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#KAISTScientists develop washable face mask filter
SEOUL, March 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korean scientists have developed a face mask filter that retains its protective properties even after being washed over 20 times, a research university said Tuesda... 09:39 Mar. 17 -
S. Korea to spend 616 bln won on space projects in 2020
SEOUL, March 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to spend around 615.8 billion won (US$516.5 million) on space development projects this year as the country gears up to launch its first domestically-bu... 12:00 Mar. 08 -
Korea's geostationary environmental monitoring satellite in orbit
SEOUL, March 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's geostationary environmental monitoring satellite has successfully reached its designated orbit around the Earth, the science ministry said Sunday. The Ch... 10:04 Mar. 08 -
Digital divide still high in S. Korea
SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- The digital utilization rate of South Korea's socially disadvantaged stood at around 70 percent of other ordinary citizens in 2019, reflecting the persistent digital divi... 12:00 Mar. 05 -
#satellite(2nd LD) Korean-made geostationary environment-monitoring satellite successfully launched
(ATTN: UPDATES more details in paras 3-4, 10) SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Yonhap) -- The world's first geostationary environment-monitoring satellite, built by South Korea, has been successfully launched, the c... 09:30 Feb. 19 -
#satellite(LEAD) Korean-made geostationary environment-monitoring satellite successfully launched
(ATTN: CHANGES headline; ADDS more details in paras 1-3; CHANGES photo) SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Yonhap) -- The world's first geostationary environment-monitoring satellite built by South Korea has been suc... 08:52 Feb. 19 -
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#satelliteKorean-made geostationary environment-monitoring satellite launched
SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Yonhap) -- The world's first geostationary environment-monitoring satellite built by South Korea has been launched, the country's state-run aerospace research institute said Wednesd... 07:41 Feb. 19 -
Intel engineer-turned-professor tapped to lead S. Korea's presidential panel on 4th industrial revolution
SEOUL, Feb. 13 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in has picked a former senior engineer at Intel Corporation as head of the presidential committee on South Korea's response to the fourth industrial re... 10:18 Feb. 13 -
#NKN. Korean newspaper calls science technology 'strategic asset' against challenges
SEOUL, Feb. 11 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's official newspaper stressed the importance of science and technology on Tuesday, calling it a "strategic asset" that will help the country navigate daunting... 14:13 Feb. 11 -
S. Korean researchers develop compact, high-torque motor
SEOUL, Jan. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korean researchers have developed a compact, high-torque motor that can be used in precision robots, electric scooters and electric vehicles, a public science and e... 09:00 Jan. 25 -
#satelliteChollian-2B satellite eyes greater role for global air pollution monitoring system
SEOUL, Jan. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's soon-to-be-launched geostationary satellite, the Chollian-2B, will set the stage for a worldwide air pollution monitoring system that can help countries bet... 09:00 Jan. 24 -
#science ministryScience ministry to focus on AI, support for basic research in 2020
SEJONG, Jan. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will focus on building up artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities and support for basic research, the science minister said Thursday. In a meeting with ... 10:00 Jan. 23 -
S. Korea's first locally built space rocket on track for launch in 2021
GOHEUNG, South Korea, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's first locally built satellite-carrying rocket is on track for a launch in early 2021, the state-run aerospace research institute said Sunday,... 12:01 Jan. 19 -
S. Korea to spend big on next-generation chip sector
SEOUL, Jan. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea said Sunday that it will invest 1 trillion won (US$863 million) in the next 10 years to nurture the next-generation semiconductor sector. According to the ... 12:00 Jan. 19 -
#radio frequencyS. Korea sharply expands public radio frequency band in 2020
SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- The radio frequency band allocated for public use will increase more than eightfold in 2020 so South Korea can better meet its safety, disaster response and transportatio... 14:00 Jan. 17 -
Ex-civil servant tapped presidential secretary for digital innovation
SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in picked a former science ministry official as his Cheong Wa Dae secretary for digital innovation, a newly created post, Thursday. Cho Kyeong-sik, ... 18:21 Jan. 16 -
#Moon Jae-in(2nd LD) Moon stresses gov't role in fostering AI sector
(ATTN: UPDATES with remarks on fake news, other details in last 7 paras; ADDS photo) SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in said Thursday his government will make every effort to promote ... 14:14 Jan. 16 -
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(LEAD) Moon stresses gov't role in fostering AI sector
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with Moon's remarks; ADDS photo) SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- President Moon Jae-in said Thursday his government will make every effort to promote South Korea's artificial i... 13:07 Jan. 16
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(LEAD) PM: S. Korea to enforce mandatory two-week quarantine for all entrants from overseas
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2 PM: S. Korea to enforce mandatory two-week quarantine for all entrants from overseas
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3 (URGENT) PM says all entrants from overseas must be in two-week quarantine from April 1
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(4th LD) N. Korea fires 2 short-range ballistic missiles into East Sea: JCS
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(2nd LD) S. Korea to enforce mandatory two-week quarantine for all entrants from overseas
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S. Korea prioritizes voter safety for April elections amid coronavirus pandemic
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Public chagrin grows over China's virus quarantine measures against Korean visitors
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One month into outbreak, coronavirus shakes life in S. Korea
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S. Korea still on alert despite slowing coronavirus outbreak
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With more cases rapidly rising, S. Korea revs up response to contain coronavirus
