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

[K-Tech] Hanwha Aerospace nears Nuri rocket technology transfer deal

SEOUL, July 23 (AJP) - Hanwha Aerospace is poised to finalize a long-delayed agreement with the Korea Aerospace Research Institute to assume key responsibilities for South Korea’s homegrown space launch vehicle, the Nuri rocket, officials said Wednesday. The two sides are in the final stages of negotiations and are expected to sign the technology transfer agreement on Friday at KARI’s headquarters in Daejeon. The deal would mark a critical milestone in the country’

July 23, 2025

KAIST and Yoshua Bengio develop breakthrough to make AI diffusion models 100 times faster

SEOUL, July 20 (AJP) - A research team at South Korea’s prestigious research institution KAIST, in collaboration with renowned artificial intelligence scholar Yoshua Bengio from the University of Montreal, has developed a technique that significantly accelerates the performance of AI diffusion models while maintaining high output quality. The new method addresses one of the biggest barriers to deploying diffusion models in real-time applications such as robotics and decision-

July 20, 2025

[K-Tech] LG CNS ventures into insect farming using AI-powered breeding technology

SEOUL, July 16 (AJP) - South Korean IT solutions provider LG CNS has begun construction on an artificial intelligence-powered insect farming complex in Gangwon Province. The groundbreaking ceremony for the facility — billed as an “insect smart factory” — was held Wednesday in the city of Chuncheon, with Gangwon Province Governor Kim Jin-tae and LG CNS Executive Vice President Kim Hong-keun in attendance. The factory will use advanced automation and AI-driv

July 16, 2025