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SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — A joint Korean-American research team has uncovered key patterns in how mammalian brains process neural activity, providing new insights into the structure of neural networks. The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) announced on December 24 that researchers led by professors Paik Se-bum and Jung Min Whan, in [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics plans to introduce two new concepts for its plant cultivation appliance, “LG Tiiun,” at CES 2025, the world’s largest consumer electronics and IT exhibition. The new designs integrate interior aesthetics with functionality, expanding LG’s foray into plant lifestyle technology. The new LG Tiiun concepts feature a stand light [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 25 (Korea Bizwire) — Samsung Electronics announced plans to unveil its home heat pump system, “EHS” (Eco Heating System), at CES 2025 in Las Vegas, signaling a strategic entry into the U.S. HVAC market. The product, already available in over 40 European countries, is set to launch in the U.S. next year. Designed for [...]
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) — Scientists have discovered that lithium, a key component in electric vehicle batteries, could be effective in treating Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), according to new research announced on December 23. A team led by Kim Eunjoon at the Institute for Basic Science’s (IBS) Center for Synaptic Brain Dysfunctions has uncovered how [...]
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. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — An international research team has developed a new foldable porous nano-material based on the principles of kirigami, a variation of origami that involves both folding and cutting paper. According to an announcement made by Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) on December 23, the collaborative research team, including [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 24 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Uplus emerged as the leading IPTV provider in South Korea in terms of user satisfaction, outperforming competitors SK Broadband and KT, according to the Ministry of Science and ICT’s 2024 Pay-TV Quality Evaluation Report released on December 23. LG Uplus scored 67.7 points in service-stage satisfaction, narrowly surpassing SK [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – The projected fourth-quarter earnings for South Korea’s semiconductor leaders, Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix, have been revised downward as prolonged economic uncertainty weighs on IT demand. A polarized market driven by robust growth in artificial intelligence (AI) chips contrasts sharply with declining legacy semiconductor demand, creating headwinds for the [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) announced the completion of a cutting-edge “Personal Battlefield Visualization System” on December 23. This system enables individual soldiers to share real-time battlefield information and communicate seamlessly with team members. The system, developed with Hanwha Systems as the primary contractor, leverages personal radios and [...]