KERC Newsletter / 2022.05.25.
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R&I policy
S. Korea ranks 2nd among OECD nations in R&D spending as portion of GDP: report
South Korea placed second in R&D spending as a portion of its GDP among major developed countries in 2020, but its tepid growth in recent years calls for more policy support.
Yoon calls for right mix of nuclear power, renewable energy, natural gas
President Yoon Suk-yeol said Tuesday (May 24) that South Korea will do its part in global efforts to achieve carbon neutrality, calling for the right mix of nuclear power, renewable energy and natural gas.
[MSIT Press releases] Korea Materials Data Station (K-MDS)
MSIT (Minister: Lee Jongho) announced that it has opened up Korea Materials Data Station (K-MDS), a platform to share and utilize data of materials research that have been domestically generated.
Chips, batteries, nuclear tech emerge as key agenda in Yoon-Biden summit
Biden’s choice of S. Korea as first destination of Asia trip shows US’ dire need of bilateral effort to achieve ‘economic security’
S. Korea sets June 15 as 2nd launch date of homegrown space rocket
South Korea on Wednesday(May 25) set June 15 as the second launch date of its homegrown space rocket Nuri, eight months after the first launch failed to put a dummy satellite into orbit.
Samsung to invest 450 tln won in chip, bio industries for next 5 years
Samsung Electronics Co. said Tuesday (May 24) it will invest US$355 billion in semiconductor and biopharmaceuticals for the next five years.
R&D trends & results
Researchers develop additive to increase lifespan of large-capacity battery electrodes
A joint team of researchers has developed an additive that can be applied to the electrolyte of large-capacity batteries and increase the lifespan of electrodes - cathodes and anodes - by preventing degradation by heat.
Neuromorphic Memory Device Simulates Neurons and Synapses
Simultaneous emulation of neuronal and synaptic properties promotes the development of brain-like artificial intelligence
Now You Can See Floral Scents!
Optical interferometry visualizes how often lilies emit volatile organic compounds
Energy-Efficient AI Hardware Technology Via a Brain-Inspired Stashing System
Researchers demonstrate neuromodulation-inspired stashing system for the energy-efficient learning of a spiking neural network using a self-rectifying memristor array
Industry trends
Hyundai E&C, Westinghouse join hands to build nuclear power plants
Hyundai Engineering & Construction has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with the nuclear power industry leader Westinghouse Electric Company to jointly build next generation nuclear power plants.
Hyundai Motor Group, Microsoft partners to measure EV battery life
Hyundai Motor Group and Microsoft Korea have collaborated to make a “digital twin” of the Ioniq 5 to accurately analyze performance of the battery that is critical for electric vehicles.
Samsung unveils largest-ever W450tr investment for chip supremacy
Samsung announced Tuesday(May 24) plans to invest a combined $355.8 billion and create some 1 million jobs in Korea over the course of five years - the largest ever in the group’s history - in order to maintain its competitive edge and navigate uncertainties.
SK Telecom aims to expand application of advanced quantum security solution to defense and public sectors
SK Telecom will expand the application of its advanced quantum security solution to defense and public sectors that require very high levels of security.
Hancom to launch S. Korea’s first private satellite for integrated image analysis service
S. Korea's first private satellite for earth observation will be launched aboard a SpaceX rocket with the aim of providing video services in high demand for satellite data in Asia and the Middle East.
Hanhwa Group installs smart solar panel beehive to help preserve honeybees
The beehive capable of monitoring the temperature and humidity of bees' habitat will be used by researchers to increase the population of honeybees.
