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Nuri rocket sets new milestone for Korea's aerospace industry

The Nuri space launch vehicle blasts off from Naro Space Center in Goheung, South Jeolla Province, Thursday, to place satellites into orbit 550 kilometers above the Earth. Courtesy of Korea Aerospace Research InstituteLocally-developed rocket succeeds in putting satellites into spaceBy Baek Byung-yeulKorea succeeded in launching a locally-developed space rocket, Thursday, placing satellites into Earth orbit to mark another milestone in the country's space program and solidify the nation's position as an aerospace powerhouse.The science ministry said Thursday that the Nuri rocket lifted off successfully from Naro Space Center in Goheung, South Jeolla Province, and placed eight satellites, including its main payload, the NEXTSAT-2 satellite, in orbit 550 kilometers above the Earth.Lee Jong-ho, minister of science and ICT, announces the successful launch of Korea's homegrown space rocket Nuri at the Naro Space Center in Goheung, South Jeolla Province, Thursday. Courtesy of Korea Aerospace Research Institute“Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) confirmed that the Nuri rocket s

May 25, 2023By Baek Byung-yeul
Nuri rocket sets new milestone for Korea's aerospace industry
  • PHOTOS 3rd launch of Korea's Nuri space rocket
  • Fast facts about Nuri space rocket
  • Chronology of major events leading to 3rd Nuri space rocket launch
  • Yoon lauds success of space rocket Nuri's launch as 'splendid feat'
  • Nuri's main payload NEXTSAT-2 enters orbit, makes communication with Earth
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Companies showcase latest green technologies at WCE

Hyundai Motor's hydrogen electric sprinkler truck is displayed at the company's booth during the World Climate Industry Expo at the BEXCO convention center in Busan, Thursday. Courtesy of Hyundai Motor GroupBy Baek Byung-yeulSamsung, SK, Hyundai Motor, LG and other major conglomerates here are displaying their innovative eco-friendly technologies aiming to make a more sustainable future at the World Climate Industry Expo (WCE) currently being held at Busan's BEXCO convention center, the companies said Thursday.At the WCE, participants showcase the latest technologies and policies of the global climate industry. The event is also expected to offer a promotional opportunity to let more people around the world know about Busan's bid to host World Expo 2030 as the city aims to hold a carbon neutrality-themed international event.Models pose with Samsung Electronics' energy-saving home appliances at the company's booth during the World Climate Industry Expo at the BEXCO convention center in Busan, Thursday. Courtesy of Samsung ElectronicsDuring the WCE, which will run until Saturday, Samsu

May 25, 2023By Baek Byung-yeul
Companies showcase latest green technologies at WCE
  • Business leaders discuss joint climate action
Tech & Science

3rd Nuri rocket launch delayed by network failure

Vice Minister of Science and ICT Oh Tae-seog, left, announces cancellation of the Nuri space rocket's launch due to network failure at the Naro Space Center in Goheung, South Jeolla Province, Wednesday. Courtesy of Ministry of Science and ICTBy Baek Byung-yeulGOHEUNG ― The third launch of a Nuri space launch vehicle, scheduled for Wednesday evening, was postponed because of network failures that occurred during the launch preparation process, the science ministry said only hours before the planned launch.The ministry said engineers are trying to identify the exact cause of the network failure and fix the issue, and if the problem can be resolved by Thursday morning, it will hold a launch management committee meeting to decide whether the launch will take place Thursday.“During preparations for the third Nuri launch today, a network error occurred between the launch control computer and the launch pad facility control computer while controlling the low-temperature helium supply valve,” Vice Minister of Science and ICT Oh Tae-seog said during a press briefing at the Naro Sp

May 24, 2023By Baek Byung-yeul
3rd Nuri rocket launch delayed by network failure
Tech & Science

Nuri space rocket ready for third launch

The Nuri space rocket is set up at a launch pad at Naro Space Center in Goheung, South Jeolla Province, Tuesday. Courtesy of Korea Aerospace Research InstituteLocally-developed launch vehicle aims to carry satellites into spaceBy Baek Byung-yeulThe Nuri space rocket was placed on a launch pad at Naro Space Center in Goheung, South Jeolla Province on Tuesday, a day ahead of its third launch, which will carry actual satellites into space, according to the science ministry and the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI).After leaving the assembly building in the morning, Nuri, also known as the Korea Space Launch Vehicle-II and the first locally-developed rocket, was transported by an unmanned vehicle and the process of placing it on the launch pad was completed.Preparatory work for the launch was carried out in the afternoon, including the attachment of umbilical connectors, cables for fuel supply, propellants and air tightness checks.On Wednesday morning, the Ministry of Science and ICT and KARI will hold a meeting to review technical preparations, weather conditions and the possibi

May 23, 2023By Baek Byung-yeul
Nuri space rocket ready for third launch
  • Yoon to watch live broadcast of space rocket launch
Tech & Science

Samsung aims to expand sleep care with health app, watch

Hon Pak, vice president and head of Digital Health Team at Samsung Electronics, speaks at the company's office in Seoul, Tuesday. Courtesy of Samsung ElectronicsBy Baek Byung-yeulSamsung Electronics' health care mobile app Samsung Health has reached 64 million monthly active users worldwide. The number of users of the Galaxy Watch's sleep feature has also doubled in 2023 compared to last year, according to the leader of its digital health team, Tuesday.As more people are having trouble sleeping due to the manifold complexities of technology and lifestyle, Samsung aims to continue providing better sleep care features with its mobile health app and smartwatch, the company said. “Samsung Health, which was launched in 2012, is being used by 64 million people worldwide every month. Samsung Health users have shown a strong interest in the sleep feature and the number of users of the sleep feature on the Galaxy Watch has nearly doubled compared to last year,” said Hon Pak, vice president and head of the Digital Health Team at Samsung.Since Samsung first launched Samsung Health a

May 23, 2023By Baek Byung-yeul
Samsung aims to expand sleep care with health app, watch
Tech & Science

Will China's ban on Micron benefit Samsung, SK hynix?

