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  Researchers develop laser-hybrid welding method for high manganese steel LNG fuel tanks SEOUL -- South Korean researchers have developed a new laser-hybrid welding method that can drastically reduce time to manufacture high manganese steel fuel tanks for liquefied natural gas carriers. The new method combines laser light and an electrical arc into an amalgamated welding process. The state-run Korea Institute of Machinery & Materials (KIMM) said its research team has teamed up with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME), a major domest 2021-07-22
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  State researchers develop eco-friendly automated bearing cleaning system SEOUL -- A state railway research institute has developed an eco-friendly automated cleaning system for bearings used in trains. The new system will reduce the time required for maintenance. Bearings are ring-shaped machine parts that are used to reduce friction and allow smoother rotation in moving parts such as a vehicle's engine and wheels. Used bearings are covered in the gunk of grease and microscopic metal shards that have fallen off from moving parts. Be 2021-07-22
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  KT develops Q-SDN to monitor and control quantum cryptographic networks SEOUL -- KT, a leading telecom company in South Korea, has developed a quantum-software defined network (Q-SDN) that can monitor and control quantum cryptographic networks from a central control center. It can link equipment from various manufacturers more easily if quantum cryptography networks are expanded. Software-defined networking (SDN), which makes networks agile and flexible, is an approach to cloud computing that facilitates network management and enables pr 2021-07-22
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  Researchers develop autonomous bug trap to track and record harmful insect activities SEOUL -- Researchers from a state agricultural research body have developed an autonomous bug trap that will capture insects, take photographs, and send information to its control tower using 4G mobile communication networks. The trap will be used for tracking the activities of harmful insects and foreign bugs that have not been listed yet. Normally, researchers visit rural areas regularly to hand-collect bug samples so that they can check their activities and fin 2021-07-22
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  Researchers develop innovative platform capable of verifying quantum encryption technologies SEOUL -- A state research body in South Korea has developed an innovative platform capable of verifying encryption technologies that prevent the hacking of quantum computers. It would accelerate efforts to find cryptographic algorithms with higher security in preparation for the era of quantum computers. The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) said that the new platform called "Q C 2021-07-21
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  LG Electronics to replace all fuel-based vehicles with green energy-based cars by 2030 SEOUL -- Through a step-by-step process, business vehicles rented or owned by LG Electronics will be replaced with green energy-based cars that use electricity or hydrogen as their main power source. The plan is part of the South Korean tech giant's big picture to go completely green by 2050. According to LG's sustainability report released on July 21, the company will replace up to 90 percent of its internal combustion vehicles with zero-carbon c 2021-07-21
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  BTS named S. Korea's special presidential envoy for public diplomacy: Yonhap SEOUL -- President Moon Jae-in appointed South Korean boy band BTS as his special envoy for public diplomacy. In their capacity of "special presidential envoy for future generations and culture," the members of the group plan to attend major international meetings, including the 76th session of the U.N. General Assembly slated for September, Cheong Wa Dae spokesperson Park Kyung-mee said. They will send a message of consolation and hope for the youth ar 2021-07-21
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  Hyundai auto group to introduce home-to-car, car-to-home services at apartments SEOUL -- South Korea's Hyundai auto group and its construction subsidiary will introduce home-to-car and car-to-home services using voice recognition gadgets at new apartments. The group has forged a series of strategic partnerships with foreign and domestic technology firms to develop connected car technologies, an upgraded voice recognition system and an AI robot for connectivity. A home-to-car service allows drivers to control their cars at their 2021-07-21
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  Australian mine-to-metal firm partners with S. Korean consortium to create $250mln fund for rare earths project SEOUL -- Australia's critical metal producer Australian Strategic Materials has partnered with a consortium of three South Korean private equity firms to create a $250 million fund for a rare earth and critical metal project. The investment will help South Korean industries gain a stable supply chain for main materials used in the production of electric vehicles and defense instruments. Rare earths are used in the creation of neodymium-iron-boron (NdFeB) perman 2021-07-21
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  Samsung to showcase next-generation foldable smartphones in August SEOUL -- Samsung Electronics will showcase two types of next-generation foldable smartphones through an online event in August. The smartphones with flexible displays will be the latest versions of Galaxy Z Fold 2 and Galaxy Z Flip released in 2020. "Now more than ever, there is a need for flexible, versatile mobile devices that can keep up with the fast pace of our lives so we can maximize and enjoy every moment," Samsung said in an 2021-07-21
