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S. Korea seeks active cooperation with EU on nuclear power generation

Korea seeks to boost cooperation with European nations on nuclear power generation facilities in a move to ensure energy security and better respond to climate change, the industry ministry here said Wednesday(21 Sep).

Korean-German S&T Cooperation in Energy Transition Online Conference​​​​​​​

The next event will take place online on 29/09/2022 from 9:00-11:30 CEST on the topic of energy transition, especially novel batteries. 

Samsung Electronics declares transition to renewables, zero carbon by 2050​​​​​​​

Samsung Electronics has joined the RE100 initiative to set net-zero targets by 2050 and ensure the full use of renewable energy.

Portion of renewables in Korea’s power generation tops 20% for 1st time

S. Korea to spend W200b for R&D digitalization

S. Korea will spend $144 million on digital integration strategy projects over the next five years to shorten the time researchers take to solve complex problem surrounding new technologies by decades.

S. Korea, US agree to launch high-level dialogue channel on defense tech cooperation

S. Korea, US discuss defense industrial and technological cooperation amid fierce competition over technological hegemony

MSIT to aid stabilization of people’s livelihood​​​​​​​

Minister Lee Jong-Ho of Science and ICT held an online conference to discuss measures to stabilize the livelihood of the public and to support co-prosperity in the ICT field. 

[NRF News Releases] 7 latest research achievement​​​​​​​

LG Electronics to unveil world’s largest OLED TV at IFA 2022​​​​​​​

LG Electronics Inc. said Monday it will showcase the world's largest organic light-emitting diode (OLED) TV at the upcoming electronics show in Berlin.

Samsung Electronics Likely to Launch Wearable Robot GEMS Hip in December

Samsung Electronics’ wearable walking assistance robot, GEMS Hip, is expected to come out in December at the earliest.

KT to Introduce AI-based Intelligent Transportation Technology at ITS World Congress

ITS World Congress 2022 to be held in Los Angeles of the United States until Sept. 23 (Korean time).

SK Telecom leads demonstration of quantum-based gas sensing system at LNG terminal

SK Telecom and Ericsson complete performance verification of AI-based link adaptation technology

Samsung Places 6th among World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies​​​​​​​

Besides Samsung, LG (16th) and Hyundai Motor (33rd) made the top 50 innovative companies among Korean companies.

Korea to nurture one million talent to lead the digital era

Korean government announced the “Comprehensive Plan to Nurture Digital Talent” that aims to widen the digital education opportunity, strengthen digital capacity, and foster one million digital talent by the year 2026.

Korea and EU discuss Digital Partnership

Korea and the EU will finish discussions on digital partnership within this year. A ministerial-level annual consultative body for the implementation of cooperation will be established.

KERC participates in Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity​​​​​​​

The 17th Jeju Forum for Peace and Prosperity was held at International Convention Center Jeju on 14th to 16th of September 2022.