The Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST) announced on Oct. 18 that it has discovered a peptide, or short chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, that inhibits the formation of amyloid-β plaques, a known cause of dementia, in the venomous protein of jellyfish. The institute h
Pernod Ricard Korea announced on Aug. 16 that Royal Salute, a prestige brand, will launch "Royal Salute 21 Year Old Blended Grain," an exceptionally rare blend of the finest grain whiskies aged for a minimum of 21 years.Created for celebration, originally crafted to mark the coronation of Queen Eliz
The Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) announced on April 14 that its research team led by professor Yoo Sung-woon figured out why microglial cells are over-activated in relation to Alzheimer’s disease and discovered an anti-dementia drug candidate with which memory can be r
The importance of mRNA-related technologies is continuing to increase for its potential to cure cancers, dementia, and other diseases. However, the use of mRNA in South Korea is still limited to COVID-19 vaccine development, and this is because of the lack of original technology.Merck announced in J
Chivas Regal, the iconic global whisky of Pernod Ricard Korea (the Korean unit of the global wine and spirits company Pernod Ricard), has teamed up with the French luxury fashion brand Balmain to create the limited-edition ‘Chivas XV Balmain Collection.’The ‘Chivas XV Balmain Collection’ was designe
Pernod Ricard Korea has launched the Royal Salute 21YO Richard Quinn Edition, created by a collaboration between two British icons: Royal Salute, a prestige whisky brand, and Richard Quinn, a rising star in the British fashion world.Fashion designer Richard Quinn has captivated the world with his bo
Global French Wine and Spirits company Pernod Ricard Korea is launching “Make Memories, Not Hangover” campaign from Jan. 6 for a month, as part of their commitment to promoting responsible drinking culture.In the midst of COVID-19 pandemic, where outdoor activities are limited, drinking culture has
AIA Korea has announced a number of new key features on the AIA Vitality app based on customer insights and relevant trends.AIA Vitality members can now measure and get points for 7+ hours of sleep and their COVID-19 vaccine certification. Korea’s #1 food delivery platform “Delivery Hero” will be av
The KAIST Department of Biological Sciences announced on July 13 that its research team led by professor Han Jin-hee succeeded in figuring out the principle of selection of memory-encoding neurons in a neural network.In the field of neuroscience, how memory is formed in the brain is still a conundru
Wooridul Pharmaceutical announced on Feb. 25 that it has signed an agreement on new bio drug development with Seoul National University Bio-MAX/N-Bio. The agreement was based on an MOU the two organizations signed in December 2020.Wooridul Pharmaceutical and the SNU research institute have launched
Dongkook Pharmaceutical surpassed 500 billion won in sales for the first time in 2020. Both sales and operating profit enjoyed double-digit growth thanks to an increase in exports and the growth of its healthcare business.Dongkook Pharmaceutical announced on Feb. 23 that it racked up 559.1 billion w
The Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI) announced on Jan. 6 that its research team led by Dr. Kang Hyun-oh and Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) professor Park Chan-bum’s research team developed a nanocomposite capable of suppressing amyloid plaque formation.The nanocomposi
A research team led by Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) professor Jung Won-seok and Korea Brain Research Institute (KBRI) Dr. Park Hyung-joo has redefined the way the brain of an adult keeps its memory, raising the possibility of overcoming brain diseases such as autism, sc
AIA Life has launched ‘AIA Vitality Best-Fit Insurance,’ a product featuring 32 essential coverage combinations designed to meet the varying needs of individual customers across their life stages.AIA Vitality Best-Fit Insurance is AIA Life’s first “modular” insurance product, which means customers c
Korean researchers have found that overly reactivated star-shaped cells explain the unpredictability of Alzheimer's disease (AD).This finding is expected to lay the groundwork for an early diagnosis of AD and the development of new treatments.The Institute of Basic Science (IBS) announced on Nov
The author is an analyst of NH Investment & Securities. He can be reached at ryan.ra@nhqv.com. – Ed. Affected by the Covid-19 crisis, Remed suffered an export drought across its businesses. However, its aesthetics business earnings are expected to recover in 2H20, backed by resumed supply of parts f
KT announced on Sept. 17 that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Stage Five, Nuwa Robotics, and Ashoka Korea to promote the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered companion robot business.Under this agreement, the four companies will develop and commercialize next-generation AI com
Professor Yoon Dae-sung at the Korea University School of Biomedical Engineering and professor Hwang Kyo-seon at the Department of Clinical Pharmacology of Kyung Hee University announced on Aug. 31 that their research team has developed a graphene-based field-effect transistor platform and their hig
Silvia Health Inc., an age-tech startup based in Seoul, said on Aug. 4 that it has received investment from Klim ventures.Silvia was founded by Ko Myung-jin, a third-year MD candidate at Seoul National University. The company is developing technology-driven solutions to an array of mental health pro
The National NanoFab Center (NNFC) announced on June 3 that it has launched an in-vitro diagnostic system advancement project and a total of 9,367 million won would be invested in the project until 2022. The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute and the Daejeon Technopark participate