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  [CES 2021] Some 120 S. Korean startups to participate in CES 2021 SEOUL -- About 120 South Korean startups will participate in this year's Consumer Electronics Show that will be held as a virtual event from January 11 to 14. The ventures and startups specialize in healthcare, 5G communication, internet of things, robotics, and artificial intelligence. Consumer Electronics Show (CES), an annual electronics exhibition that was prominently held in Las Vegas, will attract online visitors through virtual showrooms operated by some 1,00 2021-01-11
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  [CES 2021] Number of Chinese tech companies participating in CES drop 85% in 2021 SEOUL -- Only a small number of Chinese tech companies have decided to participate in this Consumer Electronics Show, the world's largest technology exhibition, compared to the annual event held last year. China's largest smartphone maker Huawei decided not to participate. This year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES), an annual show that was prominently held at Las Vegas, will be broadcast online from January 11 to 14 due to the global COVID-19 pandemic. Comp 2021-01-11
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  [CES 2021] Tech companies to introduce sustainable corporate management strategy at CES SEOUL -- Major global tech companies including SK Telecom and Apple will introduce their sustainable management strategies at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, an annual electronics exhibition that takes place online from January 11 to 14 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For many years, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG) has become the main keyword that impacts corporate value and growth. Through sustainability management, co 2021-01-11
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  LG Electronics' virtual woman makes international debut as presenter at CES SEOUL -- Reah Keem, a 23-year-old virtual woman, will maker her international debut as a presenter for LG Electronics' online media event at CES, an annual trade show. LG has used artificial intelligence technology to create a unique character who described herself as a virtual influencer who creates music after studying in London. Reah runs an Instagram account followed by more than 5,000 people. In an interview published on LG's news blog, she 2021-01-08
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  Doosan Bobcat signs investment deal with U.S. autonomous solution company Ainstein SEOUL -- Doosan Bobcat, a construction equipment maker affiliated with South Korea's Doosan Group, signed an investment deal with an American autonomous technology company. The investment deal is part of Doosan's big picture to create an autonomous heavy equipment ecosystem that can be remotely controlled. The construction equipment maker said in a statement on January 8 that the company signed an equity agreement with Ainstein, a radar sensor com 2021-01-08
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  Gwangju City partners with local firm to develop AI robot matchmaker SEOUL -- In an effort to stop a falling fertility rate and find destined lovers for single citizens, a South Korean city will create an artificial intelligence-based couple matchmaking service through cooperation with local startups. Gwangju, a city some 270 kilometers (167 miles) south of Seoul, signed an agreement on January 7 with Inforex, a big data-based matchmaking app operator, and Ghostpass, a digital identity authentication service company, to develop a ma 2021-01-07
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  South Korea's all-star AI research team develops new technologies ready for commercialization SEOUL -- An industry-academic joint artificial intelligence research team has succeeded in the development of new technologies that are ready for commercialization. The new tech will be applied in different industries including manufacturing and communications. The joint team dubbed "AI One Team" was launched last year to develop AI-based solutions that can be quickly applied to actual fields to create a sustainable cycle of data utility, AI technology deve 2021-01-07
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  Researchers open AI research hub to accelerate corporate digital transformation SEOUL -- A state research institute has opened an artificial intelligence research hub that would assist manufacturers in researching technology, improving operation, and educating workers. The adoption of artificial intelligence by small and medium-sized companies would help accelerate their digital transformation. Digital transformation (DX) is a global trend in many industrial sectors including manufacturing, service and logistics that normally rely on outdated 2021-01-05
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  S. Korea starts demonstration of joint test plant for 3D-printed medical devices SEOUL -- The South Korean government has started the demonstration of a joint plant that would help small and medium-sized companies to develop and manufacture 3D-printed medical devices such as artificial joints. The plant would cut manufacturing costs and time. The Ministry of SMEs and Startups said that the plant was tested at a special regulation-free zone for the country's health industry in Daegu some 240 kilometers (149 miles) southeast of Seoul on Janua 2021-01-04
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  Samsung to showcase new Galaxy phone in January thru online broadcast event SEOUL -- Samsung Electronics will showcase a new Galaxy smartphone through an online showcase event in late January. The South Korean tech giant said in a statement uploaded onto its news blog on January 4 that it will hold "Galaxy Unpacked 2021," an annual showcase event, without disclosing additional information. The event will be broadcast live through online social media platforms including YouTube on January 14. Although Samsung did not me 2021-01-04
