Innholdsfortegnelse for January 2025 i alchedek

What current issues is the National Food Safety Information Service focusing on to enhance food safety management capabilities? The food safety sector is continuously growing in terms of industry scale and trade volume, with digital transformation happening rapidly through online consumption and the introduction of AI and unmanned robots. The purchase of overseas direct-buy foods by Koreans has steadily increased in recent years, surpassing 20 million purchases in 2023 alone. To respond to the digitalization of the food industry and the growth of the imported food market, the National Food Safety Information Service aims to create a digital innovation ecosystem by establishing a food safety information network for consumers, industries, and the government. Starting in November, the ‘Real-time Food Information Verification Service(Smart Food QR)’ system will officially open, establishing a…

A ‘RegTech’ Specialized Company Responding to the Expanding Financial Industry Regulations for Financial Consumer Protection with Industry-Specific and Cost-Efficient Solutions The past four years, swept by the COVID-19 pandemic, have presented new challenges of ‘non-face-to-face’ and ‘digital’ to Republic of Korea’s financial industry. The transition to a digital economy, including the spread of fintech, blockchain, and virtual assets, is rapidly taking place. However, the changing financial environment, including new financial services and derivatives using advanced IT technology and the increase in international financial transactions, also acts as a factor that increases the risk of exposure to financial crimes. The rise in various financial accidents and crimes, driven by technological advancements, has led to a movement for global financial supervision to respond to these issues. A representative example is AML(Anti-Money Laundering),…

Korea Information Society Development Institute Leading the Advancement of Korea’s Information Communications Technology and Broadcasting Sector The Korea Information Society Development Institute(KISDI) has been solidly supporting Korea’s journey towards becoming the world’s leading ICT powerhouse as the control tower for informatization and the ICT and broadcasting sectors, leading global ICT trends. This includes supporting the establishment of customer-centric digital government services and efficiently supporting ICT policies for the digital platform government by driving digital transformation and innovation. Additionally, under the objective of ‘contributing to the establishment of national ICT policies for realizing a knowledge and information society and improving national management’, KISDI is pursuing multifaceted innovations with key management directions such as establishing a customer-centric management system, innovating performance-oriented organizational culture, and enhancing management transparency. The Korea Information Society Development…

The innovation of science and technology is driven by talents from various fields, but its achievements should be shared by society as a whole. In other words, in modern society, science is not something that exists separately from society but is a part of it, and it must develop together with society. Therefore, communication between science and society, and dialogue between scientists and the public, are necessary areas. In this regard, alchedek aims to introduce the leading researchers who are creating new knowledge and technology that did not exist in the past by shifting the paradigm to a ‘leading strategy’ centered on creative and challenging R&D. This is because fostering scientific literacy among citizens and creating a culture that enjoys science is the nourishment that makes science and technology flourish.…

South Korea is taking the lead in implementing carbon neutrality to overcome the global climate crisis, green industries for eco-friendly growth, and climate leadership The climate crisis is an inevitable future for humanity, and it is time to consider and find solutions to the climate crisis and adaptation. Environmental issues are directly related to the survival of humanity, and changes to the environment are bound to have a major impact not only on the environment itself but also on the economy. In particular, as the world has expanded the scope of technology development strategies from carbon neutrality to climate change adaptation technologies in order to achieve greenhouse gas reduction targets, Korea will also need to stay ahead of the global competition for technological hegemony with innovative technologies. Therefore, we would…

In 2024, South Korea’s exports maintained a surplus for 18 consecutive months and recorded export growth for 14 consecutive months since October 2023. As of the first half of 2024, South Korea showed the highest export growth rate among the top 10 exporting countries in the world at 9.1%, demonstrating that the growth engine did not stop despite the uncertainty in the global external environment. The so-called K-brand, including key items such as semiconductors and automobiles, as well as plants, nuclear power, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, agriculture and Food and cultural content, is strengthening its competitiveness and seeking new possibilities under a bright outlook. In this January issue, we aim to introduce the current status of our country’s export expansion and those leading the way in pioneering emerging markets. Additionally, we…

