Day Trip to Euljiro, a Rising Hotspot in Seoul

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The area of Euljiro is full of history and trendy locations right in the heart of Seoul. The area is centered around Sewoon Plaza, a large commercial building built in the 1970s. As unique and trendy shops began opening alongside the old printing factory, lighting, and tool stores, this hot place received the name “hipjiro,” a combination of the words hip and Euljiro. Here is a charming tour course perfect for a day trip to Euljiro.

10:00 AM Euljiro Alley Tour
The Euljiro tour can start from any station connecting to Cheonggyecheon Stream on the Seoul Subway Line: Eujiro 3(Sam)-ga Station, Euljiro 4(sa)-ga Station, and Jongno 3(sam)-ga Station. Wherever the trip begins, visitors can reach all the major spots of Euljiro by following the countless alleys. The Euljiro area has an ironwork alley, lighting alley, and nogari (dried pollack) alley, making for a great sightseeing trip. Another method is by entering any alley and shop to each liking.

12:00 PM Bowl of Pyeongyang Naengmyeon
The area of Euljiro is also famous for its countless Pyeongyang naengmyeon (cold buckwheat noodles) restaurants. The cold and unique flavor of the soup is a special trait of Pyeongyang naengmyeon. The noodles go especially well with meat. Each store has a variety of selections from bulgogi to suyuk (boiled beef slices), pyeonyuk (boiled pork slices), and much more.

14:00 PM Cup of Coffee in a Nostalgic Cafe
Fragrant coffee and sweet dessert are a must during travels. The Euljiro area has common coffee shops as well as unique cafés with a different vibe. In particular, Coffee Hanyakbang is popular among not only locals, but also tourists. This café specializes in pour over coffee. Just like its name Hanyakbang, which refers to an old-fashioned pharmacy dealing with medicinal herbs, the interior of the café is decorated with old cabinets inlaid with mother-of-pearl, vintage record players, and antiques giving it a unique retro look.
Across the street from Coffee Hanyakbang is a bakery shop that specializes in cake and chocolates. Hyemindang used to be the location of a medical facility called Hyeminseo during the Joseon period. The antique interior design from that period is the biggest characteristic of this shop.

16:00 PM Look around Sewoon Plaza
Sewoon Plaza is Korea’s first mixed-use commercial building and used to be a popular electronics department store. The building has Sewoon Electronics Department Store, Cheonggye Arcade, Daerim Arcade, Dasisewoon Plaza, and more. The building is famous for being the filming location for Korean dramas “Vincenzo (2021)” and “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016). In particular, Cheonggye Arcade and Daerim Arcade have cafés, bookstores, and restaurants that are popular on social media. At Geumjiokyeop, visitors can find posters, books, and goods from old popular films. Horangyi is a recommended coffee shop with old school vibes.

18:00 PM Wrap up the Day at a Wine Bar
To wrap up the Euljiro tour, how about spending some time at a charming wine bar or pub. The wine bars in Euljiro have retro entrances but the interior design is completely different. Each bar has its own characteristic. There is one wine bar named Le temple that serves delicious dishes made with Jamόn, cheese, and fruits. Some have LP bars playing the classics, like at Pky and The Edge, and some, such as eulijiok and Le temple, have live DJ performances.
Euljiro Nogari Street is perfect for beer lovers who want to enjoy beer and nogari at an affordable price. People sit on tables along the alley and enjoy the summer night.

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Korea’s Aug. Exports Rise to US$ 98.25 Billion

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Marking the third-highest figure on record

Korea’s exports in August totaled $98.25 billion, a 68.7% increase compared to the same month last year. This marks the third-highest figure on record, following this year’s record-breaking figures in June ($102 billion) and July ($99 billion). Meanwhile, the trade surplus reached $34.75 billion, exceeding $30 billion for the third consecutive month. The cumulative surplus from January to August stands at $202.5 billion.

