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  Research institute to develop AI capable of detecting early stages of dementia using MRI data SEOUL -- Based on big data using high-precision magnetic resonance imaging pictures collected from 14,000 people, a state-funded research institute will embark on a project to develop an artificial intelligence-based method for the early detection of brain damage that causes dementia. Early diagnosis is vital because an elderly's brain receives irreversible physical damages in the mid-stage of dementia, making treatment virtually ineffective. Dementia is a gene 2020-12-02
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  Consortium led by Hanwha Energy selected for state project to build smart city in S. Korean port city SEOUL -- A consortium led by Hanwha Energy, an energy solutions company, has been selected for a government project to build South Korea's first planned smart city that would serve as a testbed to foster innovative technologies such as big data, autonomous driving and artificial intelligence, along with an eco-friendly hydrothermal energy system. The so-called Eco-Delta Smart City (EDC) with 3,380 households will be 2020-12-02
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  S. Korea to build joint solar energy R&D center for technology development SEOUL -- To accelerate the development of solar cell technologies and help companies reduce costs, South Korea will build a joint solar energy research and development center. Domestic solar energy companies can use the center's pilot line for pre-commercial production and testing. The R&D center is part of the so-called Green New Deal project announced by President Moon Jae-in in July to turn South Korea into a carbon-neutral country by 2050 through the es 2020-12-01
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  LG Uplus tests commercial usefulness of quantum-resistant cryptography technology SEOUL -- Quantum-resistant cryptography technology is essential in the era of quantum computing to ensure safe data transmission at hospitals and other places handling sensitive information. It has been applied to corporate lines in a pilot project arranged by LG Uplus, a mobile carrier in South Korea, to verify commercial usefulness. LG Uplus (LGU+) has partnered with Cheon Jung-hee, a Seoul National University professor of mathematical sciences who heads Cr 2020-12-01
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  ​KT releases cloud-based platform to support corporate digital transformation SEOUL -- KT, a top digital company in South Korea, unveiled a cloud-based platform for corporate digital transformation. It is an all-in-one package including development distribution tools for various technologies such as internet of things and artificial intelligence so that developers do not have to use multiple tools to manage their services. Digital transformation (DX) is the adoption of digital technology to traditional services or businesses by optimizing th 2020-11-30
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  LG Electronics tests delivery robot at convenience store SEOUL -- An autonomous grocery delivery robot developed by LG Electronics was put into test operation at a convenience store in South Korea. The robot has closets with a built-in lock and security system to prevent robbery. A control tower system was introduced to monitor the robot's status remotely and manage delivery schedules. The test began in a building at LG's research and development complex in western Seoul to collect data that will be use 2020-11-30
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  Hyundai auto group uses Naver content for mobility and connected cars SEOUL -- South Korea's Hyundai auto group will work with Naver, a domestic portal service operator, to develop mobility technologies. Naver's services and content will be utilized for the development of connected cars. Hyundai has tied up with foreign and domestic firms to develop next-generation technologies, including an integrated infotainment system. Infotainment systems are the heart of connected cars that provide various features such as navi 2020-11-30
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  S. Korea uses navigation apps for drivers to alert frozen road SEOUL -- To prevent winter road accidents, South Korea will release a voice alert service that warns drivers of frozen roads by using smartphone navigation apps. Black ice, also known as clear ice, is a thin coating of ice on road surfaces that causes vehicles to lose traction and crash. The service will last until March 15. The Ministry of Interior and Safety joined hands with smartphone navigation service operators such as SK Telecom, a top mobile carrier in Sout 2020-11-27
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  Hanwha Systems leads state project to develop laser system for tracking space objects SEOUL -- Beside satellites, a lot of inactive objects called space debris populate near-Earth orbits. A ground-based laser ranging system with atmospheric turbulence correction improves capabilities for tracking objects in orbit. Hanwha System, a major defense contractor in South Korea, will lead a state project to develop a system that can accurately track space objects. Hanwha Systems said it was selected to lead a five-year project involving companies, researc 2020-11-27
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  KT to release big data-based commercial district analysis service for retail business operators SEOUL -- South Korea's top telecom company KT will release a big data-based commercial area analysis system to help operators of retail and service businesses understand the area they are based in and consumer patterns. Such information will help shop operators build more effective marketing business strategies. About two million businesses are kick-started in South Korea every year but only 30 percent of them manage to survive after five years, according to the 2020-11-26
