DAEJEON, June 27 (Korea Bizwire) — KAIST researchers have developed a new catalytic method to convert waste tires into high-purity cyclic alkenes—valuable chemical precursors for rubber and nylon—offering a promising solution to one of the most persistent recycling challenges. Announced on Thursday, the breakthrough comes from a team led by Professor Hong Soon-hyuk, which successfully [...]
SEOUL, June 26 (Korea Bizwire) — LG Electronics is set to launch a pilot project to evaluate the commercial viability of “Mineral Wash,” a functional glass powder that could replace surfactants in laundry detergents—offering a low-carbon, water-saving alternative for eco-conscious consumers and businesses. On Thursday, the company announced it would sign a memorandum of understanding [...]
SEOUL, June 26 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s advanced forensic science capabilities have significantly strengthened Mongolia’s criminal investigation system, culminating in the resolution of a years-old murder case and a sweeping upgrade of the nation’s forensic institutions. The National Forensic Service (NFS) of South Korea announced on Tuesday that it had successfully completed a multiyear [...]
SEOUL, June 26 (Korea Bizwire) — In a global first, South Korea’s Korean Register (KR) and HD Hyundai have successfully demonstrated a technology that captures and recycles boil-off gas from LNG-fueled ships under construction, repurposing it as city gas for onshore use. The trial was conducted at HD Hyundai Heavy Industries’ Ulsan shipyard on a [...]
SEOUL, June 19 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean scientists have developed a groundbreaking surgical imaging technique that uses genetically engineered bacteria to illuminate cancerous tissue in real time, potentially revolutionizing the precision and safety of tumor removal procedures. The Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) announced Wednesday that its research team, led by Dr. [...]
SEOUL, June 12 (Korea Bizwire) — As South Korea edges into a super-aged society, dementia has become one of the country’s most urgent public health challenges. Now, a joint research team from Korea and the United States has reported a major breakthrough in Alzheimer’s diagnosis—a blood-based test that could dramatically improve early detection and targeted treatment. [...]
SEOUL, June 11 (Korea Bizwire) — In a country where convenience stores have become cultural fixtures — offering everything from late-night ramen to phone charging stations — BGF Retail, the operator of CU, is taking things one step further: temporary tattoos. On Wednesday, BGF Retail unveiled what it’s calling the industry’s first “tattoo kiosk,” [...]
JEJU, June 8 (Korea Bizwire) — Starbucks Korea has introduced the country’s first in-store mailbox at its Jeju Sehwa Drive-Thru location, offering customers a unique “slow mail” experience while promoting environmental sustainability. Announced on June 8, the initiative features a special mailbox donated by the Jeju Regional Post Office, designed to send postcards exactly one year after [...]
SEOUL, June 6 (Korea Bizwire) — In an ambitious push to curb waste and promote circular economy practices, the South Korean government has joined forces with local governments and private companies to recycle discarded election banners into construction materials, car interiors, and eco-conscious consumer products. The Ministry of the Interior and Safety announced on Thursday [...]
SEOUL, June 5 (Korea Bizwire) — A joint team of researchers from KAIST and Seoul National University has developed a groundbreaking liquid metal ink capable of shifting between rigid and flexible states depending on temperature, paving the way for next-generation wearable devices and medical implants. The team, led by Professor Jung Jae-woong of KAIST’s Department [...]