The Korean Astronomical Society noted on the 3rd that it supports the protection of Dark and Quiet Skies (DQS). As the number of artificial satellites has surged, the issue of sunlight reflection from space and artificial light pollution has emerged. In response, the International Astronomical Union announced a resolution supporting the protection of Dark and Quiet Skies in August last year. The Korean Astronomical Society also released a statement supporting the International Astronomical Union's resolution, highlighting the importance of sustainable space activities.
The Korean Institute of Material Science developed a high-performance permanent magnet without expensive medium rare earth elements. This is the result of joint research by a team led by senior researcher Kim Tae-hoon from the NANO materials research center and Professor Lee Woo-young's team from Yonsei University. Permanent magnets are key components used in electric vehicle motors and robots, requiring medium rare earth elements that are monopolized by China in the manufacturing process. Due to this, production costs were high, but the Institute successfully created permanent magnets without medium rare earth elements, thus reducing manufacturing costs.
The Korean Intellectual Property Office announced that it has revamped the Knowledge Property Information Search Service (KIPRIS). KIPRIS is a knowledge property search platform that allows users to check patent, trademark, and design bulletins from 29 countries, both domestic and foreign, as well as information on domestic administrative processes. In just the past year, the service recorded 160 million searches, indicating its active use. The Korean Intellectual Property Office stated that it has enhanced the convenience of using KIPRIS by applying integrated domestic and international searches and responsive web technology, and has revamped the search interface.