Incheon stirs controversy with airport development plan in North Korea
Posted : 2021-05-11 17:01
Updated : 2021-05-12 09:19
A photo taken on Sept. 10, 2019, shows the terminal building of the airport in North Korea s northern city of Samjiyon, Ryanggang Province. AFP-Yonhap
By Nam Hyun-woo
Incheon Metropolitan Government has sparked a controversy for contracting out a study on developing airports in North Korea, drawing criticisms from conservative lawmakers over the plan s feasibility and political motivation.
According to Incheon Metropolitan Government s data submitted to Rep. Han Ki-ho of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP), the city government contracted out the study to a consortium led by Korea National University of Transportation in May last year, at a cost of 135 million won ($120,000).
Researchers develop tele-haptic technology capable of tactile sensing and feedback Park Sae-jin Reporter(swatchsjp@ajunews.com) | Posted : April 23, 2021, 09:52 | Updated : April 23, 2021, 09:52
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SEOUL A new tele-haptic technology developed by a team of domestic and foreign has great potential as it can be applied to virtual reality and augmented reality environments. In surgery training sessions, medical students can feel the texture of a virtual cancerous tumor without an actual sample.
Developers regard their technology as a key factor in the upcoming market for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). Tele-haptic technology can be used to provide realistic experiences for VR and Ar users. For example, real-time vibrations and shocks can be delivered to an audience wearing tele-haptic gear during a VR show. It can also be used for connecting family members and friends who are