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  ​​Internet watchdog regards ​AI-based CCTVs as effective tool to prevent school violence SEOUL -- South Korea's state internet watchdog regards an artificial intelligence-based network system of surveillance cameras as an effective tool to detect school violence and other abnormal activities in real-time. It can use thermal imaging cameras to detect fire and find students who do not wear masks. AI-based closed-circuit TVs can analyze the movement of people to see what they are doing in real-time. They are widely used by surveillance companies and l 2020-12-30
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  ​SKT's e-sports venture joins hands with SM Entertainment's education wing to nurture gamers SEOUL -- An e-sports venture jointly operated by South Korea's top mobile carrier SK Telecom and American company Comcast, a media entertainment group, has joined hands with SM Entertainment's education wing to nurture young gamers. SK Telecom CS T1 said in a statement on December 30 that the company and SM Institute have signed an agreement to cooperate in the development of education programs for global gaming stars. The program will include 2020-12-30
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  LG introduces new premium LCD TV lineup targeting high-definition TV market SEOUL -- LG Electronics, which released the world's first rollable TV based on organic light-emitting diode technology, has introduced a new premium liquid crystal display TV that can display vibrant colors close to those seen by actual eyes by using nanocell and quantum dot technologies. The new MiniLED TV will be showcased at Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2021. LG said in a statement on December 29 that the 86-inch 8K MiniLED TV has a higher 2020-12-29
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  ​Research institute collaborates with domestic firms to localize 5G optical components SEOUL -- A state research institute has localized core components used for 5G optical communication which has been established in South Korea. Base stations for South Korea's 5G networks have used Japanese products for optical cables to support ultra-fast data transfer. While the data transfer speed of 4G mobile communication tops out at 100 megabits per second, the speed of 5G can reach up to 25 gigabits per second. Optical cables connect 5G base stations us 2020-12-29
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  100Gbps-class internet test lab found to have saved SMEs' development cost SEOUL -- A 100Gbps-class internet test facility run by South Korea's state watchdog was found to have helped small-and-medium-sized companies save development costs and time. A 100Gbps internet connection will support up to 100 multi-processing connections without lag. The Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) said in a statement on December 28 that some 160 SMEs used the watchdog's internet test facility this year to save about 5.8 billion won ($5.2 2020-12-28
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  KT partners with state railroad authority to improve management system using big data SEOUL -- South Korea's biggest telecom company KT has joined hands with a state railroad construction and management authority to improve management systems and services using big data and information communication technologies. KT said in a statement on December 24 that the company and the Korea National Railway (KR) have signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate in the upgrade of the state railroad management company's operating processes and servic 2020-12-24
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  State research institute to open test bed for 5G technology to help SMEs cut costs SEOUL -- A state electronics technology research institute will open a test bed facility for 5G communication technologies in January next year. The facility will offer small-and-medium-sized companies with testing environments that are at similar levels to those owned by major communication companies. Currently, if a company wishes to test its newly-developed 5G technology, it has to rent a testing facility or build its own which requires a la 2020-12-23
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  ​S. Korea's first 5G-based smart sewing factory opens in North Jeolla Province SEOUL -- South Korea has opened its first-ever 5G-connected smart sewing factory in North Jeolla Province. The smart factory operates robots for manufacturing. North Jeolla Province said in a statement that the local government opened a smart sewing factory at a fabric research facility complex in Iksan some 177 kilometers (108 miles) south of Seoul. The factory also has a store that will sell products manufactured in the smart factory. South Korea webbed with 4 2020-12-22
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  Samsung, Kakao and SKT join hands to jointly develop AI to tackle COVID-19 pandemic SEOUL -- South Korea's tech giants -- Samsung Electronics, Kakao and SK Telecom -- have joined hands to form a consultative group that would cooperate to develop artificial intelligence designed to solve social problems and improve social safety. One of the main goals of the joint AI development project is to end the COVID-19 pandemic. Samsung said in a statement uploaded onto its news blog on December 22 that the company, SK Telecom (SKT), the c 2020-12-22
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  Shinsegae's megastore to offer personalized dietary supplements service using AI sommelier SEOUL -- Benchmarking artificial intelligence-based product suggestion services adopted by entertainment companies, the megastore wing of South Korea's retail giant Shinsegae will offer a personalized dietary supplements service using an AI sommelier for vitamins and functional food. The service targets health-conscious consumers who take supplements regularly. A survey of 1,000 people aged between 16 and 65, conducted by market research firm Trendmonitor in M 2020-12-21