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[숫자로 본 중소기업] 딥테크 스타트업의 이면.. '몸빵 연구기'

VR 전자멀미약 개발 위해 스스로 '생체 실험' 택한 큐쓰리모션랩 3인방 공간컴퓨팅 시대가 다가온다. 가상현실(VR)과 확장현실(XR) 시대. 하지만 이를 가로막는 장벽 또한 존재한다. VR 기기를 착용했을 때 찾아오는 '사이버 멀미'다. 눈은 롤러코스터를 타며 격렬히 움직이는데 몸은 방구석 의자에 가만히 앉아 있을 때 생기는 감각의 불일치 때문이다. 뇌가 혼란을 일으켜 멀미가 온다. 이를 해결하고자 몸을 던진 3인방이 있다. ㈜큐쓰리모션랩의 연구원 3명이다. 이 회사는 사이버 멀미 차단용 '전자멀미약'(웨어러블 디바이스)을 개발하는 스타트업이다. 원리는 이렇다. 목 부위에 미세전기자극(TES)을 보내 뇌가 '시각'과 '다른 감각' 사이의 차이를 못 느끼도록 하는 것이다. 문제는 TES의 최적값이다. 전기 자극이 강하면 불쾌하고 약하면 효과가 없다. 사이버 멀미는 완전 억제하면서 불편감은 최소화하는, 그 적확한 지점을 찾아야 한다. 방법은 하나뿐이었다. 직접 맞아보는 것....

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Classic hits, pop anthems find new life as K-pop embraces sampling trend

Listen to Le Sserafim’s latest song, “Boompala,” and it might sound familiar. The lead single from the group’s second album, “Pureflow Pt. 1,” samples elements of Los del Rio’s 1993 global hit “Macarena,” with the song incorporating parts of its iconic melody and the video reinterpreting aspects of its signature choreography. The group's use of sampling as a strategy to appeal to global audiences seems to be paying off, as the album recently debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard 200 chart, while “B

Ultimate guide to dining like Jensen Huang in Seoul

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang may be known for building the world's most valuable AI company. But the tech titan gave food aficionados something else to talk about during his latest visit to Seoul: where he ate. From Korean barbecue to North Korean-style cold noodles, the 63-year-old’s dining picks quickly became destinations in their own right. Here is a closer look at the Seoul eateries that made it onto Huang's executive itinerary, along with what to order if you want to dine like the billionaire.

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No Korean casualties reported after powerful Philippines earthquake, Seoul says

South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Monday that no South Korean nationals have been reported killed or injured following a powerful earthquake that struck the southern Philippines. A magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit the Mindanao region at around 7:37 a.m. Monday, according to the United States Geological Survey, triggering building collapses and widespread panic across parts of the archipelago. The South Korean ministry said it had confirmed no casualties among South Korean nationals as o

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Democratic Party to Hold Party Convention on Aug. 17 to Elect New Leader

[Politics] : The ruling Democratic Party(DP) will hold a party convention on August 17 to elect a new leader. DP Secretary-General Jo Seung-lae unveiled the date in a news conference held at the National Assembly on Monday. Jo said if the number of candidates for party leader exceeds four, the party will hold a ... [more...]

SK Chemicals taps Omya to expand SKYPEL sales in Europe

SK Chemicals said Monday it has appointed Switzerland-based Omya Performance Polymer Distribution as the official European distributor for SKYPEL, its thermoplastic polyester elastomer. Under the agreement, Omya will oversee sales, customer support, technical services and logistics for SKYPEL across Europe. Headquartered in Aargau, Switzerland, Omya distributes a wide range of specialty materials, including engineering plastics, thermoplastic elastomers and rubber products. SKYPEL is a polyester

Ku Yeon-woo Claims First ITF W50 Title in Portugal

Ku Yeon-woo captured the singles title at the International Tennis Federation Montemor-o-Novo Women's Tournament in Portugal. On the final day of the tournament, Saturday, Ku defeated Portugal's top-seeded Francisca Jorge 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 in the women's singles final after a hard-fought match that lasted 2 hours, 12 minutes. The victory marked Ku's first career W50-level title and the eighth ITF singles title of her career. Seeded second, Ku advanced to the final without dropping a set. She defeate

Data centers: needed for AI, unwanted next door

Data centers are becoming Korea’s new neighborhood battleground. The issue resurfaced during last week’s local elections, as several candidates for district mayor and local council seats in the greater Seoul area pledged to review or intervene in ongoing data center projects. Some of them were elected. Small-scale data centers planned across Seoul, Incheon and Gyeonggi Province have faced growing opposition from residents, with some disputes escalating into legal complaints. One of the most prom

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Shinsegae chair to take CEO roles at Emart, Shinsegae Property

Shinsegae Group said Monday that Chair Chung Yong-jin will take on the role of CEO at both Emart and Shinsegae Property — two key affiliates of the Korean retail conglomerate — as the chaebol leader looks to swiftly cope with ongoing challenges and lead the future growth. "I solemnly take the market's demand that I bear clear responsibility for the company's management," said Chung. "As the CEO, I will face evaluations from the board of directors and shareholders moving forward." The CEO nominat

