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, Aug. 9 (Korea Bizwire) – In a groundbreaking development for the construction industry’s fight against climate change, Hanil Cement has successfully tested a new type of floor mortar that actively captures carbon dioxide. This innovative product, unveiled on August 8, marks the first time in South Korea that carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technology [...]
JEONJU, Aug. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – In a groundbreaking development for the pork industry, South Korean researchers have unveiled the world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) system capable of detecting pregnancy in sows, potentially revolutionizing farm management practices. The Rural Development Administration (RDA) announced on August 7 that researchers had successfully developed AI-powered technology to confirm pregnancy [...]
HOENGSEONG, Aug. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – In the picturesque foothills of Gujeolsan Mountain, a call for help echoed through the Georyu 119 Safety Center on the morning of July 27. A resident, trapped in their home by a menacing hornet’s nest, pleaded for assistance. This scenario, while alarming, is not uncommon in South Korea, where hornet [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Korea Bizwire) – Seoul Metro announced on August 6 that it will hold the 15th Seoul Metro International Subway Film Festival (SMIFF) from August 29 to September 25. The festival, co-organized by Seoul Metro and the Seoul International Extreme-Short Image & Film Festival, with sponsorship from Shinhan Card, continues to showcase ultra-short films [...]
SEOUL, Aug. 3 (Korea Bizwire) –Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed smartphone-based technology to detect counterfeit baby formula, potentially offering a simple solution to a problem that has plagued consumers for years. The research team, led by professor Han Jun from KAIST’s School of Computing, collaborated with Yonsei [...]
DAEJEON, Jul. 31 (Korea Bizwire) – The Korea Forest Service has designated two new products as innovative solutions for combating forest fires, the Korea Forest Promotion Institute announced on July 29. The products, a solid fire extinguishing agent and a fire retardant, were developed by Daemyung Hitech Co., Ltd. through the Forest Science and Technology Commercialization [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 29 (Korea Bizwire) – The South Korean Ministry of Environment and POSCO DX have joined forces in an innovative environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiative aimed at reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions on the country’s roads. On July 26, the two entities signed a memorandum of understanding at POSCO DX’s Pangyo office in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province. [...]
SEOUL, Jul. 26 (Korea Bizwire) – The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries announced on July 25 that it has amended regulations to broaden the scope of fishery byproduct recycling, now including their use as alternatives to sand for beaches and civil engineering projects. This revision to the Enforcement Rules of the Act on Promotion of Recycling [...]
SEJONG, Jul. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – The South Korean Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on July 24 that 12 new construction technologies, including a method for inspecting concrete cracks using autonomous drones, have been designated as innovative construction technologies for the first half of this year. Since 1989, the government has been designating new [...]