Semiconductor exports amounted to $46.65 billion, accounting for 47.5% of the total. This represents a 209% increase from the same month last year, setting a new all-time record. This is attributed to the exponential demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, driven by expanded capital investment by hyperscalers such as Google and Amazon.

Other information technology (IT) items also showed strong performances. Exports of storage devices for data centers are a prime example. Computer exports surged by 419.5% to $6.24 billion, marking an all-time monthly record with the sharp increase in exports of enterprise SSDs — which are statistically classified as computer items — and the prices of NAND flash memory, a key component, also rose.
Wireless communication devices ($1.88 billion, up 21.2%) also grew for the tenth consecutive month, driven by sales of new products such as the Samsung Galaxy S26.
Exports of 14 out of the top 20 major items increased. However, some major items saw a decline due to temporary factors. Automobile exports amounted to only $3.85 billion, down 29.8% from the same month last year. This was due to a combination of base effects resulting from the shift in summer vacation timing, partial strikes, and the growing trend toward local production in the United States. Ship exports also fell 45.9% to $1.69 billion as delivery volumes decreased.
By region, there were increases in seven out of Korea’s nine major export markets. Exports to China ($24.1 billion) and the United States ($16.5 billion) increased by 119.3% and 89.3%, respectively, driven by semiconductors and computers. Computer exports to the USA surged by a massive 1,040%.
A spokesperson for the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy explained, “It is a positive sign that our export base is expanding, as strong semiconductor exports continue to lead the way, while exports of non-semiconductor items are also recording a high growth rate of 20%,” adding, “The government will not rest on its laurels based on the current export boom, and we will closely monitor the impact of changes in the global trade environment on the exports of our companies.”

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Integrated Healthcare Solutions

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Combining In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) Devices with on-device AI technology
[INQ. NO. 2609E05] ZIODIA Co., Ltd., a company specializing in IVD medical devices and AI healthcare, will participate in KIMES BUSAN 2026 to be held at BEXCO in Busan from October 23 to 25, to introduce an integrated healthcare solution combining IVD devices with on-device AI technology.
With the vision of ‘promoting human health through early disease diagnosis,’ ZIODIA is developing IVD medical devices and digital healthcare platforms. The company aims to build an environment where primary care institutions and individual users can more conveniently check their health status by miniaturizing and automating complex diagnostic systems currently centered on large medical institutions.
ZIODIA’s core competitive edge lies in Bio-MEMS, Lab-on-a-chip, and microfluidic control technologies. It is independently developing diagnostic devices and dedicated cartridges capable of analyzing disease-related biomarkers from minute sample volumes and quantitatively interpreting fluorescence signals.
In particular, the company is highlighting its key technologies as a three-column diagnostic platform capable of analyzing various types of biomarkers in parallel, and on-device AI technology that processes data directly on the device. The company explains that by performing analysis internally without relying on external cloud servers, it can provide rapid results even in environments with limited network connectivity, and reduce security risks by minimizing the external transmission of sensitive medical and biological data.
Through this exhibition, ZIODIA plans to showcase its major product lines, consisting of MadaCheck, ZioCheck, ZioCheck Multi, and ZioSkin.

In-Vitro Diagnostic Platform
MadaCheck is an in vitro diagnostic (IVD) platform developed with the intuitiveness and convenience required for point-of-care diagnosis in mind. The user interface is designed to allow field users to operate the device without complex training, and it is designed for use in medical environments both domestically and internationally through multilingual support, including Korean and English.
ZIODIA is also expanding MadaCheck into a platform for oral health self-diagnosis and preventive care. The diagnostic kit and software have been integrated to allow users to conveniently test for harmful bacteria in their oral cavities, check results via a mobile application, and manage their health trends.
Recognized for these technological capabilities and market potential, ZIODIA was awarded the Grand Prize in the healthcare sector for oral health self-diagnostics at the 11th Korea Business Awards in 2025.

