SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea will invest 86.2 billion won (US$59.3 million) this year for the development of technologies that will help tackle climate change, the science ministry said Wednesday. With the investment, the country will work to develop technologies that will help respond to global warming, along with those related to [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation announced on December 30 the launch of their Integrated Global Information System (IGIS), marking a significant advancement in their carbon emissions management capabilities. The newly developed IGIS represents a comprehensive approach to tracking carbon emissions throughout a vehicle’s entire life cycle, from raw material [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea has broadened its official green taxonomy, recognizing new eco-friendly economic activities such as groundwater reuse, indoor air quality management, and refill station operations. The Ministry of Environment unveiled the revised framework during a government meeting on December 23, highlighting its growing importance for sustainable economic development. The [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Display and Hanwha Solutions have jointly developed eco-friendly cushioning packaging made from post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastics, the companies announced on December 23, 2024. This new packaging is tailored for electronic components and aligns with global sustainability efforts. The two firms collaborated over two years to achieve quality comparable [...]
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 [...]