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Science Ministry to inject W4.9tr into ICT projects

South Korea’s Science Ministry said Sunday it will inject nearly 4.9 trillion won ($4.6 billion) into beefing up the country’s information infrastructure this year.The Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning said it will invest 3.9 trillion won in 786 projects headed by government bodies and another 978.2 billion won in 5,990 projects by provincial authorities.The goal is to improve the livelihoods of South Koreans by boosting efficiency of local companies and state entities incorporating m

March 9, 2014

‘Internet of Things’ eyed as new key industry

Korea, anxious to hold onto its reputation as an IT powerhouse, is looking to the “Internet of Things” as a new high-tech industry. “The government will map out its plans to foster the IoT industry early next month,” said Kim Jung-sam, head of the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning’s new Internet industry division. IoT refers to the communication and exchange of information among devices via the Internet with little human intervention. “As IoT is no longer limited to information commun

March 9, 2014

10 most nutritious foods in the world

Everybody knows the importance of consuming healthy foods to better combat diseases, but not everybody knows what foods are nutritious and what impact they have on our health. As there is only a limited amount of food you can eat a day, it would be wiser to maximize the intake of the key nutrients, Business Insider reported.The U.S. news outlet compiled an ultimate list of 10 most nutrient dense foods on the planet that carry the greatest amount and variety of nutrients. 　 1. Salmon 　Salmon

March 9, 2014

Gov't eyes 1.35 tln won in space industry sales

South Korea's government plans to support local companies export more space-related products in order to push up sales in the hightech industry to 1.35 trillion won ($1.27 billion) in 2014, an official source said Sunday. The plan is part of an ongoing effort by Seoul to grab a larger portion of the global space business that is forecast to reach 216 trillion won in 2020. In 2012, total sales for the country's space industry reached 1.16 trillion won. The Ministry of Science, ICT and Fut

March 9, 2014

Telecom ministry starts probe into KT hacking

South Korea's telecom ministry said Friday it will launch an investigation into the latest hacking incident at KT Corp. that led to millions of customers' personal data being leaked.The Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency said on Thursday it arrested three suspects for allegedly hacking into the company's website and stealing data of some 12 million clients of the mobile carrier.The Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning said it will establish a team of government officials and online secur

March 7, 2014

Vitamins and our health

According to the National Health and Nutritional Examination Survey, 40 percent of the population is consuming too much or not enough nutrition. Although the intake of protein, iron and vitamins B1 and C is adequate, the average intake of calcium was 84 percent of the recommended amount, whereas the average intake of vitamin A was only 68 percent of the recommendation. Therefore, it is suggested that people consume more dairy products such as milk and cheese, small boned fish, yellow and green v

March 6, 2014

OCD on the rise in Korea

Repeated hand-washing became a “ritual” for 28-year-old graduate student Kim Ju-eun. Fearing germs, she could not stop herself from washing her hands frantically and frequently. Which made sense when Kim was later diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder, or OCD. The anxiety disorder is characterized by uncontrollable, unwanted thoughts and repetitive behaviors that people feel compelled to perform. The number of patients suffering from the disorder has gone up in recent years, especially am

March 6, 2014

Sugar should be just 5% of calorie intake: WHO

LONDON (AP) ― Just try sugar-coating this: The World Health Organization says your daily sugar intake should be just 5 percent of your total calories ― half of what the agency previously recommended, according to new draft guidelines published Wednesday.After a review of about 9,000 studies, WHO’s expert panel says dropping sugar intake to that level will combat obesity and cavities. That includes sugars added to foods and those present in honey, syrups and fruit juices, but not those occurring

March 6, 2014

6 ways to get a better night’s rest

Between the hustle and bustle of busy days, many people experience shallow sleep and fatigue. To help those people who want to get a good night’s sleep, Popular Science reported a set of tips from sleep experts Bernie Miller, supervisor at the Sleep Disorders Center at Mayo Clinic, Arizona, and Tessa Miller at the how-to site Lifehacker. (blogspot.com)1. Make your bedroom “right” for sleepingThe ideal bedroom should be like a tomb: dark, quiet and cool. They emphasized on the importance of compu

March 6, 2014

LG's smartphone revenue tops $11b in 2013

South Korea's No. 2 tech giant LG Electronics Inc. saw its revenue from smartphone sales reach $11.07 billion last year, market research data showed Thursday, further distancing itself from smaller tech players around the globe. The pursuer of Samsung Electronics Co. became the world's No. 3 smartphone maker in terms of sales in 2013 by accounting for 4.1 percent of the industry's combined revenue, the data by Strategy Analytics showed. LG's latest standing marked an improvement from sixth

