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Policy & Stats

Seoul holds 1st World Bio Summit

President Yoon underlines solidarity beyond borders to cope with pandemic at event co-hosted with WHO

MSIT to hold emergency meeting with major data centers(20 Oct)

The major domestic data center operators examined detailed protection measures for the entire data center facilities, such as power supply and fire protection, and discussed ways to prepare for emergencies.

MSIT to support quick recovery of SK C&C Data Center fire(18 Oct)

The MSIT held the third meeting of ‘Communications Disaster Response Committee’ on October 17 to check the recovery status and encourage the quick restoration.

Science Ministry mulls guideline for Kakao to compensate free-service users

Research Results

KAIST develops brain-machine interface that controls robotic hands just by thought

See-through exhibitions using smartphones: KAIST develops the AR magic lens, WonderScope

Miracell announces psoriasis case cured with stem cell therapy

Researchers localize high voltage semiconductor for pulse power generation

Researchers develop skin-attachable, untethered telehaptic system for vivid tactile experience

Virtual forest experience found to help restore positive emotions and reduce anxiety

Researchers demonstrate insect-scale soft aquabots using electrified hydrogel actuators

Researchers develop elephant nose-like robot capable of grasping various objects regardless of size

Researchers develop fluorosulfate-based flame-retardant for high-energy batteries

Researchers to demonstrate eco-friendly hydrogen combustor for thermal power plants

Researchers develop polyesters capable of biodegrading in ambient natural condition

Technology

Robot dogs, snakes to patrol industrial sites for safety

JLK's AI cerebral infarction analysis solution adopted by university hospital

Multifunctional transparent film capable of heat ray and light emitting functions commercialized in S. Korea

Industry R&D

SK hynix samples fastest next-gen standard memory module

LG Electronics joins hands with Unity to develop digital human and meta home technologies

Hyundai Engineering & Construction wins approval to demonstrate TV frequency-based wireless communication for underground tunnels

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