LG Energy Solution invests in US battery manufacturer for lithium metal battery technology

SEOUL -- LG Energy Solution, the battery-making wing of South Korea's LG Group, has partnered with Sion Power, an Arizona-based battery manufacturer, to secure technology for lithium metal batteries. Lithium metal batteries can significantly enhance the driving distance compared to the existing lithium-ion batteries. Lithium metal batteries have been studied as they were claimed to run longer and hold more energy than lithium-ion batteries. According to LG Energy Solution (LGE

January 25, 2024

[INTERVIEW] S. Korean longevity expert hopes for inclusive infrastructure for all ages

SEOUL -- Longevity researcher Park Sang-chul has encouraged South Korea to create an infrastructure where anyone can engage in social and economic activities regardless of their age. The gerontologist anticipates a growing demand for such systems due to the significant increase in the number of healthy elderly individuals resulting from advancements in science and medical technologies. South Korea is an aging country where about 30 percent of the population would consist of people

January 25, 2024

[OPINION] Houthi Attacks, Allied Counterattacks and Mideast Stability

KENOSHA -- "All American and British interests have become legitimate targets for the Yemeni armed forces." That is the defiant and threatening declaration by the

January 24, 2024

Hyundai Motor Group subsidiaries join hands to establish future autonomous logistics solution

SEOUL -- 42dot, the autonomous driving solution wing of South Korea's Hyundai auto group, has forged a partnership with two other Hyundai group subsidiaries -- Hyundai Glovis, the logistics wing, and Hyundai Commercial, the finance wing -- in a bid to establish a future autonomous logistics solution for commercial operations. 42dot specializes in the development and operation of commercial autonomous vehicles. The company demonstrated a fleet of self-driving taxis in western S

January 24, 2024

Bedding manufacturer Evezary partners with state research institute to develop sleep technology solutions

SEOUL -- South Korea's bedding manufacturer Evezary has partnered with a state technology institute to develop technologies against sleep disorders such as insomnia and sleep apnea. The two sides will set up a sleep research center and work on an artificial intelligence-based solution that assesses the quality of sleep. According to data released by the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST), sleep plays a crucial role in expelling toxic substances from t

January 24, 2024

Increased consumer prices affect preparation of Confucian rite for Lunar New Year holidays

SEOUL -- Increased consumer prices have affected the preparation of "Charye" a Confucian rite that is carried out during the three-day traditional Korean Lunar New Year holiday. The ancestral ritual involves one or two large tables full of offerings including food, fruits, and beverages. On Seollal, the Lunar New Year Day, and Chuseok, the traditional Korean autumn harvest thanksgiving holiday, non-Christian families traditionally arrange tables laden with dishes encompa

January 24, 2024

CJ Olive Young adopts biodegradable plastic material for instant delivery product packaging

SEOUL -- CJ Olive Young, the drug and beauty store franchise of South Korea's food and entertainment conglomerate CJ Group, has adopted biodegradable plastic material called "polyhydroxyalkanoates" for packaging products sold through the company's instant delivery service platform. Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) are produced by bacteria during the fermentation process of sugar or lipids, including fats, oils, and waxes, for the storage of carbon and energy. PHAs a

January 24, 2024

LIG Nex1 to showcase unmanned coastguard patrol boat at robotics exhibition in UAE

SEOUL -- LIG Nex1, a defense contractor in South Korea, will display an unmanned coastguard patrol boat "Haegum-3" at a global exhibition in Abu Dhabi designed to showcase drones, robots, and other unmanned solutions. The patrol boat is equipped with advanced surveillance equipment, a remote shooting control system, and a guided rocket launcher. Haegum-3 unmanned boat features high seaworthiness, artificial intelligence-based autonomous operation technology, and enhanced

January 23, 2024

Hyundai Glovis to nurture recycled EV battery business into main growth engine

SEOUL -- In a strategic move to foster the recycled electric vehicle (EV) battery business as the primary driver of growth, Hyundai Glovis, the logistics solution arm of South Korea's Hyundai auto group, has entered into a share subscription agreement with a domestic battery recycling company. A Share Subscription Agreement (SSA) is a legal document that delineates the terms and conditions under which a party agrees to subscribe for and purchase newly issued shares in a compan

January 23, 2024

Boy band TWS sells 200,000 copies of album 'Sparking Blue' on debut day

SEOUL -- TWS, the brother band of boy group Seventeen, has sold more than 200,000 copies of its album "Sparking Blue" on its debut day. The debut album has also topped iTunes song charts in Thailand and India. According to album sales data released by South Korea's Hanteo Chart, 206,240 copies of Sparking Blue were sold on January 22. The new album entered the iTunes song charts in 11 countries including Britain, Japan, the Netherlands, and Italy as of January 22.

January 23, 2024