Technology
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Korea's power demand hits third-highest level last week
SEOUL, August 12 (AJU PRESS) - Korea's hourly electricity consumption surpassed 100 gigawatts (GW) during peak summer periods for the second consecutive year, the Korea Power Exchange said Monday. Last Wednesday, the average power demand reached 100.203 GW between 2 and 3 p.m., marking the third-highest power usage in the nation's history, following records set on Aug. 7 (100.571 GW) and Aug. 8 (100.254 GW) last year, when power demand first exceeded 100 GW. The company r
August 12, 2024 -
Korean Army tests 4-legged robot for counter-terrorism operations
SEOUL, August 12 (AJU PRESS) - The South Korean Army has deployed a four-legged walking robot for counter-terrorism operations on a trial basis for the first time, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said Monday. Hyundai Rotem and Rainbow Robotics participated in developing the system, which was completed on Aug. 5, two years after it was selected for the military's rapid pilot program in August 2022. The robot can move at speeds exceeding 4 kilometers per hour an
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LG Chem's flame-retardant plastic earns top-tier US certification
SEOUL, August 12 (AJU PRESS) - LG Chem, a leading Korean chemical company, said Monday that its new flame-retardant plastic material has achieved top-tier certification in U.S. safety standards. The company's PFAS-free flame-retardant PC/ABS compound, developed in the first half of 2024, has received the highest V-0 rating in the UL94 flame-retardant test, a U.S. certification standard. The new material, made with recycled plastic, is free from perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS
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Electric vehicle explosion sparks safety concerns in Korea
SEOUL, August 8 (AJU PRESS) - Concerns are growing among Korean consumers about the safety of electric vehicles following a recent EV explosion in Incheon, west of Seoul. On August 1, a Mercedes-Benz EQE sedan exploded in the underground parking garage of an apartment complex, sparking a fire that injured about 20 people and damaged over 100 cars. Investigations are still underway to determine the exact cause of the fire. Experts have suggested overcharging or initial defects in
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New compound may block coronavirus entry into cells
SEOUL, August 7 (AJU PRESS) - Korean scientists have discovered a compound that could potentially block the entry of coronaviruses and other viruses into human cells. The compound, named UNI418, regulates genome homeostasis and maintains a stable immune system to inhibit virus infiltration, according to the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) on Wednesday. The findings were published online in the Nature Publishing Group's journal Experimental & Mol
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GI Innovation shifts focus to obesity drug development
SEOUL, August 6 (AJU PRESS) - Korean biotechnology company GI Innovation announced on Tuesday its plans to develop a new obesity treatment, GI-213, as its next flagship pipeline product. The company has completed a patent application for the dual-fusion protein compound, which promotes fat breakdown, increases energy expenditure and enhances muscle mass. In preclinical trials, mice fed a high-fat diet and treated with GI-213 showed a 36.1 percent reduction in body weight after six w
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Korea's electric vehicle registrations surpasses 600,000
SEOUL, August 1 (AJU PRESS) — Korea's cumulative electric vehicle (EV) registrations have surpassed 600,000 units for the first time in the first half of this year, data showed Thursday. According to the Korea Automobile & Mobility Association (KAMA), EV registrations reached 606,610 by the end of June, a 24-fold increase since official EV statistics began in 2017. The adoption of EVs has accelerated rapidly since 2020, when registrations first exceeded 100,000 un
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Korean researchers discover dark state of electrons in solid matter
SEOUL, July 30 (AJU PRESS) - A team of Korean scientists has identified the existence of a dark state of electrons in solid matter for the first time, potentially advancing the understanding of high-temperature superconductivity. The research, led by Professor Kim Keun-su of Yonsei University, was published in the international journal Nature Physics on Monday. Dark-state electrons, which neither absorb nor emit light, have previously been observed in atoms and molecules. However, t
July 30, 2024 -
HD Hyundai Oilbank selected to develop clean energy complex at western port
SEOUL, July 30 (AJU PRESS) - Korea's Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced Tuesday HD Hyundai Oilbank has been selected to develop a clean energy complex at Daesan Port on the western coast. The project, part of Korea's national carbon neutrality policy, aims to establish production, storage and distribution facilities for eco-friendly energy sources such as green hydrogen and ammonia. Construction is slated to begin in the first half of 2025, with completion expected b
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LIG Nex1 acquires majority stake in U.S. robotics firm Ghost Robotics
SEOUL, July 29 (AJU PRESS) - Korean defense company LIG Nex1 has completed the acquisition of a 60 percent stake in Ghost Robotics, a U.S.-based quadruped robot specialist, for about 332 billion won ($240 million). The deal, finalized on Friday after receiving approval from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), marks LIG Nex1's strategic entry into the global robotics market. Ghost Robotics, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Philadelphia, is known
July 29, 2024
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South Korea mulls sending inspectors to Ukraine to monitor North Korean troops in Russia
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U.S. stealth fighter completes maiden landing on Japanese vessel
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5.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia's Molucca Sea region
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North Korea dismisses allegations of troop deployment to Russia as 'groundless'
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Pulmuone showcases flagship plant-based food products at Paris show
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Viet Nam appoints military general Luong Cuong as new president
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Blinken begins 11th visit to Middle East for peace in Gaza and Lebanon
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IAEA confirms Japan's 10th Fukushima water release meets safety standards
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Poland expected to purchase Korean arms without financing support from Seoul
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Northern Gaza faces growing crisis amid Israel's military offensive