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  Genome information of some 10,000 people decoded in UNIST-led project SEOUL -- A five-year project led by a research institute in the southern city of Ulsan to collect and decrypt genome information of some 10,000 people has been completed for precise genetic disease analysis. The project is aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of South Korea's bio-industry by building decoded genome information as key public data. The project involving hospitals and university research teams began in 2016, led by the Ulsan National Institu 2021-04-26
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  Samsung and KT build world's first 3GPP-compliant nationwide public safety LTE network SEOUL -- In collaboration with KT, a major telecom company, Samsung Electronics has built the world's first 3GPP-compliant nationwide public safety LTE network that delivers real-time accessibility and enhanced communications capabilities among public safety agencies in emergency situations. Through the public safety LTE network, KT said that an integrated on-site command system can be secured in the event of a disaster, and closer mutual cooperation between disa 2021-04-26
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  High manganese steel used to develop liquid hydrogen storage tank SEOUL -- A state research body joined hands with private companies in South Korea to develop a liquid hydrogen storage tank using high manganese steel, which is an alternative material for cryogenic services. The Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) said it would use high manganese steel (HMS) for liquid hydrogen storage tanks because it is easier to weld and has lower manufacturing costs than stainless steel. 2021-04-23
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  [FOCUS] SK Chemicals seeks early commercial production of flexible polylactic acid SEOUL -- In a bid to gain the upper hand in competition with domestic and foreign rivals in the eco-friendly plastic material market, SK Chemicals, a unit of South Korea's third-largest conglomerate SK Group, is moving fast to embark on the early commercial production of flexible and biodegradable polylactic acid. SK Chemicals has apparently adopted an aggressive strategy to start the commercial production of flexible and biodegradable polylactic acid 2021-04-23
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  KT partners with KAIST to establish tech-based care system for underprivileged SEOUL -- To solve common problems experienced by underprivileged families and elderlies who live alone, South Korea's top telecom company KT joined hands with a state research institute to develop a technology-based care system using artificial intelligence, big data, and information communication technology (ICT). South Korea has more than 4.5 million AI voice assistant speakers deployed at homes and offices. The smart speakers are hooked onto a local network 2021-04-23
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  Hyundai auto group recruits AI expert to bolster future car, mobility capabilities SEOUL -- South Korea's Hyundai auto group has recruited Kyunghyun Cho, a renowned artificial intelligence expert, to bolster capabilities in mobility and future car businesses. He would advise on the application of AI technology to the mobility industry and the excavation of new AI-based business opportunities. The associate professor of computer science and data science at New York University would work with AIRS, an organization dedicated to the de 2021-04-23
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  Two COVID-19 self-testing kits win conditional approval for domestic use SEOUL -- Two homemade diagnostic kits for self-testing secured conditional government approval for domestic use, marking a major shift in the policy of South Korea's anti-epidemic control center which has maintained a conservative attitude in introducing convenient rapid test kits in its fight against COVID-19. The two devices have already been used abroad. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety said it has approved two antigen self-testing kits devel 2021-04-23
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  Researchers develop simulation technology for easy processing of big graph data SEOUL -- Researchers have developed graph processing simulation technology that can greatly reduce resources and time required to create and validate large-scale graph data processing algorithms. It enables the easy development of graph data-based services that have algorithms to calculate graph data. The state-run Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) said its research team led by Kim Min-soo, a professor of computer science, has developed T-G 2021-04-23
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  Researchers develop tele-haptic technology capable of tactile sensing and feedback SEOUL -- A new tele-haptic technology developed by a team of domestic and foreign has great potential as it can be applied to virtual reality and augmented reality environments. In surgery training sessions, medical students can feel the texture of a virtual cancerous tumor without an actual sample. Developers regard their technology as a key factor in the upcoming market for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). Tele-haptic technology can be used to pro 2021-04-23
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  S. Korean rescue ship ready to depart and help Indonesia's submarine rescue operation SEOUL -- A South Korean rescue ship is ready to depart if Indonesia requests rescue assistance for a submarine that went missing with 53 crew on board, on special order from Defense Minister Suh Wook. South Korea operates a 3500-ton rescue and salvage ship equipped with a remotely operated underwater vehicle and side-scan sonar. South Korea is willing to support Indonesia's search and rescue activities "by all available means," the defense ministry said, 2021-04-22
