Innholdsfortegnelse for December 2024 i alchedek

Breaking Down the Borders of Content with Localized Content Reflecting the Culture and Characteristics of Each Country With the growth of K-webtoons, the webtoon localization market is rapidly expanding. According to the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, as of 2022, the export value of the cartoon and webtoon industry increased by 31.3% compared to the previous year, reaching nearly $108 million. The market outlook is also positive. It is expected that the market size will grow not only through the export of K-webtoons but also by bringing in overseas content to Korea, leading to a crossover. Tooning, a webtoon localization solution development company, contributes to the export of customized content tailored to the cultures and characteristics of various countries based on its content localization experience and translation automation technology.…

FuriosaAI joins the competition for dominance in the AI semiconductor market, where demand is skyrocketing with the ‘AI boom’ Recently, AI semiconductors, system semiconductors optimized for large-scale calculations, have been in the spotlight. As AI is utilized in various industries, including AI chatbots and autonomous driving, the demand for AI semiconductors is also expected to soar. Market research firm Gartner predicted that the AI semiconductor market would grow at an average annual rate of 19.9%, reaching $86.1 billion by 2026. This ‘AI boom’ is creating a concentration phenomenon among leading semiconductor players. NVIDIA is virtually monopolizing the data center AI semiconductor market. According to HSBC, NVIDIA’s H100 data center graphics processing unit(GPU) has a market share approaching 90%, and orders are reportedly flooding in to the extent that it cannot…

Eco-friendly Food Waste Disposal Solution, Industrial Large-capacity Food Waste Processor ‘Megareencle’ Under the slogan ‘Reduce, Reuse, Regrow’, Resaeng established to discover new value in food waste, is gaining attention as a brand focusing on the sale of the commercial food waste disposer ‘Megareencle’, a large-capacity version of the household product Reencle. CEO Jin-Hwi Bang describes Resaeng as a comprehensive upcycling solution company. To lead a true circular economy, the company aims for a sustainable eco-friendly system from the development stage, focusing on efficient management and usage tailored to the characteristics of large-scale businesses. Based on Reencle’s robust manufacturing process capabilities, marketing knowhow, and supply chain, the company currently has 26 installation cases in Republic of Korea. It has secured clients ranging from general restaurants, nursing homes, military units, facility corporations,…

Protecting the World’s ‘Joy of Eating’ with Healthy and Safe Food Professor Chang Joo Lee earned his Ph.D. from the Department of Food Science and Biotechnology at Seoul National University’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. He has conducted research on rice processing as a researcher at CJ CheilJedang Food Research Center, Iowa State University, and the University of Hawaii. Since 2015, he has been serving as a professor specializing in food processing at the Department of Food Science and Biotechnology at Wonkwang University. He explained that he chose food engineering to develop and enjoy his favorite foods himself, and he strives to develop delicious, healthy, and economical foods. “I chose food engineering because I enjoy eating. While chefs who make delicious dishes can only please a few, tasty processed…

Beyond Korea to the World: Enhancing the Status of K-Content through Systematic and Strategic Industry Support Korea Creative Content Agency(KOCCA), the leading organization for the promotion of the content industry in the Republic of Korea, supports production, planning, creation, distribution, overseas expansion, corporate development, talent cultivation, culture, sports, and tourism, research and development(R&D), policy finance support, and policy research across various genres such as broadcasting, games, music, fashion, animation, characters, comics, IP, and new technology convergence content. Under the mission of realizing a cultural powerhouse through the growth of K-content and contributing to the happiness of the people, KOCCA closely collaborates with the industry, related organizations, and regional promotion agencies to systematically and strategically support the industry’s foundation. KOCCA has set a goal to achieve sales and export support results…

Vdigm’s ‘TIH(Tomorrow, In Here)’: Shaping the Future of Virtual Streaming with Innovative Metaverse Technology Youngwan Kim, CEO of Vdigm, is an IT expert who developed embedded software for mobile phones at Samsung Electronic’s Wireless Business Division for 21 years. In 2020, leveraging his extensive technical expertise and know-how, CEO Kim established Vdigm. His goal is to develop technology that collects real-time data about people and their environment and replicate it in the virtual world, creating a new paradigm for AI avatars and digital twins. “When we started developing the technology, fields related to the metaverse such as 3D, AR, and VR were gaining significant attention, but the industrialization process was far from smooth. Especially in the early stages, development was primarily led by large corporations due to the financial and…

The Living History of Republic of Korea’s Science and Technology, KIST, Continues to Evolve for a New Role Established in 1966 as the first government-funded comprehensive research institute in the Republic of Korea, KIST’s journey has been a powerful stride towards becoming a nation built on science and technology, and it has been a driving force behind the Republic of Korea as we know it today. KIST has contributed to the formulation of national development strategies based on science and technology and the dissemination of various industrial technologies. Now, based on its world-class expertise, KIST is dedicated to solving problems for the nation and its people, focusing on tasks that only KIST can accomplish. Under the goal of becoming a world-class global research institution, KIST not only provides the best…

