Korea’s Drone Companies Achieve KRW 14.4 billion in Exports

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The excellence of K-drone technology is currently being proven on the world stage. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT), and the Korea Institute of Aviation Safety Technology (KIAST), recently announced that exports by Korean drone companies in 2023 reached KRW14.4 billion. Major export destinations are advanced drone countries such as the United States, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom, and France.
Export items include not only aircraft, parts, and software such as drone aircraft for light shows, solar surveillance services, construction site management systems, drone stations and data platforms, and drone soccer equipment — but also drone utilization services. Drone aircraft accounted for the majority at 80%, followed by hardware such as parts (8%), software (1%), and services (11%).

The achievements and significance of Korean companies are attributable to their long years of steady efforts in developing new technologies by taking on the challenges of new industrial fields. MOLIT has been supporting excellent companies through drone technology commercialization support projects, and overseas expansion support projects. In 2023, MOLIT has held four overseas drone road shows with drone companies, and formed a K-drone delegation to help them participate in the world-class U.S. drone exhibition.
A spokesperson for MOLIT explained, “We plan to invite a wide range of overseas guests to the Korea Drone Expo so that overseas exports can further expand next year,” adding, “We will work to ensure that through overseas drone road shows, Korea’s drone products and services can be sold globally, and excellent K-drone products can be exported.”


 
 
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SEMICON Korea 2024, a Competitive Business Platform in the Global Semiconductor Market

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SEMICON Korea, which started with 189 booths in 1987, has solidified its position as a representative exhibition for the semiconductor industry, thanks to the continued growth of Korean semiconductor manufacturing.

SEMICON Korea 2024 is an exhibition in which domestic and foreign semiconductor materials and equipment companies participate, and will be held at COEX in Seoul from January 31 to February 2, 2024.
About 500 companies are scheduled to participate in this year’s exhibition. A total of 2,100 booths will be set up so that visitors can experience new semiconductor manufacturing technologies and services. During the event, about 30 conferences will also be held. The conferences, in which a total of 200 semiconductor experts will participate as speakers, opens with a keynote speech by leaders of the high-tech industry such as SK Hynix, Merck, and Eliyan.

The SEMI Technology Symposium STS will also be held, dividing the semiconductor manufacturing process into six divisions and discussing cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing technology, as well as the MI Forum, Test Forum, Smart Manufacturing Forum, and Silicon Carbide (SiC) Power Semiconductor Summit. The SiC Power Semiconductor Summit is being held for the first time this year as the importance of low power grows along with the development of advanced applications.

The semiconductor investment briefing session held during the event will be on a scale that is more than twice that of the previous one. The U.S. semiconductor investment briefing session will provide a detailed explanation of the Chips Act and guidance on semiconductor support policies for each state in which four U.S. states (New York, Arizona, Indiana, and Texas) participate.
A SEMI spokesperson explained, “The theme of the event is ‘Innovation Beyond Boundaries,’” adding, “We plan to fulfill our role as a business platform that supports technological innovation and the establishment of new partnerships in response to the situation where the semiconductor industry is being reorganized due to the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology.”


 
 
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IZON’s Wearable Eye ExerciserRegistered with FDA and MDA(Malaysia)

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[INQ. NO. 2401E17] IZON’s eye exercises wearable device (Personal Scope-EX) is a device that helps to maintain and improve eyesight — by allowing anyone to easily and comprehensively do all kinds of exercises for the eyes. In today’s busy life, the eyes are often neglected or abused due to continuously living with seeing in bright light, close and small devices such as smartphones, tablet PCs, laptop computers, TVs, and so forth. So, the eyes also need to be cared for and managed through exercise, and proper exercises for the eyes can help to improve vision.
IZON’s eye exerciser has been honored with being selected as ‘Winner of Well-Being Brands in Korea Customer Satisfaction Brands’ for eight consecutive years.

