Technology
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Researchers use 3D-printing technique to produce smart AR contact lens
SEOUL -- A team of researchers has used a special 3D printing technique to produce a smart contact lens for augmented and virtual reality. The convenient and efficient production technique provides a higher chance of commercialization for the innovative contact lens. 3D printing uses special filaments that are molten before they are sprayed layer over layer to create the final shape. The filaments can be made of different materials that will harden when cooled. Thanks to 3D printer
February 6, 2023 -
Apple likely to launch mobile payment service soon in South Korea
SEOUL -- Apple Pay, the mobile payment service of U.S. tech giant Apple Inc., is likely to make its debut in South Korea as early as next month, according to the Financial Services Commission (FSC). The FSC said February 3 that domestic credit card companies can introduce Apple Pay soon as they have taken relevant procedures required for the new payment service. Consumers using iPhones and other Apple devices will be allowed to make payments through Apply Pay, the FSC said. Cur
February 3, 2023 -
Startup commercializes unmanned forest fire-monitoring smart pole
SEOUL -- A startup specializing in closed-circuit television camera solutions has developed an unmanned smart pole that can detect forest fires and humans nearby using thermal image sensors. The pole capable of standalone operation by solar power panels can also collect video evidence in cases of wildfires. Springtime is the period when South Korea is exposed to wildfires. Especially with strong winds blowing from the southwestern parts of the Korean Peninsula, mountainous areas
February 3, 2023 -
Arms procurement agency opens research center for space monitoring & reconnaissance tech
SEOUL -- South Korea's arms procurement agency has partnered with a prominent state research institute to open a research center specialized in technologies for the operation of grouped satellites and the monitoring and reconnaissance of the earth's surface. A heterogeneous constellation refers to a mixed group of orbital satellites. Normally, different types of satellites do not cooperate with each other because they are based on different platforms and operating systems.
February 3, 2023 -
KT ties up with tablet device maker T-Order to provide AI service robots for restaurants
SEOUL -- KT, one of the major telecom companies in South Korea, will work with T-Order, a domestic tablet device developer, to connect its service robots with T-Order's tablet and provide them for various restaurants. Customers will be able to order food through T-Order's tablet menu boards and receive food and drinks through KT's robots. The adoption of service robots has gained momentum in many South Korean restaurants to enable unmanned ordering. Restaurant owners wi
February 2, 2023 -
Seoul partners with state research institute to prepare for disastrous situations caused by EMP
SEOUL -- To prepare for disastrous urban situations caused by electromagnetic pulse wave blasts, Seoul City and the National Radio Research Agency have forged a partnership to co-develop countermeasures against radio frequency attacks that could cause communication blackouts and malfunctions of electronic devices. Electromagnetic pulse (EMP) waves can be created by natural phenomena such as solar geomagnetic disturbances or by manmade devices such as an EMP bomb or EMP generator. E
February 2, 2023 -
Seoul to monitor fire hydrants using internet of things-based management system
SEOUL -- Seoul will demonstrate an internet of things-based inspection service to monitor fire hydrants in urban areas. The smart management solution will check the condition of fire hydrants instead of having human workers check facilities. Human inspectors can remotely detect abnormalities using the solution that enables local fire stations to monitor fire hydrants. Government data showed that the capital city had 59,727 fire hydrants as of 2021. Jongno, an office district locate
February 1, 2023 -
Hanwha's life insurance wing adopts optical character recognition solution to handle multiple documents
SEOUL -- Hanwha Life Insurance, one of the major life insurance companies in South Korea, adopted optical character recognition solution capable of extracting necessary data from complicated insurance claim documents such as medical expense receipts. The solution created by domestic artificial intelligence startup Upstage would help busy workers as it can quickly process complex documentation tasks with one click. Optical character recognition (OCR) is used to convert images of pri
February 1, 2023 -
BTS agency Hybe acquires AI audio technology startup Supertone
SEOUL -- Targeting the artificial intelligence-based audio market, the agency of BTS has acquired Supertone, an AI voice synthesis technology startup in South Korea. Supertone's sound technology was used in Disney+'s drama series "Big Bet" to reproduce the voice of Choi Min-sik, a 60-year-old veteran actor who was playing the role of a young character in his 30s. Hybe said in a statement on January 31 that the company secured a 56.1 percent stake in Supertone by i
January 31, 2023 -
Joint research team develops high-performance electrode for EV and smartphone batteries
SEOUL -- A joint team of researchers has developed a high-performance electrode for lithium-ion batteries that are commonly used in smartphones, laptops, and electric vehicles. The newly-developed anode, which is the positively-charged electrode, can significantly increase the performance of devices and the lifespan of batteries. Normally, lithium-ion batteries are produced by shaping the battery by coating and drying a mixture of active materials that chemically react to gene
January 31, 2023
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Battery cell damage from external impact may have caused last month's EV fire: forensic service
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KBS demands apology from Real Madrid after abrupt cancellation of K-pop concert
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PHOTOS: Junior college admission fair opens in Seoul
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Koreans' views toward Japanese improve, survey finds
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Czech Republic optimistic about Korean consortium's bid for nuclear power plant project
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INTERVIEW: Female business leader urges women entrepreneurs to tap global markets
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Opinion: A wake-up call for Scholz and the European Union
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Opinion: Prime Minister's Visit underscores vital Britain ties
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INTERVIEW: Seoul City will boost walkability with new initiative
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Indonesian president among 6 million taxpayers in alleged data leak