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Ceremony held to break ground for first research institute on dismantling nuclear power plants
SEOUL -- The construction of South Korea's first research institute on the dismantlement of nuclear power plants began amid concerns over radioactive waste in decommissioning old reactors. South Korea has 24 reactors in operation, which meet one-third of the country's power needs. An aging reactor in the Gori nuclear power complex near the southeastern port of Busan is to be permanently shut down in 2017. For decades, South Korea, which has almost no reserves of fossil f
October 31, 2022 -
Hyundai Motor's hexagonal-shaped future city concept inspired by honeycomb pattern
SEOUL -- A smart city reference model designed by South Korea's Hyundai auto group minimizes environmental damage by limiting development areas and preventing indiscriminate expansion. Inspired by a honeycomb pattern, the concept is a hexagonal-shaped urban development with a human-centered surface layer and a functional underground layer. The auto group unveiled a virtual public exhibition of the concept that envisions a sustainable green city where large natural areas are p
October 31, 2022 -
At least 149 killed in stampede during Halloween night festival near central Seoul
SEOUL -- At least 149 people have been killed and 76 others injured during a deadly stampede in Itaewon, a district near central Seoul, when more than 100,000 people flocked to the party district late at night to celebrate Halloween. Firefighters estimated that the majority of the victims were teenagers and in their 20s. The tragic accident took place on a Saturday night at about 10:20 p.m. (1320 GMT) when partygoers were flocking to the area near a subway station in Itaewon. Huge
October 30, 2022 -
Finland and S. Korea hold policy consultations on disposal of radioactive waste
SEOUL -- South Korea held policy consultations with Finland to see if the Northern European nation could become a reliever in the delayed construction of a permanent underground storage site for high-level radioactive waste such as spent fuel, which has piled up to the neck of temporary storage facilities at nuclear power plants due to a hard-shell attitude of nearby residents and environmental activists. At a meeting on October 28, policymakers from South Korea's Ministry of Tr
October 28, 2022 -
BTS Jin releases first single album ahead of enlistment in collaboration with Coldplay
SEOUL -- Jin, the eldest member of BTS, rolled out "The Astronaut," a first solo single co-written by British rock band Coldplay, ahead of his conscription for South Korea's mandatory military service. The pop-rock song will be performed at Coldplay's concert in Buenos Aires. "The song captures the ears of listeners and the hearts of BTS' fan ARMY as Jin participated in writing the lyrics expressing his fondness for fans," Jin's agency, Big Hit M
October 28, 2022 -
KAI clinches new deal to produce attack helicopters for marine force
SEOUL -- Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), the sole aircraft maker in South Korea, has clinched a deal worth about 430 billion won ($303 million) from a state arms procurement agency to convert a homemade landing helicopter for marine troops into an attack helicopter armed with air-to-air guided missiles, a turret-type machine gun, rockets, and air-to-ground guided missiles. Three prototypes will be made for 46 months, using Marineon, the amphibious variant of South Korea's hom
October 28, 2022 -
POSCO opens solid electrolyte factory with initial production of 24 tons per year
SEOUL -- South Korea's leading steel group POSCO opened a solid electrolyte factory capable of producing 24 tons per year. The group will expand production gradually as part of its strategy to become a global player in the battery material market. The solid electrolyte factory in Yangsan, some 290 kilometers (180 miles) southeast of Seoul, will be jointly run by POSCO Holdings and Jeong Kwang, a domestic solid electrolyte material manufacturer, which set up a joint venture name
October 28, 2022 -
EBS science TV talk show brings up topic of how to handle problems in future world
SEOUL -- Using new technologies such as extended reality, an experimental science TV talk show created by a public educational broadcaster in South Korea brings up the conversation topic of how to handle various social problems faced by humans living in a future world where technology is extremely developed. The program titled "The Dreamers" produced by the Korea Educational Broadcasting System (EBS) looks into future science technologies and shocking crimes from the stage
October 28, 2022 -
Fawoo Nanotech develops nanobubble generator to produce hydrogen in large quantities
SEOUL -- Fawoo Nanotech, an Industrial process control equipment manufacturer in South Korea, claimed to have developed an innovative nanobubble generator to produce hydrogen in large quantities. The device turns seawater and carbon dioxide into nanobubbles and combines electrons from chlorine. It is effective in producing a large amount of hydrogen and reducing carbon dioxide. Nanobubbles, which are 70-120 nanometers in size, are efficient in the delivery of oxygen and other gas. T
October 27, 2022 -
Lotte Fine Chemical to import 50,000 tons of blue ammonia from Saudi Arabia
SEOUL -- Lotte Fine Chemical, a chemical unit of South Korea's Lotte Group, will import 50,000 tons of blue ammonia from Saudi Arabia, which has launched a green initiative to reduce its dependence on oil and become a global leader in exports of hydrogen. The deal underlines a deepening alliance between South Korean and Saudi companies involved in hydrogen production. Lotte Fine Chemical will import 25,000 tons of blue ammonia respectively from ABIC, a fertilizer producer contro
October 27, 2022
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LS Eco Energy to supply ultra-high-voltage cables to Danish energy firm
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Korea increasingly losing AI talent abroad: report
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HD Hyundai signs deal to build 4 warships for Peruvian Navy
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BLACKPINK's Jennie stays on Billboard chart for 16 consecutive weeks
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Spring outing at biggest park in central Seoul
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Cho Kuk's final day of election campaign
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Singer G-Dragon to make comeback in second half of 2024
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Yoon apologizes over ruling party's election defeat
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Hyundai Mobis to demonstrate urban operation of level 4 fully autonomous vehicles
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Korean SMEs showcase consumer goods at trade fair in Guangzhou