SEOUL, Dec. 5 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bold move to promote sustainable energy, Seoul announced the selection of two major development projects to incorporate water-based thermal energy systems: the Jamsil Sports & MICE Complex and the Seongsu-dong K-Project. The decision marks a significant step in reducing carbon emissions and energy costs in large-scale urban [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Group is ramping up its focus on the future by actively appointing talent in key emerging fields—artificial intelligence (AI), biotechnology, and clean tech (collectively referred to as ‘ABC’). The company is reshaping its business portfolio to enhance innovation and create new customer value, with a particular emphasis on [...]
DAEJEON, Sept. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – In a breakthrough that could revolutionize the electronics industry’s approach to sustainability, researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and Polytechnique Montréal have jointly developed the world’s first fully biodegradable electrically active film. The research team, led by Myung Jaewook from KAIST’s Department of Civil and [...]
DAEJEON, Sept. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has announced a breakthrough in urban electrification technology, leveraging artificial intelligence to stabilize renewable energy grids in cities. The development, announced on September 11, marks a significant step towards sustainable urban environments and carbon neutrality. Urban electrification, the process of transitioning city energy [...]
DAEJEON, Sept. 12 (Korea Bizwire) – In a breakthrough that could revolutionize sustainable energy production, researchers at the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) have developed an energy harvester capable of generating electricity from seawater, the institute announced on September 11. Energy harvesters are devices designed to capture and convert ambient energy sources, such as [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – In a significant advancement for environmental science, researchers in South Korea have identified an enzyme capable of breaking down polyethylene, one of the most prevalent and persistent forms of plastic pollution. The discovery, announced on August 8 by the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), could pave the way [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – In a innovative approach to environmental education, 50 schools across Seoul are set to receive AI-powered recycling robots this September, the Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education announced on June 22. The robot, named “Nephron,” uses artificial intelligence to determine whether items are recyclable. When students insert a transparent plastic bottle [...]
SEOUL, Jun. 20 (Korea Bizwire) – As the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (A.I.) drives a surge in power consumption within data centers, the development of digital technologies poses a dilemma for a sustainable future. Amid this challenge, so-called “climate tech” has garnered attention as a promising solution. Climate tech refers to digital technology innovations, such [...]
SEOUL, May 29 (Korea Bizwire) – LG Electronics has announced its commitment to fostering sustainable ecosystems worldwide, putting into practice its ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) vision of “A Better Life for All.” In Spain and Portugal, LG’s Spanish subsidiary is spearheading the ‘Smart Green Tree’ reforestation campaign, planting seed bombs – a mixture of soil, [...]
JEJU, Apr. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – Researchers in South Korea are exploring a promising approach to make carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technology more environmentally friendly by powering the energy-intensive process with electricity instead of fossil fuels. At a symposium held on April 25 at the Jeju International Convention Center by the Korean Institute of Chemical [...]