Single-marker Fluorescent Immunoassay Analyzer
ZioCheck is a single-marker fluorescent immunoassay analyzer that quantitatively analyzes specific disease markers and biomarkers. It was developed to secure the necessary data for analysis even from low-concentration samples by applying an optical sensor that detects minute fluorescence signals and a signal-processing algorithm. The focus was on enhancing the objectivity and consistency of results by reducing noise generated during the analysis process and extracting the necessary fluorescence signals. It can be utilized by medical institutions and testing laboratories for the quantitative measurement of specific biomarkers.

Multi-marker Analysis Platform
ZioCheck Multi is a multi-marker analysis platform developed to allow the simultaneous analysis of various types of markers with a single sample collection. It processes multiple diagnostic reagents in parallel through a three-row cartridge structure and instrument architecture designed in-house by ZIODIA.
It is characterized by its ability to reduce overall testing time and increase throughput compared to methods that examine individual items sequentially. The goal is to utilize it extensively in testing environments where infectious diseases or complex symptoms need to be identified by integrating multiple analysis results.
Beyond the realm of in-vitro diagnostics, ZIODIA is also expanding its AI-based personalized healthcare business. ZioSkin is a diagnostic assistance solution that analyzes scalp and skin images and quantifies their condition based on deep learning technology.

By applying edge-computing-based on-device AI utilizing high-performance Neural Processing Units (NPUs), it analyzes high-capacity images in real-time within the device. It provides objective data on indicators related to scalp and skin condition, balance, and severity, supporting medical professionals and administrators in consultations and the establishment of management programs. Since it can analyze images directly on the device without transmitting them to external servers, it has secured a competitive edge in terms of personal information protection and data-security.

ZIODIA plans to expand its scope of application to include kiosk-type products for professional medical institutions and aesthetic clinics, as well as home-device-type products for individuals and small businesses.
Based on its domestic technological development achievements, ZIODIA is establishing a foundation for overseas expansion targeting the Chinese, Southeast Asian, and North American markets. It has signed a business agreement with the Vietnam University of Agriculture and Forestry for clinical trials and joint research, and is pursuing the development of diagnostic devices suitable for local environments and the securing of clinical data. It has also signed a dealership agreement and a business agreement with Prenovo, a Chinese company specializing in diagnostic devices. The plan is to establish a two-way cooperation model that involves distributing Prenovo’s products domestically while simultaneously supplying the company’s proprietary diagnostic solutions to the Chinese market by leveraging Prenovo’s local sales network and experience in medical device licensing.

ZIODIA is expanding its business beyond human diagnostics into the field of in vitro diagnostics for animals. Based on cooperation with local institutions in Vietnam, it is preparing for clinical trials and the commercialization of diagnostic solutions capable of rapidly testing livestock infectious diseases, such as foot-and-mouth disease, on-site. Furthermore, ZIODIA plans to pursue a strategy to supply on-site diagnostic platforms to countries lacking medical and disease-control infrastructure in conjunction with the KOICA CTS project.
To enter the North American market, ZIODIA was selected for a global expansion support program organized by the Gangwon Creative Economy Innovation Center and has designated Canada as its primary target market. The company plans to establish a foundation for entering the North American market by formulating local medical device licensing strategies and identifying distribution and business partners.
“Through this exhibition, we will introduce our technology roadmap, which spans from single biomarker analysis to multi-testing and image-based on-device AI. We aim to grow into a global enterprise encompassing in vitro diagnostics and AI healthcare by expanding cooperation with medical institutions, testing laboratories, healthcare companies, and overseas distribution partners,” commented a spokesperson for the company.

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Cloud-based Medical Platform

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[INQ. NO. 2609E04] Medical IT company TNH Co., Ltd. will participate in KIMES BUSAN 2026, to be held at BEXCO in Busan from October 23 to 25, to introduce solutions that support the digital transformation of medical institutions, including cloud-based EMR and CRM systems and collaboration platforms dedicated to hospitals and clinics.
TNH is a company that has developed cloud medical platforms supporting overall hospital operations. It focuses on efficiently connecting the diverse tasks occurring within medical institutions — ranging from medical record management to appointments, consultations, billing, insurance claims, customer management, and internal communication — all within a single environment.

