Amorepacific researchers uncover role of L-threonine amino acid in dietary restrictions

SEOUL -- South Korea's top beauty product maker Amorepacific will produce new products by materializing an essential amino acid called "L-threonine" that is not synthesized in the body, based on a study that found that dietary restrictions help delay aging and extend lifespans. Dietary restrictions have been known as a way to live a long and healthy life by increasing the efficiency of energy consumption efficiency. A research center run by Amorepacific applied bio bi

November 8, 2022

LG Display unveils prototype of world's first 12-inch full-color stretchable display

SEOUL -- LG Display, a major flat panel maker affiliated with South Korea's LG Group, unveiled the prototype of the world's first 12-inch full-color stretchable display that implemented high resolution and can stretch its screen by up to 20 percent. Bendable, foldable and rollable panels have been developed, but the next-generation product is stretchable to all sides without affecting the quality of displays. Stretchable displays, which are seen as the final phase of flex

November 8, 2022

Researchers develop stem cell-derived heart organoid capable of receiving blood

SEOUL -- Researchers developed a stem cell-derived heart organoid that simulates the function and shape of the human heart. The miniaturized heart consists of the biological heart's components such as a ventricle and atrium regularly repeats contraction and relaxation. An organoid is a miniaturized and simplified version of an organ produced in vitro in three dimensions that shows realistic micro-anatomy. Organoids are derived from cells from a tissue, embryonic stem cells, or

November 7, 2022

LG Uplus releases smart video conferencing platform capable of removing ambient noise

SEOUL -- LG Uplus (LGU+), a mobile carrier in South Korea, rolled out a smart video conferencing platform that can remove ambient noise while conducting important meetings. Voice conversations won't be interrupted even when the connected network becomes unstable. The solution called "MeetU" can operate on PCs, mobile devices and tablets without installing separate programs. It provides rights to speak for users who can leave notes by attaching sticky notes on the whit

November 7, 2022

BTS 'Dynamite' music video transmitted from lunar orbiter to test space Internet communication

SEOUL -- BTS set a milestone in space exploration with the music video of its global mega-hit song, "Dynamite," successfully transmitted to Earth from a lunar orbiter in an experimental program involving NASA and South Korea's state agency. It was the world's first space Internet communication test aimed at verifying data transmission in a space environment where communication is frequently cut off. South Korea's first lunar orbiter, the Korea Pathfinder Lunar

November 7, 2022

KT teams up with health food company to provide nutritional management services in Vietnam

SEOUL -- South Korea's top telecom company KT will work with Daesang Wellife, a domestic health food company that produces meals for patients, to create a digital platform that provides nutritional management services for patients suffering from cancer in Vietnam. Personalized meals will be provided based on the physical condition of patients. Daesang Wellife is known for its brand called, "New Care," which contains essential nutrients for patients who cannot eat on

November 7, 2022

GS Caltex works with Aekyung Chemical to localize refrigerating machine oil for home appliances

SEOUL -- GS Caltex, a major refiner in South Korea, partnered with Aekyung Chemical, a domestic manufacturer of basic organic chemicals, to localize the production of refrigerating machine oil for home electronic appliances, which have been heavily dependent on imported products. With Aekyung's base oil, the refiner will produce finished products. Refrigerating machine oils are used in air conditioning systems and compressors that use refrigerants. Compatibility is important b

November 7, 2022

Hyundai Glovis jumps into renewable energy business using pent electric vehicle batteries

SEOUL -- Hyundai Glovis, the logistics wing of South Korea's Hyundai auto group, jumped into a renewable energy business using pent electric vehicle batteries for residents in remote islands, which have relied on internal combustion engines to generate electricity. Hyundai Glovis said it has signed a business agreement LS Electric, a. manufacturer of electrical power equipment, and Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), the state-run operator of nuclear power plants, for

November 7, 2022

SK on signs five-year contract to receive key lithium battery material from Chile's SQM

SEOUL -- SK on, a battery maker affiliated with South Korea's SK Group, has signed a five-year contract to receive about 57,000 tons of lithium hydroxide, a key material for electric vehicle batteries, from SQM, a Chilean supplier of plant nutrients, iodine, lithium and industrial chemicals, as part of efforts to reduce its reliance on Chinese raw materials regulated by a U.S. inflation reduction act. Shipment is to begin in 2023. SK on said that the two sides would discuss futu

November 7, 2022

Researchers develop highly efficient and stable perovskite solar cells using new technique

SEOUL -- South Korean researchers have developed highly efficient and stable perovskite solar cells using a special technique to create a layer between cell components that would prevent energy loss when solar cells absorb sunlight and convert it to electricity. Currently, silicon-based solar cells are widely used but their maximum energy conversion efficiency is about 30 percent based on the assumptions of perfect sunlight absorption and no energy loss due to non-radiative charg

November 4, 2022