DAEJEON, Sept. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — The state-run Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) announced on Wednesday that it has developed a virtual reality (VR) fire extinguishing training simulator that allows firefighters to be trained in real-like fire environments. The VR training simulator was developed to enable fire extinguishing training using real fire extinguishing equipment. [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics Inc., a major home appliance maker in South Korea, said Monday it plans to launch a hair loss treatment device within this year. South Korea’s drug safety ministry recently approved the LG Pra.L MediHair as a laser apparatus for medical use, according to the company. LG said [...]
DAEJEON, Sept. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean researchers have developed a cosmetic cushion using carbon dioxide (CO2). The Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT) announced on Monday that it had developed a polyurethane cosmetic cushion and a heat-insulating building material using CO2, in collaboration with two local companies, Pusan National University and Inje [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 14 (Korea Bizwire) – The Seoul Metropolitan Government plans to introduce so-called ‘smart pole’ street lighting, which refers to an intelligent lighting system combining the functions of traffic lights, street lamps, CCTV and security lights. The smart poles can also be used for Wi-Fi service, CCTV and recharging electric bicycles through the application [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Korea Bizwire) — Seoul’s Jongno District Office announced on Thursday that it will set up benches in outdoor areas based on donations from the public. In response to the increasing demand for so-called ‘untact’ rest areas in the city following the spread of the coronavirus, the new ‘Space For You’ project aims [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Korea Bizwire) — The police plan to distribute portable speakers to the leaders of riot squads that are highly exposed to contact with people. This move offers a glimpse of the change in the fieldwork of law enforcement agencies since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. The National Police Agency (NPA) announced [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean researchers have developed new technology that allows for the production of electricity and salt using solar panels. The state-run utility Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) announced on Thursday that a consortium including the Green Energy Institute had developed a 100 kilowatt (kW) salt-producing solar panel system. These [...]
DAEGU, Aug. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — The city of Daegu plans to use so-called ‘untact’ (contactless) means to hold a half-marathon race. Daegu’s Dalseo District announced Thursday that it will hold the Untact Dalseo Half-Marathon Contest from Sept. 27 to Oct. 17. With an annual festival held every September, race organizers needed to come up [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – Convenience store franchise 7-Eleven will offer a service where customers can borrow cell phone batteries at any of the 700 stores in the Greater Seoul Metropolitan Area. By accessing Kokiri Box 2, a shared cell phone battery platform, customers can borrow cell phone batteries at a 7-Eleven store. The [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — KT Corp., a major South Korean telecom operator, said Thursday that subscription to its mobile services will be possible using a PASS Mobile Driver’s License instead of a physical ID card. The PASS Mobile Driver’s License is an app-based service that enables users to register their driver’s license in [...]