Currently, an average of over 15,000 medical professionals and hospital staff daily at approximately 3,000 hospitals and clinics nationwide in Korea use TNH’s solutions. While maintaining continuous revenue growth over the past four years, the company is integrating AI technology into its existing EMR and CRM services and expanding its service scope to include internal hospital collaboration.
At this exhibition, TNH introduces a cloud-based medical platform that connects the entire spectrum of hospital operations, centering on its flagship solutions — ‘VegasCRM,’ and ‘HanChartCloud’— an EMR tailored for Korean Oriental medicine clinics — and ‘Starfruit,’ a newly introduced collaboration platform designed exclusively for hospitals and clinics.
VegasCRM is a cloud-based EMR and CRM solution capable of integrated management of key tasks essential for hospital operations — ranging from appointments and consultations to medical treatment, billing, insurance claims, and customer management. It offers features such as an integrated appointment system that connects multiple booking channels; automated customer guidance based on treatment history; and management of packages, points, and prepayments. Support for consultation tasks utilizing AI technology has also been enhanced. It automatically summarizes phone consultation content and analyzes consultation data to identify risks of customer churn or potential complaints.
The company explains that this allows for the reduction of repetitive tasks during consultations, and enables more consistent management of consultation processes that can vary depending on the staff member. Key clients are hospitals and clinics in the fields of dermatology, plastic surgery, and aesthetic medicine, where appointments, consultations, and customer management are of high importance. TNH highlights its competitive edge as a structure in which sales and contact organizations directly collect requirements from the field, share them with planning, design, and development teams, and reflect them in the product.

HanChartCloud is a cloud-based EMR solution developed specifically for the work environment of Korean Oriental medicine clinics that offer both therapeutic and cosmetic treatments. It supports medical record management, automobile insurance-related tasks, image storage, and patient management, all within a single platform.
It is designed to efficiently manage the workflow extending from patient registration to treatment, payment, and administrative tasks by providing integration with Naver and Kakao reservations, as well as indemnity insurance claims and reception functions utilizing the ‘HiOSK’ kiosk.

TNH expanded its service scope to include internal communication with the launch of ‘Starfruit,’ a collaboration platform designed exclusively for hospitals and clinics, in the second half of 2026. Starfruit integrates with EMRs in real-time, enabling employees working in different locations — such as treatment rooms, consultation rooms, and reception desks — to quickly share work information and requests.
Starfruit allows users to view patient charts directly from the messenger screen and offers features to reduce patient waiting inconvenience by providing notifications regarding treatment-room waiting times. It enables integrated management of various social media consultation channels and supports communication with foreign patients by utilizing AI translation functions. Another key feature is its support for both Android and iOS mobile environments, allowing hospital staff to check tasks and collaborate in real-time regardless of location.
Through this, TNH expects the EMR to evolve beyond a system for only managing medical records into a platform that connects the actual workflow and communication of hospital staff.
At KIMES BUSAN 2026, TNH plans to operate an exhibition booth to allow visitors to experience the three solutions firsthand, and introduce how AI and cloud technologies are applied to actual hospital operations. In particular, it will propose an integrated operational environment that encompasses treatment, appointments, consultations, customer management, and internal collaboration to officials from medical institutions in the Yeongnam region.
The CEO of TNH explained, “Our goal is to help hospitals operate more efficiently, provide excellent patient experiences, and achieve sustainable growth through technology,” adding “We will continue to actively utilize AI technology to continuously develop and enhance services that meet the demands of the medical field.”


