DAEJEON, Sept. 4 (Korea Bizwire) – In a potential breakthrough for plastic recycling, South Korean scientists have developed a plasma-based process that can convert mixed plastic waste directly into high-value chemical feedstocks without the need for sorting or label removal. The Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) announced Wednesday that its consortium — which [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 4 (Korea Bizwire) — In a breakthrough that could reshape medical imaging and telehealth, Korean scientists have developed the world’s first disposable ultrasound patch made entirely of silicon, eliminating the toxic lead traditionally used in piezoelectric devices. The team, led by Lee Byung-chul of the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), worked [...]
GUNSAN, Sept. 3 (Korea Bizwire) — The city of Gunsan in North Jeolla Province said Monday it will begin accepting applications from local farmers to join its 2025 Ecosystem Service Payment Program, designed to secure food and habitat for migratory birds that flock to the Geum River and Mangyeong River estuaries each winter. Under the [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 1 (Korea Bizwire) — As smishing scams evolve with increasing sophistication, South Korea’s internet watchdog is stepping up its defenses with a new filtering system designed to block malicious text messages at the source. The Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) said Sunday that it has launched an “SMS X-ray” system that intercepts [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a new fiber-based material that can capture carbon dioxide directly from the air using only small amounts of electricity, potentially lowering the barriers to large-scale deployment of direct air [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s National Fire Research Institute announced Sunday that it will pilot new visual and audio devices designed to reduce ambulance collisions at intersections, deploying them across seven regions over the next three months. The system combines a “logo light,” which projects warning messages such as “ambulance approaching” onto [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — The runaway success of KPop Demon Hunters, a U.S. animated film released on Netflix in June, is driving a sharp rise in global curiosity about South Korea, with ripple effects expected across food, cosmetics and tourism. Google search data show that worldwide queries for “Korea” reached their highest level [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 21 (Korea Bizwire) — The South Korean government will launch a nationwide refund program this fall that reimburses consumers for part of their credit card spending in an effort to revive household demand and support small businesses. The Ministry of SMEs and Startups said Wednesday that the “Coexistence Payback” scheme will run from [...]
DAEJEON, Aug. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — A team of South Korean scientists has identified a previously unknown molecular pathway that may help explain why depression develops — and why standard treatments often fail in older patients. KAIST announced Tuesday that its researchers, working with the National Forensic Service and Ajou University Hospital, discovered that heightened [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics is ramping up its post-purchase care strategy by introducing a series of dedicated home appliance accessories aimed at enhancing functionality and user convenience, signaling a shift toward long-term customer satisfaction and brand loyalty. According to industry sources on August 15, the tech giant recently launched a bedding hanger [...]