HK inno.N signs CMO contract to produce clinical trial drugs for stem cell-derived organoid treatments

SEOUL -- HK inno.N, a bio-health company in South Korea, will carry out the consignment production of clinical trial drugs for stem cell-derived organoid treatments under development by Cell in Cells, a domestic bio company which has a pipeline of stem cell-derived regenerative organoid treatments for various diseases. 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

November 2, 2022

Researchers find key electrochemical mechanism of carbon-based catalysts

SEOUL -- Researchers have discovered the key electrochemical mechanism of carbon-based catalyst reactions, paving the way for the development of next-generation catalysts with enhanced performance and lifespan. Currently, the most popular material for catalysts is platinum. Through electrochemical oxygen reduction reactions, catalysts used in hydrogen production, secondary batteries, and fuel cells can reduce oxygen in water or hydrogen peroxide. Platinum catalysts are very expen

November 2, 2022

Development of unmanned infantry search vehicle begins for mass production

SEOUL -- South Korea's state defense technology development agency embarked on a military project to complete the development of an unmanned search vehicle for mass production and deployment in mechanized infantry divisions and armored brigades to perform various front-line missions such as search, reconnaissance and vigilance. The project that requires 28.4 billion won ($91 million) by September 2026 is aimed at developing core infantry equipment for the future battlefield,

November 2, 2022

Busan to distribute automated external defibrillators to convenience stores to build safety network

SEOUL -- Automated external defibrillators, life-saving electronic devices that deliver an electric shock to people in cardiac arrest to restore their heart rhythm, will be distributed to GS25 convenience stores in South Korea's southern port city of Busan in a plan to build a safety network. First aid classes such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation will be also provided to educate workers at GS25. Automated external defibrillators (AEDs) automatically check the patient's con

November 2, 2022

Lotte Shopping introduces Ocado's integrated online business solution

SEOUL -- Lotte Shopping, a retail company affiliated with Lotte Group, partnered with Ocado, a British dedicated online grocery retailer, to strengthen its competitive edge in South Korea's online grocery market with an integrated solution that would be used to improve the inconvenience of consumers in online shopping such as product deterioration and misdelivery and establish a customized online shopping environment. Ocado's smart platform is an "end-to-end" sol

November 2, 2022

Government agency develops nickel-free plating procedure to reduce skin disorders caused by jewelry

SEOUL -- A government agency that leads national standards and technical evaluation in South Korea developed a plating technique that uses alternative chemical elements to replace nickel, a heavy metal used to improve the gloss and corrosion resistance of metal accessories. The amount of nickel used in the plating process was regulated as it causes various skin problems such as contact dermatitis, allergies and edema. The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) said the n

November 1, 2022

Poland favors S. Korean reactor for civilian project to build nuclear power plant

SEOUL -- Poland has favored South Korea as a crucial partner in pushing for a costly energy project to build a nuclear power plant after the NATO member sharing the border with Ukraine signed a series of arms deals with South Korean defense firms to purchase light attack fighters, tanks, howitzers and multiple rocket launch systems. At a ceremony in Seoul on October 31, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP), the state-run operator of nuclear power plants, signed a letter of intent

November 1, 2022

Hyundai shipyard's lashing-free container ship secures design approval from international societies

SEOUL -- The world's first lashing-free container ship, designed by South Korea's Hyundai shipbuilding group, has secured design approval from international societies. The ship does not require extra fixing work and uses a new concept device called "Portable Bench" that receives the load of containers stacked on the top of the deck and delivers it to the hull. Container lashing is the process of securing containers together on board a ship to prevent containers fro

November 1, 2022

Zepeto operator to eradicate child sexual exploitation materials in virtual world using INHOPE's public hotline

SEOUL -- In an effort to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse in the virtual space, the operator of Zepeto, a metaverse platform created by South Korea's largest portal site Naver, partnered with INHOPE, a global network against online child sexual abuse materials. Using INHOPE's public hotline, Zepeto will enable users to anonymously report such inappropriate activities. According to data released by the National Police Agency, cybersex crime cases increased to 4,349

November 1, 2022

Researchers develop ultra-high-resolution perovskite nanocrystal patterning technique for skin displays

SEOUL -- Researchers have developed a next-generation patterning technique for the production of perovskite nanocrystal displays which are ultra-thin and high-resolution. The production involves a very simple stamping-like printing process that will make it easy to commercialize the technique. The global demand for ultra-high-resolution displays for wearable devices is steadily increasing thanks to the popularity of smartwatches and internet of things (IoT) devices that can be worn

November 1, 2022