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  DeepBrain AI showcases AI memorial service at global forum SEOUL, September 24 (AJP) - Korean artificial intelligence firm DeepBrain AI showcased its AI memorial service "Re;memory" at a global business forum recently held in Yeongjongdo, Incheon. The company said on Monday that the service, developed in collaboration with Korean funeral service provider PreedLife Co., uses DeepBrain AI's technology to create AI-generated videos of deceased individuals based on a single photograph and a 10-second voice sample. The AI avat September 24, 2024
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  Battery cell damage from external impact may have caused last month's EV fire: forensic service SEOUL, September 20 (AJP) – The National Forensic Service (NFS) has suggested battery cell damage from external impact may have caused last month’s electric vehicle fire in Incheon, west of Seoul, which sparked nationwide concerns about EV safety, local police said Friday. The fire on Aug. 1 originated in an unplugged Mercedes-Benz EV parked in the underground garage of an apartment complex. The blaze resulted in 23 people hospitalized for smoke inhalation, while 87 vehi September 20, 2024
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  Samsung SDI unveils next-generation battery solutions for commercial EVs at Hannover trade show SEOUL, September 19 (AJP) - Samsung SDI is presenting a range of next-generation battery solutions for electric commercial vehicles at the IAA Transportation 2024 trade show this week. At the world’s largest trade show for commercial vehicles, held from Tuesday to Sunday in Hannover, Germany, the Korean battery maker is showcasing its latest LFP+ (lithium iron phosphate) battery, which boasts 10 percent higher energy density than its predecessor and can charge to 80 percent ca September 19, 2024
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  Samsung's 'Galaxy Watch5' used in civilian spacewalk project SEOUL, September 18 (AJP) - Samsung Electronics' smartwatch "Galaxy Watch5" was used for body composition monitoring research during the "Polaris Dawn project," the first civilian spacewalk mission, the company said Wednesday. This research, led by the University of Hawaii Cancer Center, involved astronauts wearing the Galaxy Watch5 with advanced bioactive sensors to monitor human reactions and health in space environments, helping prevent risks related to September 18, 2024
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  LIG Nex1 selected as preferred bidder for reconnaissance unmanned surface vessels SEOUL, September 11 (AJP) – LIG Nex1 said Wednesday that it has been selected as the preferred bidder to develop unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for the South Korean Navy. Under the project, two 12-meter-class USVs will be developed by 2027, aiming to enhance surveillance, reconnaissance and rapid response capabilities for forward naval bases and key ports, according to the Korean defense contractor. Since 2015, LIG Nex1 has been developing the Haegum (Sea Sword) series of September 11, 2024
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  Hanwha Robotics unveils long-reach collaborative robot at U.S. trade show SEOUL, September 11 (AJP) - Korean robotics firm Hanwha Robotics Co. has introduced its new long-reach collaborative robot, the HCR-10L, at the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) 2024 in Chicago, which runs from Sept. 9 to 14. The HCR-10L, boasting a reach of 180 centimeters, is claimed to have the longest arm in its 10-kilogram payload class globally. It is designed for various industrial applications including powder coating, palletizing and welding. Hanwha Robo September 11, 2024
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  Korean defense firms showcase advanced arms technologies at global AI military summit SEOUL, September 10 (AJP) - Korean defense firms are showcasing advanced defense technologies at a global artificial intelligence military summit in Seoul. The second REAIM Summit, an international conference aimed at enhancing the understanding of AI-based military technologies and establishing relevant international norms, is being held in Seoul on Monday and Tuesday, with participation from defense and foreign ministers, as well as other officials from about 90 countries. Duri September 10, 2024
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  Telegram users in Korea surge amid deepfake concerns SEOUL, Sept. 5 (AJP) - Telegram, the instant messaging app at the center of a growing deepfake crime controversy in Korea, saw its largest-ever monthly user increase in the country in August, data showed Thursday. Telegram's monthly active users increased by 311,130 to 3,471,421 last month, according to the app analysis service Mobile Index. It marks the largest monthly increase since data collection began in March 2021. Those under 20 accounted for 32.1 percent of the new September 5, 2024
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  EV fire in Korea sparks safety concerns, prompts industry, government action SEOUL, Sept. 2 (AJP) - A devastating electric vehicle (EV) fire has sparked safety concerns among Korean consumers, prompting the government and industry to strive to minimize the impact on an already sluggish market for green mobility. The incident took place in the underground parking garage of an apartment complex in Incheon, south of Seoul, on Aug. 1. The blaze started in an unplugged Mercedes-Benz electric car and took eight hours to extinguish. More than 20 people September 2, 2024
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  Korean researchers develop advanced fault-tolerant quantum technology SEOUL, August 29 (AJP) - Researchers at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) have developed a fault-tolerant quantum technology that surpasses the capabilities of global leaders in quantum computing, the institute said on Thursday. The team, led by Dr. Lee Seung-woo at KIST Center for Quantum information, designed a fault-tolerant quantum computing architecture based on their error correction technique. Their method achieved a maximum photon loss threshold of 14 perc August 29, 2024