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  South Koreans attempt catchup in AI race between U.S.–China with early-adoption strategy SEOUL, December 02 (AJP) - South Koreans are the world’s second largest paid users of ChatGPT after Americans and six out of ten young employees daily incorporate AI assistance for their tasks, which explains why AI frontier players Nvidia and OpenAI value Korea as a crucial market despite its humble standing between superpowers U.S. and China. Despite its IT advances and heavy R&D spending ratio against GDP, South Korea has not a single domestically developed model to boa December 1, 2025
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  Kookmin University professor listed among world's top 2 percent scientists for third straight year SEOUL, November 30 (AJP) - Kookmin University said in a recent announcement that Jang Young-min, who teaches electronic engineering at the university, has been named to the 2025 Top 2% Scientists list compiled by Stanford University and Elsevier. The global list, based on Elsevier’s Scopus database, evaluates citation indicators and academic influence to identify leading researchers across major fields. Jang’s inclusion marks the third consecutive year he has appeared November 30, 2025
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  South Korea ushers in private-led space era with 4th Nuri launch GOHEUNG, South Korea, November 27 (AJP) - South Korea opened a new chapter in its space program Thursday with the successful fourth launch of the homegrown Nuri rocket — the first assembled by Hanwha Aerospace — marking a decisive shift toward a private sector–driven space industry. The 200-ton, three-stage rocket lifted off from the Naro Space Center at 1:13 a.m. and entered a sun-synchronous orbit 600 kilometers above Earth, deploying a next-generation medium November 27, 2025
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  KAIST to test plasma thruster for small satellites on Nuri rocket SEOUL, November 26 (AJP) - The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) said on November 26 that its cube satellite K-HERO will fly on South Korea's Nuri rocket early tomorrow to test a next-generation plasma thruster designed for small satellites. Nuri, also known as KSLV-II, is the country's first fully domestic launch vehicle. The upcoming fourth launch is scheduled for November 27 at 0:55 a.m. from the Naro Space Center in Goheung. It is also the firs November 26, 2025
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  Meet my new partner AI: Korea deploys AI on police and defense front SEOUL, November 25 (AJP) - South Korea is rapidly deploying artificial intelligence to reinforce law enforcement, public safety and national defense, accelerating the use of advanced technologies across frontline agencies. Police authorities are increasingly integrating AI into forensics, cold-case investigations and public-safety surveillance, while the Defense Ministry is building a large-scale AI data center equipped with up to 50,000 GPUs to support next-generation defense capab November 25, 2025
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  KAIST expands national science outreach programs SEOUL, November 25 (AJP) - The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) said on November 25 that it is expanding its major public science programs, including the KSOP education initiative, the OPEN KAIST festival, and non-degree IT and AI training programs for young adults and military personnel. The institute said these efforts support national policies to broaden science culture, strengthen future talent pipelines, and reinforce South Korea’s scientific comp November 25, 2025
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  Rain delays preparations for homegrown space rocket, but liftoff still on track SEOUL, November 25 (AJP) - Preparations for the launch of South Korea's homegrown Nuri rocket have been delayed due to rain, the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) said Tuesday. The rocket, dubbed KSLV-II, was scheduled to be transported to the launch pad at around 7:30 a.m, ahead of its planned liftoff later this week at the Naro Space Center in Goheung, South Jeolla Province. As KARI is likely to reschedule the transport later in the day while monitoring weather co November 25, 2025
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  KAIST study finds red OLED light can reduce Alzheimer's protein and improve memory SEOUL, November 24 (AJP) - The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) said on November 24 that its researchers have confirmed that a specific color of OLED light can reduce a key Alzheimer’s disease protein and improve memory in animal models, suggesting a possible new direction for non-drug treatment. The work was carried out with the Korea Brain Research Institute. The team tested three OLED colors, blue, green, and red, using a platform that keeps brig November 24, 2025
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  Homegrown space rocket ready for nighttime launch this week SEOUL, November 24 (AJP) - South Korea's homegrown space rocket Nuri is set for liftoff later this week after completing final rehearsals and technical checks, the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI) said on Monday. The rocket, dubbed KSLV-II, is scheduled for launch at the Naro Space Center in Goheung, South Jeolla Province on Thursday. If any unexpected issues arise, additional launch windows are available from Nov. 29 to Dec. 4. The rocket will be moved to the laun November 24, 2025
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  LG H&H's wearable skincare device wins CES Innovation Award SEOUL, November 18 (AJP) - LG H&H's wearable skincare device “Hyper Rejuvenating Eye Patch” has been named the winner of CES 2026 Innovation Award in the beauty tech category, the company said Tuesday. The product combines skin-analysis algorithms, customized ingredient delivery and controlled light therapy in a lightweight wearable. The system comprises an AI-based skin diagnosis program, a bio-mimicking patch, a flexible LED patch and a headband controller. November 18, 2025