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Researchers develop non-destructive thickness testing equipment for semiconductors
SEOUL -- South Korean researchers have developed non-destructive testing equipment that uses near-infrared rays to detect the thickness and the porous structure of silicon wafers. Chipmakers can test the quality of products without having to destroy randomly selected semiconductors during their test process. In semiconductor production, chips are randomly selected from each manufacturing line to test their quality. Chips are cut into pieces and put under a microscope to test mi
December 19, 2022 -
SK Group unit to upcycle rare gases through joint venture with American partner Arencibia
SEOUL -- SK materials airplus, an industrial gas company affiliated with South Korea's SK Group, will create a joint venture with Arencibia, a U.S. industrial gas supplier, to produce rare gases such as argon, helium and neon, which are essential for the production of semiconductors and displays, by recycling industrial exhaust gas. South Korea is heavily dependent on imported rare gases that can be mass-produced only in the United States and several other countries. The product
December 19, 2022 -
SKC's polyurethane insulation material passes state flame-retardant standard test for first time
SEOUL -- A flame-retardant polyurethane insulation material produced by SK pucore, the polymer material-making wing of SKC, has secured approval from a state validation and verification body. It was the first time that a polyurethane material-based insulation product has passed a state flame-retardant suitability test in the insulation industry. Polyurethane is basically a plastic material that is highly flammable. Many buildings use exterior finishing materials which are flammab
December 19, 2022 -
SK Group chairman's wife brings divorce case to appeals court, demands greater property division
SEOUL -- The estranged wife of Chey Tae-won, a business tycoon who controls South Korea's third-largest conglomerate SK Group, challenged a court ruling that excluded Chey's stocks from the division of property and refused to recognize her role in the formation, maintenance, and value increase of business property. The high-profile divorce suit would go to a court of appeal. Chey's 61-year-old wife, Roh Soh-yeong, submitted a petition of appeal through her lawyers, citin
December 19, 2022 -
S. Korea's homemade air-to-ground missile for helicopters ready for field operation
SEOUL -- South Korea completed the development of its first homemade air-to-ground guided missile system for armed helicopters, called "Cheongeom," after it was judged suitable for combat in a field performance test. The localization of air-to-ground guided missiles was linked to the development of a light-armed helicopter aimed at replacing an aging fleet of light helicopters such as MD500s and AH-1S Cobra. Cheongeom, also known as TAipers (Tank Snipers), is equipped
December 19, 2022 -
CHA biotech to make foray into S. Korea's pet healthcare industry with new division
SEOUL -- CMG Pharmaceutical, the pharmaceutical wing of CHA biotech, which is a biopharmaceutical company with South Korea's largest pipeline of stem cell therapies, will make a foray into the country's rapidly-growing pet healthcare industry by establishing a new division dedicated to pet medicines. South Korea's pet industry valued at 1.9 trillion won ($1.4 billion) in 2015 is rapidly growing to reach six trillion won in 2027, thanks to an increase in the number of
December 19, 2022 -
Brazilian hospital adopts Lunit's AI chest X-ray solution
SEOUL -- "Lunit INSIGHT CXR," a chest X-ray analysis solution developed by South Korea's medical artificial intelligence company Lunit, was adopted by one of the largest hospitals in Brazil to detect various types of chest diseases such as lung cancer and tuberculosis. Starting with Brazil, Lunit aims to secure its foothold in the South American medical market. Lunit's AI-based solution uses software robots to compare and analyze X-rays and medical images of ches
December 19, 2022 -
State mint rolls out BTS medals in gold and silver to commemorate 10th anniversary
SEOUL -- To commemorate the 10th anniversary of global superstar BTS' debut, South Korea's state mint rolled out a special medal with the seven members' English names engraved on the front. Global fans can purchase medals in gold and silver through the global website of Gmarket, a major domestic online shopping mall. The Korea Minting and Security Printing Corporation (KOMSCO) said in a statement that a total of 87,777 commemorative medals were released on December 16.
December 16, 2022 -
State radio research agency transfers 5G dual polarization antenna tech to private company
SEOUL -- To reduce dependency on foreign 5G antenna equipment, South Korea's state radio research agency has transferred 5G dual polarization antenna technology to a domestic antenna maker Comotech. The company based in the southern industrial city of Ulsan some 300 kilometers (186 miles) southeast of Seoul will manufacture 5G antenna products using the localized technology. In order to send and receive data streams through two channels on one frequency without radio signals in
December 16, 2022 -
KT partners with robot developer Neubility to commercialize outdoor autonomous robots
SEOUL -- South Korea's top telecom company KT partnered with Neubility, a domestic autonomous robot startup, to commercialize outdoor autonomous robots capable of providing various services in any outdoor spaces such as parks and resorts. KT's 5G infrastructure will be combined with Neubility's self-driving robot technologies. Neubility's autonomous robot called "Neubie" can carry out delivery missions in complex urban areas by avoiding obstacles. The robo
December 16, 2022
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Chinese envoy calls for de-escalation amid tension between Lebanon and Israel
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China launches campaign to combat online misinformation
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Qatar condemns Middle East crisis as 'collective genocide'
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US considers strikes on Iran following missile attack on Israel
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OPINION: How Middle East conflict could influence US election – and why Arab Americans in swing states might vote for Trump
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Toyota delays US electric vehicle production to 2026
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Japan airport resumes operations after WWII bomb explosion
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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