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Musculoskeletal X-ray Image-Analysis Solution

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[INQ. NO. 2609E03] WALK101 Co., Ltd., an AI-based musculoskeletal medical image analysis company, aims to introduce its musculoskeletal X-ray image-analysis solution, GMSM, at KIMES BUSAN 2026.
WALK101 is developing AI medical software that automatically identifies key anatomical points in musculoskeletal X-ray images and measures, and analyzes clinically necessary indicators. The company was founded by CEO Dong-sik Chae, an orthopedic surgeon, with the goal of resolving the inefficiencies of repetitive measurement and interpretation processes experienced in actual clinical practice, and contributing to the early detection and prevention of musculoskeletal diseases.

The flagship solution, GMSM, supports X-ray images of various musculoskeletal areas — including the spine, hips, knees, ankles, feet, wrists, elbows, and shoulders — within a single AI analysis system. It automatically identifies key anatomical landmarks in images, measures clinical indicators, and analyzes abnormal findings to provide structured information that medical professionals can utilize for diagnosis and interpretation.
A key feature is its design that integrates with hospital PACS systems, allowing for seamless integration into the workflow of actual medical practices. The system operates by automatically receiving X-ray images from PACS, performing AI analysis, and then transmitting the results back to the PACS. The company explains that this reduces repetitive manual measurement tasks performed by medical staff and enables the provision of quantitative and consistent analytical information.
WALK101 has currently obtained a total of 19 digital medical-device approvals in Korea related to musculoskeletal X-ray AI. These include the Class II medical device ScanoX, as well as solutions targeting various anatomical regions such as FOOTAIX, Knee_AP_AIX, Hip_AP_AIX, and Shoulder_AIX.
WALK101 has also established quality-control and information-security systems. It has secured certifications including KGMP and ISO 13485, as well as ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 for information security and personal-data protection. It is enhancing the reliability and clinical applicability of its products through continuous research and clinical validation with domestic university hospitals and medical institutions.
WALK101’s differentiation from its competitors rests in supporting a diverse range of musculoskeletal domains within a single platform, going beyond AI analysis limited to specific body parts. Its GMSM was developed to be utilized within actual hospital imaging diagnostic workflows, rather than as a separate, independent AI program, by providing not only automatic measurement and abnormality analysis but also PACS integration.
Key customers are hospitals and medical institutions that perform musculoskeletal X-ray examinations. Targeting medical professionals in departments such as radiology and orthopedics who interpret X-ray images or perform repetitive clinical measurements, WALK101 is expanding its market by focusing on medical institutions seeking to improve the efficiency of image analysis and the consistency of measurement results.

At KIMES BUSAN 2026, the key features and practical applications of GMSM will be introduced to domestic and international medical professionals, including those at medical institutions in the Busan and Yeongnam regions. The company plans to expand its networks covering hospitals, medical institutions, and medical device distribution and business partners, while identifying the needs of actual clinical practice to reflect them in future product advancements. Meanwhile, it is also accelerating its entry into overseas markets.

Currently, WALK101 is pursuing business primarily in the United States and Vietnam, having established a local business base and representative system in the USA. In Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, it is collaborating with local medical institutions and partners to proceed with clinical validation, local application, and commercialization in stages.
Moving forward, WALK101 plans to pursue seeking local medical device regulatory approvals, secure clinical data, and integrate with hospital PACS environments in major overseas markets, including the United States and Vietnam, while also identifying reliable distribution and business partners. At the same time, the company intends to strengthen its business foundation in the global musculoskeletal medical AI market by continuously expanding the applicable anatomical regions and analysis capabilities of GMSM.
A spokesperson for the company commented, “Our GMSM is a solution designed to improve clinical efficiency and the consistency of analysis results by automating the repetitive tasks of musculoskeletal X-ray measurement and analysis performed by medical staff using AI. We will expand cooperation with domestic and international medical institutions and partners through KIMES BUSAN 2026 and develop it into a musculoskeletal medical AI platform that is practically utilized in clinical settings.”

