Korea's biggest telecom service operator KT has partnered with Seoul Robotics High School to nurture young scientists who specialize in artificial intelligence and robotics. The telecom service provider will deploy AI developers as teachers so that students can learn their know-how. South Korea with a robot industry that stood at five trillion won ($3.8 billion) in 2020 is growing at an average annual growth rate of 3.6 percent. In South Korea, robots are widel 2023-02-22
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  State institute develops novel drug development platform for cancer and dementia medicines SEOUL -- A prominent state research institute has developed a cyclic-peptide-based novel drug development platform that can be tailor-made to match biomarkers. The platform can be used for the research and development of medicines for cancer and dementia treatment. Cyclic peptides are polypeptide chains with low toxicity and high pharmacologic activity. However, the commercialization of medicines containing cyclic peptides is very hard because the peptides are hard to design and ma 2023-02-21
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  Researchers develop efficient nickel nitride-based catalyst for green hydrogen production SEOUL -- A team of researchers from a state research institute has developed a cheap metal-based catalyst that has about 200 percent higher efficiency in water electrolysis, the electrochemical breakdown of water into hydrogen and oxygen, than precious metal-based electrodes. Electrolysis that uses electricity to break down water is the core technology for the production of green hydrogen, which is hydrogen fuel produced only using renewable energy. However, such a method require 2023-02-21
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  South Korea to commercialize 6G network service two years earlier in 2028 SEOUL -- The Ministry of Science and ICT plans to commercialize the sixth-generation (6G) network service in 2028, two years earlier than its initial schedule, in order to keep abreast with major advanced countries' efforts to speed up the launch of the service. On February 20, the ministry announced the K-Network 2030 strategy of stepping up private-public cooperation to develop world-class 6G technologies, innovate the software-based next-generation mobile network and strengt 2023-02-20
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  Art college in Seoul to be recreated in metaverse to provide virtual training courses SEOUL -- A Seoul-based private college specializing in music, culinary arts, and makeup arts will be recreated into a metaverse world targeting young students familiar with virtual online activities. The virtual campus created through collaboration with South Korea's major telecom company KT and Dot-mill, a domestic immersive content producer, will enable students to take classes and participate in various online college events. Metaverse, which allows users to engage in social 2023-02-20
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  Seoul's satellite city to provide smart care solutions for 543 vulnerable residents living alone SEOUL -- Three different smart care solutions -- the internet of things-based monitoring devices, artificial intelligence-based care robots, and Bluetooth-based robot psychologists -- will be distributed to middle-aged and older people with a high possibility of dying alone. The solutions, already used by some 300 residents in 2020, will be provided to additional 543 residents. The total number of single-person households in Seongnam is 122,461. About 38.5 percent of them are aged 2023-02-16
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  State research institute develops 'Electronic nose' sensor for real-time gas analysis SEOUL -- A team of researchers developed a low-power-consuming "electronic nose" sensor that can detect and analyze gases in real-time. Because the sensor uses micro light emitting diodes (LEDs) for the detection of gases, the sensor consumes about 0.01 percent of electricity compared to conventional gas sensors. Normally, gas sensors use integrated heaters to change the conductivity of sensor materials so that they can detect different types of metallic oxide substances 2023-02-15
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  Researchers develop film-like soft robot actuator capable of detecting methanol in water SEOUL -- Researchers from a prominent state research institute have developed a film-like soft robot composed of chiroptical photonic crystals, which are optical nanostructures, that can detect methanol (CH3OH) in water. The robot can also fold, bend, and twist in response to external stimuli. Chiroptic is a term referring to the optical technique that uses refraction, absorption, or emission of anisotropic radiation for investigating chiral substances including methanol (CH3OH), 2 2023-02-15
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  Researchers find possibilities of agricultural contaminants speeding up human aging SEOUL -- Researchers developed a smart technology capable of predicting how agricultural contaminants can damage the environment and the human body. It was discovered that contaminants generated during crop production can accelerate the aging process of mammals including humans. It's been difficult to identify how harmful factors from crop production affect the ecosystem and human health. However, accurate analysis and prediction are essential as farm contaminants can be leaked 2023-02-14
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  SK Telecom to provide virtual effects-related educational program for film production experts SEOUL -- South Korea's top mobile carrier SK Telecom (SKT) have teamed up with the Korean Film Council and a domestic virtual production company called XON Studio to provide virtual film production-related educational programs. Film producers can learn how to create films through virtual effects technology. Virtual effects (VFX), which incorporates computer graphics (CG) elements, is often used by filmmakers to produce imagery that is difficult to be filmed or doesn't exist 2023-02-10
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  Lunit provides AI-based breast cancer diagnosis solution to Dubai's public health facility SEOUL -- An artificial intelligence-based image analysis solution jointly developed by South Korea's medical AI-based solution developer Lunit and Belgium-based medical imaging company Agfa HealthCare will be used at Dubai's public health center to boost human radiologists' work performance. Lunit aims to make a foray into other regions in the Middle East. According to market research firm Data Bridge Market Research, the medical imaging market in the Middle East is exp 2023-02-09
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  AI care speakers to be provided in western coastal city for dementia patients SEOUL -- South Korea's western coastal city of Boryeong will provide artificial intelligence-based speech recognition speakers for mild dementia patients. The care robots will monitor patients and offer personalized services such as playing music and providing memory tests. In case of emergency, the solution will notify human caregivers. Dementia is a progressive disorder that causes brain cells to degenerate and die. Patients often suffer from memory decline. Government data s 2023-02-07
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  Researchers develop 3D-printed membrane capable of producing electricity and drinking water SEOUL -- South Korean researchers developed a special membrane that can simultaneously filter water and create electricity. The membrane can be used in water purification plants, sewage processing facilities and other water-related facilities to produce drinking water and electricity. The membrane produced using a 3D-printing method can be created into various sizes. The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) said that its research team created an electricity generation a 2023-02-07
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  ​Kakao Pay enjoys net profit of $22 million in 2022, despite service disruption SEOUL -- Kakao Pay, the online payment arm of South Korea's tech giant Kakao Corp., posted a net profit of 27.5 billion won ($22 million) on a consolidated basis last year, the company said on January 7. The firm attributed the profit to handsome financial income from internal reserves which increased amid high interest rates. However, Kakao Pay suffered an operating loss of 45.5 billion won in 2022, compared to 27.2 billion won worth of loss a year earlier. The payment s 2023-02-07
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  State institute develops reliable AI with keen physics insights for video image restoration SEOUL -- A research team from a prominent state research institute has developed artificial intelligence that can predict variables based on the law of physics. The AI would be ideal for comparing medical images for an accurate diagnosis of diseases or for detecting defects at a semiconductor factory. While an ordinary video clip with clear images can be analyzed by an AI-based solution, other video clips that have diffracted images and objects blurred by movement are difficult t 2023-02-06
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  Researchers use 3D-printing technique to produce smart AR contact lens SEOUL -- A team of researchers has used a special 3D printing technique to produce a smart contact lens for augmented and virtual reality. The convenient and efficient production technique provides a higher chance of commercialization for the innovative contact lens. 3D printing uses special filaments that are molten before they are sprayed layer over layer to create the final shape. The filaments can be made of different materials that will harden when cooled. Thanks to 3D printer 2023-02-06