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Joint team unlocks engine of water anomalies as supercooled mystery dissolves SEOUL, March 27 (AJP) - Water remains the only liquid on Earth that grows lighter as it freezes, a strange physical defiance that prevents the planet’s oceans and lakes from freezing into solid blocks of ice. By capturing the elusive liquid-liquid critical point of supercooled water, a joint research effort has finally explained the 4-degree density anomaly that has served as a biological necessity for life for millennia. The discovery provides the first experimental proof t March 27, 2026

Korean game publishers play it safe as AI reshapes industry fault lines SEOUL, March 26 (AJP) - South Korea's major game publishers are sticking to safer bets — stable leadership and proven revenue drivers — as they navigate the uncharted waters of artificial intelligence. A wave of executive reappointments during this year's shareholder season reflects that caution. Krafton renewed the terms of Chairman Chang Byung-gyu and CEO Kim Chang-han for a third consecutive term, while Nexon retained CEO Lee Jung-hun after posting a record 4. March 26, 2026
South Korea ranks fourth in global gaming market SEOUL, March 25 (AJP) - South Korea's gaming industry ranks fourth in the global market, remaining one of the fastest-growing tech sectors, with developers vying to attract users through increasingly engaging online and mobile games. With the global gaming market estimated at $220.07 billion, South Korea accounted for 7.2 percent, ranking fourth behind China, the U.S, and Japan, according to a joint report released by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Korea Cre March 25, 2026
KAIST researchers solve solar cell dilemma by achieving 25% efficiency and long-term stability SEOUL, March 24 (AJP) - Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have addressed a long-standing trade-off in solar technology where increasing energy efficiency often leads to a shorter lifespan. The team succeeded in developing a high-efficiency perovskite solar cell that maintains performance over time by precisely controlling the internal structure of a protective surface layer. KAIST announced Tuesday that a joint research team led by Disti March 24, 2026
Kookmin University holds industry seminar on robot skin research SEOUL, March 23 (AJP) - The Robot Functional Skin and Hyper-Sensory Research Center at Kookmin University (KMU) held a meeting with 16 participating companies on March 17 at the JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square to share first-year research outcomes. The center, led by Professor Lim Si-hyung of the KMU Department of Mechanical Engineering, operates as part of the Engineering Research Center (ERC) project supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea. The project involves 10 p March 23, 2026
Scientists turn toxic gas into medical tool using electric signals SEOUL, March 23 (AJP) - A research team at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has developed a technology to control hydrogen sulfide using electrical signals, turning a gas typically known for its toxic nature and foul odor into a precise medical treatment tool. KAIST said Monday that the study, led by the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering's Professor Park Ji-min, introduces a bioelectronic platform capable of generating and delive March 23, 2026
Animuscure receives FDA orphan drug designation for ALS treatment candidate SEOUL, March 21 (AJP) - Animuscure, a biotech startup founded by Sookmyung Women’s University (SWU) Pharmacy Professor Bae Gyu-un, announced that its drug candidate AMC6156 has received Orphan Drug Designation (ODD) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The drug is currently being developed to treat Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). Commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the gradual damage March 21, 2026
Kookmin University joins major EU research project for quantum and AI security SEOUL, March 20 (AJP) - Kookmin University Professor Yoo Il-sun has been selected to participate in Horizon Europe, the European Union’s premier research and innovation program. This partnership marks a significant milestone for South Korean academia, positioning the university at the forefront of a global effort to integrate quantum technology with digital security. The three-year project, known as the Quantum Computing European Union–South Korea Working Team (QuoUSKW March 20, 2026
Sookmyung University researchers identify mechanism for observing interlayer excitons SEOUL, March 20 (AJP) - A research team at Sookmyung Women's University in South Korea has uncovered a new physical mechanism that allows scientists to observe "interlayer excitons" in two-dimensional semiconductors using electric fields. Led by School of Intelligent Electronic Systems Professor Cha Soon-young, the study provides a theoretical framework for a phenomenon that had previously been difficult to explain. Two-dimensional semiconductors are key materials fo March 20, 2026
KAIST professor Lee Sang-yup becomes first Asian fellow of European Academy of Microbiology SEOUL, March 20 (AJP) - South Korea has produced its first fellow of the European Academy of Microbiology (EAM) with the induction of Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology's Distinguished Professor Lee Sang-yup. The prominent research institute said Friday that Lee was officially elected to the academy on March 19, making him the first researcher from an Asian institution to join the prestigious body. The EAM serves as the leadership tier of the Federation of Euro March 20, 2026