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  S. Korean researchers find treatment of potato virus Y SEOUL -- South Korean researchers have developed the treatment of potato virus Y (PVY), which is one of the most important plant viruses affecting potato production. They will push for the transfer of technology to a private company after increasing efficacy and safety by 2024. PVY is transmitted through grafting, plant sap inoculation and mostly through aphid transmission. Global warming has led to an increase in aphid numbers and viral distribution. A research center affiliated w 2022-08-24
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  Seoul's southern district to distribute AI companion robots to elderly and disabled living alone SEOUL -- A district in Seoul will distribute 100 artificial intelligence-based robots to cope with a steady rise in lonely deaths. The care robots will help people become emotionally stable by asking them how they are faring while monitoring their conditions and notifying human caregivers in case of an emergency. In Gwanak, a southern district in Seoul, about 26.1 percent of the elderly and 27.5 percent of disabled people live alone at the end of July 2022. The district has provide 2022-08-23
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  Researchers develop eco-friendly method to slow down embankment collapse caused by unexpected flood SEOUL -- Due to climate change, unexpected torrential rains are more frequent than before, heightening the risk of floods. To slow down or prevent the collapse of river and stream embankments, South Korean researchers have developed a technology to reinforce the surface of embankments by mixing aggregates and eco-friendly biopolymers extracted from plants. Biopolymers act as an adhesive and coating agent to secure strength and prevent soil loss even at high water pressure and fast 2022-08-23
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  KT commercializes quantum cryptography-based virtual private network (VPN) technology SEOUL -- KT, a major telecom company in South Korea, has commercialized a quantum cryptography-based virtual private network (VPN) technology to increase security in a wireless environment in cooperation with AhnLab, a cybersecurity solution developer. Quantum cryptographic security, which used to be wired-oriented, has been expanded to wireless. KT said its technology encrypts the section where the client and server are connected, enabling quantum cryptography security regardles 2022-08-23
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  Lotte Chemical launchs pilot production of chemically recycled polyethylene terephthalate SEOUL -- Lotte Chemical, a major chemical company based in South Korea, has launched the pilot production of chemically recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) as part of efforts to covert its PET production plant into an outpost for chemical recycling that breaks down and returns plastic to its pure, raw material form. It is an attractive way to address the explosive growth of plastic waste and disposal problems. polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is the most common thermoplastic p 2022-08-23
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  LG Innotek's thermoelectric material wins state green certification SEOUL -- A thermoelectric material developed by LG Innotek, the electrical component wing of South Korea's LG Group, won government approval as green technology. The material mainly used for industrial power generation such as ships is capable of saving 892 tons of fuel per ship every year. Because nano-polycrystalline materials are 2.5 times stronger than single crystal materials, they can replace conventional vehicle materials that are easily broken by vibration. When thermoe 2022-08-23
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  SK Geo Centric and SABIC make new investment to boost polyolefin elastomer production SEOUL -- A joint venture between SK Geo Centric, a chemical company in South Korea, and SABIC, a Saudi chemical manufacturing company, will boost the production of polyolefin elastomer through additional investments to preemptively respond to a surge in demand for high-value eco-friendly materials in finished cars and solar power. SK Geo Centric (SKGC) said that the joint venture named "SABIC SK Nexlene Company (SSNC)" would invest some 200 billion won ($149 million) to bu 2022-08-23
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  Hanwha Aerospace secures $165 million contract to supply electromechanical actuators for Vertical's eVTOL vehicle SEOUL -- Hanwha Aerospace, an aircraft parts maker affiliated with South Korea's Hanwha Group, has secured a 10-year contract worth about $165 million from Britain's electric aviation company Vertical Aerospace to supply high-performance electromechanical actuators for an electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicle. An electromechanical actuator that converts electricity to mechanical force is a core component for personal air vehicles. Vertical's eVTOL model, 2022-08-23
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  Researchers develop high-efficiency fluorescent glass material capable of reducing light loss SEOUL -- Researchers have developed the world's first fluorescent glass material with a refractive index of 1.7 capable of reducing light loss in manufacturing light-emitting diodes and increasing light emission efficiency. The technology can be applied to ultra-mini mobile devices, wearable devices and smart lighting equipment. The refractive index shows how a material affects the speed of light when passing through it. A refractive index of 1.7 for a medium means that light t 2022-08-22
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  S. Korea launches project to establish demonstration base for materials used in extreme environment SEOUL -- In a bid to secure technology sovereignty and reduce a technology gap with leading countries, South Korea embarked on a costly national project to establish a one-stop demonstration and research base for the development of materials and manufacturing techniques for use in extreme and harsh environments. The six-year project that requires the injection of 309.6 billion won ($231 million) from 2023 is aimed at securing original core technologies by creating a foundation for e 2022-08-22
