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Hyundai Rotem to install second hydrogen extractor at special demonstration zone
SEOUL -- Hyundai Rotem, a subsidiary of South Korea's Hyundai auto group, will install its second hydrogen extractor at a fusion charging station that uses biogas to produce and supply high-purity hydrogen after its first extractor showed a stable run with an operating rate of 99 percent in a special demonstration zone in Chungju, some 90 kilometers (56 miles) south of Seoul. In the demonstration zone that opened in March 2022, Hyundai Rotem installed its first hydrogen extracto
October 18, 2022 -
VUNO's AI bone age assessment solution wins approval from Taiwan's health department
SEOUL -- An artificial intelligence-based bone age assessment solution created by South Korea's diagnosis technology company VUNO has obtained approval from Taiwan. The solution named "VUNO Med-BoneAge" helps doctors identify the bone age of patients by analyzing X-rays of hand bones. Taiwan with a population of some 23 million became an aging society with old people aged more than 65 accounting for 16.5 percent of its total population as of 2021 which prompted the is
October 18, 2022 -
Researchers to demonstrate eco-friendly hydrogen combustor for thermal power plants
SEOUL -- South Korean researchers have developed a hydrogen combustor unit for liquefied natural gas turbines used at thermal power plants. The combustor, which will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by about 10 percent, will be demonstrated in 2023. Power plants using liquefied natural gas (LNG) turbines emit about 40 percent less carbon dioxide than their counterparts that use coal as their main fuel. Other than renewable energy sources, LNG is the fuel with the lowest level of
October 18, 2022 -
Hyundai E&C uses hollow glass powder to develop high-strength concrete
SEOUL -- Hyundai Engineering & Construction, a major builder affiliated with South Korea's Hyundai auto group, has developed high-strength concrete using hollow glass powder, which is a new spherical material in the form of fine powder. The company has verified the excellence and quality stability of high-strength concrete performance through field demonstration. High-strength concrete has a compressive strength of 40 megapascals (MPa) or more and usually increases viscosi
October 18, 2022 -
Researchers prove effectiveness of herbal medicine grapple plant in spinal stenosis
SEOUL -- The roots of harpagophytum procumbens known as grapple plants or as Devil's Claw, native to southern Africa, are used in folk medicine as a traditional treatment for a variety of illnesses, including fevers, skin complaints, arthritis and diseases of the digestive tract as well as an appetite stimulant. Although there is no accepted clinical evidence of its efficacy and bioavailability, limited effects were noted for treating lower back pain and osteoarthritis. Through
October 18, 2022 -
BTS shocks fans with sudden decision to fulfill mandatory military service one by one
SEOUL -- K-pop superstar BTS shocked global fans with a sudden decision to fulfill South Korea's mandatory military service one by one, starting with Jin, the eldest member who had been allowed to postpone enlistment until the age of 30 by the end of 2022. The decision ended a wave of social discussions on whether BTS members should be exempted from military service. "Jin will apply for the cancellation of the postponement of his enlistment at the end of this month and will
October 17, 2022 -
CB&I joins Daewoo shipyard project to apply liquid hydrogen storage tanks to ships
SEOUL -- CB&I, a U.S. designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals, joined hands with a major South Korean shipyard to apply liquid hydrogen storage tanks to large carriers. Liquid hydrogen, created by pressurizing hydrogen vapor, is stable for storage and transportation, has high density, and requires cooling equipment and cryogenic containers. Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) said that the partnership with CB&I would contribute to real
October 17, 2022 -
More than 80% of Seoulites feel positive about installing renewable energy generators at homes: survey
SEOUL -- More than 80 percent of people living in Seoul showed an affirmative attitude about installing renewable energy generators such as solar power panels at their homes to tackle climate change, a survey showed. There are currently some 120,000 personal solar panels installed in houses including the balconies of apartments. In 2014, Seoul rolled out an eco-friendly project to distribute solar panels for homes. The 325-watt-class solar generator capable of producing some 1,300
October 17, 2022 -
Eco-friendly biofloc method used for S. Korea's first production of Asian tiger shrimps
SEOUL -- A South Korean aquafarm is ready to release fresh or live Asian tiger shrimps, which are regarded as high-end shrimp ingredients for various grilled shrimp dishes and imported in frozen form from Southeast Asian countries such as Vietnam and Thailand. It was the first commercial farming of black tiger shrimps in South Korea. Asian tiger shrimps identified by black stripes across the dorsal side of the tail are native to Indo-Pacific, Asian, and Australian waters. They prefe
October 17, 2022 -
LG Household & Health Care uses pyrolysis oil to produce eco-friendly cosmetics containers
SEOUL -- LG Household & Health Care, a consumer goods company in South Korea, will use eco-friendly cosmetics containers made of 100 percent waste plastic pyrolysis oil. Mass production will begin in January 2023 after safety evaluation and the strength of pyrolytic oil containers. The goal is to increase the number of eco-friendly container products using plastic made from pyrolysis oil. Pyrolysis is a chemical recycling process that can convert plastics into high-quality oil u
October 17, 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