KERC Newsletter / 2022.06.29.
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R&I policy
[MSIT Press Releases] 24 & 29 June
1. The 7th Korea-Italy Science and Technology Innovation Forum (24 Jun) 2. MSIT to hold 2022 Quantum Week (29 Jun) 3. MSIT to announce the “Support Plan for AI Semiconductor Industry Promotion” (29 Jun)
Korea to invest W24.7tr in science R&D next year
Budget focused on strategic technologies, carbon neutrality, digital transformation
S. Korea approves use of 1st homegrown COVID-19 vaccine from SK Bioscience
S. Korea on Wednesday(29 Jun) approved the use of SKYCovione, the country's first homegrown COVID-19 vaccine developed by SK Bioscience Co.
Korea close to authorizing 1st homemade vaccine
Authorities aiming to announce official approval of SK Bioscience's SKYCovione before end of week.
R&D trends & results
Researchers uncover new cause behind Alzheimer’s memory loss
Study finds urea cycle in activated astrocytes -- star-shaped cells in the brain -- linked to progression of neurodegenerative disease
Hyundai Mobis system able to check multiple vital signs in cars
Hyundai Mobis said Thursday(23 Jun) that it has developed the world’s first biotech mobility system that analyzes the driver’s health status by checking multiple vital signs.
Industry trends
SK Telecom expands self-driving pilot zone to test advanced smart transportation system
At a pilot zone for the testing of autonomous vehicles, SK Telecom will test an advanced smart transportation system that connects vehicles, pedestrians, and traffic infrastructure with 5G.
Hacking prevention technology for intelligent CCTVs
LG Uplus has developed a solution capable of thwarting an hacking attack on intelligent closed-circuit television cameras.
LG pushes to advance in clean tech
LG Corp. said Wednesday(29 Jun) it plans to invest more than 2 trillion won (US$1.5 billion) over the next five years in clean technology, as part of efforts to advance in a new growth sector.
SK Telecom arranges volumetric music festival in metaverse platform
SK Telecom hold a virtual music festival using volumetric technology at its metaverse platform called "Ifland" which maximizes user experience through diverse virtual spaces and avatars.
