[K-Tech] UNIST develops AI system to spot microscopic assembly defects in seconds

SEOUL, September 02 (AJP) - The Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology said Tuesday it had developed an artificial intelligence-based inspection system that can detect microscopic assembly defects in less than three seconds, a breakthrough that could speed up manufacturing and cut costs across multiple industries. The system, designed by a team led by Professor Jung Im-doo of the university’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, uses a “smart jig” &m

September 2, 2025

KAIST uncovers hidden mechanism in next-generation memory technology

SEOUL, September 02 (AJP) - Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have successfully visualized, for the first time, how tiny particles inside memory devices move and interact when data is written and erased. The discovery could help make future memory chips faster, smaller, and more reliable — a major breakthrough for next-generation computing and artificial intelligence. On September 2, 2025, KAIST announced that two research teams, l

September 2, 2025

President Lee to speak at UN General Assembly later this month

SEOUL, September 2 (AJP) - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York later this month. According to the presidential office, Lee will deliver a keynote address on September 23 and chair an open debate of the Security Council the following day. In his keynote speech, Lee will share South Korea's experience of overcoming difficulties after the Korean War, as well as recovery and development in politics and the economy, and

September 2, 2025

LG Electronics partners with Britain's Octopus Energy to push heat pumps in Europe

SEOUL, September 02 (AJP) - LG Electronics said Tuesday it had signed an agreement with Octopus Energy, Britain’s largest electricity supplier, to expand clean technology solutions in European markets. The memorandum of understanding, signed last week, calls for combining LG’s heat pump systems with Octopus’s artificial-intelligence energy management platform, known as Kraken. The companies plan to roll out the integrated offering in Britain, Germany and other

September 2, 2025

[K-Tech] Korean researchers develop cheaper, stronger battery material for EVs

SEOUL, September 2 (AJP) - The Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute said Tuesday it was preparing to move its silicon-graphene composite anode material for lithium-ion batteries into mass production, a step that could extend the range of electric vehicles and improve battery performance in consumer electronics. Silicon has long been regarded as a promising alternative to graphite, the standard anode material in lithium-ion batteries, because it can store roughly 10 times mor

September 2, 2025

Kim Jong-un inspects institute for new solid-fuel ICBM engine

SEOUL, September 2 (AJP) - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited a missile research institute on Monday, right before his departure for Beijing to attend a military parade in China. According to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Kim inspected "the relevant institute of the General Academy of Chemical Materials under the Missile Administration of the DPRK" on September 1 and met composite carbon fiber material researchers. KCNA said the institute produced

September 2, 2025

Kim Jong-un's train enters China for Beijing military parade

SEOUL, September 02 (AJP) - North Korean leader Kim Jong-un crossed into China early Tuesday aboard his armored train, bound for Beijing to attend China's "Victory Day" military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. According to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), Kim "left Pyongyang by his train" on Monday to join the parade, and the train "passed the border early in the morning on September 2," accompanied

September 2, 2025

TSMC widens lead over Samsung in foundry business

SEOUL, September 02 (AJP) - Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company tightened its grip on the global chipmaking business in the second quarter of 2025, surpassing 70 percent market share and leaving rivals, including Samsung Electronics, further behind, according to new industry data. Worldwide foundry revenue reached a record $41.7 billion in the quarter, up 14.6 percent from the previous three months, research firm TrendForce reported Monday. TSMC accounted for 70.2 percen

September 2, 2025

Korean retailers scramble as US ends duty-free imports on small packages

SEOUL, September 02 (AJP) - South Korean online retailers are rushing to adapt after the United States eliminated a duty-free exemption for packages under $800, a move that threatens to raise costs and dampen demand in one of their most important overseas markets. Beginning Aug. 29, American consumers ordering from Korean platforms face a 15 percent tariff on purchases that had previously entered the country without customs duties. The policy shift, announced by the Trump admin

September 2, 2025

KT, LG Uplus reject hacking claims while government probes possible leaks

SEOUL, September 2 (AJP) - South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT has opened an investigation into possible hacking incidents at telecommunications firms KT and LG Uplus, after earlier security lapses at rival SK Telecom raised alarm about vulnerabilities in the industry. The ministry said Tuesday it had begun an in-depth review after receiving materials from both carriers during on-site inspections. Officials said they would disclose the findings publicly if evidence of br

September 2, 2025