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  ANRA partners with Hyundai auto group to develop AAM operating environment SEOUL --South Korea's Hyundai auto group partnered with ANRA Technologies, a U.S.-based cloud-based drone operational platform developer, to develop the operating environment for advanced air mobility, a new concept of air transportation using electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. They would identify research opportunities to help inform regulatory decisions and advance infrastructure projects. Sometimes advanced air mobility (AAM) 2021-06-24
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  Hanwha Defense utilizes know-how in submarine battery to develop ESS technology for civilian ships SEOUL -- Hanwha Defense, a key defense contractor in South Korea, will utilize its know-how in a submarine lithium-ion battery pack to lead a three-year state project aimed at developing technology for a marine energy storage system with a high level of safety that would replace imports and target foreign clients. The project, supervised by the state-run Korea Institue of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning (KETEP), requires some 15.8 billion won 2021-06-24
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  LSK Global develops system capable of converting drug abnormalities into XML files SEOUL -- LSK Global Pharma Services, a leading contract research organization (CRO) in South Korea, has developed a system capable of converting drug abnormalities and abnormal case reports into XML files conveniently, catering to the introduction of international guidelines on the electronic transmission of individual case safety reports. E2B (R3) guidelines have been published by the International Council for Harmonisation of Technical Requirements for 2021-06-23
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  Researchers develop technique to magnetically separate cesium-137 from contaminated soil SEOUL -- Researchers have developed a technique to magnetically separate cesium-137, a radioactive isotope, from soil contaminated with radiation. The affordable method can be used for the decontamination of soil at disused nuclear power plants. Cesium-137 is formed through the nuclear fission of uranium-235 and other fissionable isotopes in nuclear reactors and nuclear weapons. Cesium-137 fuses with clay, which accounts for up to 30 percent of natural soil, to 2021-06-23
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  Clinical trails approved to check efficacy of Korean blackberry for cancer treatment SEOUL -- An Oriental medicine research center in South Korea has won state approval to go ahead with clinical trials to demonstrate the efficacy of KIOM-ICI-1, a drug candidate for immuno-cancer treatment using substances extracted from rubus coreanus, a species of raspberry native to East Asian countries. Rubus coreanus, or known as Korean blackberry, produces edible berries that are fermented into fruit wine which has been taken to prevent problems associated wit 2021-06-23
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  Researchers develop world's first non-coil type current sensor module for cutting off overcurrent SEOUL -- Researchers have developed the world's first non-coil type current sensor module that uses electromagnetic waves to detect and cut off overcurrent occurring in high-voltage infrastructure faster than conventional sensors. The new sensor is ideal for protecting expensive automated equipment at a smart factory or the battery of an electric vehicle. Current sensor modules with bimetal switches are installed inside an overcurrent protector device attache 2021-06-23
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  S. Korea earmarks $193 mln for development of core 6G technologies SEOUL -- South Korea unveiled a five-year state project to spend some 220 billion won ($193 million) on the development of core technologies for 6G telecommunication while stepping up joint research and cooperation with the United States. South Korea aims to achieve the world's first commercialization of 6G mobile telecommunication in 2028. The investment was presented on June 23 at a 6G strategy meeting attended by policymakers, company officials and experts. &qu 2021-06-23
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  Samsung unveils new chips and radio for 5G end-to-end solutions SEOUL -- Samsung Electronics has unveiled new chipsets that can boost performance, increase power efficiency and reduce the size of 5G end-to-end solutions, along with a new all-in-one radio, as the company strives to expand its share in the global telecom equipment market and catch up with top players such as Huawei, Ericsson and Nokia. For a true 5G ecosystem, technologies such as beamforming and massive multiple-input, multiple-output (Massive M 2021-06-23
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  Kumho Petrochemical makes preemptive investment to cement leadership in synthetic latex Natural latex SEOUL -- Kumho Petrochemical, a leading synthetic rubber producer in South Korea, approved a preemptive investment of 256 billion won ($225 million) to cement its leadership in the global market for synthetic latex used mainly for health care and medical purposes. The company said aggressive investments are needed to cope with the rapidly growing demand for nitrile butadiene latex. Nitrile butadiene (NB) latex shows excellent resistance to oil and c 2021-06-22
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  S. Korea raises obligatory mixing ratio of biodiesel for automotive diesel engines SEOUL -- South Korea revised rules on the obligatory mixing ratio of biodiesel for automotive diesel engines. Biodiesel is made by chemically reacting lipids such as animal fat, soybean oil, or some other vegetable oil with alcohol, producing a methyl, ethyl, or propyl ester. It is usually blended with petrodiesel typically to less than 10 percent since most engines cannot run on pure biodiesel without modification. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy said that 2021-06-22
