KERC Newsletter / 2022.08.03.
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China demands Korea uphold ‘Three Nos’ policy
As China appears to relay stronger words to express its discomfort against Seoul’s diplomacy plans largely aligning with the United States, eyes are on how the Yoon Suk-yeol administration will navigate its way through the US-China rivalry.
Lawmakers float bill to triple tax benefits for chipmakers
South Korean lawmakers are poised to propose a new bill aimed at providing domestic chipmakers with more extensive tax benefits in return for facility investment.
[MSIT Press Releases]
1. MSIT to sign the renewed MoU with Argentina on ICT cooperation (2 Aug) 2. MSIT to hold the 6th Field Conference on National Digital Agenda (2 Aug)
S. Korean ICT minister discusses technology alliance, partnership with U.S. tech, space officials
South Korean Minister of Science and ICT Lee Jong-ho has met with U.S. technology and space officials and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation and alliance in the field of cutting-edge technology.
SK chief unveils $22b investment plan in meeting with Biden
With new batch of plans, 2nd-largest Korean conglomerate to invest $52b in total in US by 2030
Int’l astronomy event in Busan attracts 1,800 scholars
The General Assembly of the International Astronomical Union was opened on Aug. 2 in Busan, attracting astronomists from around the world.
Korea launches Jeongjo the Great, Navy’s first 8,200-ton Aegis destroyer
President Yoon Suk-yeol traveled to the southeastern port city of Ulsan to join a ceremony to celebrate the launch of the country’s first 8,200-ton Aegis destroyer, the Jeongjo the Great destroyer, on Thursday(28 Jul).
Navy unveils cutting-edge Aegis destroyer Jeongjo the Great
The nation's next-generation Aegis destroyer Jeongjo the Great was launched on July 28 to help the Republic of Korea Navy play a more active maritime role in the world.
Nation to send first lunar orbiter Danuri into space on Aug. 5
The nation's first lunar orbiter Danuri is set for liftoff on Aug. 5.
S. Korean university hospital to set up virtual clinic in metaverse
A university hospital will build a metaverse clinic where patients can receive various medical services without visiting doctors in collaboration with Deltoid
Researchers develop mass production technology for biodegradable microrobots
New technology expected to contribute to enhancing efficacy of regenerative medicine
Researchers develop simulation technology to identify radiation-induced DNA damages
S. Korea's state nuclear energy research body has developed simulation technology that estimates the amount of damaged biological DNA depending on radiation dose.
Researchers develop compact, high-power artificial muscle actuator for wearable devices
Samsung's research team has developed a lightweight and high-power artificial muscle actuator that can be applied on augmented reality glasses and naturally fit haptic gloves, based on a shape-memory alloy.
Researchers develop technology capable of simultaneous communication with 1,100 IoT devices
Researchers have developed a new technology that can communicate with more than 1,000 large-scale internet of things using ultra-low power
SK Bioscience eyes Europe as market for COVID-19 vaccine
Global COVID-19 vaccine market expected to reach $85b in 2022: report
Hyundai’s Xcient hydrogen truck to debut in Germany
Hyundai Motor said Tuesday(2 Aug) that its Xcient Fuel Cell will make its debut in Germany as part of the carmaker’s efforts to expand its presence in the largest commercial vehicle market.
Hanwha Group leads state project to develop unmanned reusable spacecraft
Hanwha Group jumped into the development of uncrewed reusable spacecraft technology that can significantly reduce costs as they can re-enter space several times after returning to Earth.
Widodo asks Hyundai Motor to join capital relocation project
With Indonesian leader attending, Posco signs W4.6tr deal with JV partner PT Krakatau to expand steel production
Hyundai Motor to join moon surface exploration
Hyundai Motor and its sister company Kia signed a joint research agreement Wednesday(27 Jul) with six government-funded research institutes to develop mobility for moon surface exploration.
FNS Holdings seeks global expansion with digital fashion content
In the era of digital fashion where clothes are sold and purchased in virtual spaces, FNS Holdings revealed fearless aspiration to foster a global platform with digital fashion content targeting young people.