A sign stands at the entrance of Micron Technology's automotive chip manufacturing plant in Manassas, Va, Feb. 11, 2022. Escalating its feud with Washington over technology and security, China's government told users of computer equipment to stop buying products from the U.S. memory chipmaker, Sunday. AP-YonhapExperts warn of rising market shares of Chinese competitors By Baek Byung-yeulKorean memory chipmakers ― Samsung Electronics and SK hynix ― could benefit from Micron Technology's absence in the Chinese market over the short term as China's sanctions on the U.S. chipmaker went into effect, Sunday. But the latest development is not expected to be favorable for them in the long run as Beijing's action will also benefit Chinese chipmakers, according to industry experts, Monday.On Sunday, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) released a statement titled, “Micron's products sold in China fail cybersecurity review.” The cyberspace regulator said it decided that products made by the U.S. chipmaker had failed its network security review and that it will ban operators

May 22, 2023By Baek Byung-yeul
Will China's ban on Micron benefit Samsung, SK hynix?
Companies

LG teams up with Korea Water Forum to reduce microplastics production

Korea Water Forum President Kwak Kyul-ho, left, poses with LG Electronics Executive Vice President Kim Young-rak, after signing an agreement to jointly reduce microplastics production and protect marine ecosystems at LG Science Park in Seoul, Monday. Courtesy of LG ElectronicsBy Baek Byung-yeulLG Electronics is attempting to protect marine ecosystems by offering new washing machines that produce less microplastics and partnering with Korea Water Forum to develop practical solutions further, the company said Monday.LG said it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) at LG Science Park in Seoul with Korea Water Forum, the country's representative organization that leads international activities and collaboration to address global water issues.“Through the agreement, LG and Korea Water Forum will establish a customer engagement process for the preservation of marine ecosystems and a collaborative system for environment-related research and development activities,” LG said.LG will also introduce the microplastics care course feature of its washing machines at events hosted

May 22, 2023By Baek Byung-yeul
LG teams up with Korea Water Forum to reduce microplastics production
Companies

INTERVIEW Bungaejangter CEO aims to make easy-to-use, secure secondhand platform

Choi Jae-hwa, CEO of Bungaejangter / Courtesy of BungaejangterBungae Pay ensures safe, convenient transactions between users By Baek Byung-yeulKorea's online secondhand market started with Joonggonara and Danggeun Market, which both focus on trading among neighbors in the same town, has become increasingly popular. However, Bungaejangter, which started its service in 2011, also has been widely used as one of the most popular secondhand trading platforms here, with many users especially trading fashion items.As the first secondhand trading platform to introduce a mobile app, Bungaejangter is differentiated from other service platform providers by actively utilizing digital technology to make secondhand trading safer and easier for users, according to its CEO.“Our mission is to provide a stress-free secondhand trading experience. Buying and selling secondhand goods should be safe and easy,” Choi Jae-wha, CEO of Bungaejangter, told The Korea Times during a recent interview at the company's office in Seoul. “Under the vision, Bungaejangter has been operating a secure pa

May 21, 2023By Baek Byung-yeul
[INTERVIEW] Bungaejangter CEO aims to make easy-to-use, secure secondhand platform
Companies

Samsung to possibly unveil new foldable phone in Korea instead of US

Samsung Electronics' Galaxy S23 smartphone is introduced at the Unpacked event in San Francisco, Feb. 1. Courtesy of Samsung ElectronicsBy Baek Byung-yeulSamsung Electronics is expected to hold its latest foldable smartphone unveiling event in Korea, which has previously been held in major U.S. cities. The Galaxy maker is also likely to unveil new devices at the end of July, a few weeks ahead of its typical August unveiling schedule, as the dominant foldable phone maker recognizes that competition is rising in the market, according to industry sources, Sunday.Previously, Samsung has held events under the title “Unpacked” to unveil new devices in New York or San Francisco. However, sources said the company is now considering holding the event in Seoul, on July 26.In regard to the speculation, a Samsung spokesman said, “When and where the next-generation foldable phones will be unveiled is yet to be determined.”However, the industry view is that by hosting the event in Seoul or another Korean city, Samsung would be sending a clear message that it is the dominant

May 21, 2023By Baek Byung-yeul
Samsung to possibly unveil new foldable phone in Korea instead of US
Tech & Science

LG Display to showcase large OLED, stretchable display in LA

An LG Display employee shows the company's stretchable display, Sunday. The company showcases its large-sized OLED and stretchable displays at SDI Display Week 2023 in Los Angeles from Sunday to Friday. Courtesy of LG Display By Baek Byung-yeulLG Display's research papers on ultra-large organic light emitting diode (OLED) displays and stretchable displays have been recognized as outstanding works at a world-renowned conference of the display industry, the display maker said Sunday. The company said its research papers on new technologies applied to ultra-large OLED and stretchable displays each won Distinguished Paper awards at the Society for Information Display (SID). The achievements will be announced at the SID Display Week, which will be held from Sunday to Friday in Los Angeles.A team, led by researcher Shin Hong-jae, introduced technologies applied to the development of ultra-large OLED screens over 80 inches in a paper titled “A Novel Ultra Large Size OLED D

May 21, 2023By Baek Byung-yeul
LG Display to showcase large OLED, stretchable display in LA
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