KERC Newsletter / 2022.06.15.
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R&I policy
[MSIT Press Releases] 13 June
1) Space development Promotion Act. 2) Strategic technologies to secure super gap. 3) Korea ready to become a quantum technology powerhouse.
Government-initiated task force launched to develop 50-qubit quantum computer by 2026
South Korean research bodies and private companies joined hands to form a government-initiated task force for the development of a 50-qubit quantum computer by the end of 2026.
S. Korea indefinitely postpones launch of space rocket over technical glitch
S. Korea on Wednesday(15 Jun) postponed the launch of homegrown space rocket Nuri, as a sensor in the oxidizer tank showed irregularities, just one day ahead of the scheduled liftoff.
Self-driving cars able to make U-turns, change lanes tested in Seoul
A self-driving taxi with no human driver from August will drive around Seoul's Gangnam-gu District, an area considered to have the worst traffic in the capital.
State project launched to develop real-time underwater disaster monitoring technology
South Korea's science ministry will develop a technology to monitor underwater disasters in real-time and overcome the limitations of seismological observatories on land.
Samsung’s Lee meets with Dutch PM Rutte to discuss chip cooperation
Samsung's de facto leader Lee Jae-yong discussed ways to boost cooperation in the semiconductor industry with Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, the company said Wednesday(15 Jun).
R&D trends & results
Game Design Guide Book for Middle-Aged and Older Adult Players Helps Rewrite Gaming Culture
The online book ‘Game Design Guide for Adults in Their 50s and Older’ helps to increase accessibility for adult gamers
KIMM Helping Mongolia Solve Particulate Matter Pollution in Ulaanbaatar
KIMM announced on June 10 that a KIMM research team discussed cooperative efforts with the Ulaanbaatar City’s public transportation authorities and Mongolian University of Science and Technology.
Dispatching KIMM AI Firefighters for Initial Response in Extinguishing Fires
For the first time in Korea, KIMM has developed a technology that can extinguish fires by recognizing fire incidents at their onset and automatically spraying firefighting materials (water and foams) at the source of fire.
LG Uplus uses quantum computer for optimized 6G satellite communication
LG Uplus has worked with a state research university to optimize the structure of low-earth orbit satellite networks for 6G communications using quantum computers.
Homegrown technology developed for real-time inspection of rail supporting facilities
A homegrown technology for inspecting the condition of rail supporting facilities for electric trains has been developed to replace imports.
Industry trends
Samsung’s Lee visits ASML to expand cooperation, secure vital chip equipment
Samsung's de facto leader Lee Jae-yong discussed ways to boost cooperation in the semiconductor business with ASML CEO Peter Wennink, the company said Wednesday(15 Jun).
Korean biotech firms take spotlight at BIO International
Over 250 Korean companies participate in the world’s largest biotech industry exhibition.
LG to enter logistics market with robotic tech
LG Electronics Inc. said Wednesday(15 Jun) that it will enter the fast-growing logistics market with its robotic technology as part of efforts to become an automated logistics solutions provider.
Merck completes expansion of OLED facilities in Pyeongtaek
Merck Korea, the local subsidiary of the German science and technology giant, said Thursday(Jun 9) that it has completed expansion work of its local production plant in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province.
Krafton releases teaser image of first hyper-realistic virtual human ‘Ana’
Krafton released a teaser image of its first hyper-realistic virtual human named "Ana" that can delicately express the movement of the pupil, fine facial muscles, and wrinkles, with the entire body showing natural joint movements.
DDE opens European HQ in Luxembourg
South Korean artificial intelligence expert Data Design Engineering is setting up its European headquarters in Luxembourg.
LG Chem rises to world’s No. 3 chemical brand
Petrochemicals-to-battery materials company LG Chem has become the third most valuable chemical brand in the world, up a notch from a year earlier, data showed Wednesday(Jun 8).