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Total Aesthetic Solution Combining Cosmetics and Beauty Devices

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[INQ. NO. 2609E02] MIZCOSMETIC has completed its preparations for KIMES BUSAN to showcase a total beauty solution encompassing face & body care devices and professional aesthetic cosmetics.
Established in 2006, MIZCOSMETIC is a professional beauty company that develops and supplies cosmetics and skin and body care devices used in skincare clinics and specialized aesthetic institutions.

It markets the professional aesthetic cosmetic brands HUTEMCELL and TBM, offering a diverse range of products including ampoules, creams, and face masks.
In addition, MIZCOSMETIC has developed aesthetic devices incorporating various technologies such as radio frequency (RF), ultrasound, and iontophoresis, providing support ranging from product-supply to device-usage training, demonstrations, management program proposals, and consulting. The company explains that it goes beyond simply supplying cosmetics and beauty devices individually, by instead proposing them as a comprehensive management system that can be utilized together in actual skincare settings.
Domestically, MIZCOSMETIC has established a specialized distribution network centered on skin care clinics and professional aesthetic institutions. It is enhancing on-site usability by conducting training and demonstrations to ensure that the characteristics of its products and devices can be effectively applied to management programs.

MIZCOSMETIC is also continuously expanding its presence in overseas markets. Currently, it exports aesthetic cosmetics and beauty devices to the UAE, the United States, Singapore, Japan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, and Hong Kong, and is identifying distribution partners in each country through overseas exhibitions and consultations with local buyers. Through this exhibition, MIZCOSMETIC plans to introduce its key products to domestic and international buyers and industry professionals in the beauty and aesthetic sectors, as well as to discover new distribution partners. The company intends to identify market demands and reactions through product demonstrations and face-to-face consultations, and incorporate them into future product development and strategies for expanding into overseas markets.

The key equipment to be introduced at this exhibition includes NUBELLIS, EINXEL, and THERMATRIX.
NUBELLIS is a face- and body-care device utilizing microwave technology. Designed for face line and body contouring based on energy delivery and cooling functions, it allows for customized program configurations tailored to specific treatment areas and purposes.
EINXEL is a needle RF device that combines micro-needles with high-frequency energy. It allows for precise adjustment of energy and application depth according to skin condition and treatment objectives, making it suitable for intensive care programs focused on skin texture and elasticity.

THERMATRIX is a face lifting and firming device that utilizes high-frequency energy. It enables professional facial care tailored to individual skin conditions and features an unlimited cartridge system that reduces the burden of consumables and enhances the economic efficiency of equipment operation.

The professional aesthetic cosmetics brand, HUTEMCELL, is also being introduced. It is a professional cosmetic brand utilizing human adipose-derived stem cell culture fluid and PDRN as key ingredients. It boasts a product lineup ranging from basic skincare — including toners, ampoules, creams, and mask packs — to professional skincare programs. Representative products include Powder Cream, which transforms from a powder into an essence cream texture, and Exoball Ampoule, having a dual structure that separates the oil layer from the moisture ampoule layer.
MIZCOSMETIC explained that it has enhanced the professionalism and practical applicability of its products based on differentiated formulations and ingredients. The company’s greatest competitive advantage lies in its ability to propose professional cosmetics and beauty devices as a single management system. Based on 20 years of accumulated field experience in aesthetics, the company curates cosmetics, devices, and programs tailored to specific skin concerns and management goals — in order to provide customers with systematic management solutions and aesthetic operators with operational plans that consider both usability and cost-effectiveness.
“Our differentiation lies in reflecting the demands of the aesthetic field in our products and technology, and providing total solutions that allow for the combined use of cosmetics and beauty devices. We will directly demonstrate our products and meet with domestic and international buyers to expand opportunities for long-term distribution cooperation,” explained a spokesperson for the company.
Moving forward, MIZCOSMETIC plans to review country-specific certifications and distribution environments with the goal of entering the European market. The plan is to expand export business by strengthening product development and marketing tailored to local regulations and consumer demand, and by identifying specialized partners capable of distributing both cosmetics and beauty devices.


