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  KT partners with Hyundai Elevator for digital transformation of elevators with AI capabilities SEOUL -- KT, a top telecom company in South Korea, partnered with Hyundai Elevator for the digital transformation of elevators with artificial intelligence capabilities and commercialize a service for apartment dwellers to call elevators through voice commands in September. KT and Hyundai Elevator will link self-driving robots with elevators and develop an AI-based solution that would control elevators through voice interface or mobile applications, as well as a personalized service 2021-07-02
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  [INTERVIEW] State agency urges hiring of foreign talent to ease shortage in digital infrastructure SEOUL -- South Korea has actively adopted digital transformation in public and corporate sectors under a "New Deal" masterplan unveiled in 2020 that called for bold and proactive investment in digital infrastructure to propel a country already known for its competitive edge in Information and communications technology to a world factory of high-tech industries and a digital powerhouse. The acceleration of digital transformation is causing a shortage of up to 40,000 talen 2021-07-01
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  National Fire Agency to commercialize on-site video medical support for emergency workers SEOUL -- Through a four-month demonstration, the National Fire Agency has commercialized an on-site video medical instruction system to provide professional assistant for emergency workers who need to treat seriously ill patients. The current law requires emergency workers to receive doctors' instructions through phone calls when carrying out emergency treatment for patients in critical conditions. For example, an emergency worker must receive orders from a doctor when he or s 2021-06-30
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  Researchers develop core cooler technology for ultra-low temperature cold chains SEOUL -- Researchers at a state research institute have developed a core Stirling cooler technology that can be used for establishing an ultra-low temperature cold chain. The cooler is up to 200 percent more energy-effective than traditional coolers. While traditional coolers are composed of multiple moving parts and use refrigerant gases that can accelerate global warming, a Stirling cooler, also known as a Stirling cryocooler, normally consists of very few moving parts, one or two 2021-06-30
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  State institute develops earth system model for accurate climate change prediction SEOUL -- A state research institute has developed a unique earth system model that can accurately predict the situation of weather affected by climate changes and global warming. Special weather scenarios will be used to predict and understand upcoming weather conditions and climate changes that take place in the future. The earth system mode (ESM) is a complex, coupled computer code based on differential equations of fluid motion and thermodynamics to get time and space-dependent 2021-06-29
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  LG Uplus applies automated logistics equipment in Busan port warehouse SEOUL -- LG Uplus, a mobile carrier in South Korea, will apply automated logistics equipment based on 5G and mobile edge computing technologies, along with a precise location information solution, as part of efforts to turn the in the southern port city of Busan into a smart port through digital transformation. LG Uplus (LGU+) will cooperate with Russell Robotics, an automated guided vehicle system supplier, to introduce unmanned self-driving forklifts and transport cars that will 2021-06-29
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  ​KT partners with university to research AI-based medical diagnosis assistant algorithms SEOUL -- KT, a leading telecom company in South Korea, has partnered with a domestic university to research artificial intelligence-based medical diagnosis assistant algorithms. The medical AI will analyze images and big data through deep learning and develop new diagnostic solutions. Algorithms are basically an instruction manual that contains a list of actions an AI should take in certain situations. AI in medical diagnostics has been widely researched. Based on a huge volume of m 2021-06-29
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  SK Telecom partners with veterinary college to develop AI-based auxiliary solution for visual diagnosis SEOUL -- SK Telecom joined hands with a veterinary college to develop an artificial intelligence-based auxiliary solution for visual diagnosis. AI reads X-rays to help veterinary surgeons quickly read and diagnose images. The mobile carrier will use its 5G technology and cloud platform so that veterinarians can receive video diagnosis results anytime, anywhere. The veterinary college of Chungnam National University will turn medical big data into non-identifying information and prov 2021-06-28
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  Researchers develop technique to produce biodiesel from black soldier fly larvae SEOUL -- Researchers have developed a technique to utilize high lipid content extracted from black soldier fly larvae as feedstock for biodiesel production. The renewable energy source can be used for operating vehicles, especially in the logistics sector. Black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) larvae are widely researched for their capability to consume food waste. A fly larva can consume food up to twice its normal weight per day. Black soldier flies also proliferate very rapidly, 2021-06-25
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  State research body ETRI selected to lead development of 6G telecom technology SEOUL -- A state-funded research body in South Korea's wireless communication domain was selected to lead the development of core technologies for 6G telecommunication. The national project involves dozens of partners including research bodies and companies such as Samsung Electronics and three mobile carriers. in an effort to lead the next-generation telecommunications industry, South Korea is taking a practical first step to secure original technology and lead international st 2021-06-24