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  KT invigorates kindergarten children thru metaverse sports day SEOUL -- Some 300 kindergarten children laughed and screamed with joy as they simultaneously engaged in a metaverse virtual playground through special facilities set up at a district office in Seoul, a home care service center and two pre-schools. Kids played games that are similar to the real-world version of hide-and-seek and dodge ball. The metaverse is a collective virtual shared space, created by the convergence of virtually enhanced physical reality and physica 2021-06-22
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  Gallium nitride power amplification device localized in S. Korea SEOUL -- South Korea has localized technology to mass-produce a gallium nitride power amplification device that stabilizes the output of high-intensity energy emitted in a short time. It is a strategic material that has been used for mobile communication equipment and high-tech weapons such as radars. Due to high power density and voltage breakdown limits, gallium nitride (GaN) is emerging as a promising candidate for 5G cellular ba 2021-06-22
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  Anti-drone system being tested at military facilities to neutralize ultra-small drones SEOUL -- South Korea's military will test-run a radar-linked solution that can detect ultra-small drones and fire interference radio waves to neutralize them before they reach key military facilities. It is capable of detecting an ultra-small drone about eight kilometers away. The anti-drone solution developed by K-NETZ, an IT company, will be piloted for six months from June 22, said the Defense Acquisition Program A 2021-06-22
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  AR commerce solution draws seed money from key investors in S. Korea SEOUL -- Recon Labs, a new startup that studies artificial intelligence related to augmented and virtual reality technologies, drew attention by securing seed money from three key domestic investors including a startup accelerator founded by Naver, a top web portal operator and IT company in South Korea. A service that converts photos and videos taken with smartphones into high-quality 3D models is under development. The amount of seed funding stood at 500 2021-06-22
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  Digital celebrity Sua to be upgraded with AMD's rendering and simulation technology SEOUL -- Sua, a digital human modeled after a K-pop star, will have a more realistic and natural hair with hair and fur rendering and simulation technology developed by AMD, an innovative American technology company. The virtual person has gained popularity with real-time interaction as well as a realistic and natural look. Sua's founder, On Mind, will work with AMD to upgrade its TressFX hair and fur rendering and simulation technology which naturally express 2021-06-21
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  ​S. Korea promotes pyrolysis recycling to convert waste plastics into fuel SEOUL -- South Korea will promote the adoption of pyrolysis plastic recycling to convert waste plastics and vinyl into processed oil that can be used as fuel or raw material to produce recycled petrochemical products. The pyrolysis method involves a process in which plastics are treated with extreme heat and pressure. In pyrolysis processing, recycled materials are broken down to be converted to oil. The oil is then processed into medium crude and light oil. Recycl 2021-06-21
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  Naver researcher pledges quick commercial service using hyperscale AI platform SEOUL -- The artificial intelligence center of Naver, a top web portal operator and IT company in South Korea, called for AI sovereignty, saying it can quickly release a commercial service using its hyperscale Korean-language AI platform called "Hyper Clova" that was unveiled in May. Hyperscale computing is massive-scale computing that is normally incorporated in the processing of big data and cloud computing. The technique is ideal for running infrastru 2021-06-21
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  Samsung Electronics unveils expanded Odyssey gaming monitor lineup SEOUL -- Samsung Electronics unveiled its expanded Odyssey gaming monitor lineup, providing gamers of all skill sets with superb picture quality and futuristic design. Users can enjoy real-world colors, pinpoint accuracy and sharp response speeds for their personal computers and console gaming entertainment devices. Samsung offers a variety of Odyssey monitors ranging from 24 to 28 inches. The new lineup delivers hyper-real picture quality, a highe 2021-06-21
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  S. Korea ranks 3rd in global cosmetics exports in 2020 thanks to Hallyu SEOUL -- Helped by an uncooled craze for Hallyu (Korean cultural wave) and diversified markets worldwide, South Korean cosmetics exports rose 16.1 percent from a year ago to $7.57 billion in 2020, ranking third in the world after France and the United States, government data showed. China was the biggest consumer of South Korean cosmetic products in 2020 with $3.8 billion, followed by Hong Kong with $714 million and the United States with $640 million, acc 2021-06-21
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  Researchers develop AI technology to visualize location and size of sound source SEOUL -- Researchers have developed artificial intelligence technology that can accurately and quickly visualize the location and size of sound sources. It is useful in tracking the location of disaster survivors, gas spills and leaks. An empirical test will be conducted in 2022 to search for missing people with a drone equipped with high-performance microphones. The technology developed by researchers from the Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science 2021-06-18