Leading the localization of semiconductor front-end equipment with proprietary technology NEXTIN, which has established differentiated proprietary technology in the semiconductor and display process defect inspection and metrology fields, is leading the development of new technologies. Its representative product is the ‘Semiconductor Front-end Wafer Micro-pattern Defect Inspection Equipment’ based on optical technology. NEXTIN, the only domestic company specializing in wafer inspection systems for the entire semiconductor process, has contributed to the localization of semiconductor front-end equipment by developing equipment that inspects pattern defects in semiconductor device circuits that occur during the front-end process. Particularly, the AEGIS equipment, which combines Dark-field and Bright-field methods used for nanometer-level pattern defect inspection, is evaluated as having opened a new market. NEXTIN was selected as a member of the Samsung Innovation Technology Council in 2014…

The dream-created ‘KEco’, the rebar of dreams ‘KEco Bar’, continues the challenge and coexistence towards everyone’s safety and sustainability. KEco is the culmination of CEO Jun-Young Kim’s decades of experience developing products in the construction, mining, and infrastructure sectors. While working as a resident officer in Singapore in 2009, overseeing a petroleum reserve construction site, he glimpsed the growth potential of GFRP(Glass Fiber Reinforced Plastic). At the time, the Singapore government, the client, demanded a guarantee of materials that could last 50 years to ensure stability at points with high seawater inflow. CEO Kim stated that GFRP was the only material that could guarantee a lifespan of over 50 years. The utility of the product, which he witnessed firsthand, was even more impressive. Workers on-site marveled at the product’s quality…

The English-only magazine "alchedek", produced by Monthly People, is a portmanteau of "Alchemist" from Paulo Coelho’s novel "The Alchemist" and "Melchizedek". "alchedek" is a proper noun representing Monthly People’s English-only magazine and is currently undergoing trademark registration in both Korea and the United States. "Melchizedek" is the English name for the King of Salem, Melchizedek, in the novel, who advises the protagonist Santiago not to settle for what is given but to embark on an adventure to fulfill his personal legend. "alchedek" combines the words "Alchemist" and "Melchizedek" to convey the message, "If you believe in your dream, don't settle, go on an adventure to realize it." The "Alchemist" in the Middle Ages repeatedly experimented to turn lead into gold. Although it was a reckless challenge and ultimately failed to…

AI-Based Smart Poultry Comprehensive Solution ‘Chicken Monger’ Offers Solutions to Chronic Problems in the Poultry Industry UNIAI the only company in Korea with AI-based livestock management technology(nutrition, feed, environment, etc.), is expanding the digital transformation and technological base of the livestock industry by establishing an integrated control system for poultry farm management. The comprehensive solution for livestock farms, ‘Chicken Monger’, which enables weight prediction and disease prediction based on real-time monitoring, farm control, and livestock management, is the highlight. Firstly, livestock management assists in the easy creation and management of feeding logs, which are fundamental to farm operations, by providing functions for feeding, watering, mortality, and environmental information of the poultry house, as well as drug usage. Integrated control is implemented through IoT technology, enabling real-time monitoring and control. Farmers…

‘Myrofoam’, an eco-friendly Styrofoam packaging material made of mushroom mycelium Styrofoam, used in various aspects of our daily lives, boasts diverse utility but has the drawbacks of being bulky and difficult to recycle. It is particularly known that 94% of microplastics on beaches are Styrofoam. Additionally, the manufacturing process releases over 50 types of chemical by-products, contributing to environmental pollution. In response, BioRoom is creating a sustainable future by developing and producing eco-friendly Styrofoam packaging called ‘Myrofoam’ using 100% biodegradable mushroom mycelium. The technology to create Styrofoam packaging from mushroom mycelium is an innovative method that can replace traditional harmful Styrofoam. The mycelium, which corresponds to the root part of the mushroom, is the organ through which the mushroom absorbs nutrients for survival. Since it is made from natural by-products,…

‘Human Life’ Agricultural Companies Connect Agriculture and Life Through Technology Established in 2019, AGUNI is an agri-tech platform company specializing in ICT precision agriculture that enables factory production of highvalue-added agricultural and bio-industrial materials. Their vision is to transform agriculture, which is familiar to us as a producer of ‘food’, into ‘human life’ agriculture, connecting it to opportunities in the bio-industry through leading the green bio-ecosystem with technology. They boast impressive awards such as the ‘2020 Korea Life Invention Award’ Prime Minister’s Award and the APEC BEST AWARD Grand Prix. In June, they were named the 62nd company in the ‘A-Ventures’, an excellent venture startup in the agri-food sector selected by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. AGUNI’s core technology lies in the turnkey cultivation system and solutions…