SEOUL, April 4 (Korea Bizwire) — In a scientific breakthrough that could shape the next generation of vaccines and gene therapies, South Korean researchers have, for the first time, uncovered the precise mechanisms by which messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines operate inside human cells. The discovery, published this week in the journal Science, comes from a team [...]
SEOUL, April 4 (Korea Bizwire) — The rise of AI-powered image generation, propelled by the widespread use of tools like ChatGPT, is redefining the competitive landscape of artificial intelligence and signaling a shift away from text-only models. According to sources in the ICT industry, OpenAI surpassed 500 million ChatGPT users shortly after launching its image [...]
SEOUL, April 3 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s economy will likely face headwinds as the U.S. administration’s plan to impose “reciprocal” tariffs is expected to deal a severe blow to the country’s shipments to the United States, while seriously disrupting the global market that may again adversely affect South Korean exports, local experts said. They [...]
SEOUL, April 3 (Korea Bizwire) — In a breakthrough that could broaden access to spinal care, South Korean researchers have developed an artificial intelligence model capable of diagnosing lumbar spinal stenosis using standard X-ray images—eliminating the need for costly and time-intensive MRI scans. A research team led by Professor Chang-Hyun Lee from the Department of [...]
SEOUL, April 3 (Korea Bizwire) — A quiet hillside arrest. A missing teenager. A fragment of a report, dated August 17, 1994, offers little more than this: “Took refuge in a mountain near the village, was captured by military police forces, later disappeared while imprisoned on the mainland.” The boy’s name was Yang Byung-in. He was [...]
SEOUL, April 2 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea officially launched a support program Wednesday for foreigners with expertise in advanced technologies who wish to work in the country that includes a special visa for such foreign talent, a move aimed at enhancing the competitiveness of local advanced industries. The so-called K-Tech Pass program has been [...]
SEOUL, April 2 (Korea Bizwire) — South Koreans visited outpatient clinics an average of 18 times per person in 2024, excluding dental care, a figure nearly three times higher than the average among OECD member nations, according to a government report released Tuesday. The data, compiled by the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA), marks [...]
SEOUL, April 1(Korea Bizwire) — The daily active users (DAU) of ChatGPT, a generative artificial intelligence (AI) service developed by OpenAI, rose to a new high last month, driven by the popularity of its new image filter that transforms personal photos into famous Japanese animation-style illustrations, industry data showed Tuesday. ChatGPT’s DAU reached a record [...]
SEOUL, March 31 (Korea Bizwire) — The government of South Korea faces mounting pressure from the United States to commit to purchasing liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Alaska, a move that could carry significant economic and geopolitical consequences for Seoul. But despite a visit by Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy last week and growing American expectations, South [...]
SEOUL, March 31 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea’s quick commerce (or “Q-commerce”) market—defined by delivery times under an hour—is rapidly expanding as major players including Emart, Naver, and Daiso aggressively enter the fray, intensifying competition in the nation’s retail and e-commerce sectors. Emart, the country’s largest hypermarket chain, has quietly rejoined the Q-commerce arena after [...]