KERC Newsletter / 2022.06.08.
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R&I policy
[MSIT Press Releases] AI & semiconductor talent nurturing
1. MSIT to select three universities to nurture talent in AI semiconductors (Jun 3) 2. MSIT geared up to invest into semiconductor talent nurturing (Jun 2)
Busan’s traditional seafood market to adopt digital twin-based safety management system
A digital twin-based safety management system will be adopted at a traditional seafood market in South Korea's southern port city of Busan to provide a safe evacuation route in case of fire.
Thousands of AI CCTV cameras to guard railway stations against candid shooting and other crimes
To stem candid shooting and other illegal activities, some 5,000 artificial intelligence-based closed-circuit television cameras will be installed at railway stations in South Korea by 2024.
R&D trends & results
‘Danuri’ all set for Korea’s first moon exploration
Lunar orbiter programmed to send BTS' "Dynamite" music video to Earth to test internet connection in space. South Korea is gearing up to become the seventh nation in the world to carry out a lunar probe mission with its first lunar orbiter set for an Aug. 2 launch.
Wireless charging for self-driving electric buses in Seoul
A pilot project was launched to apply wireless charging technology to self-driving electric city buses circling a 4.8-kilometer (2.98 miles) route in the downtown area of Seoul.
Vessel finishes world’s 1st transoceanic trip via auto navigation tech
Avikus, a subsidiary of HD Hyundai, the former Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings, has completed the world's first transoceanic voyage by a large merchant ship using autonomous navigation technology.
Industry trends
SK broadband applies quantum cryptography communication to national convergence network
SK broadband has applied quantum cryptography communication technology to a newly established national convergence network as a perfect firewall against eavesdropping or hacking attacks to steal national confidentiality and information.
Samsung’s Lee Jae-yong poised for 2-week trip to Europe
Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong is poised to embark on a two-week trip to Europe on Tuesday(June 7), highlighting the South Korean chip-to-consumer electronics giant’s need for a breakthrough.
All eyes on Lee Jae-yong’s Europe trip
During the 12-day trip, Lee is scheduled to visit several countries, including the Netherlands, Germany and France. Dutch chip equipment giant ASML, among others, is expected to be Lee’s first stop.
Samsung, Naver team up for Korea’s first private 5G network
Samsung Electronics said Thursday(Jun 2) it is teaming up with internet giant Naver to set up the nation’s first-ever private 5G network.