IZON’s wearable eye exerciser registered with U.S. FDA and as medical device with MDA Malaysia
IZON’s wearable eye exerciser was registered with the U.S. FDA, and was also registered as a medical device in Malaysia (MDA). In Korea, the eye exerciser has been approved as a medical device for export.
Moreover, the product is being well-received also in many other countries around the world, winning the Grand Award in the International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada, the Gold Medal at the International Exhibition of Inventions held in the USA, as well as in Russia, China, Poland, and Taiwan.

As our eyes are connected to the autonomic nervous system, it is quite difficult to do proper eye exercises except for simple vertical and horizontal eye movements, or massages. However, it is only comprehensive movements that can maximize the effect of eye exercises and keep one’s eyes healthy.
IZON’s Personal Scope-EX is an eye-exercise device featuring an iris-training mechanism with an adjustable brightness function and perspective shift gaze.
Training programs enable users not only to perform massages and simple eye movements, but also to do complex eye exercises with ease — which would otherwise be difficult to do on one’s own. The device also allows users to check changes in their vision after doing exercises for five minutes.

When used daily, it naturally helps any persons who are short-sighted, far-sighted, astigmatic or presbyopic, or suffer from dry eyes and even strabismus(squint) to improve their vision and maintain normal vision, as it enables them to perform all the necessary exercises for their eyes, easily and simply.


 
 
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Metaverse Travel Platform

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[INQ. NO. 2401E16] VREDU Co., Ltd. has carried out a number of smart-related businesses based on AI & big data over the past five years.
Based on these technologies and achievements, VREDU opened the metaverse travel platform service ENJOYSTREET (hereinafter referred to as ‘EJS’) that shares digital and analog sensibility. It is expanding the market pioneering of this excellent product in the Asian region thereby contributing to the revitalization of the local economy.

Introducing the process of making excellent products in Korea and enhancing the manufacturing environment
The difference from existing commerce is that VREDU introduces the process of making excellent products in Korea and enhancing the manufacturing environment (based on the creed that good products are completed because they are made in a good environment). Recognized for this business model, VREDU was recently selected as a travel agency specializing in K-Culture products by the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO).
VREDU introduces domestic and overseas locations to attract inbound/outbound customers, links Hallyu contents with major products in the region, and thus to promote the sales and purchases of its services online/offline. Furthermore, it targets overseas buyers, to promote the advancement of Korean companies globally.

In the process of upgrading customized services through AI + big data-based recommendation/prediction technology and GPS-based optimal route recommendation

EJS provides expert AI + big data-based recommendation/prediction technology and GPS-based optimal route (including distance, video, content, etc.) recommendation, etc., through local creators who are interested in traveling around the world. VREDU is upgrading customized services that encourage people to experience the world online in advance, and then to actually travel offline.
VREDU provides 3D space implementation and 360⁰ video to connect various contents and products, and is currently proposing a ‘Smart Tourism City Project’ for domestic and foreign local governments.


 
 
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Imaging Diagnostic Devices

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[INQ. NO. 2401E15] Bionet Co., Ltd. is a medical device company established in 1999. It has developed extensive expertise in biosignal-based monitoring systems.
Bionet has been developing and manufacturing electrocardiographs, patient monitoring devices, and fetal monitoring devices over the past 24 years. While focusing on the domestic medical market, it has accomplished local production of medical devices and strengthened its competitiveness in the medical device industry.

Bionet is promoting the globalization of K-medical equipment by launching wireless ultrasound and wearable healthcare devices as its next-generation flagship products, which were launched with the intention of targeting the global market.

Medical wireless ultrasound imaging device
Bionet developed SonoMe, a wireless ultrasound imaging device, to preemptively respond to the changing market environment, with the increasing demand from medical staff for quick and convenient treatment anytime, anywhere around the world after COVID-19.
SonoMe is a product that connects to mobile devices through the Wi-Fi function, enabling quick and convenient ultrasound scanning in various environments and situations.
Bionet introduced three high-performance lineup models, including the dual head probe ‘H5C10L,’ which is the first in Korea to integrate both convex and linear functions. This allows users to select a transducer that suits their clinical needs and purposes, such as for treatment of abdominal, musculoskeletal, thyroid, gynecological, and vascular diseases.

