XR Meditation App

July 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment
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[INQ. NO. 2507E05] NP Inc., an XR content company, participated in the MVEX 2025 (Metaverse Expo), and unveiled the 2.0 updated version of its biometric data analysis-based XR meditation app MUA.
MUA 2.0 analyzes the emotional state of users based on their biometric data measured through wearable devices using AI. Based on the analyzed results, it recommends meditation content suitable for the user, and users can experience meditation content in the XR space.
The app provides various healing contents such as tea ceremony meditation, space meditation, and body scan meditation.
MUA is currently being distributed free of charge in the Meta Store, and NP plans to update the MUA 2.0 version to reflect the AI algorithm at the end of July.
“Many users who previously found meditation difficult responded that MUA provides a high level of immersion because it provides stories, narration, and music. MUA makes meditation easier to access,” remarked a spokesperson for the company.
The spokesperson pointed out that although XR has some hardware inconveniences due to the nature of the device, it is sufficient for personal use at home. It is also expected that if the hardware improves in the future, the user base will expand even more.

 
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Micro Medical Robot System

July 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment
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[INQ. NO. 2507E04] Established in 2019, IMsystem Co., Ltd. has developed Korea’s first micro medical robot system for precision vascular interventional procedures, and is currently commercializing it.
Currently, IMsystem has completed the prototype production of a remote magnetic micro medical robot system for vascular intervention procedures, and the licensing process is in progress.

Micro medical robot system for precision vascular intervention procedures
Unlike existing vascular intervention procedures in which the operator manually manipulates surgical tools, the micro medical robot system for precision vascular intervention (IM_SuperMag_Clinic) uses a magnetic field control system installed at the bottom of the patient’s bed. It is a remote surgery system using a magnetic guide wire/catheter microrobot attached to a microrobot fitted at the end of the existing guide wire/catheter.
Existing procedures have limitations in that it is difficult to insert surgical tools into narrow blood vessels of complex shapes due to manual manipulation by the operator, so the results of the treatment depend on the operator’s skill level. In addition, in the case of complex procedures, not only does exposure to radiation from X-rays, etc., increase due to increased procedure time, but the number of patients who can receive the procedure is also limited due to operator fatigue.

IM_SuperMag_Clinic controls remote surgical tools through magnetic field control, and the operator performs the procedure using a joystick/3D mouse while viewing X-ray images in a separate space rather than inside the operating room.
By reducing fatigue and radiation exposure and improving the convenience of the procedure, the success rate of the procedure, the speed of patient recovery, and the number of daily patients can be increased. It can thus meet the needs of patients, operators, and hospitals, respectively.
Following the completion of prototype development, domestic GMP and licensing are currently in preparation. The acquisition of a domestic license is expected by the end of 2025. For overseas expansion, IMsystem is aiming for CE and FDA approval in 2028. And it is expected that it will be able to quickly advance into overseas markets after being exempted from clinical trials by receiving 510k equivalent recognition from the FDA.

 
 
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Glove-type VR Controller for XR Virtual Training

July 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment
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[INQ. NO. 2507E03] WHATs LAB, a medical XR virtual training company, exhibited a glove-type VR controller at the MVEX 2025 (Metaverse Expo) held recently at COEX in Seoul.
This product can naturally replicate sophisticated hand movements of users in virtual reality that were difficult to perform with existing VR controllers. It detects hand movements through a 3-axis accelerometer, 3-axis gyro, and 3-axis geomagnetic sensor.
It also enables realistic interaction experiences by transmitting vibration and pressure feedback with the built-in 4-stage haptic element. In addition, it adopted a ‘glove form factor’ structure worn on the tip of the finger to minimize discomfort caused by sweat or foreign substances.

A spokesperson for the company explained, “We combine the hand-movement recognition data of the exhibited product with the hand-location information recognized by the basic controller of the VR device. We plan to increase immersion by installing a temperature sensor in the future.”

WHATs LAB found the need for a controller that can recognize the user’s hand movements more reliably and that is comfortable to use, so that is why the company developed it. WHATs LAB believes that it can be useful for creating VR content that requires delicate movements, such as surgical practice, or gun disassembly and assembly training.
WHATs LAB provides VR digital-therapy devices for mild cognitive impairment, plus anxiety, and depressive disorders; as well as Air Glove Atlas, a wearable band-open glove-type VR controller, and virtual training content linked to it.
WHATs LAB provides data-analysis tools that can effectively monitor content data beyond VR content, and provides development support services for developing virtual training content beyond the sale of glove-type VR controllers.
 
