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Baek Byung-yeul is a journalist at The Korea Times focused on cultural content, including films and cultural events in South Korea. You can contact him at baekby@koreatimes.co.kr to share your insights.

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Lexus NX, UX ready to appeal to EV fans in Korea

Lexus' NX 450h+ F SPORT is seen on a coastal road on Jeju Island, Monday. Courtesy of Toyota KoreaBy Baek Byung-yeulJEJU ― Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota, recently released its first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) version of the NX SUV and a battery electric vehicle (BEV) UX 300e to target the growing number of electric vehicle (EV) lovers in the Korean market. In order to experience Lexus' first PHEV and BEV, The Korea Times was able to sit behind the steering wheels of the NX 450h+ F SPORT and the UX 300e on a coastal road and a mountain road, respectively, in Jeju Island, Monday.In terms of design, the combination of the exteriors of both models ― reminiscent of Lexus' sleek, urban look ― and the EV system, is quite a match.But what surprised this reporter was the driving performance of the two models.The NX 450h+ F SPORT, the most expensive of the NX models, narrowed the gap between hybrid and battery-powered cars to the point of making this reporter think that he was driving a fully electric car.When using the combination drive mode, which uses both electricity and

Jun 22, 2022By Baek Byung-yeul
Lexus NX, UX ready to appeal to EV fans in Korea
Tech & Science

Korea succeeds in launching locally-developed rocket into space

Nuri, Korea's first locally-developed space rocket, lifts off from the Naro Space Center in Goheung, South Jeolla Province, Tuesday. Joint Press CorpsNation becomes 7th in world to put satellite into orbitBy Baek Byung-yeulKorea reached a milestone of becoming one of the world's space powerhouses, Tuesday, as the nation succeeded in launching its first-ever locally-developed rocket into space in its second liftoff attempt, according to the science ministry.The Nuri, also known as Korean Space Launch Vehicle II (KSLV-II), successfully placed a 1.3-ton dummy satellite and a 162.5-kilogram performance verification satellite into a low orbit of 700 kilometers above the Earth, the ministry said.“Nuri, which was launched at 4 p.m. today, was put into target orbit and successfully separated and placed the performance verification satellite in orbit,” Lee Jong-ho, minister of Science and ICT, said during a briefing at Naro Space Center in Goheung, 473 kilometers south of Seoul.“We announce the success of Nuri, a locally-developed space launch vehicle. The skies over Korea h

Jun 21, 2022By Baek Byung-yeul
Korea succeeds in launching locally-developed rocket into space
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Companies

Chung Euisun learns knowhow to improve communication between generations

Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Euisun, second from left, poses with psychiatrist Oh Eun-young, red shirt, and the company's employees during a talk concert held at its headquarters in Seoul, Thursday. Courtesy of Hyundai Motor GroupBy Baek Byung-yeulHyundai Motor Group hosted a talk concert Thursday, inviting prominent psychiatrist Oh Eun-young with an aim to take care of the mental health of its employees. Chung Euisun, the chairman of the automotive group, also attended the event and shared his workplace concerns, telling the doctor that he has been mulling over what would be a good way to improve communication between generations.“It is my job to help all members of the group work well in good health. I will do anything to help you achieve your goals with positive thoughts,” Chung told Hyundai Motor Group employees at the end of the event. “My goal is to make each of you happy both at home and workplace.”Known as Korea's Dr. Phil McGraw, the psychiatrist is a famous TV personality in Korea for listening to people's worries and giving counseling advice.T

Jun 16, 2022By Baek Byung-yeul
Chung Euisun learns knowhow to improve communication between generations
Tech & Science

Netmarble pins high hopes on new game 'Seven Knights Revolution'

By Baek Byung-yeulNetmarble CEO Kwon Young-sik introduces the company's upcoming game, "Seven Knights Revolution," at its headquarters in Seoul, Thursday. Courtesy of NetmarbleNetmarble is pinning high hopes on its upcoming game, “Seven Knights Revolution,” expecting that the role-playing game will become a new hit that attracts global gamers, the head of the local game company said, Thursday.“Netmarble is trying to make this year the first year of expanding its own platform and IP (intellectual property),” Kwon Young-sik, CEO of the company, said during a media showcase introducing the new game at its headquarters in Seoul.“'Seven Knights Revolution' is the game at the center of the plan and is a game that will make a leap for the Seven Knights IP,” he added.The new role-playing game, which is playable on both mobile devices and PCs, is the fourth in the series of the Seven Knights franchise. The very first one, which was released in 2014 for mobile devices, is serviced in 137 countries and topped the top grossing game chart in 29 countries, inclu

Jun 16, 2022By Baek Byung-yeul
Netmarble pins high hopes on new game 'Seven Knights Revolution'
Tech & Science

Launch of Nuri space rocket called off

Nuri space rocket is lowered from the launch pad to be transferred back to the assembly building at the Naro Space Center in Goheung, South Jeolla Province, Wednesday, after Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) researchers found technical problems in the oxidizer tank. Joint Press CorpsProblem detected in oxidizer tank level sensorBy Baek Byung-yeulThe launch of the Nuri space rocket was called off after researchers found technical problems in the oxidizer tank, the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) said Wednesday.“The Ministry of Science and ICT and KARI decided to cancel the launch of the Nuri tomorrow after a sensor abnormality was found while conducting a pre-launch inspection,” the ministry said in a statement at 5:33 p.m.“Inspections were conducted on sensors at each stage of the Nuri rocket, which left the assembly building and was transferred to the launch pad,” it said. “Abnormalities were detected while checking signals of level sensors on the oxidizer tank in the first stage,” the ministry