Multi-channel ultrasound beam former
SonoMe is equipped with 192 channels of ultrasound beam former to produce high-quality, clear images, thereby helping medical staff make more accurate diagnoses and decisions.
SonoMe received approval from the U.S. FDA in 2022, following approval from Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety in 2021. With this as a stepping stone, Bionet is accelerating its entry into the U.S. market and plans to advance further into the global market with the goal of obtaining European CE certification this year.


 
 
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Home & Pet Appliances

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[INQ. NO. 2401E14] CUCKOO Electronics Co., Ltd. has been the most popular rice cooker brand over the past 25 consecutive years in Korea. At present, CUCKOO is expanding product lineups in various fields to include induction ranges, air fryers, other small kitchen & home cafe appliances, and pet appliances.

Rice Cooker
Korea No.1 rice cooker brand, CUCKOO, has pioneered the IH rice cooker’s ‘dual-motion valve (keep warm longer)’ & ‘twin pressure (low pressure, high pressure)’ technology to bring out the best taste in consideration of various customers’ differing ages and lifestyles.

Moreover, there is mechanical rice cooker lineup for users who want very simple design & function. As a mechanical model, CR-1095 model is going to be launched in Vietnam and Indonesia this September and October, respectively.

Pet Dryer Room
CUCKOO’s pet brand, Nello, has a signature product, ‘Pet Air Shower & Dry Room,’ which was developed in consideration of the characteristics of pets based on the advice of pet trainers and veterinarians.
A daily air shower and quick dry help maintain the health and hygiene of pets. The twin fan creates 4D winds to quickly & thoroughly dry the fur after bathing.
Air shower removes dust and contaminants from the fur with soothing gusts of wind. Nello is available in Australia, USA, and Japan. Especially, Japan is growing the company’s brand awareness to the locals, dealing in various pet goods like hair grooming kits.


 
 
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Ambulatory Cardiac Monitoring Solution

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[INQ. NO. 2401E13] HUINNO Co., Ltd. is a healthcare-wearables startup developing digital healthcare solutions with patented and KFDA-approved wearables with patient-monitoring technologies, based on its excellent AI-based cloud analytics software.
HUINNO offers reports and dashboards to healthcare professionals, helping them make informed clinical decisions.

Product/Service
MEMO is an AI-based analytic solution that makes it easy to detect arrhythmias by continuously monitoring ECG for up to 14 days.
MEMO analyzes ECG data with AI to show arrhythmias and compares them to the patient’s normal rhythms, providing a complete picture of heart hearth.
MEMO makes ECG monitoring easier and more accessible, so you can take charge of your heart health and make informed decisions about your care.

High patient acceptance
HUINNO conducted a clinical trial with 150 participants at the Korea University Anam Hospital and the Bundang Seoul National University. The patients who underwent testing for 14 days (336 hours) showed actual wear time of 12 days or more, with an adherence rate of 89.2%.

1st place for 6 & 4 lead ECGs at the Global AI Challenge, PhysioNet
Team HUINNO ranked first in 6/4 lead part and second in 2/3/12 lead part with outstanding results in the global AI Challenge, PhysioNet ECG analysis competition sponsored by Harvard Medical School and MIT.

Establishment of a high-quality ECG dataset
Through close cooperation with Seoul National University Hospital and other leading general hospitals, HUINNO has accumulated over 750,000 ECG data measured from actual patients over six years.


 
 
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AI-based Personal Information De-identification Service

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[INQ. NO. 2401E12] INFINIQ Co., Ltd. is a platform company specializing in realizing corporate business advancement through AI technology.
INFINIQ operates its platform and solution business by converging artificial intelligence, framework, and domain technologies. Services such as its artificial intelligence (AI) development platform AI-STUDIO and personal information de-identification service HEIDI-AI are used in areas such as autonomous driving, and security. INFINIQ is currently expanding its business into the defense AI field.
HEIDI-AI is an AI-based personal information de-identification service that protects sensitive information data by automatically blurring personal information such as faces in images or videos and vehicle license plates. Also, it protects sensitive information data by compositing with another face.