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  ​Atomy makes $10 mln donation to Compassion Korea to help children suffering from earthquake and war SEOUL -- South Korea's direct selling company Atomy has become a strong supporter of children around the world by donating a total of 14 billion won ($10.46 million) to Compassion Korea, the South Korean branch of international non-profit organization Compassion. A total of 30 billion won has been donated to the non-profit organization since 2021. The donation will be used for children in Thailand, the Philippines, Colombia, Brazil, Indonesia and Mexico where Atomy has already 2022-08-22
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  LIG Nex1 pushes for development of jammer capable of disrupting drone control signals SEOUL -- In line with a government project to neutralize threats by drones and unmanned aerial vehicles, LIG Nex1, a defense contractor in South Korea, will push for the development of a jammer that disturbs control signals and get them off course and into a crash. Drones and unmanned aerial vehicles are widely used on battlefields and for reconnaissance because of their versatility and costs. A war between Russia and Ukraine has highlighted the tactical value of applying countermea 2022-08-22
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  SK ecoplant ties up with China's GDS to pioneer fuel cell data center market in Southeast Asia SEOUL -- SK ecoplant, an environmental and energy solution provider affiliated with South Korea's SK Group, joined hands with China's top data center provider GDS to pioneer a market for the establishment of data centers applied with an eco-friendly power supply solution based on fuel cells in Southeast Asia. Under a collaboration agreement, SK ecoplant said it would provide eco-friendly power supply solutions including the supply of fuel cells and engineering, procurement 2022-08-22
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  Cosmax develop bio-nano emulsion capable of making pure natural cosmetics SEOUL -- Cosmax, a cosmetics original development manufacturer in South Korea, has developed a bio-nano emulsion that can make pure natural cosmetics, using a new microorganism found in the skin of young women instead of chemical surfactants. It would open the era of cosmetics manufacturing only with natural processes and ingredients. Emulsifiers are an indispensable ingredient in cosmetics production. Surfactants are mainly used in chemical emulsifiers that make emulsions in whi 2022-08-22
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  AI startup Deepbrain partners with funeral service provider to recreate deceased parents into AI humans SEOUL -- To actualize a reunion between sorrow-stricken children and deceased parents, Deepbrain AI, an artificial intelligence startup in South Korea partnered with Preedlife, a domestic funeral service provider. AI parents, recreated through three hours of filming and interviews while they were alive, will be capable of communicating with family members in real-time. Using deep learning and video synthesis, Deepbrain creates AI humans by capturing video of a human model and trai 2022-08-19
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  Kakao Entertainment invites K-pop idols to anonymous virtual survival music program SEOUL -- Former and incumbent K-pop girl group idols will compete in a virtual survival music program to be hosted by the content and entertainment wing of South Korea's web service giant Kakao sometime in the second half of 2022. They will use personalized characters while hiding their names and faces. The survival music program tentatively named "Virtual Idol Project 30 (VIP 30)" depicts a process in which 30 participants compete with dance and song by transforming t 2022-08-19
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  KEPCO partners with LS Electric to develop remote monitoring service for power facilities SEOUL -- South Korea's state power company will develop a remote monitoring technology that predicts the risk of home appliance overload by analyzing data collected from power facilities. Power usage has significantly increased due to weather anomalies and the adoption of new appliances such as dryers, dishwashers and air cleaners. According to data cited by Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO), the number of home appliance items increased from 15 in 2000 to 22 in 2021. More hig 2022-08-19
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  Celltrion concludes CMO deal for Teva's raw material medicine SEOUL -- Celltrion, a leading biotech company in South Korea, has concluded a new deal with its Israeli partner, Teva Pharmaceuticals, for the consignment production of raw material medicine for Fremanezumab, a medication used to prevent migraines in adults. The deal for a contract manufacturing organization (CMO) that serves other companies to provide comprehensive services from development through manufacturing is worth 110 billion won ($82.8 million). The contract period is fr 2022-08-19
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  Naver VIBE provides natural and high-quality translation of foreign song lyrics SEOUL -- Naver VIBE, an artificial intelligence-based music streaming service developed by South Korea's internet service giant, has introduced a new service to provide the natural and high-quality translation of foreign song lyrics that fit the rhyme with the help of professional translators. Users can check original lyrics and Korean translations at a glance. Since translated lyrics are supported in real-time according to the flow of songs, users can immediately check origin 2022-08-19
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  Seoul releases AI chatbot service to deal with foreign investment inquiries SEOUL -- Seoul has released an artificial intelligence based-investment advisory service that deals with inquiries from foreign investors for 24 hours in English. It's been difficult for foreigners to receive counseling services due to the difference in time zones. Chatbots communicate with customers through text conversations. Customers can choose to speak directly with human assistants if chatbots cannot provide a solution. Using a platform called "Invest Seoul," an 2022-08-19