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Hanwha Defense's K9A2 self-propelled gun on display at defense industry exhibition in Britain
SEOUL -- K9A2, the most advanced version of Hanwha Defense's self-propelled gun K9 Thunder, has arrived in Britain for its international debut to bolster a bid for a British arms acquisition program. It comes at a time when the need to outpace and outfight adversaries has been reinforced by recent geopolitical events such as a war between Russia and Ukraine. K9A2 will be displayed at DVD, a biennial Defense industry exhibition to be held on September 21~22 at UTAC Millbrook in
September 20, 2022 -
S. Korea produces homemade armored amphibious assault bridges
SEOUL -- With technology transfer from a foreign company based in Germany, South Korea started the production of a new type of self-deployable military equipment that can be used as a bridge or as a ferry to transport weapon systems, troops and supplies over water when permanent bridges are not available. The first self-propelled, amphibious bridging vehicle was produced on September 20 under a localization program that costs some 530 billion won ($381 million) by 2027, according to
September 20, 2022 -
LGES develops cell-to-pack (CTP) technology to high-nickel pouch type batteries
SEOUL -- In an apparent bid to win a battery war with Chinese rivals, LG Energy Solution, the battery-making wing of South Korea's LG Group, disclosed a new battery-making process by applying cell to pack technology to high-nickel pouch-type batteries for the first time in the industry. Nickel-rich batteries can save costs and extend the driving range. Cells are installed in form of modules and packs. A cluster of cells makes up a module and a cluster of modules make up a pack.
September 20, 2022 -
SK Telecom leads demonstration of quantum-based gas sensing system at LNG terminal
SEOUL -- SK Telecom, a leading mobile carrier in South Korea, will lead South Korea's first project to demonstrate a quantum-based gas sensing system that can detect gas leaks in real time at a major liquefied natural gas terminal, using a single photon detector with an ultra-sensitive sensitivity that can detect even a small amount of light. SK Telecom (SKT) said it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Boryeong LNG Terminal and Quantum Sensing, a domestic optical ins
September 20, 2022 -
HL Mando partners with Israel's Argus to establish cyber hacking monitoring system
SEOUL -- HL Mando, an autonomous driving solution developer in South Korea, partnered with Argus, an Israeli automotive cyber security company, to establish a system that can monitor cyber hacking. Due to the nature of autonomous vehicles that exchange signals over the vehicle network, security threats such as hacking should be blocked in advance. HL Mando produces automotive electrification parts such as steering and brake parts. The autonomous driving function of the steering and
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LG Uplus uses AWS cloud native software for stable network operation in emergency
SEOUL -- LG Uplus, a mobile carrier in South Korea, has formed a backup network that enables stable operation in times of earthquakes and fires by building cloud-native software in AWS cloud. By applying cloud native technology, infrastructure resources can be freely changed and deployed according to various service-specific requirements. Cloud native is an approach to building and running cloud native applications that use the advantages of cloud computing delivery. For 5G, cloud
September 20, 2022 -
Woowa's food delivery robot deployed for first outdoor commercial service at lake-side public park
SEOUL -- Woowa Brothers, the operator of South Korea's top food delivery service Baedal Minjok, has launched an outdoor food delivery service using self-driving robots at a lake-side public park. It marked the company's first outdoor commercial service using food delivery robots after the government eased tight regulations to expedite the popularization of robots. Woowa has developed Dilly, a lineup of serving and food delivery robots. Serving and food delivery robots have
September 20, 2022 -
Hyundai Motor joins hands with online streaming platform to strengthen OTT service for connected cars
SEOUL -- In response to consumer demands for diversified experience and entertainment content inside cars, South Korea's Hyundai auto group joined hands with Wavve, a domestic online streaming platform, to strengthen its over-the-top video (OTT) service for connected cars that provide vehicle occupants with an optimized driving experience by linking a large amount of data that occurs while the vehicle is driving. Infotainment is a type of media, usually television or online, tha
September 19, 2022 -
SK Telecom creates virtual concert hall for indie music at metaverse platform Ifland
SEOUL -- SK Telecom, a top mobile carrier, has created a concert hall for indie music at its metaverse platform, Ifland, to showcase the performances of various indie bands and musicians, using volumetric capture technology that uses many cameras to capture an entire scene in 360 degrees in volumetric 3D for the production of high-end holographic virtual reality and augmented reality content. In Ifland, SK Telecom (SKT) recreated Rollinghall, a live hall that has represented indi
September 19, 2022 -
LG Electronics teams up with GS EPS to build solar power plant on rooftop of smart factory
SEOUL -- LG Electronics partnered with GS EPS, a private power generation company, to build a 20,000 square meter wide solar power plant, which is the size of three soccer fields, on the rooftop of its factory. The project can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about 3,000 tons annually. GS EPS will install and run the solar plant on the roof of LG Smart Park, a production based in Changwon some 300 kilometers (186 miles) southeast of Seoul. The power plant can produce about 6,600
September 19, 2022
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Commemorative event explores Tagore's legacy in Korea
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VISUALS: Indian philosopher Tagore's 163rd birth anniversary celebrated on Nami Island
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John Y. Lee, Korean War hero who interpreted for MacArthur, dies at 95
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'We support BTS, not HYBE'
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Hanwha Robotics, B-Robotics join hands on restaurant automation project
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BTS agency launches global audition for new boy band
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Spike in juvenile gambling raises concerns in Korea
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Harmful substances found in toys sold on Chinese e-commerce platforms
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Hyundai Rotem selected as preferred bidder for armored vehicle contract with Peru
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Korea to launch international webtoon festival in September