Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) announced on Feb. 14 that its research team led by professors Lee Hyun-wook and Kim Young-sik at the school of energy and chemical engineering has developed a high-performance metal electrode (carbon fiber-metal composite) through a process

KSTAR, a nuclear fusion reactor which is also called Korea’s “artificial sun,” has successfully achieved a plasma core ion fusion temperature of 100 million degrees, becoming the first tokamak fusion device to achieve the milestone.KSTAR is short for Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research.

A Korean research team has developed new high-quality graphite used in the production of smartphones. Graphite is used for battery electrodes and smartphone heat sinks, affecting the quality of smartphones.Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) announced on Feb. 6 that a team led

The South Korean government joined the race of next generation ICT proprietary technology developments, including core quantum computing technology, by investing 44.5 billion won (US$39.8 million) over the next five years, which will significantly enhance the computational performance and security o

A team of South Korean researchers has developed a sensor that can diagnose depression with sweat that is released on the skin. It is planning to expand its research so that it can be used to diagnose panic disorder, autism, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).The Electronics and Tel

A new catalyst that can produce hydrogen peroxide using electricity has been developed. This technology is expected to open a new way to produce environment-friendly hydrogen peroxide at less cost.The Ulsan Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) announced on Jan. 27 that Prof. Joo Sang-hoon’s r

Korean researchers have succeeded in improving the performance of lithium-sulfur secondary batteries that are regarded as an althernative to conventional lithium-ion batteries.The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) announced on Jan. 27 that its research team led by Prof. Lee

Korean researchers have developed a core chip for three-dimensional (3D) image sensors which function as the “eye” of autonomous vehicles, drones, and robots. In the future, the chip will be mounted on smart phones and used for various services, such as face recognition and augmented reality (AR).Th

A team of Korean researchers has shed light on how high-intensity ultrasound eliminates tumors and cancerous tissues. This study is expected to pave the way for the development of new technologies for cancer surgery. The principle elucidated by the research team can be applied to development of a te

A team of Korean researchers has developed a powerful anti-biofilm material that has, like seeweeds, needle-like projections, a fine microscopic surface and a smooth film.The Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) announced on Jan. 20 that a research team led by professor Jeong H

The Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) announced on Jan. 17 that its research team has developed perovskite LEDs (PeLED) which are flexible enough to be folded. In this study, a transparent material was used in the electrode of the device in replacement of metal to ensure tra

Korean scientists have developed a new technology that enhances seawater desalination performance four times higher than the conventional method.The new technology is dubbed “carbon-nanotube-based high-efficiency capacitive water desalination technology.” It was developed by a joint research team le

A team of researchers at the Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) has developed a technology to effectively fabricate a graphene quantum dot, which is an ultra-fine semiconductor particle.Professor Shin Hyun-seok of the Department of Natural Science at UNIST said on Jan. 16 tha

A Korean research team has found out the possibility of treating diabetes by controlling the interactions of muscle cell organelles.The National Research Foundation reported on Jan. 16 that Professor Lee In-kyu of Kyungpook National University and Professor Lim Jae-chan of Daegu Catholic University

A Korean research team has developed a thermoelectric element that uses human body temperature to generate electricity and power wearable devices or the Internet of Things (IoT).The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) announced on Jan. 15 it has developed a thermoelectric co

Korean researchers have developed a new technology that allows real-time observation of the change process of the signal transduction switch protein involved in various cellular functions, such as cancer cell migration and neuronal activation.A research team led by professor Huh Won-do (department o

Korea has secured new international standards related to the Internet of Things (IoT), which is one of the core technologies shaping the Fourth Industrial Revolution.The Korea Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) announced on Dec. 20 that three of its “low power IoT communica

Researchers at the Ulsan Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST) have developed a system that produces electricity and hydrogen while eliminating carbon dioxide, which is the main culprit of global warming.A research team led by Prof. Kim Kun-tae of the Energy and Chemical Engineering Department

South Korea launched Cheollian 2A satellite in Guiana on Dec. 5 by using Arianespace’s Ariane 5 launch vehicle. South Korea had to pay 70 billion won (US$63 million) to 80 billion won (US$72 million) to the French company for launching the 3.5-ton satellite. Arianespace currently accounts for more t

With the successful launch of Cheollian Satellite 2A, South Korea has stepped up to a next level of technology independence for geostationary satellite development. Geostationary satellites refer to the satellites that travel at the same speed as the Earth's rotation in a certain orbit for conti