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KT showcases delivery robot capable of controlling food temperature at Barcelona's mobile device exhibition
SEOUL -- South Korea's major telecom company KT showcased a self-driving delivery robot capable of controlling temperature and humidity while delivering food products at Mobile World Congress, an annual mobile device exhibition in Barcelona. South Korea's robot industry which stood at five trillion won ($3.7 billion) in 2020 is growing at an average annual growth rate of 3.6 percent. Robots are currently used in various sectors including restaurant services, elderly care, a
February 28, 2023 -
South Korea to cut heavy reliance on China for key minerals to secure stable supply
SEOUL -- South Korea plans to cut its heavy reliance on China for key minerals, including lithium, nickel and graphite, from the current 80 percent to 50 percent by 2030 by creating stable mineral supply chains with 30 major resource-rich countries. On February 27, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced the plan after holding a meeting with representatives of automakers and secondary battery producers, including Hyundai Motor Co., Samsung SDI, LG Energy Solution, and
February 28, 2023 -
Seoul's facility management operator to recruit repair shops for public bike rental service
SEOUL -- The facility management operator under the Seoul metropolitan government will recruit bicycle repairmen for the capital city's public bikes called "Ttareungi," also known as Seoul Bike. The public bicycle rental service launched in December 2015 has been used by urbanites who wish to travel short distances of a few kilometers instead of using crowded buses or subway trains. As of January 2023, there were some 43,500 Seoul Bikes in the capital city. The cumula
February 28, 2023 -
Joint research team develops new electrode production technique for high-capacity EV batteries
SEOUL -- A joint team of researchers developed a new type of electrodes using carbon fiber paper to increase the durability of high-capacity lithium metal secondary batteries commonly used in electric vehicles. The new paper-type batteries could prevent battery combustions that could trigger catastrophic accidents. Lithium-ion batteries' anode material plays a crucial role in the operation of the power bank by storing ions from the cathode inside the battery and discharging t
February 28, 2023 -
Researchers develop radiation-resistant low-electricity non-volatile memory chip component
SEOUL -- A South Korean research team has developed a non-volatile memory chip component that consumes very little electricity and endures radiation levels similar to the primary cosmic radiation and atmospheric radiation which can damage the electronic parts of high-altitude aircraft or space crafts. Cosmic radiation, also known as primary cosmic rays, is charged particles that travel from astrophysical sources such as the sun with enormous amounts of energy. Atmospheric radiation
February 28, 2023 -
Billboard includes genius idol incubator Min Hee-jin in 'The 2023 Women in Music' list
SEOUL -- Min Hee-jin, a genius idol incubator who has planned concepts for K-pop superstar band NewJeans, was included in Billboard's list of influential women in the music industry. Min who has nurtured various SM Entertainment groups including Girls' Generation, f(x), and EXO was picked as the chief executive officer for ADOR, a subsidiary label of the agency of BTS. Min is currently in charge of nurturing rookie artists and producing music at ADOR. At SM Entertainment, s
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Anti-drone system to be established in S. Korea's central city of Daejeon
SEOUL -- In an effort to efficiently handle unexpected threats caused by drones, South Korea's central city of Daejeon will build an anti-drone system for state-run agencies. After the establishment of the prevention system, the city will demonstrate its aerial surveillance functions. Anti-drone systems are mostly used to detect drones and neutralize them before aerial vehicles reach the country's key facilities. According to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), f
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Non-consumption expenditure accounts for 26.5% of total household spending in 2022
SEOUL -- Non-consumption household expenditure including tax and interest payments accounted for more than a quarter of entire household spending last year, the Korean Statistical Information Service (KOSIS) said February 27. The average non-consumption household expenditure was estimated at 951,000 won ($719) in 2022, up 8 percent from a year before, according to the KOSIS affiliated with Statistics Korea. The sum represented 26.5 percent of total average household spending of 3.5
February 27, 2023 -
McDonald's Korea to collaborate with girl band NewJeans for promotion of new product
SEOUL -- The South Korean office of McDonald's will collaborate with NewJeans, a girl group formed by ADOR, a subsidiary label of the agency of K-pop superstar BTS, to promote its new product. The five-member band has captivated global fans through dance songs such as Attention, Ditto, and OMG. McDonald's Korea said in its Instagram post: "Curious about a crispy burger which NewJeans is looking for? 3/2 Coming Soon!" A photo of the girl band was also posted on the
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Korean-built No. 3 reactor starts commercial operation in UAE's Barakah nuclear plant
SEOUL -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has launched the commercial operation of the third reactor of the Barakah nuclear power plant built by South Korea, the Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) said February 26. The operation started February 24, eight months after the UAE issued an operating license and completed the process of inserting fuel rods into the reactor in June 2022, according to the state-run unitality company. The Barakah plant, located 270 kilometers west of Abu
February 27, 2023
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PHOTOS: Festival features India's traditional dance in Seoul
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PHOTOS: UAE heritage showcased on Nami Island
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Octogenarian becomes oldest contestant at beauty pageant in Seoul
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Krafton to showcase new games at G-Star
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Golfer Pak Se-ri wins Van Fleet Award for strengthening U.S.-Korea relations
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Naver Map offers multilingual translation for visitor reviews
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Indian cultural festival kicks off with traditional dance performance
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Hanwha Q Cells sells solar project in Washington state
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School bus fire claims 23 lives in Thailand
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