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KIMES BUSAN 2026 to Showcase Diverse Advanced Medical Solutions

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KIMES BUSAN 2026 — (also known as ‘The 14th KIMES BUSAN International Medical & Hospital Equipment Show’), which aims to revitalize the medical and hospital industries in the Yeongnam region and showcase evolving medical technologies in line with global trends — will be held at BEXCO in Busan from October 23 to 25.
At KIMES BUSAN 2026, a wide range of advanced medical solutions will be introduced in line with global trends — such as platforms for the efficient management and sharing of medical information, health data collection via IoT sensors and apps, online consultations with medical staff, and medical technologies utilizing healthcare algorithms.

As an international gathering of medical experts, KIMES BUSAN 2026 will host medical professional conferences, academic conferences, and various medical industry seminars, providing an optimal platform for interacting with representatives of hospitals and clinics, and with other medical professionals.

Among the exhibitors, Korea’s TNH is scheduled to introduce a cloud-based medical platform that connects the entire spectrum of hospital operations, focusing on its flagship solutions VegasCRM, and HanChartCloud — Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) developed for Korean Oriental medicine clinics — and ‘Starfruit,’ a newly introduced collaboration platform exclusively for hospitals and clinics.
ZIODIA, a company specializing in In Vitro Diagnostic (IVD) medical devices and AI healthcare, plans to showcase its major product lines, consisting of MadaCheck, ZioCheck, ZioCheck Multi, and ZioSkin.

KIMES Busan 2026, the largest medical device exhibition in the Yeongnam region, establishes various networks including B2B, B2C, and C2C, and provides opportunities for communication between exhibitors and customers. In particular, since 2020, it has been held in conjunction with the regional medical decentralization forums and K-Medi Fair, thus contributing to the improvement of the regional medical environment and the narrowing of medical disparities between regions.

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Wired Drone

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[INQ. NO. 2609E01] While the scope of drone applications is expanding from wildfire monitoring to military reconnaissance and maritime surveillance, short flight times remain a challenge that needs to be addressed. Consequently, wired drones, which perform long-duration missions by supplying power directly rather than using batteries, are drawing attention as a better alternative.
Korea Aviation Technologies (KAT), a developer of manned and unmanned aircraft, exhibited a wired drone at UWC X CIMEX 2026, recently held at COEX in Soul.
Most wired drones on the market are equipped with batteries, and can fly after being charged via a power cable connected to the ground. However, if power consumption exceeds the charge level, the aircraft may be forced to descend prematurely compared to the expected mission time.
To address this issue, KAT manufactured an airframe without batteries by adopting a system that directly supplies 400V of power via a 4-wire generator. This then converts the voltage required by each component — such as motors and mission equipment — using an internal regulator.
In addition, the power cable is utilized not only for power supply but also as a communication channel to transmit video, GPS, altitude, and location data.

Mission equipment developed to meet the needs of the Korea Coast Guard was also introduced at this exhibition. The EO/IR Camera System, which integrates thermal imaging, 4K cameras, and rangefinders, was specially designed for use on the Coast Guard’s vessel tracking missions. The lighting equipment, intended to assist in search operations at night, utilizes products from a U.S.-led company and is designed to provide an illumination level of 180,000 to 200,000 lux.

A spokesperson for the company explained, “Lightweighting using composite materials and proprietary design technology are our competitive advantages. We are predicting demand in various fields requiring long flight endurance, including reconnaissance and surveillance by the Coast Guard and military — as well as for monitoring wildfires, disaster sites, and construction sites. We have completed actual flight tests up to the maximum allowable altitude of 150m under current regulations and 10 hours of continuous flight. In the future, our goal is to develop a drone capable of continuous flight at an altitude of 300m by incorporating a 400v motor to reduce the weight of the regulator.”

