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Kangstem Biotech CSO Professor Kang Kyung-sun Confirms Therapeutic Potential of Vascularized Artificial Liver

A research team led by Kang Kyung-sun, chief scientific officer (CSO) of Kangstem Biotech and professor at Seoul National University’s College of Veterinary Medicine, has developed a functional artificial liver with blood vessels and confirmed its th

Beyond Approval to Insurance Coverage: Medical AI Companies Turn to Real-World Evidence to Drive Adoption

The competitive focus of the medical artificial intelligence (AI) industry is shifting from “technology development” to “real-world adoption in clinical settings.” While the number of products receiving innovative medical technology designations and

Coreline Soft Wins German Lung Cancer Screening Project With 10-Year Long-Term Operating Contract

Medical artificial intelligence (AI) company Coreline Soft said on Aug. 7 that it has won a lung cancer screening project in the Lostau region of Germany through Canon Medical Systems GmbH (Canon).The contract is a long-term agreement that includes i

Samsung Seoul, Asan Medical Center, Korea University Guro Rated Among ‘Best’ in Newsweek’s Green Hospital Ranking

Four South Korean hospitals received the highest rating in Newsweek’s “World’s Greenest Hospitals 2026” ranking, with each placing in the top 0.6% globally.According to the medical industry on July 7, Samsung Seoul Hospital, Asan Medical Center, Kore

aespa Shines in First Gocheok Dome Concert: What to Expect from Their 2026-27 World Tour?

K-pop sensation aespa has triumphantly wrapped up their first-ever concert at Gocheok Sky Dome, showcasing the prowess of a group that performs like seasoned seven-year veterans.The quartet, consisting of Karina, Winter, Giselle, and Ningning, electr

BLACKPINK's 10th Anniversary: How They Revolutionized K-Pop and Set Records

BLACKPINK (Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, Lisa) marks a significant milestone as they celebrate their 10th anniversary.The quartet burst onto the K-pop scene on August 8, 2016, with their debut single album SQUARE ONE, featuring the double title tracks "Whistl

David Forst Departs: What’s Next for the Oakland Athletics Amid Major Changes?

Korean baseball legend Park Chan-ho has made waves by investing in the Oakland Athletics, an Major League Baseball (MLB) franchise that recently ended its 26-year relationship with general manager David Forst.The Oakland Athleticss announced on Augus

K-Pop Sensation KATSEYE Breaks Records with "Animal" - What Makes This Track a Global Hit?

KATSEYE latest single "Animal" has climbed to a new peak on Spotify, setting a personal record for the group.HYBE and Geffen Records reported on August 8 that "Animal" ascended one position to claim the 8th spot on Spotify's Weekly Top Song Global ch

BLACKPINK's 10th Anniversary: What Fans Want to Know About the Upcoming Event

Jisoo of BLACKPINK has issued another apology to fans who felt let down by the group's 10th-anniversary event.BLACKPINK members Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa hosted a live broadcast on the fan platform Weverse on August 8 to commemorate their decade-

Lee Kang-in's Exciting Move to Atletico Madrid: What This Means for the 2026 Season

Lee Kang-in made his first appearance in front of Korean fans since his high-profile move to Atletico Madrid in Spain's La Liga.On August 8, Lee joined Atletico Madrid's head coach Diego Simeone at a press conference for the 2026 Coupang Play Series