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Ground X forms business alliance to expand NFT use in real life
SEOUL -- Ground X, the blockchain service wing of South Korean web service giant Kakao, has established a business alliance to expand the use of n non-fungible tokens (NFTs) in real life such as online and offline communities and stores. Some 50 companies are involved in the NFT alliance called "GRID" which is aimed at establishing a corporate collaboration model in the fields of distribution, entertainment and finance. Ground X pledged full support so that companies can
July 21, 2022 -
Ericsson and SK Telecom commercialize new core network with bare metal cloud-native technology
SEOUL -- Through cooperation with Ericsson, a Swedish networking and telecom company, South Korea's top mobile carrier SK Telecom has commercialized a new core network that can greatly improve the distribution of new applications and the efficiency of traffic processing, securing the foundation for 6G evolution. A core or backbone network connects together different networks to transfer traffic at high speeds. Core networks focus on optimizing the performance and reliability o
July 21, 2022 -
KT releases multilingual AI voice synthesis service capable of emotional expression
SEOUL -- KT, a top telecom company in South Korea, released a multilingual artificial intelligence-based voice studio where users can create video and audio content capable of delivering human emotions using 100 synthesized voices. The service is available in Korean, English, Chinese and Japanese. Using an AI voice function, users can express five different emotions -- joy, calm, neutrality, sadness and anger. Emotional dubbing technology was applied to enable dubbing emotions into
July 19, 2022 -
LG CNS selected for digital transformation of major government complex
SEOUL -- Through digital twin technology, a sprawling complex housing various government organizations will be implemented in 3D in a virtual space so that caretaker avatars can patrol and check the condition of firefighting, electricity, and lighting-related facilities. Digital Twin technology enables the creation of virtual clones of real-life objects and environments. The technology is used to test dangerous equipment or simulate disastrous situations without causing catastrophic
July 19, 2022 -
Traditional house village in Seoul to be recreated in metaverse
SEOUL -- A village of traditional Hanok houses in central Seoul will be recreated in a metaverse world so that tourists can explore it in virtual space. Various cultural and tourist content will be created in the virtual village. Namsangol Hanok Village with traditional houses called "Hanok" and gardens is a popular tourist destination. About 1.5 million foreign and domestic tourists visit the restored village every year to feel the vibe of construction during the Joseon d
July 19, 2022 -
Some $2.8 billion earmarked for development of independent satellite-based navigation system by 2035
SEOUL -- With an injection of 3.7 trillion won ($2.8 billion) in state money by 2035, South Korea embarked on the establishment of an independent satellite-based navigation system, which is essential for national security and the development of new technologies such as autonomous driving and personal air vehicles. A ceremony was held on July 18 to open the office of a joint team at the headquarters of the Korean Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) in the central city of Daejon, at
July 18, 2022 -
LG Uplus works with POSTECH researchers for joint research on 6G antenna technology
SEOUL -- LG Uplus, a mobile carrier in South Korea, tied up with a research team from Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) for joint research on reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS), a core 6G antenna technology that can expand the reception area of Terahertz waves. RIS has emerged as a cost-effective technique that can enhance the spectrum efficiency of wireless networks. It adjusts transmission power according to the characteristics of radio waves and can i
July 18, 2022 -
Researchers develop versatile non-glare film for tandem solar cells for maximized efficiency
SEOUL -- To maximize the efficiency of next-generation tandem solar cells, a joint team of researchers has developed a versatile non-glare film that would cut off ultraviolet light while maximizing the absorption of visible light to increase the efficiency of solar power plants. Tandem solar cells normally consist of two layers of solar cells stacked on top of each other. The upper cell, which is semi-transparent, converts large energy photons into electricity while the lower ce
July 18, 2022 -
Researchers develop bio-refinery technique for converting CO to high-value biochemicals
SEOUL -- Researchers have developed a bio-refinery technique using microbiome mutants to convert one-carbon gases including carbon monoxide and methane into useful biochemical. C1 gases are common byproducts created during various manufacturing processes. Bio-refinery techniques use biocatalysts based on biological systems to speed up chemical reactions. The biocatalytic technology is useful for the collection and conversion of carbons and the conversion process is environmenta
July 15, 2022 -
[INTERVIEW] LG CNS sets goal to become reliable partner in corporate digital transformation
SEOUL -- LG CNS, the information technology wing of South Korea's LG Group, has set a new goal to become a reliable partner in corporate digital transformation, not content with its current status as a system integration software provider. The company is expanding its business scope to a non-fungible token exchange platform that supports various marketing activities. Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are a unique and non-interchangeable unit of data stored on a digital ledger and c
July 14, 2022
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Global tech firms to present smart manufacturing solutions at 'Smart Factory + Automation World' in Seoul
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Occult thriller film 'Exhuma' attracts more than 10 mln moviegoers in 35 days of release
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Education company Visang provides smart Korean language learning platform 'Klass' to Vietnamese universities
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LS Cable embarks on construction of plant for new copper foil material
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Seoul's bus labor union launches strike for first time in 12 years
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US political turmoil reflects our wider society – in 2024 and earlier elections
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S. Korean mobility solution company targets historical city as gateway to Viet Nam
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Avikus validates fuel-saving effect of self-sailing solution 'HiNAS Control'
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Le Sserafim's "Easy" named on Billboard's top 200 popular albums chart for four consecutive weeks
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Life expectancy in South Korea decreases for first time since 2000