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  Hyundai Mobis unveils new in-cabin healthcare technology to analyze brain waves SEOUL -- Hyundai Mobis, a parts-making unit of South Korea's Hyundai auto group, unveiled a new in-cabin healthcare technology that can measure and analyze brain waves to check drivers' conditions. The technology is expected to prevent accidents that can occur due to drowsy driving or sudden health problems. The new healthcare technology called "M. Brain" will be applied to public buses for evaluation. Hyundai Mobis would expand the demon 2021-07-21
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  State approval given to demonstrate urban hydrogen-electric tram in S. Korean city SEOUL -- An urban hydrogen-electric tram developed by Hyundai Rotem, a train-making subsidiary of South Korea's Hyundai auto group, will be tested in the southeastern industrial port city of Ulsan in 2023 as part of a state program to commercialize hydrogen-powered trains. Hydrogen fuel cell modules for automobiles will be modified to suit trams. The Ulsan city government said it has secured final approval from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energ 2021-07-21
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  Hyundai Steel works on method to recycle shellfish and oyster shell for furnace SEOUL -- Hyundai Steel, affiliated with South Korea's Hyundai auto group, is in the final phase of introducing a method to recycle shellfish and oyster shells that have been an environmental issue due to a huge accumulation of waste mainly along the southern coast. South Korea is one of Asia's biggest oyster farming countries. Adding limestone in the process of sintering iron ore for furnace injection can improve productivity and reduce fuel costs. Hyundai 2021-07-20
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  Seoul adopts ordinance to allow first commercial operation of autonomous shuttle SEOUL -- Through a newly-adopted ordinance, Seoul has opened new roads for the first commercial operation of autonomous shuttles and taxis in a designated area. Autonomous shuttle services have been demonstrated in various cities in South Korea. Commuters think self-driving mini van-type vehicles are convenient as they can carry passengers from residential areas to nearby subway stations. The ordinance for the commercial operation of autonomous vehic 2021-07-20
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  U.S. SMR company NuScale secures additional $60 mln from Doosan and S. Korean investors SEOUL -- Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction, a key contractor in South Korea's nuclear power industry, and partners have invested an additional $60 million in NuScale Power, an American small modular reactor company, and agreed to expand cooperation to the field of hydrogen production and desalination. Doosan Heavy and South Korean investors made a $44 million equity investment in NuScale in 2019. Doosan Heavy wou 2021-07-20
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  S. Korea to build pyrolysis recycling center for ocean waste at southern port city SEOUL -- South Korea will build a recycling center that uses the pyrolysis technique to break down plastic ocean waste into fuel. The center will be built at the southern port city of Tongyeong, which has one of the country's biggest fish resources. About 50 percent of ocean waste in South Korea is composed of fishnets and buoys made of plastic. Fishnets that are lost or abandoned cause damage to the marine environment. A pyrolysis process breaks down plastics 2021-07-20
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  U.S. company Group14 to set up silicon-carbon anode material joint venture with SK Materials SEOUL -- Group14 Technologies, an American developer of silicon-carbon anode materials for lithium-ion batteries, will set up a joint venture with SK Materials. The partnership is part of an aggressive strategy by South Korea's third-largest conglomerate SK Group to strengthen its competitive edge in global markets for electric vehicle batteries. With an injection of 60.4 billion won ($52.4 million), SK Materials will control 75 percent of the joint ven 2021-07-20
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  Korean Air leads military program on space rocket launch using civilian aircraft SEOUL -- South Korea's top flag carrier Korean Air will follow the footsteps of Virgin Orbit, a California-based company that provides launch services for small satellites, to analyze the possibility of launching space rockets using civilian aircraft. The development of a projectile launched in the air is possible after Washington lifted restrictions on South Korea's missile development in May. LauncherOne is a two-stage orbital launch vehicle develop 2021-07-20
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  U.S. bio company Speragen partners with GC Pharma to develop enzyme replacement therapy for rare disease SEOUL -- GC Pharma, a biopharmaceutical company in South Korea, tied up with Speragen, a bio company in the United States, to develop enzyme replacement therapy for a rare disease called "succinic semialdehyde dehydrogenase deficiency (SSADHD). They aim to embark on clinical trials in the second half of 2023. SSADHD is a rare autosomal recessive disorder caused by an enzyme deficiency in GABA degradation. Symptoms include hypotonia and intellectual disab 2021-07-20
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  ​LG releases premium soundbar targeting music enthusiasts and furnishers SEOUL -- LG Electronics has released a premium soundbar targeting music enthusiasts and home furnishers. The all-in-one speaker box can generate delicate sounds through its beautifully designed body. A soundbar is normally an all-in-one box-shaped speaker unit that consists of multiple speakers and woofers. The speaker device targets consumers who wish to enjoy better sound when they watch a TV or use a computer. "We have brought innovation to our 2021-07-19