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#battery-technology
Technology for compact, safe batteries for EVs developed
SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean research institute said Monday that it has developed a technology to make solid-state batteries that are very compact and safe for use in next generation e... 14:49 Jun. 17
#Moon Jae-in
(LEAD) Moon declares full cooperation with Finland to nurture startups
(ATTN: ADDS photos) By Lee Chi-dong HELSINKI, June 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in announced specific plans Tuesday for full-scale cooperation between his country and Finland on f... 19:47 Jun. 11
#Moon Jae-in
Moon declares full cooperation with Finland to nurture start-ups
By Lee Chi-dong HELSINKI, June 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Moon Jae-in announced specific plans Tuesday for full-scale cooperation between his country and Finland on fostering innovative ... 17:55 Jun. 11
#static electricity-harvesting
Nanogenerator developed to switch static energy into electricity: institute
SEOUL, June 11 (Yonhap) -- A group of South Korean researchers has developed a new nanogenerator that can harness commonplace static energy to power various electronic devices. The new energy ha... 15:09 Jun. 11
#language model-AI
New language model for advanced Korean-based AI service developed
SEOUL, June 11 (Yonhap) -- A new Korean language model that can advance artificial intelligence (AI) services and searches has been developed for a wide range of applications, a state-run electroni... 11:04 Jun. 11
#thermal management system
Electronics thermal management system with superior cooling properties developed
SEOUL, June 10 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean research institute said Monday it has developed a new type of thermal management system with twice the cooling properties of existing devices, which can re... 13:36 Jun. 10
#CO2-H2 electricity
Researchers develop efficient way to make H2, electricity from CO2
SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- A group of South Korean researchers on Tuesday said they have developed a simple and efficient process to make clean energy from carbon dioxide (CO2), which is cited as a ... 14:33 Jun. 04
#Russia nuclear cooperation
S. Korea, Russia to expand cooperation in cutting-edge nuclear tech
SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Russia agreed to work together to develop cutting edge atomic technology in such areas as safe fuel, nuclear fusion and power cells that are expected to ha... 12:00 Jun. 04
#egg freshness-monitoring
Egg's freshness checkable via smartphones: institute
SEOUL, May 30 (Yonhap) -- Technology allowing ordinary consumers to easily check the freshness of eggs with their smartphones has been developed, a research institute said Thursday. The new tech... 12:00 May. 30
#power plant-fine dust
New mist eliminator significantly reduces thermal power plant fine dust
SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- A new eco-friendly mist eliminator that can drastically reduce fine dust released by thermal power plants has been developed for commercial use, a state-run machinery rese... 14:24 May. 21
#space cooperation
(LEAD) S. Korea, France move to expand cooperation for space development
(ATTM: UPDATES with more details throughout; CHANGES photo) SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and France are moving to expand cooperation in space and rocket development to create new growth op... 15:38 May. 17
#space cooperation
S. Korea, France move to expand cooperation for space development
SEOUL, May 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and France agreed to expand cooperation in the development of space and rockets to create new growth opportunities going forward, the science ministry said Fri... 09:22 May. 17
#power semiconductor
S. Korean lab develops power chip that can be used in future electrical devices
SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean research lab said Wednesday that it has developed a new power semiconductor that can be used in a wide range of next-generation electrical devices and power... 14:17 May. 15
#sewage treatment-catalyst
Scientists develop cheap, effective catalyst to treat industrial sewage
SEOUL, May 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korean scientists developed a cheap catalyst that can treat industrial sewage water nine times more effectively than existing systems, the Korea Institute of Science... 14:00 May. 14
#nuclear cooperation-Saudi Arabia
S. Korea, Saudi Arabia seek to set up joint nuclear research center
SEOUL, May 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will work with Saudi Arabia to set up a joint nuclear research center for the small-medium reactor market, the science ministry said Tuesday. The agreement ... 10:56 May. 14
#industrial revolution
S. Korea seeking new infrastructure to exploit 4th Industrial Revolution
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is building up necessary infrastructure to position itself to better take advantage of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, the government said Monday. Under t... 12:00 May. 13
#research reactor-construction
(LEAD) S. Korea approves construction of new research reactor
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 2-8) SEOUL, May 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Friday approved the construction of a new 15-megawatt (MW) research reactor that will be tasked with producin... 17:40 May. 10
#research reactor-construction
S. Korea approves construction of new research reactor
SEOUL, May 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Friday approved the construction of a new 15-megawatt (MW) research reactor that will be tasked with producing radioactive isotopes for medical and industri... 15:13 May. 10
#autonomous car-chip
Seoul to finance project for autonomous car AI chips
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's science ministry said Wednesday that it will spend 14.3 billion won (US$12.2 million) in the next three years to help develop artificial intelligence (AI) chi... 15:00 May. 08
#bioplastic-catalyst
S. Korean lab develops inexpensive catalyst to make bioplastic
SEOUL, May 8 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean chemical research laboratory said Wednesday that it developed a catalyst that can inexpensively make eco-friendly bioplastic products. The catalyst, based... 12:00 May. 08