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  Researchers develop technique to magnetically separate cesium-137 from contaminated soil SEOUL -- Researchers have developed a technique to magnetically separate cesium-137, a radioactive isotope, from soil contaminated with radiation. The affordable method can be used for the decontamination of soil at disused nuclear power plants. Cesium-137 is formed through the nuclear fission of uranium-235 and other fissionable isotopes in nuclear reactors and nuclear weapons. Cesium-137 fuses with clay, which accounts for up to 30 percent of natural soil, to contaminate the lan 2021-06-23
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  Researchers develop world's first non-coil type current sensor module for cutting off overcurrent SEOUL -- Researchers have developed the world's first non-coil type current sensor module that uses electromagnetic waves to detect and cut off overcurrent occurring in high-voltage infrastructure faster than conventional sensors. The new sensor is ideal for protecting expensive automated equipment at a smart factory or the battery of an electric vehicle. Current sensor modules with bimetal switches are installed inside an overcurrent protector device attached to a power line. 2021-06-23
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  S. Korea earmarks $193 mln for development of core 6G technologies SEOUL -- South Korea unveiled a five-year state project to spend some 220 billion won ($193 million) on the development of core technologies for 6G telecommunication while stepping up joint research and cooperation with the United States. South Korea aims to achieve the world's first commercialization of 6G mobile telecommunication in 2028. The investment was presented on June 23 at a 6G strategy meeting attended by policymakers, company officials and experts. "As the nex 2021-06-23
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  Samsung unveils new chips and radio for 5G end-to-end solutions SEOUL -- Samsung Electronics has unveiled new chipsets that can boost performance, increase power efficiency and reduce the size of 5G end-to-end solutions, along with a new all-in-one radio, as the company strives to expand its share in the global telecom equipment market and catch up with top players such as Huawei, Ericsson and Nokia. For a true 5G ecosystem, technologies such as beamforming and massive multiple-input, multiple-output (Massive MIMO) are critical for increasing 2021-06-23
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  KT invigorates kindergarten children thru metaverse sports day SEOUL -- Some 300 kindergarten children laughed and screamed with joy as they simultaneously engaged in a metaverse virtual playground through special facilities set up at a district office in Seoul, a home care service center and two pre-schools. Kids played games that are similar to the real-world version of hide-and-seek and dodge ball. The metaverse is a collective virtual shared space, created by the convergence of virtually enhanced physical reality and physically persistent v 2021-06-22
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  AR commerce solution draws seed money from key investors in S. Korea SEOUL -- Recon Labs, a new startup that studies artificial intelligence related to augmented and virtual reality technologies, drew attention by securing seed money from three key domestic investors including a startup accelerator founded by Naver, a top web portal operator and IT company in South Korea. A service that converts photos and videos taken with smartphones into high-quality 3D models is under development. The amount of seed funding stood at 500 million won (441,400) fr 2021-06-22
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  Digital celebrity Sua to be upgraded with AMD's rendering and simulation technology SEOUL -- Sua, a digital human modeled after a K-pop star, will have a more realistic and natural hair with hair and fur rendering and simulation technology developed by AMD, an innovative American technology company. The virtual person has gained popularity with real-time interaction as well as a realistic and natural look. Sua's founder, On Mind, will work with AMD to upgrade its TressFX hair and fur rendering and simulation technology which naturally expresses the hair of 3D 2021-06-21
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  ​S. Korea promotes pyrolysis recycling to convert waste plastics into fuel SEOUL -- South Korea will promote the adoption of pyrolysis plastic recycling to convert waste plastics and vinyl into processed oil that can be used as fuel or raw material to produce recycled petrochemical products. The pyrolysis method involves a process in which plastics are treated with extreme heat and pressure. In pyrolysis processing, recycled materials are broken down to be converted to oil. The oil is then processed into medium crude and light oil. Recycled oil is often us 2021-06-21
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  Naver researcher pledges quick commercial service using hyperscale AI platform SEOUL -- The artificial intelligence center of Naver, a top web portal operator and IT company in South Korea, called for AI sovereignty, saying it can quickly release a commercial service using its hyperscale Korean-language AI platform called "Hyper Clova" that was unveiled in May. 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 informati 2021-06-21
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  Samsung Electronics unveils expanded Odyssey gaming monitor lineup SEOUL -- Samsung Electronics unveiled its expanded Odyssey gaming monitor lineup, providing gamers of all skill sets with superb picture quality and futuristic design. Users can enjoy real-world colors, pinpoint accuracy and sharp response speeds for their personal computers and console gaming entertainment devices. Samsung offers a variety of Odyssey monitors ranging from 24 to 28 inches. The new lineup delivers hyper-real picture quality, a higher response level, tailored ergono 2021-06-21