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BTS shocks fans with sudden decision to fulfill mandatory military service one by one
SEOUL -- K-pop superstar BTS shocked global fans with a sudden decision to fulfill South Korea's mandatory military service one by one, starting with Jin, the eldest member who had been allowed to postpone enlistment until the age of 30 by the end of 2022. The decision ended a wave of social discussions on whether BTS members should be exempted from military service. "Jin will apply for the cancellation of the postponement of his enlistment at the end of this month and will
October 17, 2022 -
CB&I joins Daewoo shipyard project to apply liquid hydrogen storage tanks to ships
SEOUL -- CB&I, a U.S. designer and builder of storage facilities, tanks and terminals, joined hands with a major South Korean shipyard to apply liquid hydrogen storage tanks to large carriers. Liquid hydrogen, created by pressurizing hydrogen vapor, is stable for storage and transportation, has high density, and requires cooling equipment and cryogenic containers. Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) said that the partnership with CB&I would contribute to real
October 17, 2022 -
More than 80% of Seoulites feel positive about installing renewable energy generators at homes: survey
SEOUL -- More than 80 percent of people living in Seoul showed an affirmative attitude about installing renewable energy generators such as solar power panels at their homes to tackle climate change, a survey showed. There are currently some 120,000 personal solar panels installed in houses including the balconies of apartments. In 2014, Seoul rolled out an eco-friendly project to distribute solar panels for homes. The 325-watt-class solar generator capable of producing some 1,300
October 17, 2022 -
Eco-friendly biofloc method used for S. Korea's first production of Asian tiger shrimps
SEOUL -- A South Korean aquafarm is ready to release fresh or live Asian tiger shrimps, which are regarded as high-end shrimp ingredients for various grilled shrimp dishes and imported in frozen form from Southeast Asian countries such as Vietnam and Thailand. It was the first commercial farming of black tiger shrimps in South Korea. Asian tiger shrimps identified by black stripes across the dorsal side of the tail are native to Indo-Pacific, Asian, and Australian waters. They prefe
October 17, 2022 -
LG Household & Health Care uses pyrolysis oil to produce eco-friendly cosmetics containers
SEOUL -- LG Household & Health Care, a consumer goods company in South Korea, will use eco-friendly cosmetics containers made of 100 percent waste plastic pyrolysis oil. Mass production will begin in January 2023 after safety evaluation and the strength of pyrolytic oil containers. The goal is to increase the number of eco-friendly container products using plastic made from pyrolysis oil. Pyrolysis is a chemical recycling process that can convert plastics into high-quality oil u
October 17, 2022 -
LG Electronics joins hands with Unity to develop digital human and meta home technologies
SEOUL -- LG Electronics joined hands with Unity Technologies, a video game software development company based in San Francisco, to develop technologies for realistic digital humans and a meta home that would allow customers to control home appliances in real time through a virtual space that looks exactly like their home. LG Electronics' voice recognition, natural language processing, situation understanding technology will be combined with Unity's cross-platform game engin
October 17, 2022 -
Samsung launches metaverse-based home decorating service
SEOUL -- Samsung Electronics has opened a metaverse-based home decorating service for customers who wish to experience home appliances in a virtual house similar to their actual home. After trying out products in the virtual world, consumers can immediately buy them from a shopping mall. Bespoke Home Meta is a 3D retail experience service that actualized various types of houses and kitchens. The platform provides five houses, three kitchens and four interior styles. Users can exp
October 17, 2022 -
LS Cable completes reliability test of 525kV high-voltage direct current transmission cables for commercial use
SEOUL -- LS Cable & System, a major cable maker in South Korea, has completed a reliability test of its 525-kilovolt high-voltage direct current transmission (HVDC) cables for commercial use. Competition for technology development is fierce as HVDC cables are more advantageous for long-distance transmission and have less loss than conventional AC transmission. HVDC converts alternating current into high-voltage DC and can send large amounts of current far away. 525 kilovolts (kV
October 17, 2022 -
Researchers develop polyesters capable of biodegrading in ambient natural condition
SEOUL -- South Korean researchers have developed a biodegradable polyester material using fertilizer ingredients. The plastic can be degraded in ambient natural conditions at a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit). Developers regard the new material as ideal for the production of mulching films, also known as mulch films, which are used in farms to stop the contamination of crops and soils. There is high global attention to eco-friendly plastic materials, but
October 17, 2022 -
Naver Webtoon launches serialized fiction app 'Yonder' targeting North American market
SEOUL -- The web cartoon wing of Naver, a top portal operator and IT company in South Korea, launched a serialized fiction app called "Yonder" to secure its foothold in North America. The platform aims to collaborate with various North American publishers including Blackstone Publishing. Web cartoons, also known as webtoons or webcomics, are digital comic books created to fit into web or mobile platforms. South Korea is the birthplace of webtoons. Popular webtoons are rec
October 14, 2022
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PHOTOS: Exhibition brings Disney's 'Mickey & Friends' to Deoksugung Palace
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Samsung envisions AI integration across product lines
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North Korean Leader threatens to use nuclear weapons, denounces Yoon in verbal tirade
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Yoon to hold talks with Japan's new prime minister in Laos next week
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India, U.S. join hands for battery mineral supply chain cooperation
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Peruvian singer lights up autumnal night with fusion concert in Seoul
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Korea Zinc begins share buyback amid control battle
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Former Singapore minister jailed for corruption
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Avian influenza outbreak kills 48 big cats in Vietnamese zoos
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Junior doctors go on strike in India following rape, murder case