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Korea’s Exporters Active Efforts Maintaining Growth Pace

July 21, 2025 by Leave a Comment
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Korea’s exports in June amounted to $59.8 billion, up 4.3% from the same month last year; while imports amounted to $50.72 billion, up 3.3% from the previous year.
Despite the impact of U.S. tariffs, semiconductors, a key flagship product, recorded the highest performance ever, while automobile exports also achieved the highest performance ever in June, leading overall exports.
The largest export item, semiconductors, increased 11.6% from last year to $14.97 billion (approximately KRW 20.2 trillion), rewriting the record for the highest performance ever.
Monthly semiconductor exports slightly decreased (-3%) in February, but have been increasing for four consecutive months since March, thanks to solid demand for high-value products such as high-bandwidth memory (HBM) and the upward trend in fixed prices.

Looking at exports by major country, exports to both the United States and China, the two largest export markets, showed a decrease. Exports to the United States, directly affected by the ‘Trump tariffs,’ decreased by 0.5% year-on-year to $11.24 billion, and exports to China also decreased by 2.7% to $10.42 billion.
Korean exporters continued to actively challenge overseas markets in order to gradually increase their export growth in the second quarter of this year.
And Korean companies armed with solid technological depth and vigorously targeting potential new markets are strategically developing and releasing competitive new items, which are expected to capture keen attention in global markets through various routes.


 
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Energy ICT Convergence Platform

July 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
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[INQ. NO. 2507E02] Hymatics’s SmartWatcher® is an energy ICT convergence platform used for solar PV generation monitoring systems, and energy management systems.
It is used to monitor electric-energy generation and consumption status when installed inside and outside of houses or buildings.
As the platform is able to collect, analyze, store and send data by using a dedicated gateway unit and process data with remote servers, it is easy to establish and maintain the system in line with the onsite status of a power plant.
SmartWatcher® is an intelligent energy management system that allows efficient energy use, optimizes energy generation and consumption, reduces electricity costs and handles failures or emergency situations.
SmartWatcher® supports web-based real-time monitoring service. As a platform that provides mobile-based monitoring service, the product can be used via Android phones and iPhone terminals. In addition, it is equipped with an energy monitoring gateway unit.
SmartWatcher® applies solar technology related to smart farms and utilizes ICT/IOT solutions to enable the supply and efficient use of new renewable energy.


  
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Underwater Ship Cleaning Robot

July 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
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[INQ. NO. 2507E01] SLM Global Co., Ltd. specializes in underwater robot technology dedicated to human safety and marine environmental protection.
CHIRO, an underwater ship cleaning robot, effectively removes biofouling, prevents marine pollution, increases navigational efficiency, improves fuel efficiency, and reduces greenhouse gases. It minimizes the risk, cost, and waste that arise when divers clean the hull themselves.
CHIRO utilizes a patented magnetic wheel and dual brushes that minimize damage to the covered painting layer. It is said to be the best solution that ensures a compact and robust design, ensuring fast and thorough cleaning of up to 90% more coverage, remote control up to 300 meters in length, and best-in-class location tracking capabilities.
In addition, CHIRO conveys information about cleaning results as images, videos, and location information, and when all of this information is uploaded to the cloud system, it automatically generates a cleaning result report to provide convenience for robot users. In this way, users can maximize the effectiveness of robot utilization.


 
 
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Vegetarian Restaurants with Michelin Green Star Taste

June 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
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Other than fame, what do Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, and Zendaya all have in common? They have all chosen to live a vegetarian lifestyle! Vegetarianism is a popular dietary option among the younger generation who have a big heart for animal welfare and the world climate. It’s no surprise that vegetarianism has also spread throughout Korea, with many restaurants catering to these diners. Among these, there are two restaurants that are well known for their outstanding taste, even earning the Michelin Green Star.

Michelin Green Star, environmental friendly recognition

The Michelin Guide, the international guide to fine dining, released the Michelin Green Star rating system in 2021. This new addition gives stars to restaurants that use environmentally friendly ingredients to make their tasty dishes. There are two restaurants in Seoul that have earned this prestigious award for three years in a row! For a high-quality vegan experience, visit A Flower Blossom on The Rice or Hwanggeum Kongbat.