Two types of personal information de-identification services are available
Depending on the size of the customer’s business, you can choose between public, a web-based service, and private (an installation type).
Public is easy for individuals or small businesses to use, and the service can be used simply on the HEIDI-AI website.
The private service is an installation type and can be optimized for the company, and it can be processed faster than the existing Wellid. It is provided in the form of C/S, so it is convenient to upload files. In particular, document management for efficient work-management and internal reporting is supported through the dashboard.

HEIDI-AI is designed to conform with global regulations such as GDPR in Europe, CCPA in the United States, and APPI in Japan — by reflecting international standards (ISO27001, ISO27701) for information protection. In addition, it received the first grade of GS certification, which is given to products with excellent quality.
 
 
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RF Products

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[INQ. NO. 2401E11] Established in 2001, EQ GLOBAL Inc. is a company that conducts RF product, RF repair, and back-end test equipment repair business.
EQ GLOBAL launched its own RF products (RF Generator, RF Matcher) in 2009, backed by years of RF technology and know-how, and is currently supplying RF Generator, RF Matcher, and RF Filter products to domestic and overseas customers.
EQ GLOBAL is located in Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, and has branches in China and Singapore.

RF generator
An RF generator is a device that converts alternating current (AC) power into RF high-frequency power in a plasma-using system during the semiconductor and display manufacturing processes.

RF matcher
An RF matcher is a device that delivers maximum power by matching the impedance (50Ω) of the chamber and the RF power source in real time in the plasma system of semiconductor and display processes.

RF filter
An RF filter is a product that blocks noise from the chamber of semiconductor and display process equipment. It increases the efficiency of the semiconductor and display manufacturing process and reduces interference between products in the facility.
RF filters have different names depending on the location and function applied on the chamber, and include Temp Control System (TCS) filter, Thermo Coupler (TC) filter, heater filter, and (Electrostatic Chuck (ESC) filter.


 
 
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Intelligent Comprehensive Water-Leakage Management System

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[INQ. NO. 2401E10] WI.Plat Co., Ltd. is a startup providing innovative leak-management solutions that utilize AI, IoT, and cloud technologies to help solve the global water-leakage problem.
NELOW, which is WI.Plat’s intelligent comprehensive leak-management system, provides a platform that accurately identifies leak locations through leak-sound collection and analysis, along with achievements in various countries.
NELOW is an integrated leak-management solution that enables leak monitoring, leak inspection, and leak detection with a single system. This system can detect leak sounds in all bands, from low frequency to high frequency, by using an ultra-precise double leak sensor. This is an intelligent system in which artificial intelligence determines whether there is a leak on behalf of an expert. This system consists of several products:

Sonic M1 (Leak sensor for exploration)
Interlocking with the NELOW app, this is a device that can collect leak sounds on roads through Bluetooth utilizing high-precision dual sensors, check real-time data through NELOW, and search for water leaks through AI analysis.

Sonic GL (Water-leak sensor for inspection)
This is a water-leak sensor that easily checks for water leaks in water facilities through an app that connects via Bluetooth. It can be easily fitted to water meters and valves by a worker without any help to collect leak-sound data at night.

Sonic M2 (Remote data-transmission equipment for monitoring)
This is a simple device that attaches to valves and water meters to remotely transmit water pressure, flow, and leak sound data to the NELOW software server. Through this device, long-term area monitoring and real-time data checking are possible.

NELOW App/Web
This is cloud-based water-leakage management mobile app/web software that does not require separate server construction or maintenance, and provides GIS data management, water leakage/flow/water pressure monitoring, and water leakage recovery history management functions along with displaying system equipment data.


 
 
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