SEOUL, Feb. 22 (Yonhap) — The Presidential Security Service (PSS) stated Sunday that it has obtained U.S. patents for its indigenous synthetic intelligence (AI)-based X-ray screening technology designed to detect hazardous supplies.

Two state-owned patents registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office every cowl technology that makes use of X-ray tools to detect hazardous substances, similar to sulfuric acid, and algorithms that allow the system to function utilizing AI.

The patents have been granted after about three years of evaluate, the company stated, noting that it expects to speed up analysis and growth (R&D) efforts geared toward making use of the technology within the subject.

(*2*) Hang In-kwon, chief of the PSS, stated.

Hwang added that the company goals to make a significant contribution to strengthening nationwide safety and public security by introducing and advancing this technology within the subject.

This image, provided by the Presidential Security Service on Feb. 22, 2026, shows patents obtained from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

This picture, supplied by the Presidential Security Service on Feb. 22, 2026, reveals patents obtained from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

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