A Flower Blossom on The Rice, vegetarian dining as beautiful as a flower

Location | Within Insa-dong, a top attraction in Seoul. Three-minute walk from Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3)
Introduction | A Flower Blossom on The Rice showcases just how beautiful a Korean vegetarian restaurant can be. Ninety-five percent of the restaurant’s ingredients are organic, pesticide-free, and animal welfare certified ingredients. The eggs come from chickens with a large area to roam, and the rice is cultivated by farmers who do not use pesticides.

Signature menus | A Flower Blossom on The Rice’s signature menus are the bojagi bibimbap (limited lunch special) and the vegan course. The bojagi bibimbap is made by wrapping the rice in a sheet of fried egg yolk layers and decorated with a strip of seaweed and an edible flower. The rice filling is made with organic rice and six types of green vegetables for a hearty meal. The vegan course can be ordered as a full course or a half course, with each option including only 100% vegan foods. The course begins with a soup and salad before leading into savory vegetable pancakes and kimchi before the main course of rice and a stew, rounded out by dessert. Must-try dishes include the goatsbeard rice enjoyed by Michael Jackson during his trips to Korea, and the spicy Korean chili pepper japchae that comes with the full vegan course.

Tip | For non-vegetarians ordering the vegan course, you can also order side menus made with fish or meat, such as the tteok bulgogi (rice cake bulgogi) made with organic hanu (Korean beef).
Address: 3-6 Insadong 16-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Operating hours: 11:30-21:00 (Break time 15:00-17:30) / Closed the day of Seollal (Lunar New Year’s Day) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving Day)
Website: http://www.goodbab.co.kr

Hwanggeum Kongbat, a new world of bean curd cooking

Location | A five-minute walk from Aeogae Station on Seoul Subway Line 5. It’s also a short 20-minute ride on the subway from Seoul Station.
Introduction | Bean curd is one of the main ingredients used in vegetarian meals, thanks to the high level of protein found in soy beans, making it a good substitute for meat. At Hwanggeum Kongbat, the bean curd is made fresh every morning using 100% Korea-grown soy beans. Their bean curd became famous for its nutty flavor and smooth texture like that of pudding. The restaurant sends the soy bean pulp leftover from making the bean curd to farms to be used as animal fodder, earning high points from the Michelin Guide, which gives points for lower amounts of food waste!

Signature menus | Hwanggeum Kongbat’s main menus are bean curd stew, salted bean curd soup, and bean curd course meal. If you enjoy spicy Korean food, try the bean curd stew, a dish served piping hot and spiced with Korean chili peppers. The salty bean curd soup is made with a vegetable broth salted with shrimp brine, making this dish only acceptable for pescatarians and pollotarians. If you order the bean curd course meal, you can try all of the restaurant’s signature dishes. From fresh bean curd made with just soy beans, water, and salt, to vegetable and tofu balls for vegetarians and bossam made with undyed pork for non-vegetarians, this course has something for everyone to enjoy.

Tip | Be sure to try the fresh bean curd without seasoning first. This way you’ll be able to taste the nutty flavor of the fresh bean curd!
Address: 9 Mapo-daero 16-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Operating hours: Weekdays 11:30-21:30, Weekends 11:30-21:00 (Break time 15:30-17:00) / Closed Seollal (Lunar New Year) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving) holidays

If you are a vegetarian planning a trip to Korea, be sure to also check the “Tips for Vegetarians” page on the VISITKOREA website for more information, including recommended menus.

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Exports of Semiconductors Record the Highest-Ever Level

June 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
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Other key export items such as automobiles and petrochemical products, however, decreased in May

Korea’s exports in May turned downward for the first time in four months. While exports of semiconductors, a key product, recorded the highest level ever in May, exports of key items such as automobiles and petrochemical products decreased. Exports to the USA and China, Korea’s two largest markets, both decreased by 8%.
According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE), total exports in May amounted to $57.27 billion, down 1.3% from a year ago. This is the first time in four months that monthly exports have decreased compared to the same month last year since January (-10.1%).
Out of the 15 major export items, 10 items saw a decrease in exports. Steel and automobile exports to the United States, which are subject to a 25% tariff, decreased by 12.4% and 4.4%, respectively, compared to the previous year. During this period, exports of petroleum products and petrochemical products decreased by 20.9% and 20.8%, respectively. This is the result of the sharp drop in prices of both items due to the low oil price trend that has continued since the inauguration of the Trump administration in the United States.
Looking at Korea’s exports by region, they decreased in all seven of the nine major markets except for the European Union (EU) and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Exports to China decreased by 8.4% year-on-year to $10.4 billion due to a drop in exports of semiconductors and petrochemicals, the largest export items. Exports to the USA, where the impact of reciprocal and product tariffs started to be felt in earnest, also decreased by 8.1% to $10 billion during this period.

