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GS25 Leverages “Search Failures” to Discover Hidden Demand for Alcohol Products

GS25 Leverages “Search Failures” to Discover Hidden Demand for Alcohol Products

SEOUL, April 21 (Korea Bizwire) —   South Korean convenience store chain GS25 is turning missed search results into a powerful tool for product innovation, using customer data from its mobile app to identify and launch new alcoholic beverages. GS25 announced Sunday that it has been analyzing “search failure” data from its app Our Neighborhood GS, particularly [...]

KAIST Researchers Explore AI-Driven Design of Synthetic Enzymes

KAIST Researchers Explore AI-Driven Design of Synthetic Enzymes

DAEJEON, South Korea, April 19 — A research team at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has proposed a groundbreaking approach using artificial intelligence to design enzymes that do not exist in nature — a move that could transform the future of bioengineering and industrial biotechnology. According to KAIST’s announcement on April [...]

Seoul Launches Interactive Tool to Help Consumers Avoid Online Shopping Pitfalls

Seoul Launches Interactive Tool to Help Consumers Avoid Online Shopping Pitfalls

SEOUL, April 15, (Korea Bizwire) — In an effort to protect consumers from online shopping mishaps, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has introduced a new self-assessment service designed to help residents identify and prevent potential e-commerce risks before making purchases. The interactive service, launched through the city’s E-Commerce Center, draws on an extensive database of 7,000 [...]

Busan Tests Seawater Spraying to Combat Invasive Pests at Port

Busan Tests Seawater Spraying to Combat Invasive Pests at Port

BUSAN, South Korea, April 12 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korea is testing an unconventional, eco-friendly method to control invasive pests at one of its busiest ports. The Busan Port Authority (BPA) and the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency jointly conducted a pilot seawater-spraying operation from April 9 to 10, targeting a container yard at the [...]

Scientists Develop Rapid Landslide Prediction Technology Following Wildfires and Heavy Rain

Scientists Develop Rapid Landslide Prediction Technology Following Wildfires and Heavy Rain

DAEJEON, South Korea, April 11 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean researchers have developed a breakthrough technology capable of predicting landslide and debris flow risks within two and a half hours following extreme rainfall—offering critical lead time for evacuations, particularly in wildfire-damaged mountain regions. The Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM) announced Thursday that [...]

South Korean Scientists Uncover How mRNA Vaccines Work at Cellular Level, Paving Way for Safer, More Effective Treatments

South Korean Scientists Uncover How mRNA Vaccines Work at Cellular Level, Paving Way for Safer, More Effective Treatments

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 [...]

South Korean Researchers Develop AI Model to Diagnose Spinal Stenosis Using Only X-Rays

South Korean Researchers Develop AI Model to Diagnose Spinal Stenosis Using Only X-Rays

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 to Expand Low-Sugar School Meal Program to 100 Schools

Seoul to Expand Low-Sugar School Meal Program to 100 Schools

SEOUL, March 19 (Korea Bizwire) — The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on March 18 that it will significantly expand its low-sugar school meal initiative from two to 100 schools, aiming to promote healthier eating habits among students. Following a successful pilot program at two schools last year, the city is now accepting applications until March 24 [...]

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Pioneers Onboard 3D Printing for Ship Maintenance

HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Pioneers Onboard 3D Printing for Ship Maintenance

ULSAN, South Korea, March 17 (Korea Bizwire) — HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has developed the world’s first 3D printing technology for emergency maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) on operating vessels, the company announced Monday. The company successfully completed final testing and demonstrations of the “3D Printing Digital Workshop” at HD Hyundai Samho in Mokpo, South Korea. [...]

Kangwon Land Publishes First Study on Meditation-Based Gambling Addiction Treatment

Kangwon Land Publishes First Study on Meditation-Based Gambling Addiction Treatment

JEONGSEON, South Korea, March 17 (Korea Bizwire) — Kangwon Land’s Mind Fulfillment Center (KLACC: KangwonLand Attentive Mind Care Center) has become the first operator in South Korea’s gambling industry to publish research on the effectiveness of its gambling addiction treatment program in a peer-reviewed academic journal. According to Kangwon Land, findings from its intensive meditation [...]