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From left are Yonsei College Division of Supplies professor Kim Sang-woo, Samsung Medical Middle professor Choi Byung-ok and Yonsei College Division of Supplies professor Lee Kyu-hyoung. Courtesy of Yonsei CollegeA analysis staff led by professors at Yonsei College’s Division of Supplies Science Engineering and Samsung Medical Middle has developed applied sciences for an digital drug that doesn’t require battery or electrodes, the college mentioned Monday.Yonsei College professors Kim Sang-woo, Lee Kyu-hyoung and hospital professor Choi Byung-ok revealed their analysis within the famend journal Nature Biomedical Engineering on Friday.The analysis staff developed a know-how that permits a wi-fi digital drug to…

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT Bae Gyeong-hun (heart of the entrance row) receives work reviews from subordinate establishments within the science and know-how subject on the twelfth. (Picture courtesy of Ministry of Science and ICT) The “Nationwide Science Synthetic Intelligence (AI) Analysis Institute” supporting science and know-how innovation will open within the first half of this 12 months. This marks a beginning sign for government-funded analysis institutes (authorities analysis institutes) within the science and know-how subject to start a full-scale transformation of their analysis construction centered on AI. The Ministry of Science and…

From left, Chris Appelhans, Maggie Kang and Michelle Wong, winners of the Finest Movement Image — Animated Award for “KPop Demon Hunters,” pose within the press room in the course of the 83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif., Jan. 11. AFP-YonhapNetflix’s animated hit “KPop Demon Hunters” emerged as a serious winner on the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, Sunday (native time), taking dwelling Finest Animated Function alongside Finest Unique Tune for its standout observe “Golden.” The double win cemented the Ok-pop-inspired movie’s standing as one of many night time’s most profitable titles.Administrators Maggie Kang…

Rokit Healthcare, a synthetic intelligence (AI)-based organ regeneration platform firm, introduced on Jan. 12 that it’s going to provide its self-developed synthetic pores and skin organoid “EpiTem™-2 FT” to a serious home cosmetics producer. EpiTem-2 is a product that aligns with world regulatory tendencies, together with the roadmap for phased elimination of animal testing introduced by the U.S. Meals and Drug Administration (FDA) in April. As a full-thickness pores and skin mannequin that features not solely dermis and dermis but in addition collagen-based extracellular matrix (ECM) and fibroblasts, it recreates precise human pores and…

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to reporters whereas in flight on Air Power One to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 11. AP-YonhapDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — President Donald Trump mentioned Iran reached out to the U.S. and proposed negotiations after he threatened motion in response to a crackdown on protesters within the Center Japanese nation.Trump in feedback to reporters aboard Air Power One mentioned that his administration was in talks to arrange a gathering with Tehran, however cautioned that he could must act first as experiences of the dying toll in Iran mount and the federal government continues to arrest…

Presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung speaks throughout a press briefing at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul, Monday. YonhapA joint Korean investigation group has nabbed 26 individuals over rip-off crimes involving sexual exploitation in Cambodia by way of cooperation with the native authorities, Cheong Wa Dae mentioned Monday.The pangovernment process power of Korean police and the Nationwide Intelligence Service took 26 members of a rip-off ring in Phnom Penh into custody throughout raids into their workplaces and residences on Jan. 5 along with Cambodian police, presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung instructed reportersThe suspects impersonated authorities businesses, together with prosecutors and monetary authorities, deceiving…

Ju Byung-gi, chairman of the Truthful Commerce Fee, delivers remarks on the inauguration and advisory assembly of the Truthful Commerce Coverage Advisory Group at Publish Tower in central Seoul, Jan. 5. YonhapOrdering a brief suspension of enterprise operations at e-commerce big Coupang could also be doable, the pinnacle of Korea’s antitrust watchdog mentioned Monday, amid an ongoing investigation over a latest large-scale knowledge breach on the U.S.-listed firm.”If an order is just not carried out or whether it is deemed inadequate to supply aid to affected customers, a enterprise suspension can be doable,” Ju Byung-gi, chairman of the Truthful Commerce…

Financial institution of Korea Gov. Rhee Chang-yong, middle, bangs the gavel to open a Financial Coverage Committee assembly on the central financial institution in Seoul, Nov. 27. Joint Press CorpsThe Korean central financial institution is extensively anticipated to maintain its coverage fee unchanged this week in a bid to help the weakening foreign money and ease an unsettled property market, a ballot confirmed Monday.In accordance with a survey by Yonhap Infomax, the monetary information arm of Yonhap Information Company, all 25 native analysts and consultants polled stated the Financial institution of Korea (BOK) will depart its benchmark fee unchanged at…

Protesters set on hearth a portrait of Iranian Supreme Chief Ali Khamenei as they participate in a rally in help of the present protest motion in Iran, outdoors Downing Avenue in London, Britain, Jan. 11. EPA-YonhapDUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A crackdown on nationwide protests in Iran has killed at the very least 544 individuals and much more are feared lifeless, activists stated Sunday, whereas Tehran warned that the U.S. navy and Israel could be “authentic targets” if America makes use of power to guard demonstrators.One other over 10,600 individuals have been detained over the 2 weeks of protests, stated…

Rep. Jang Dong-hyeok, middle, chief of the primary opposition Individuals Energy Occasion, speaks throughout a Supreme Council assembly on the Nationwide Meeting in Seoul, Monday. YonhapThe embattled fundamental opposition Individuals Energy Occasion (PPP) stated Monday it has determined to alter its identify subsequent month in a symbolic transfer to shed its picture earlier than the native elections lower than 5 months away.Rebranding the occasion was amongst a set of reform measures unveiled by PPP chief Jang Dong-hyeok at a press convention final week the place he issued an apology for former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial legislation declaration.The conservative occasion…