Despite the sluggish export performance by item and region, the total export decrease was limited to 1% because semiconductors, the largest export item, showed a record-breaking performance. In May, semiconductor exports surged by 21.2% year-on-year to $13.79 billion. This is the third consecutive month of double-digit growth and the largest May performance ever.
“In the case of semiconductors, the export of high value-added memory such as high bandwidth memory (HBM) and double data rate 5 (DDR5) continued to be brisk, while fixed prices also showed an upward trend,” explained a spokesperson for MOTIE. Exports of wireless communication devices (3.9%), such as smartphones, bio-health (4.5%), and ships (4.3%) also increased.

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KOBA 2025

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The recently held 33rd Korea International Broadcasting, Media, Audio & Lighting Show (KOBA 2025) is an event certified as an international certification exhibition+ by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE). A large number of cutting-edge technologies such as AI-based content production, cloud broadcasting systems, and ultra-high-resolution video solutions were exhibited.
At this exhibition, next-generation technologies that will lead to innovation in production methods such as AI-based voice recognition and real-time translation, deep learning video editing, and cloud-based AI sound mastering were highlighted. In particular, real-time AI curation and automatic news generation technology in broadcasting sites were introduced as examples of improved work efficiency and cost reduction.

Global companies such as Blackmagic Design, Canon, and Sony showcased their core technologies through large booths, and major AI-related companies such as Naver Cloud, Stra, Streamvision, Geminisoft and Soundplatform participated in Korea to show their technological prowess. In particular, Soundplatform’s AI sound mastering solution ‘Munit’ attracted great attention from visitors.

Digital signage specialist SYSMATE introduced its new product ‘AI Human Kiosk’ based on generative artificial intelligence (AI) at this exhibition. The new product is characterized by its realistic interaction through an avatar modeled after a real person by merging generative AI and smart display technology. At the site, an AI avatar based on CEO Jeong Jong-gyun naturally performed delicate movements such as eye contact, nodding, mouth shape, and gestures ― drawing the attention of visitors.
During the exhibition, the KOBA 2025 Media Conference was held at the COEX Conference Center, where 15 sessions and approximately 30 lectures were held. Key issues related to broadcasting technology and policies such as media trends, AI and media, media platforms, and IP networks were covered.
In addition, KOBA STAGE, Media Content Production Hall, Media Art PLAYGROUND, Creator Lounge & Live Studio” for individual media creators, and Creator Hub for media collaboration between Korea and Japan drew keen interest.

 
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AI-based Musculoskeletal Examination Equipment

June 20, 2025 by Leave a Comment
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[INQ. NO. 2506E16] SYM Healthcare Co., Ltd. introduced AI-based musculoskeletal examination equipment and digital rehabilitation treatment solutions at the Korea Rehabilitation·Homecare·Welfare Expo 2025 (Reha·Homecare 2025) held in Seoul.
The newly released AI-based musculoskeletal examination equipment can examine posture and joint function. When you stand about 4 meters away from the equipment in a position where your entire body is being filmed, the five cameras installed on the equipment film the user from various angles. The AI analyzes the measured data to detect problems such as incorrect posture, movement, and joint range of conditions, thereby recommending rehabilitation exercises.
The data analyzed by the equipment is linked to a smartphone-based digital treatment app. After executing the rehabilitation exercise function on the app, if you film your entire body with the front camera of your smartphone, the AI will track your joints and help you maintain the correct posture. This allows you to easily perform rehabilitation exercises at home.

“Anyone can easily receive musculoskeletal examination and treatment even in medically inconvenient areas. Most musculoskeletal examination equipment only uses one camera, so the accuracy is not high. For this reason, we are developing and improving examination equipment that can provide effective results, help doctors diagnose, and improve patient reliability,” explained a spokesperson for the company.
The company CEO remarked, “We are a technology startup developing 4DEYE, a real-time 4D data analysis-based musculoskeletal examination and digital rehabilitation treatment solution. Our goal is to grow into a world-class data analytics company in the musculoskeletal disease field through the data collected in the future.”
SYM Healthcare obtained medical-device manufacturing and quality-management standards (GMP) certification for its AI musculoskeletal examination and digital treatment ‘4DEYE’ last year.

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