Technology
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Joint research team uncovers RNA quality control mechanism that slows aging
SEOUL, August 18 (AJP) - A joint research team from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST), Yonsei University, and the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB) has identified a key protein that regulates the pace of aging by maintaining the quality of ribonucleic acid (RNA). The discovery points to a potential new strategy for treating age-related diseases such as Alzheimer's. The researchers found that a ribosome quality-contr
August 18, 2025 -
KAIST develops AI that designs optimal cancer-targeting drugs without prior molecular data
SEOUL, August 10 (AJP) - KAIST scientists have unveiled an artificial intelligence model that can automatically design potential drug molecules precisely tailored to disease-causing proteins, even when no prior information about suitable molecules is available. The breakthrough could speed up drug discovery and cut costs, especially for hard-to-treat cancers. Traditionally, drug development starts by identifying a target protein, such as a cancer cell receptor, then screening vast
August 10, 2025 -
[K-Tech] Samsung SDI battery powers electric vehicle to Guinness World Record
SEOUL, August 7 (AJP) - A Samsung SDI battery-powered electric vehicle has secured a place in the Guinness Book of World Records after achieving the world's longest single-charge driving distance. Samsung SDI announced Thursday that Lucid Motors' Lucid Air Grand Touring model, equipped with the South Korean company's batteries, broke the previous world record during a single-charge driving test. The vehicle traveled 1,205 kilometers (748.7 miles) without charging duri
August 7, 2025 -
KAIST develops robotic sheet that folds, grips, and walks on its own
SEOUL, August 06 (AJP) - A KAIST research team has developed a new kind of robotic material that can fold itself in real time, changing its shape and function instantly without the need for reconstruction. The innovation combines physical artificial intelligence with real-time programmability and could lead to a new class of autonomous robots capable of adapting to their surroundings. KAIST announced Wednesday that Professors Kim Jeong and Park In-kyu of the Department of Mechanic
August 6, 2025 -
KAIST study finds that inflammation during pregnancy may cause childhood asthma and allergies
SEOUL, August 04 (AJP) - KAIST researchers have discovered how inflammation in the placenta during pregnancy can alter a baby's immune system, leading to stronger allergic reactions such as asthma after birth. The study is the first in the world to show exactly how this prenatal inflammation affects immune development and raises new possibilities for early prediction and prevention of childhood allergic diseases. The findings were announced on August 4 by KAIST, whose research
August 4, 2025 -
[K-Biotech] Celltrion to acquire US factory to counter potential drug tariffs
SEOUL, July 30 (AJP) - South Korean biopharmaceutical company Celltrion said Tuesday it will invest up to 1.4 trillion won to acquire and expand a US manufacturing facility as a preemptive response to potential drug tariffs threatened by the Trump administration. The company plans to complete the factory acquisition this year and begin local production of drugs sold in the US from the fourth quarter of 2026. Celltrion announced it was selected as the preferred bidder for a US drug
July 30, 2025 -
KAIST expands efforts to help South Korea become global AI leader
SEOUL, July 26 (AJP) - KAIST is stepping up its efforts to develop next-generation artificial intelligence technologies and train new talent as part of a broader national drive to position South Korea among the world’s top three AI powers. The university said Thursday that it aims to become a global hub for innovation in science and technology, supporting the government’s G3 initiative while helping to address key industrial and social challenges through AI. "K
July 26, 2025 -
KAIST team discovers single-packet flaw that can disable smartphone modems
SEOUL, July 25 (AJP) - A research team from South Korea has identified a critical security flaw that allows a single wireless packet to crash a smartphone’s cellular modem. The vulnerability affects a broad range of devices and highlights long-standing security gaps in the modem layer. The project was led by Kim Yong-dae, professor at KAIST, and Park Cheol-jun, professor at Kyung Hee University. The team developed a custom testing framework called LLFuzz to examine the lower
July 25, 2025 -
[K-Tech] From creepy-crawly to culinary contender: Companies bet big on edible insects
SEOUL, July 24 (AJP) - The first bite delivered a crispy snap, followed by an unexpectedly savory burst — something between charred prawns and stir-fried anchovies. There was no musty aftertaste, no trace of the gamy aroma one might expect. “These are mealworms,” said Celina Lee, founder and chief executive of Grub Lab, a South Korean food-tech startup focused on edible insects. She watched her guest's reaction with a practiced calm, then offered a second helpi
July 24, 2025 -
KAIST team uncovers why some plants self-destruct after crossbreeding
SEOUL, July 23 (AJP) - A research team led by KAIST has pinpointed the structural cause of a long-standing puzzle in plant biology: why certain plants, after being crossbred, mistakenly trigger immune responses against themselves and fail to survive. In collaboration with the National University of Singapore and the University of Oxford, the team used cryo-electron microscopy to identify how a specific protein, known as DM3, misfolds in certain genetic combinations, leading to a s
July 23, 2025
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Elderly poverty in South Korea projected spike by 2050 without pension reform
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UNICEF sends 2.7 million vaccines to North Korea this year to restore routine immunization
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Lotte Biologics signs manufacturing deal for immunotherapy drug with US firm
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Korea's chaebol families add nearly $25 billion in wealth in first half of 2025
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Hanwha showcases submarines, weapons systems in bid for Polish defense contracts
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UNIST develops AI system to spot microscopic assembly defects in seconds
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KAIST uncovers hidden mechanism in next-generation memory technology
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President Lee to speak at UN General Assembly later this month
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LG Electronics partners with Britain's Octopus Energy to push heat pumps in Europe
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Korean researchers develop cheaper, stronger battery material for EVs