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Sun, October 1, 2023 | 19:03

New superconductor developed by Korean scientists draws global attention

New superconductor developed by Korean scientists draws global attention

A superconductor, which has no electrical resistance at extremely low temperatures or under high pressure, has emerged as a red-hot issue across the globe after Korean scientists recently claimed they developed one that can be used at room temperature, according to industry experts, Thursday. While this would be a dream technology, if proven true, it is expected to bring revo...

2023-08-03 16:42

Retail investors flock to superconductor stocks

Kakao speeds up launch of hyperscale AI

Kakao speeds up launch of hyperscale AI

Kakao reiterated Thursday that it will unveil an upgraded version of its hyperscale artificial intelligence (AI) model by the end of this year without further delay. Hyperscale AI, which is best known due to OpenAI's ChatGPT, refers to AI that thinks, learns and judges by learning large amounts of data on its own.

2023-08-03 16:04

KT forms security alliance, launches email blocking service

KT forms security alliance, launches email blocking service

KT formed an alliance with domestic security solution companies and launched KT Secure, an advanced email blocking service based on advanced persistent threat (APT) analysis technology, using AI to offer an effective defense against increasingly sophisticated email hacking attempts, the company said Wednesday.

2023-08-02 16:13

Korean IT firms vie to take lead in hyperscale AI for survival

Korean IT firms vie to take lead in hyperscale AI for survival

LG, KT, Naver, Kakao and other Korean tech companies have unveiled, or are set to introduce, their own hyperscale AI platforms in a bid to survive in the AI era, which will revolutionize the industry just like the internet and smartphones did, according to industry officials and experts, Wednesday.

2023-08-02 15:33

K-Ricebelt Project to address food crisis in Africa

K-Ricebelt Project to address food crisis in Africa

The K-Ricebelt Ministerial Meeting was successfully held in Seoul on July 10. Ministers from eight African countries that cross the central part of the continent in Sub-Saharan Africa and representatives of international organizations, visited Korea to celebrate the official launch of the K-Ricebelt project.

2023-08-02 15:01

Gov't to utilize drones to monitor real-time effects of heavy rainfall

Gov't to utilize drones to monitor real-time effects of heavy rainfall

Korea is seeking to utilize drones when heavy rain occurs to monitor rivers and streams safely and in real time for possible overflow and any damage to flooded areas, the ICT ministry said Tuesday. The ministry said First Vice Minister Cho Seong-kyung visited Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute's (ETRI) Data Network AI (DNA) + drone testbed facility in Daeje...

2023-08-01 16:36

HYBE raises eyebrows for playing both sides with Samsung, Apple

HYBE raises eyebrows for playing both sides with Samsung, Apple

Intensifying competition between Samsung and Apple to gain the upper hand in the global smartphone market has developed into an unexpected controversy in the Korean entertainment industry, according to market watchers Tuesday. And at the center of the controversy is K-pop management titan, HYBE.

2023-08-01 16:29

Seoul Metro to launch 'tagless' fare charging system

Seoul Metro to launch 'tagless' fare charging system

Seoul Metro, an operator of the city's subway service, is testing a new “tagless” fare-charging electronic system ahead of its official launch planned next year.

2023-08-01 08:14

Samsung, SK to unveil latest chips at Flash Memory Summit next month

Samsung, SK to unveil latest chips at Flash Memory Summit next month

Samsung Electronics and SK hynix will unveil their latest products and technologies at next month's Flash Memory Summit, the world's largest flash memory chip event, in the U.S., hoping to make a breakthrough in the chip industry, which is suffering one of its worst ever downturns due to high inventory levels and persistent weak demand, according to the industry officials, Su...

2023-07-30 16:34

Korea ready to offer fully-digitalized Jamboree

Korea ready to offer fully-digitalized Jamboree

Korea is ready to offer an array of fully digitalized services to young people taking part in the World Scout Jamboree, which will be held in Saemangeum in Korea from Aug. 1 to 12. They will be able to use fast mobile network services and experience cutting-edge digital technologies such as the metaverse, and be protected by secure technology that prevents accidents through a...

2023-07-30 15:51

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