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 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, 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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
SEOUL, March 12 (Korea Bizwire) — Families with three or more minor children will soon enjoy priority immigration processing at major airports across South Korea, including Incheon International Airport, as part of the government’s latest efforts to combat the country’s declining birth rate. The new fast-track service, set to begin in June, is among several measures [...]
SEOUL, March 6 (Korea Bizwire) — Kangwon Land, the only casino in South Korea where domestic citizens can legally gamble, has launched a groundbreaking responsible gaming program aimed at promoting healthier gambling habits among its patrons. The casino operator announced on March 5 that it has fully implemented its K-GREEN system, which had been in trial [...]
SEOUL, March 6 (Korea Bizwire) — In an effort to prevent lonely deaths among socially isolated individuals, South Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare has introduced a comprehensive manual for nationwide “Neighbor Connection Teams,” the ministry announced on March 5. The initiative, officially named through a public contest last December, establishes networks of local residents who [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 28 (Korea Bizwire) — In a significant advance toward more reliable artificial intelligence systems, researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a novel AI model that can question and verify its own assumptions, mimicking human cognitive processes. The research team, led by professors Lee Sang Wan and Jung [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — South Korean companies are taking bold steps to combat the nation’s record-low birthrate by offering substantial financial incentives to employees who have children. Gaming company Krafton recently announced a groundbreaking birth incentive program, offering employees KRW 60 million ($41,400) upon the birth of a child. Additionally, the company will provide [...]