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K-Electric Power Equipment Expands Ultra-High-Voltage DC Transmission

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LS Electric to form joint venture with America’s GE Vernova
Hyosung Heavy Industries to establish new factory in Changwon next year
HD Hyundai Electric to localize core technologies

Amid a boom in the power infrastructure industry driven by demand for power-grid replacements in North America and a surge in demand fueled by artificial intelligence (AI), Korean companies have identified the High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) market as their next growth engine and are striving to strengthen their competitiveness.
LS Electric recently announced at CIGRE 2026, the world’s largest power-grid technology exhibition held in Paris, France, that it has signed a cooperation agreement with the U.S. power infrastructure company GE Vernova to establish a voltage source converter (VSC) HVDC joint venture.
Through the establishment of a joint venture, the two companies will pursue cooperation in the domestic VSC HVDC market, and develop joint solutions and strategies, including the supply of core equipment. They also plan to establish a cooperation framework to enter the global HVDC market.

HVDC is technology that transmits electricity generated at power plants as direct current (DC), drawing attention because it causes less power loss and can transmit more electricity.
Hyosung Heavy Industries demonstrated its technological capabilities by installing Korea’s first independently developed 200 MW VSC HVDC system in 2024 at the Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) Yangju Substation. Its strengths lie in independently handling everything from system design and production of equipment such as converters, controllers, and transformers to overseas production, and in having a low dependence on foreign technology for its core technologies.
Hyosung Heavy Industries is also building a dedicated HVDC transformer factory at its Changwon plant in South Gyeongsang Province, aiming for completion in July 2027. It is investing approximately KRW 254 billion to expand its manufacturing facilities for high-capacity VSC converter systems, a core component of HVDC.
HD Hyundai Electric is pursuing the localization of core technologies as it was selected as a participating company in the government’s development of transformers for 500 kV-class large-capacity VSC HVDC converter transformers.
HD Hyundai Electric plans to enhance its competitiveness by utilizing the new plant currently under construction within its Ulsan plant as a dedicated production facility for HVDC transformers.

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SK On to Launch Full-Scale ESS Business

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All production to be locally carried out at Georgia Plant
Bidding war for North American ESS market intensifies.

With SK On signing a large-scale supply contract with the U.S.-based NeoVolta Power, it is actively nurturing this as a new growth engine to overcome the electric vehicle (EV) chasm (temporary demand slump). Following the securing of the first large-scale order in the United States last year, the company has successively won orders in Korea and North America, rapidly diversifying its business portfolio that has been focused on electric vehicle batteries.
SK On’s expansion of its Energy Storage System (ESS) business began in earnest last year when it signed a contract with the U.S. renewable energy company Flatiron Energy LLC to supply 1 gigawatt-hour (GWh) of ESS batteries using lithium iron phosphate (LFP) pouch cells from this year through 2029.

SK On has secured large-scale production capacity in the USA, including SK Battery America in Georgia, a plant in Tennessee, and a joint venture with Hyundai Motor Group. In a situation where improving battery plant utilization and profitability has emerged as a key challenge due to the EV chasm, increasing ESS volume can secure new revenue streams while utilizing existing production facilities.
The decision to produce this NeoVolta Power supply volume at a local plant in Georgia can be seen in the same context. By establishing a structure that supplies batteries produced in the United States to local ESS customers, logistics costs can be reduced while customer responsiveness can be improved. In effect, local production bases built primarily for EV batteries are being utilized as hubs for the ESS business.
Competition for orders among Korea’s three major battery manufacturers is intensifying as they target market growth. LG Energy Solution is securing more local customers by supplying up to 8 GWh of ESS batteries to U.S.-based Terra-Gen LLC and 4 GWh to Delta Electronics Inc.
Meanwhile, Samsung SDI Co. signed a contract worth more than KRW 2 trillion with a U.S. energy infrastructure company in December last year to supply LFP batteries for ESS, followed by an additional contract worth about KRW 1.5 trillion with a U.S. energy company in March this year.
Automakers facing weaker EV demand are also entering the ESS market to improve utilization of existing battery production facilities and secure new revenue streams.


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