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Homemade Cheongeom anti-tanks missile on display at defense exhibition
SEOUL -- Cheongeom, a homemade air-to-ground guided missile that would replace TOW anti-tank missiles, has been displayed at a defense exhibition in western Seoul, along with a light-armed helicopter that will be deployed for combat missions in 2023. The missile is equipped with a visual and infrared dual mode seeker for day-and-night operations. Cheongeom, also known as TAipers, adopted a tandem warhead capable of breaking explosive reactive armor and LIG NEX1's seeker. When
September 22, 2022 -
Drama series 'Narco-Saints' tops Netflix's weekly non-English series chart
SEOUL -- South Korean Thriller TV series "Narco-Saints" topped Netflix's weekly TV drama series chart. The thriller series depicts the story of an ordinary man cooperating with a government agency to arrest a South Korean drug lord operating in Suriname, a country located in the northern region of South America. The over-the-top (OTT) media service said that "Narco-Saints" garnered some 62.6 million hours of viewing during the week of September 12 to 18. It
September 22, 2022 -
Hanwha Systems submits bid for development of next-generation shipborne electronic warfare system
SEOUL -- Hanwha Systems, a key defense contractor involved in the development of antennas and other crucial equipment in South Korea, has submitted a proposal to participate in the development of a new shipborne electronic warfare system with an improved ability to respond to electromagnetic waves such as anti-ship guided missiles and radars. The Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), a state body controlled by the defense ministry, will develop the upgraded version of
September 22, 2022 -
Doosan Enerbility to speed up extreme material business in response to growing demand
SEOUL -- Doosan Enerbility, a key player in South Korea's power industry, will accelerate its extreme materials business as an empirical research complex will be built to end South Korea's reliance on overseas test and evaluation institutions and cope with growing demands. Extreme materials capable of withstanding harsh environments such as ultra-high temperature, ultra-low temperature, and ultra-high pressure are often used for space, liquid hydrogen storage, and ultra-hig
September 22, 2022 -
Hanwha Solutions's technology to produce semiconductive polymer secures state certificate
SEOUL -- A technology localized by Hanwha Solutions to produce a semiconductive copolymer for ultra-high-voltage power cables has secured state certification for commercial production. The company is ready for the commercial production of materials that can be used for insulation and prevent discharge in power cables. Acrylic copolymers are transparent thermoplastic copolymers of ethylene and acrylate with exceptional low-temperature flexibility and impact resistance. They are frequ
September 22, 2022 -
PAV capable of setting down on land and water makes short test flight in Jeju
SEOUL -- A one-seat personal air vehicle capable of setting down on land and water made a short unmanned test flight on South Korea's southern resort island of Jeju in a demonstration event that revealed a long-term strategy to turn the island with good airport facilities and infrastructure into a test bed for urban air mobility. A personal air vehicle (PAV) developed by Kencoa Aerospace, a domestic supplier of materials used in space and aircraft, was mobilized for an unmanned
September 22, 2022 -
KAI displays model plane at defense exhibition as potential carrier-born aircraft
SEOUL -- Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI), the sole aircraft maker in South Korea, has displayed a model ship plane at a defense exhibition and attached an explanatory note describing it as carrier-born aircraft, although a military project to develop a homemade light aircraft carrier got dormant due to the lack of interest among policymakers and unresolved disputes over its necessity. The model plane codenamed KF-21N on display at KAI's booth at an exhibition center in western
September 21, 2022 -
Cosmax showcases transdermal delivery material at global cosmetic science conference in London
SEOUL -- Cosmax, a cosmetics original development manufacturer in South Korea, has showcased a transdermal delivery material, which helps absorb cosmetics into the skin, at a global cosmetic science conference in London. The material was created using lipid components that exist between cells in the stratum corneum. Global demands for transdermal delivery systems have increased. In most cases, effective ingredients for the skin are not sufficiently delivered because of the stratum
September 21, 2022 -
Researchers develop technology to reduce volume of uranium waste by up to 90%
SEOUL -- South Korea's state nuclear energy research body has developed a technology that can reduce the volume of uranium waste by up to 90 percent and safely dispose of it. For commercialization, researchers have transferred their technology to a private company specializing in radioactive waste treatment and disposal. The Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) said its research team left contaminated nuclides behind to easily separate non-radioactive substances from r
September 21, 2022 -
Everland amusement park to showcase special rides and experience spaces integrated with features of SM artists
SEOUL -- Everland, a popular theme park run by Samsung C&T, a construction and engineering company, will showcase special rides and various spaces by combining features of SM Entertainment's artists such as NCT 127. By incorporating various digital technologies including augmented reality with amusement park facilities, Everland will allow users to explore SM's worldview. Using intellectual properties of SM celebrities such as NCT 127 and aespa, many brand-new rides and
September 21, 2022
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PHOTOS: Korean activists rally for LGBTQ rights on key commemoration day
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Imported electric vehicle registrations surge 150% this year
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Protecting wetlands crucial for migratory birds: New Zealand envoy
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Seafood meal kits gain limelight at industry fair as Korean food makers target ready-to-eat market
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PHOTOS: Seoul Int'l Garden Show underway at Han River park
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Korean Air Force embraces memes, defying military stereotypes
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Korean spicy sauces gain global popularity
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Culture minister advocates for Hangeul signboard at Seoul's iconic gate of royal palace
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HYBE chairman ranks sixth among Korean business leaders in stock assets
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More people fall victim to dating violence in Korea