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Celltrion Publishes Population Pharmacokinetic Analysis of Vegzelma in International Journal

Celltrion said Aug. 14 that an integrated population pharmacokinetic analysis of Vegzelma (development code CT-P16), a biosimilar of Avastin (bevacizumab) used to treat metastatic colorectal cancer and breast cancer, has been published in BioDrugs, a

“Preparing for the Next Pandemic After COVID-19”…South Korea Accelerates Development of Homegrown mRNA Vaccines

South Korea is speeding up development of domestic mRNA vaccine technology to prepare for a future pandemic and reduce reliance on overseas vaccine supplies. The government is accelerating development of domestic messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines in prep

LE SSERAFIM Takes Center Stage: K-Pop Group's Historic Performances at Summer Sonic 2026 and BlizzCon 2026

LE SSERAFIM is solidifying its status as a global powerhouse, securing back-to-back invitations to major stages in the U.S. and Japan.The quintet - Kim Chaewon, Sakura, Heo Yunjin, Kazuha, and Hong Eunchae - is set to rock Japan's premier music festi

NCT 127 Returns with Bold New Album BLINGY: What to Expect from Their 7th Release?

NCT 127 is set to make a bold comeback with their seventh studio album, showcasing their unwavering ambition.SM Entertainment, the group's agency, announced that NCT 127 will drop their new album BLINGY on August 24 at 6:00 p.m. (Korean time). The al

UFC 330: Can Islam Makhachev Break the 17-Fight Win Streak Against Ian Machado Gary?

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight champion Islam Makhachev (34, Russia) is gearing up for a shot at the record for most consecutive wins in the promotion.On August 16, Makhachev will put his title on the line for the first time ag

BTS's "Fake Love" Music Video Hits 1.4 Billion Views: What Makes It a Global Sensation?

BTS's "Fake Love" music video has surpassed 1.4 billion views on YouTube.On Thursday, Big Hit Music, the group's agency, announced that the music video for "Fake Love," the title track from BTS's third studio album Love Yourself: Tear released in May

Xdinary Heroes' Gun-il Exits Amid Controversy: What This Means for Their Future

Xdinary Heroes drummer Gun-il (28) has exited the boy band following a personal scandal. The fallout from this controversy has led to the cancellation of the group's scheduled appearance at Japan's Summer Sonic 2026 festival.On Thursday, organizers o

BMI2012: South Korea's Next-Gen mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine Set for Clinical Trials

The consortium consisting of Eyegene, BMI Korea, MicroUni, and MediciBio announced on Thursday that they received approval from South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) for the Phase 1 clinical trial plan (IND) of their next-generation m

Bonjo Capsule: A Game-Changer for Severe Myelofibrosis Patients - Here’s Why

South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) has approved Vonjo Capsule (Pacritinib Citrate), a rare medication for treating myelofibrosis.On Thursday, the MFDS announced that it had designated this drug as the 32nd product under the Global

U.S. Military Resumes COVID-19 Inspections: What This Means for South Korea in 2026

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) and U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) are set to resume quarantine operations for U.S. military aircraft and contracted military planes, a practice that was suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic.On Thurs