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State agency localizes glasshouse plastic cover film to reduce reliance on Japanese products
SEOUL -- A state agricultural technology development agency has localized plastic cover films for greenhouses in an effort to reduce South Korea's dependency on foreign raw materials, especially from Japan. The new film's durability is equal to Japanese counterparts and it can be used for more than four years. Cover films for greenhouses are basically durable plastic films that protect crops from ultraviolet light, rain, hail, and other harmful environmental aspects. Becaus
December 20, 2022 -
Hanwha Systems selected for development of joint maritime tactical data link
SEOUL -- Hanwha Systems, a key defense contractor affiliated with Hanwha Group, was selected for a military project to develop the Korean version of Link-22, a secure digital radio link used by NATO members as a tactical data link that interconnects tactical data systems and enables the exchange of tactical data among military units. In modern warfare, superior situation awareness is crucial for rapid command decisions and precisely guided munition. The main communicational enabler
December 20, 2022 -
Samsung shipyard's boil-off gas recovery technology verified by classification society
SEOUL -- A new boil-off gas recovery system developed by Samsung Heavy Industries, a major shipbuilder in South Korea, for ships powered by liquefied natural gas has secured approval from a U.S.-based international classification society. It adopted a heat exchange technology that can reduce fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions. Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is typically stored and transported in tanks as a cryogenic liquid at temperatures of -163 degrees Celsius to increase
December 20, 2022 -
LG Chem works with power generation company to establish biomass power plant
SEOUL -- LG Chem, a chemical unit of LG Group, teamed up with GS EPS, a private power generation company in South Korea, to build and operate a biomass power plant that produces industrial steam and electricity using wood waste from households and industrial sites as raw materials. Commercial operation is to begin in the first half of 2026. Biomass is a plant-based material used as fuel to produce heat or electricity. Examples are wood and wood residues, agricultural residues, and
December 20, 2022 -
State institute opens joint green etching tech research platform
SEOUL -- In an effort to reduce the effect of global warming and look for greener ways to create semiconductors, South Korea's prominent state research institute has opened a joint research platform with Foosung, a domestic fluoro chemical gas maker. Various types of fluoro gases, also called fluorinated gases or F-gases, are mainly used for refrigerators, cooling systems, and electronics. Nitrogen trifluoride (NF3) is used for etching in the microelectronics sector. The etchin
December 20, 2022 -
KT to develop and demonstrate personal mobility vehicles in Jeju
SEOUL -- South Korea's biggest telecom service operator KT will collaborate with an electric scooter-sharing service operator and a semiconductor component maker to develop and demonstrate smart personal mobility vehicles in Jeju. The smart vehicles will decelerate or stop electric scooters if an obstacle or a moving pedestrian is nearby. Personal mobility-sharing services have become popular in Seoul and other South Korean cities during the last five years. For a small fee, us
December 19, 2022 -
Researchers develop non-destructive thickness testing equipment for semiconductors
SEOUL -- South Korean researchers have developed non-destructive testing equipment that uses near-infrared rays to detect the thickness and the porous structure of silicon wafers. Chipmakers can test the quality of products without having to destroy randomly selected semiconductors during their test process. In semiconductor production, chips are randomly selected from each manufacturing line to test their quality. Chips are cut into pieces and put under a microscope to test mi
December 19, 2022 -
SK Group unit to upcycle rare gases through joint venture with American partner Arencibia
SEOUL -- SK materials airplus, an industrial gas company affiliated with South Korea's SK Group, will create a joint venture with Arencibia, a U.S. industrial gas supplier, to produce rare gases such as argon, helium and neon, which are essential for the production of semiconductors and displays, by recycling industrial exhaust gas. South Korea is heavily dependent on imported rare gases that can be mass-produced only in the United States and several other countries. The product
December 19, 2022 -
SKC's polyurethane insulation material passes state flame-retardant standard test for first time
SEOUL -- A flame-retardant polyurethane insulation material produced by SK pucore, the polymer material-making wing of SKC, has secured approval from a state validation and verification body. It was the first time that a polyurethane material-based insulation product has passed a state flame-retardant suitability test in the insulation industry. Polyurethane is basically a plastic material that is highly flammable. Many buildings use exterior finishing materials which are flammab
December 19, 2022 -
SK Group chairman's wife brings divorce case to appeals court, demands greater property division
SEOUL -- The estranged wife of Chey Tae-won, a business tycoon who controls South Korea's third-largest conglomerate SK Group, challenged a court ruling that excluded Chey's stocks from the division of property and refused to recognize her role in the formation, maintenance, and value increase of business property. The high-profile divorce suit would go to a court of appeal. Chey's 61-year-old wife, Roh Soh-yeong, submitted a petition of appeal through her lawyers, citin
December 19, 2022
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PHOTOS: Korean activists rally for LGBTQ rights on key commemoration day
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Imported electric vehicle registrations surge 150% this year
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Protecting wetlands crucial for migratory birds: New Zealand envoy
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Seafood meal kits gain limelight at industry fair as Korean food makers target ready-to-eat market
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PHOTOS: Seoul Int'l Garden Show underway at Han River park
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Korean Air Force embraces memes, defying military stereotypes
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Korean spicy sauces gain global popularity
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Culture minister advocates for Hangeul signboard at Seoul's iconic gate of royal palace
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HYBE chairman ranks sixth among Korean business leaders in stock assets
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More people fall victim to dating violence in Korea