Go grandmaster urges shift to AI collaboration decade after AlphaGo match SEOUL, March 9 (AJP) - Former South Korean Go grandmaster Lee Se-dol returned to the site of his historic 2016 match against AlphaGo on Monday to advocate for a new era of cooperation between humans and artificial intelligence. Speaking during a press conference held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul, the same location where he faced the Google DeepMind program 10 years ago, Lee reflected on how the perception of AI has evolved from a competitive threat to a collaborative tool. March 9, 2026

Joint research team identifies neural mechanism behind drug addiction relapse SEOUL, March 09 (AJP) - A joint research team from South Korea and the United States has identified a specific neural circuit in the brain that controls drug-seeking behavior. This discovery challenges the long-held belief that addiction relapse is caused by a general decline in willpower or a permanent loss of function in the prefrontal cortex. A team led by Professor Baek Se-bum of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and Professor Lim Byung-kook of the Un March 9, 2026

Celltrion solidifies biosimilar dominance across key Asian markets SEOUL, March 09 (AJP) - Celltrion has tightened its grip on major Asian biosimilar markets, with several of its flagship products commanding leading market shares in Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia, buoyed by an aggressive direct-sales push and a steady pipeline of new launches. Data from IQVIA showed that Celltrion's autoimmune treatment Remsima (infliximab) held the top prescription spot across all four markets as of the third quarter of 2025, capturing 93 percent March 9, 2026

 Sookmyung Women's University researchers identify protein key to maintaining healthy muscle SEOUL, March 06 (AJP) - Professor Yang Young and Dr. Han So-ra from the Department of Biological Sciences and the Research Institute of Women's Health at Sookmyung Women's University have identified that CTRP1, a myokine produced in muscles, plays a critical role in maintaining healthy skeletal muscle. The research team found that CTRP1 regulates mitochondrial homeostasis in immature muscle cells to support normal muscle differentiation. This process induces the formation March 6, 2026

LG CNS launches modular AI data center deployable in six months SEOUL, March 05 (AJP) - LG CNS unveiled a container-based AI data center called "AI Box" that can be built in about six months, aiming to capture growing demand for rapid AI infrastructure deployment. The modular system shown Thursday houses up to 576 graphics processing units in a single container with 1.2 megawatts of server power capacity. Traditional data centers typically require about two years to construct, making the shortened timeline a potential advantage for March 5, 2026

South Korean researchers develop wireless electronic patch for real-time blood flow monitoring SEOUL, March 05 (AJP) - Researchers at South Korea's Advanced Institute of Science and Technology have developed a wireless wearable electronic patch capable of measuring blood flow in real time. The device uses deep learning and multilayer thermal sensing to monitor cardiovascular health without invasive procedures. This technology provides a potential tool for the early detection of cardiovascular diseases and continuous monitoring of patients in clinical settings. Blood flo March 5, 2026

South Korean researchers develop world's most efficient stretchable OLED SEOUL, March 03 (AJP) - A joint research team has developed a new stretchable organic light-emitting diode (OLED) that maintains its brightness even when stretched, overcoming a major technical barrier in the development of flexible electronics. The technology achieved world-record performance levels for brightness and efficiency, significantly improving the prospects for commercializing wearable displays and electronic skin. The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology March 3, 2026

Hyundai Motor Group unveils autonomous robot for high-risk firefighting SEOUL, March 03 (AJP) - Hyundai Motor Group released a video showcasing a new autonomous firefighting robot designed to penetrate high-risk disaster zones where human entry is restricted. The "physical AI" solution revealed Tuesday targets environments with collapsing structures, toxic gas, or extreme heat to secure the "golden time" for fire suppression. Developed with the National Fire Agency, the robot features an advanced 6X6 in-wheel motor system that all March 3, 2026

South Korea conditionally approves Google's long-awaited request for map data SEOUL, February 27 (AJP) - Global tech giant Google is now allowed to use official South Korean map data for its app services, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport said on Friday. According to the ministry, it decided to approve Google's long-awaited request to use precision map data for its services like Google Maps and Google Earth, following a meeting with officials from other relevant ministries, provided that Google "strictly comply with security guidel February 27, 2026

The birth of humanoid robots (4): A Christmas Carol for steel and silicon Editor's Note: This is the fourth and final installment in AJP's series on humanoid robotics, examining the anatomy, technologies and economic logic behind one of the most hyped industries of the decade. SEOUL, February 27 (AJP) - A line of humanoid robots flips in unison. They lunge, pivot, brandish swords beside children in a synchronized kung fu routine. In the next sequence, they stagger theatrically, swaying through a stylized "drunken boxing" set — coll February 27, 2026