Jun 15, 2022By Baek Byung-yeul
Launch of Nuri space rocket called off
Tech & Science

Nuri placed on launch pad before liftoff Thursday

Nuri space rocket is placed on a launch pad at Naro Space Center in Goheung, South Jeolla Province, Wednesday, a day before its liftoff. Courtesy of KARIFinal liftoff decision still pendingBy Baek Byung-yeulNuri space rocket was placed on a launch pad in preparation for its liftoff Thursday, the science ministry and the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) said Wednesday. The schedule was postponed by one day due to strong winds.The ministry and KARI, which oversee launches, announced that the homegrown space rocket was placed on the launch pad at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday. The Nuri departed from the assembly center at Naro Space Center in Goheung, some 470 kilometers south of Seoul, at 7:20 a.m. and arrived at the launch site at 8:30 a.m. Officials, however, held off a final decision for liftoff after discovering technical problems.A transportation vehicle carries Nuri space rocket from the assembly building to the launch pad, Wednesday. Courtesy of KARIThe assembly building is located just 1.8 kilometers from the launch pad. But the transportation vehicle carrying the Nuri moved s

Jun 15, 2022By Baek Byung-yeul
Nuri placed on launch pad before liftoff Thursday
Companies

Samsung deepens chip cooperation with Dutch equipment firm ASML

Lee Jae-yong, right, vice chairman of Samsung Electronics, poses with ASML CEO Peter Wennink at the Dutch company's headquarters in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, Tuesday (local time). Courtesy of Samsung ElectronicsBy Baek Byung-yeulSamsung Electronics is strengthening a partnership with ASML as its Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong met the head of the Dutch semiconductor equipment maker during his business trip to Europe, according to Samsung, Wednesday.The Korean tech giant said its vice chairman visited ASML's headquarters in Eindhoven in the Netherlands and had a meeting with the Dutch company's top executives including CEO Peter Wennink and CTO Martin van den Brink to discuss cooperation measures.ASML, a chip equipment maker, is the only company in the world that can produce extreme ultraviolet lithography (EUV) equipment, an essential tool for manufacturing ultra-fine chips smaller than 7 nanometers.“Vice Chairman and ASML executives discussed future semiconductor technology trends, semiconductor market outlook, EUV equipment, which is essential for manufacturing ultra-fine chips,

Jun 15, 2022By Baek Byung-yeul
Samsung deepens chip cooperation with Dutch equipment firm ASML
Tech & Science

US cloud company Snowflake enjoying growing popularity in Korea

Kang Hyoung-jun, country manager of Snowflake Korea, speaks during a press conference at the InterContinental Hotel in Seoul, June 9. Courtesy of Snowflake Korea By Baek Byung-yeulSnowflake, a U.S.-based data cloud company, has been enjoying soaring popularity here even though it hasn't yet been a year since the service started as more companies are increasingly realizing the need for easy, fast and reliable data analysis tools, the head of its Korean unit said, June 9.“Snowflake is a service that exists on public cloud computing services such as AWS, Azure and Google Cloud Platform. We call ourselves a data cloud company. Various Korean customers are using our service, especially in the AWS environment,” Kang Hyoung-jun, country manager of Snowflake Korea, said during a press conference at the InterContinental Hotel in Seoul.Established in 2012, the company operates data cloud services, enabling customers mostly from business organizations to store, organize, share

Jun 15, 2022By Baek Byung-yeul
US cloud company Snowflake enjoying growing popularity in Korea
Companies

LG CNS becomes premier-tier partner of AWS

Kim Young-shub, left, CEO of LG CNS, poses with Matt Garman, senior vice president of AWS, after receiving the AWS Premier Tier Partner certification, Tuesday. Courtesy of LG CNSBy Baek Byung-yeulLG CNS is strengthening its partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), being recognized as one of the most competitive service providers by the U.S. cloud computing company, the LG Group affiliate said Tuesday.AWS Premier Tier Partner qualification is given to companies with the most abundant cloud computing business experience in their respective countries.“The qualification is given to a company which has service quality as verified from many customers' and AWS' verification of its partner,” a company spokesman said. “Earning the qualification from AWS means that LG CNS has been recognized as a leader in the domestic cloud computing market.”Winning the qualification came soon after the company became Services Partner of the Year of AWS in May. At the AWS Partner Summit Korea 2022, the U.S. company chose LG CNS as its partner that provided excellent cloud computing

Jun 14, 2022By Baek Byung-yeul
LG CNS becomes premier-tier partner of AWS
Tech & Science

Bad weather delays Nuri launch date to Thursday

The Nuri space rocket is ready to be moved to a launch pad at Naro Space Center in Goheung, South Jeolla Province, Monday. Courtesy of KARIBy Baek Byung-yeulThe Nuri space rocket's scheduled launch date is delayed to Thursday from Wednesday, as strong winds at the launch site raised safety concerns and made it unsafe to transport the domestically developed rocket to the launch pad, the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI), which oversees launches, said Tuesday.“The Ministry of Science and ICT and the KARI held a meeting of the flight test committee at 6 a.m. and of the launch management committee at 7 a.m., regarding the transfer and launch of the Nuri. As a result of the meeting, we decided that it could be difficult to secure the full safety of the launch pad engineers because there is a strong wind at Naro Space Center today and there is a possibility it will get stronger,” the KARI said in a statement. “Therefore, we decided to postpone the transfer and launch of the Nuri by one day.”In order to be launched into space, the Nuri needs to be transported

Jun 14, 2022By Baek Byung-yeul
Bad weather delays Nuri launch date to Thursday
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