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  SK Telecom makes foray into AI semiconductor market with new chip SEOUL -- SK Telecom, a top South Korean mobile carrier which has aggressively adopted new technologies, made its foray into the artificial intelligence semiconductor market dominated by global tech firms by unveiling its own AI chip that was optimally designed to process AI tasks faster, use less power and efficiently process large amounts of data. SK Telecom (SKT) said in a statement on Novemb er 25 that the chip named "SAPEON X220" would enable 2020-11-25
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  ​Jeju Island selected to operate test field for autonomous vehicles SEOUL -- The southern resort island of Jeju was selected for a state project to operate a test field for autonomous vehicles in an effort to check the efficacy and operability of smart shuttles in urban commercial areas and tourist hot spots. Jeju with average annual visitors of more than 15 million has a vast network of roads that connect various types of areas including cities, mountains, small towns and tourist hot spots scattered across the island. The island has a 2020-11-24
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  Fusion research tokamak sets new record in super-hot plasma SEOUL -- KSTAR, a magnetic fusion device run by South Korean researchers to study aspects of magnetic fusion energy, has set a new world record in a super-hot plasma field. The technical breakthrough will contribute to an international mega-project to create a fusion reactor, which is similar to the sun. KSTAR, a research tokamak to feature fully superconducting magnets, has successfully maintained a plasma center ion temperature of 100 million degrees Celsius for 20 s 2020-11-24
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  Researchers develop effective solid carbonation module to recycle industrial exhaust gas and byproducts SEOUL --Researchers from a South Korean state research institute have developed a solid carbonation module device that can extract carbon dioxide from industrial exhaust gas and byproducts to create calcium carbonate more effectively than conventional methods. The device is expected to help a changeover to a zero-emission energy system. Calcium carbonate, which is a chemical compound with the formula CaCO3, can be used for medication or as an ingredient of cement. 2020-11-23
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  Researchers to develop AI-based early diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder SEOUL -- Through a joint project involving state research institutes and a university hospital, researchers will develop an artificial intelligence-based technology for the early detection of signs of autism spectrum disorder in infants and young children. The Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that is developed in early childhood. In normal circumstances, it takes several years for parents to find out if their children ha 2020-11-19
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  S. Korean energy company adopts robot assistant to increase productivity SEOUL -- Korea Southern Power, an energy company selling and generating electricity in South Korea, has adopted a robotic process automation solution so that human employees can focus on creative work and get relieved of repetitive simple chores such as sending and receiving documents. A robotic process automation (RPA) system is an artificial intelligence-based business solution optimized for taking care of repetitive and time-consuming chores to increase producti 2020-11-19
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  Kakao selects subscription economy as new growth engine SEOUL -- Kakao, a web service company that operates South Korea's popular messenger app, has selected the ever-growing subscription economy as a new growth engine. The subscription economy refers to the general trend of companies shifting to a subscription business model selling recurring subscriptions in exchange for access to a product or service. Subscription services that offer products for a fixed monthly fee are popular in South Korea. All sorts of produ 2020-11-18
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  ​Hyundai E&C adopts AI-based disaster prediction system for construction sites SEOUL -- To prevent disastrous accidents that threaten the lives of workers at construction sites, South Korea's major builder Hyundai Engineering and Construction has adopted an artificial intelligence-based disaster prediction system using big data. "Based on big data of 39 million safety and disaster cases that took place in civil engineering and construction sites and plants during the last 10 years, we have developed an 2020-11-17
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  LG Upus tests container-based core equipment for standalone 5G network SEOUL -- For a standalone 5G service that would be commercialized soon, LG Uplus, a mobile carrier in South Korea, will use core equipment based on containers, which are a standard unit of software that allows applications to be deployed quickly, efficiently and securely. South Korea has rolled out a 5G network that can improve efficiency in massive data traffic and enable ultra-low latency and much higher capacity. In 2019, domestic companies commercialized a 2020-11-17
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  KT joins hands with Naver to provide air quality information for upgraded weather forecast SEOUL -- South Korea's web service giant Naver will upgrade its online weather forecast service using air quality data collected by a top telecom company from some 2,200 high precision air monitoring stations. KT said in a statement on November 16 that the company would cooperate with Naver to strengthen their air quality monitoring capabilities. Using KT's data, Naver will provide a location-based weather forecast system that also provides real-time air qual 2020-11-16