SK Biopharmaceuticals opens US innovation hub to support Korean biotech firms

SK Biopharmaceuticals has launched an innovation space to support promising Korean biotech and pharmaceutical companies as they expand into the United States and across the globe. SK Biopharmaceuticals held the official opening ceremony of SK Life Science LinX at its New Jersey-based subsidiary, SK Life Science, last week, the company announced Monday. SK Life Science LinX features a floor space of about 530 square meters with individual rooms, which SK Biopharmaceuticals said will serve as a br

Kospi suffers worst day of year as global chip rout spreads

The South Korean benchmark Kospi suffered the worst day of the year as chip stocks tumbled, mirroring a rout in US semiconductor stocks on Wall Street. Soon after opening 1.38 percent lower at 8,048.09, selling accelerated, pushing the index below the 8,000 mark. The index later recouped some of its losses in afternoon trading but was still down 5.18 percent at 7,737.63 as of 1:30 p.m. A circuit breaker was triggered at 9:03 a.m., halting program trading for 20 minutes. The measure was activated

GS E&C, Daedong Robotics team up on AI construction robots

GS E&C said Monday it had signed a partnership with Daedong Robotics to develop AI-powered autonomous robots for construction sites, as builders increasingly look to automation to improve safety and productivity. Under the agreement, signed June 5 at GS E&C's R&D Center in Seoul, the two companies will begin field trials of Daedong Robotics' autonomous robots and jointly develop models tailored to construction environments. Established in 2024, Daedong Robotics is expanding beyond agricultural d

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Iran unlikely to have intentionally targeted Korean vessel, questions remain: Lee

President Lee Jae Myung said Monday that Iran likely did not intentionally target the South Korean-operated vessel HMM Namu in the Persian Gulf. Lee emphasized that Seoul had protested what it sees as a violation of its sovereignty and demanded measures to prevent a recurrence. Speaking at a press conference marking the first anniversary of his inauguration at Cheong Wa Dae, Lee was asked about the government's assessment of the conflict in the Middle East and the recent attack on the vessel. "W

From investor to operator: Kakao Bank's next overseas bet

Kakao Bank is preparing for its biggest overseas test yet. The launch of its Thai virtual bank venture, Bank X, marks a shift from investor to operator for Korea's largest internet-only bank. Unlike its previous overseas investments, Kakao Bank is taking responsibility for designing and developing the digital bank's mobile platform and services, making it the most hands-on role it has assumed in an overseas venture. "We think the launch will probably take place late this year or early next year,

World facing increased nuclear risk, researchers warn

STOCKHOLM (AFP) -- Researchers warned Monday that nuclear-armed states were taking their arms out of storage and putting them on delivery systems, as the weapons of mass destruction are playing an increased role in global politics. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said the world's nuclear powers had an estimated total of 12,187 warheads, with about 9,745 of them in stockpiles for potential use. That was a marginal decrease compared to the year before, as since the end of the

Musinsa deepens China push with Tmall Global launch

Musinsa said Monday it had opened an official store on Tmall Global, China's largest cross-border e-commerce platform, as it looks to accelerate the expansion of Korean fashion brands in China. The launch broadens Musinsa's China presence following the opening of its flagship store on Tmall last year. The company now operates across both China's domestic e-commerce market and its cross-border online shopping segment. Musinsa said the new platform would help small and medium-sized Korean fashion

박예진 호서대 연구원, '2026 환경독성보건학회'서 우수 포스터상

인체 유래 세포 활용해 화학물질 발암 가능성 예측하는 통합 평가체계 제시 호서대학교는 일반대학원 바이오응용독성학과에 재학 중인 박예진 연구원이 지난 5일 서울 코엑스마곡 컨벤션센터에서 열린 '2026 환경독성보건학회 춘계학술대회'에서 인체독성 분야 우수 포스터상을 받았다고 8일 밝혔다. 박 연구원은 '시험관 내 통합시험전략을 활용한 발암 가능성 평가'(An In Vitro Integrated Testing Strategy for Assessing Carcinogenic Potential)를 주제로 연구 결과를 발표했다. 해당 연구는 화학물질의 발암 가능성을 평가할 때 동물실험에 의존하던 기존 방식에서 벗어나 인체 유래 세포를 활용해 정밀하게 위험성을 예측할 수 있는 통합 평가체계를 제시했다는 점에서 주목받았다....

Caryle acquires water purifier maker Chung Ho Nais

US private equity giant Carlyle said Monday it has signed a stock purchase agreement to acquire Chung Ho Group, which owns Korean home and healthcare appliance rental platform Chung Ho Nais. While the companies did not disclose financial terms, industry sources estimate the transaction is worth just over 1 trillion won ($644 million). The acquisition covers a 100 percent stake in Chung Ho Nais and its affiliates, including Microfilter, a water purifier filter manufacturer, and MCM, a parts suppl