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  Hyundai auto group seeks pilot production of electric vehicles installed with solid-state batteries in 2025 SEOUL -- South Korea's Hyundai auto group will seek the pilot production of electric vehicles installed with solid-state batteries in 2025 by securing a competitive edge in technology and manufacturing through strategic cooperation with domestic and foreign battery makers. The development of all-solid-state battery technology is underway, the auto group said in a conference call on April 22, saying it would try to mass-produce electric vehicles power 2021-04-22
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  About 30 percent of S. Koreans keep companion animals: survey SEOUL -- About 30 percent of South Koreans keep at least one companion animal, a government survey showed. Pet lovers preferred dogs over cats. About six million dogs and 2.5 million cats live with human companions who spend an average of 117,000 won ($104) on their pets per month. South Korea's pet industry is rapidly growing mainly due to the increased number of single households and married couples who chose not to have a child. The pet market in 2012 stoo 2021-04-22
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  Exploratory development of unmanned surveillance vehicle for cavalry completed in S. Korea SEOUL -- An unmanned surveillance vehicle capable of carrying out reconnaissance missions or tracking a single target precisely on mountain roads will be deployed for South Korea's front-line cavalry units in 2027. A prototype operated by remote control or self-driving technology has passed a test for operational performance and suitability for military use. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), 2021-04-22
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  Researchers develop leaf-like soft robot capable of maneuvering underwater SEOUL -- A university research team has developed a sheet-shaped soft robot that can maneuver underwater using a motion similar to a leaf freefalling through the air. The robot has the potential to play a vital role in removing leaked oil in lakes and oceans. Researchers were inspired by the movement of a leaf that flutters due to air resistance when it freefalls. A soft robot is a machine made of highly compliant materials. Such robots are m 2021-04-22
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  SK Telecom calls for bigger investment in semiconductor foundry SEOUL -- Ahead of the official release of its artificial intelligence chip, SAPEON X220, SK Telecom, a key unit of South Korea's third-largest conglomerate SK Group, called for bigger investment in a semiconductor fab or known as a foundry, which operates for the purpose of fabricating the designs of other companies, such as fabless semiconductor companies. A top player in the global foundry market is Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), whi 2021-04-22
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  Hyundai auto group denies talks with Siemens on selling stake in railway business SEOUL -- South Korea's Hyundai auto group rebutted a domestic news report on talks with Siemens AG, an industrial manufacturing company in Germany, on selling the loss-making railway section of its subsidiary, Hyundai Rotem, to focus on future cars and mobility business. The report triggered a sharp fluctuation in Hyundai Rotem's share prices. "Contrary to what was reported, our company is not seeking to sell its stake in Hyundai Rotem," 2021-04-21
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  POSCO commercializes tennis ball-type smart sensor to detect harmful gas SEOUL -- For the first time in the world, South Korea's top steel group POSCO has developed a waterproof smart ball sensor that can be thrown into an enclosed space such as the interior of an empty fuel tank to instantly detect harmful gases. The tennis ball-sized sensor can communicate with portable devices like tablet PCs. The conventional gas-detecting process has been manual with workers measuring the air quality of a confined space using a special probe. 2021-04-21
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  Elementary schools connected thru virtual sports rooms using 5G technology SEOUL -- Some 460 elementary schools in South Korea will be connected through virtual rooms where students can play football, volleyball and golf, using virtual reality technology. An integrated platform will harness all virtual rooms to a single network. To protect young students from harsh environmental factors such as microscopic particles floating in the air and extreme heat, the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism 2021-04-21
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  [INTERVIEW] Resumption of short selling brightens prospects for blockchain-based P2P exchange platform SEOUL -- A negative perception is still rampant among retail investors in South Korea's stock market over short selling that refers to the sale of borrowed shares in the hope of making a profit from a price fall by buying the shares back at a lower price. Shorting is much riskier than buying stocks, or what's known as taking a long position. Some individual investors supported the permanent abolition of short selling in South Korea after 2021-04-21
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  Hyundai Autoever develops 3D streaming configurator for car ecommerce sites SEOUL -- Hyundai Autoever, an automobile sales internet company, has implemented a 3D streaming configurator that allows customers to visualize their customizations in real-time and have endless options at their fingertips by clicking and scrolling without visiting stores. The configurator would be applied to ecommerce sites run by South Korea's Hyundai auto group. A 3D product configurator is becoming an important ecommerce tool to attract shopper 2021-04-21