Hello, thank you for joining us in the January issue of alchedek. Please introduce Seoul Regional Customs. Seoul is the economic and financial center of the Republic of Korea, with 70% of the headquarters of export and import companies located here. Seoul Regional Customs is a central customs office that supports and manages the export and import of various industries, from consumer goods such as textiles and food to high-tech industries such as semiconductors and displays. With a long history of 117 years, it has been responsible for the economic gateway of Seoul, the capital of the Republic of Korea. Seoul Regional Customs is a central agency of the Korea Customs Service, overseeing about 40% of the entire territory, with more than 800 employees currently performing the important tasks of…

Birth of the groundbreaking material ‘special polymer’ that can absorb shock waves generated during collisions and explosions while offering durable, continuous use Professor Jaejun Lee of the Department of Polymer Science and Engineering, Pusan National University, has been conducting research on shock waves for about 10 years as an extension of his doctoral studies. The first step was to analyze the shock waves, the main cause of traumatic brain injuries that American soldiers suffer from after wars. When shock waves enter the brain, they cause damage to brain tissues and blood vessels. This naturally leads to cerebral hemorrhage and ultimately results in traumatic brain injuries. The mechanism was first reported approximately 15 to 20 years ago, making it relatively recent, and active research is already being conducted in countries like…

KIOST is the leading marine research institute in our country, having spearheaded the development of marine science and technology. In particular, what are some of the recent key focuses or significant achievements? The research areas currently led by KIOST can be cited as climate change response and bio-related research. Specifically, if we were to highlight the most significant achievements, it can be mentioned that through continuous research and development efforts over the past 50 years, KIOST’s research capabilities have reached the world’s highest level. In its early years, KIOST’s research areas were limited to the coastal regions surrounding the Korean Peninsula. Now, however, it has expanded its research areas to the Arctic and Antarctic, as well as the Indian and Pacific Oceans, achieving research outcomes on par with numerous marine…

Proactively responding to the changing agricultural environment, ensuring farm management stability, and leading the production of high-quality food The world is experiencing the effects of climate change, such as temperature, precipitation, and solar radiation. In the agricultural sector, the quality of agricultural products and the cultivation areas for each crop are changing. In livestock, it affects fertilization and laying, causing the occurrence of pests, population movement, and changes in biodiversity. Changes in agricultural production due to climate change are also affecting the prices of agricultural products. It is a time when efforts are needed to closely analyze the impact of climate change on agriculture and to prepare measures to stabilize agricultural production. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (hereinafter referred to as MAFRA) is focusing on enhancing the…

*As a type of seaweed, it is dried flat and cut into squares for consumption. It is popular as a nutritional snack or eaten with rice, seasoned with salt or sesame oil. Establishing a Stable Gim Production Base with Eco-Friendly Cultivation Films and Hybrid Monitoring Systems Smart aquaculture technology company Shuny Tech, founded in January 2023, is gaining attention for its exceptional business capabilities in the fishery equipment sector of the Gim industry. Shuny Tech’s business model can be divided into two categories: fishery equipment and monitoring systems. CEO Seung-Ho Cheong explained that automating the existing system could immediately turn it into a smart farm, playing a crucial role in realizing smart aquaculture. It is also expected to solve the sensor issues, which are considered the core of the monitoring…

The financial industry is now moving beyond traditional boundaries, centering on fintech financial services through digital transformation, while technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data, blockchain, and cloud computing are leading technological innovation and promoting a new digital financial revolution. Based on recent trends in the financial market, such as ▲changes in demographic structure ▲climate finance ▲cybersecurity ▲artificial intelligence(AI) finance ▲strengthening of shareholder return policies, policies and industrial structures are also being reshaped to establish safe financial services. Furthermore, to minimize risks in the financial market and leap forward to a leading economy, active investments in innovative companies and inclusive finance that empowers citizens are being promoted to ensure the stability of the financial market. Efforts are also being made to build the infrastructure of the financial and economic market…

The digital technology market in the Republic of Korea has rapidly grown, reaching a global level as of 2023. In line with the development of the digital technology market, the government is pursuing various policies, such as supporting companies and creating a 10 trillion won digital innovation fund, with the goal of achieving $50 billion in digital technology exports and becoming one of the world’s top five digital powerhouses by 2027. Currently, the advancement of digital technology is accelerating the digital transformation across various industries. Innovations are taking place in various fields, including the smart factory transformation of manufacturing, fintech innovation in finance, and digital healthcare in medicine. Thus, Korea’s digital technology industry is rapidly growing through companies with world-class technology, government support, and continuous innovation. It is expected to…