Technology
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Korea's largest robot expo to showcase latest innovations
SEOUL, October 14 (AJP) - About 300 robotics companies will showcase their latest products at RobotWorld 2024, South Korea's largest robot exhibition, to be held from Oct. 23 to 26, organizers said. Hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, the 19th annual event will take place at KINTEX exhibition center in Goyang, northwest of Seoul. About 250 Korean companies and 50 international firms, specializing in areas such as smart factory automation, autonomous logistic
October 14, 2024 -
Korean researchers develop ultra-cold gas storage technology
SEOUL, October 14 (AJP) - Korean scientists have developed a cryogenic turbo expander capable of cooling gases below minus 183 degrees Celsius, potentially revolutionizing alternative energy storage. Researchers at the government-backed Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials (KIMM) created the technology, which could reduce dependence on foreign imports in the global cryogenic cooling system market. The new expander uses a zero global warming potential refrigerant and an oi
October 14, 2024 -
Hyundai Mobis, Zeiss to develop holographic windshield display for vehicles
SEOUL, October 14 (AJP) – South Korean auto parts maker Hyundai Mobis Co. has signed a partnership with German optics firm Carl Zeiss A.G. to develop holographic windshield display technology for vehicles, with the aim of starting production by 2027. The technology will transform the entire windshield into a transparent display, showing driving information and entertainment content. It represents a significant advancement over existing heads-up displays (HUDs), which typically
October 14, 2024 -
Suspected North Korean hackers stole nuclear reactor info from South Korean firm
SEOUL, October 10 (AJP) – Suspected North Korean hackers infiltrated a contractor for the state-run Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power Co. (KHNP) in 2020 and 2024, stealing information on nuclear power plants, a Seoul lawmaker said Thursday. The cyberattacks, which took place in September 2020 and June 2024, targeted the contractor’s document centralization system designed to prevent technology leaks and malware infections, according to Choi Min-hee of the opposition Democr
October 10, 2024 -
DeepBrain AI showcases deepfake detection technology at US industry show
SEOUL, October 7 (AJP) – Korean artificial intelligence firm DeepBrain AI presented its deepfake detection solution at a U.S. industry exhibition last month, the company announced on Monday. DeepBrain AI showcased its four key products at the LG NOVA InnoFest 2024, held in San Francisco, California, from Sept. 25-26. The technology detects manipulated content by analyzing pixel differences and has already been commercialized for government agencies in Korea. The company
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LG Chem develops new material to prevent battery fires
SEOUL, October 02 (AJP) - South Korea's leading chemical company LG Chem said Tuesday it has developed a new material that could significantly reduce the risk of fires in electric vehicle batteries. Its research team created a temperature-responsive safety-enhancing functional layer that acts like a fuse, cutting off electrical flow when temperatures rise abnormally. The ultra-thin layer, about 1 micrometer thick, is placed between the diodes and the current collector in the
October 2, 2024 -
AI robot Hyodol selected for state elderly care project
SEOUL, September 30 (AJP) - Hyodol, a Korean robot maker, said Monday that its artificial intelligence-powered companion robot has been selected for a government pilot program providing long-term care benefits for the elderly. The initiative, carried out by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the National Health Insurance Service, aims to support daily living and physical activities for home-based long-term care recipients. Beneficiaries can purchase or rent devices within an ann
September 30, 2024 -
Techtree Innovation signs partnership with Bahrain's Aeromap for spatial digital twin tech
SEOUL, September 26 (AJP) – Korean spatial digital platform developer Techtree Innovation has partnered with Bahrain-based mapping solutions provider Aeromap Technology Systems for joint studies aimed at enhancing their technological competitiveness, the companies announced on Thursday. The collaboration aims to improve aerial and ground data collection, photogrammetry and geographic information system (GIS) implementation for both companies, according to the companies. Tec
September 26, 2024 -
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 -
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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Trump may seek meeting with Kim Jong Un at Panmunjom during October APEC visit, says Victor Cha
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Ex-President Yoon fails to appear for another round of questioning by independent prosecutors
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Lee to hold press conference to mark 30 days in office
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Lee holds phone talks with Singapore PM
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Emart24 to launch first Korean convenience store in India this August
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INTERVIEW: Quebec sees South Korea as key trade partner in shifting global landscape
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Naver Cloud signs MOU with New Murabba to support Saudi Arabia's smart city ambitions
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Season's first heat wave advisory issued in Seoul
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New finance minister expected to drive AI-led fiscal reform
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Salaried workers to get fewer public holidays next year