March 6, 2014

Era of biometrics begins

Imagine a world where everything is connected.Not only computers but also cars, televisions and front doors of people’s homes can one day in the near future be controlled by either the touch of a button on a mobile device or even by an advanced recognition algorithm or solution.This concept that was once only seen in science fiction movies will soon become a reality.Apple’s iPhone5S with fingerprint sensors introduced last year, followed by Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy S5 with its own fingerprint

March 5, 2014

LG Uplus to export LTE know-how to Taiwan

LG Uplus, Korea’s third-largest mobile carrier, said Wednesday that it has sealed a deal to provide consulting on Long Term Evolution operations to Taiwan Star Cellular Corp.Under the agreement, LG Uplus will share some of its expertise with TSCC in setting up LTE network infrastructure, marketing, sales and 4G services.The Korean telecom company will help TSCC adopt LG Uplus’ core technologies, including LTE for high-definition viewing, to offer quality high-speed network services in Taiwan.TSC

March 5, 2014

Studies show big promise for HIV prevention drug

Exciting research suggests that a shot every one to three months may someday give an alternative to the daily pills that some people take now to cut their risk of getting HIV.The experimental drug has only been tested for prevention in monkeys, but it completely protected them from infection in two studies reported at an AIDS conference on Tuesday.“This is the most exciting innovation in the field of HIV prevention that I’ve heard recently,” said Dr. Robert Grant, an AIDS expert at the Gladstone

March 5, 2014

Studies show big promise for HIV prevention drug

NASA plots daring flight to Jupiter’s moon

WASHINGTON (AP) ― NASA is plotting a daring robotic mission to Jupiter’s watery moon Europa, a place where astronomers speculate there might be some form of life.The space agency set aside $15 million in its 2015 budget proposal to start planning some kind of mission to Europa. No details have been decided yet, but NASA chief financial officer Elizabeth Robinson said Tuesday that it would be launched in the mid-2020s.Robinson said the high radiation environment around Jupiter and distance from E

March 5, 2014

NASA plots daring flight to Jupiter’s moon

Five reasons why you should drink milk

Amid divided opinions over the health benefits of drinking milk, a research team with Medical News Today rounded up 5 beneficial effects and precautions when drinking milk, specifically that from a cow.According to MNT research team, some important nutrients that all milk provides are essential to maintain fitness; namely, calcium, choline, potassium, vitamin D, magnesium, phosphorus, vitamin A, riboflavin, vitamin B-6 and vitamin B-12.Thanks to these minerals and vitamins that milk provides, MN

March 5, 2014

Age-old indicators under stress in Bolivia

CUTUSUMA, Bolivia (AP) ― For centuries, farmers in the fragile ecosystems of the high Andes have looked to the behavior of plants and animals to figure out what crops to grow and when.If reeds dried up in the late summer, rainless weather lay ahead, they believed. If the Andean fox made a howling appearance, abundant rains were thought sure to come.But increasingly erratic weather that scientists attribute to global warming is rendering their age-old methods less reliable, endangering harvests i

March 4, 2014

7 essential foods for better sex

Many studies conducted by medical researchers have shown that the key to having a great sex life is to have a strong heart and cardiovascular system. Minerals, especially zinc, are scientifically proven elements that contribute to an active reproductive system and are also well-known aphrodisiacs.(123rf)“There’s a growing body of evidence that some of the vitamins and components in foods can enhance sexual function and sexual experience,” Jennifer R. Berman, the director of the Berman Women’s We

March 4, 2014

50 percent increased chance of dying due to ‘broken heart’

According to a study conducted by St. George’s University of London in Britain published in JAMA, the chances of experiencing a stroke or heart attack after a partner’s death doubles within the first 30 days, Medical News Today reported. (123rf)The researchers designed an experiment to find a link between a “broken heart” and increased chances of dying due to cardiovascular problems. The team assessed the rate of strokes or heart attacks in patients over the age of 60 whose partners have died, t

March 4, 2014

50 percent increased chance of dying due to ‘broken heart’

Samsung smartphones grab 65% of global Android market

Samsung Electronics’ smartphones account for almost two-thirds of the Android-powered smartphone market, according to Localytics, a global market research firm. The smartphones manufactured by the Korean tech giant snatched up 65 percent of the entire Android market, according to the research firm’s February report.Among the Samsung mobile devices, the Galaxy S series took up 30 percent. The most popular model of the Galaxy lineup was the S3, which recorded a 15 percent market share, while the S

March 3, 2014

Expanded earthquake lab second biggest in world

RENO, Nevada (AP) ― There’s a whole lot of shakin’ going on at the University of Nevada, Reno.UNR’s seismic-simulation facility became the largest in the United States and second largest in the world this week with an expansion that included moving three new 27-ton shake table tops into the school’s new Earthquake Engineering Laboratory.“This facility is very exciting for us because it enables us to test things we haven’t been able to test before,” said David Sanders, a civil engineering profess

March 3, 2014