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Seoul to Roll Out a System for Foreign Residents to Apply for Cash Vouchers From Monday, July 21, Seoul will start to distribute cash vouchers to foreign residents. Aside from eligibility, the amount, method, and timing of the vouchers will be the same as for Korean nationals.A support system will be operated using 44 Foreign Resident Centers and Family Centers to assist eligible international residents.On top of that, call center and multilingual support will be availa.. 더보기
Seoul Helps Foreign Residents Apply for Government Stimulus Checks Stimulus checks for foreign residents roll out starting Mon, Jul. 21 with the same process as for Korean citizens Seoul activates its municipal support system using 44 foreign resident centers and family centers Hotline to provide multilingual support as well as guidance on smishing prevention, eligibility check, and application and appeal processes The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) is est.. 더보기
Freshen Up After Your Workout! Ttukseom Station’s Fit Station Opens Free Showers to the Public “Subway Innovation Project: Ttukseom Fit Station” pilot shower service starting Jul. 18 Equipped with changing room, towels, and hair dryers for runner-focused service Run along the Hangang River and in Seoul Forest, then finish with a shower for your daily routine The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) announced that shower facilities at Fit Station, a workout community space inside Ttukseom S.. 더보기
Seoul’s First Recreation Forest Getaway ‘Surak Hyu’ for Year-Round Urban Retreat Grand opening of hotel-grade Surak Hyu lodging on Thu, Jul. 17—1.6 km from Buramsan Station Eco-friendly layout comprising 14-m treehouse cabins, 18 buildings, 25 rooms, and walking trails Reservations open on the 10th of each month with a 10% discount and priority for the disabled and Nowon-gu residents The Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG) is opening the city’s first nature recreation forest.. 더보기
Dual-phoretic delivery enables localized chemotherapy without systemic side effects Researchers from Seoul National University (Prof. Seung-Kyun Kang), the Korea Institute of Science and Technology, KIST (Dr. Hyojin Lee), Kwangwoon University (Prof. Jeonghyun Kim), and Gyeongsang National University (Prof. Seongchan Kim) have developed a wireless implantable drug delivery system that enables anticancer drugs to penetrate deep into solid tumors—without harming surrounding health.. 더보기
Disappearing Electronics: Biodegradable Fiber Electronics Could Solve the Growing E-Waste and Textile Crisis Every time we toss out an old T-shirt or discard a disposable medical patch, we’re contributing to a rapidly escalating environmental crisis. The world produces over 92 million tons of textile waste annually, much of it made from synthetic materials that can linger for centuries. Add to that the surge in wearable electronics — smartwatches, fitness trackers, sensor-laden garments — and the probl.. 더보기
SNU-KIST Joint Team Sets New World Record in Thin-Film Tandem Solar Cell Efficiency Officially Listed on NREL Chart — Korea Expected to Lead Next-Generation Photovoltaic Technology A team of South Korean researchers has set a new world record in power conversion efficiency* for perovskite/CIGS (copper indium gallium selenide) tandem solar cells**, demonstrating the country’s technological leadership in next-generation photovoltaic (PV) systems. * Power conversion efficiency: Th.. 더보기
Professor Hyobin Yoo’s Research Team at SNU Develops 2D Quantum Material Platform Using Moiré Lattice Superposition - First-ever atomic-scale identification of hierarchical moiré structures in 2D materials - Opens new possibilities for programmable quantum material design Seoul National University College of Engineering has announced that a joint research team led by Professor Hyobin Yoo from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, in collaboration with Professor Young-Woo Son (Korea Institute fo.. 더보기
Seeing clearly through thick fog: KIST develops ultra-low noise, high sensitivity photodetector - New organic photodetector delivers high sensitivity in fog and smoke-filled conditions - Promising applications in autonomous vehicles, road infrastructure, and smart transportation Technologies enabling safe visual recognition in low visibility environments are gaining increasing attention across sectors such as autonomous driving, aviation, and smart transportation. Thick fog remains a majo.. 더보기
From Passive to Intelligent: Bioengineered Organs Meet Electronics [As bioelectronics merge with tissue engineering, bioengineered organs are gaining the ability to sense, respond, and adapt in real time—ushering in a new era of smart regenerative systems.] Bioengineered organs are no longer just structural substitutes. A new review published in Trends in Biotechnology introduces a groundbreaking concept: biohybrid-engineered tissue (BHET) platforms*1 —living c.. 더보기
“Not Just Parasite”: Yonsei University Faculty Uncover Structural Roots Behind the Prevalence of Social Problem Films in Korea Published in the April 2025 issue of Poetics, a leading international journal Provides an empirical analysis of the institutional distinctiveness of the Korean film industry A research team at Yonsei University, Professors Dongyoub Shin, Bo Kyung Kim, and Hongseok Oh, has collaborated with Professor Sunhyuk Kim at Korea University Sejong Campus to examine the structural foundations that enabled .. 더보기
A Young Yonsei Mathematician Solves the “Moving Sofa Problem” — Meet Jineon Baek Solving a 60-Year-Old Math Mystery with a Single Unifying FormulaWhen picturing a person who solves a legendary math problem, one might imagine an elderly professor with a head full of gray hair. But Jineon Baek, the mathematician who recently cracked the infamous “moving sofa problem,” doesn’t quite fit the stereotype. Freshly minted with a Ph.D., Baek arrived at the interview in a black jacket.. 더보기
Professor Park Sung-chul's Team at Korea University Wins Early Career Investigator Award from the U.S.’ AcademyHealth for its Study on Health Insurance Coverage Expansion The study analyzed the trend in low-value care resulting from expanded coverage for brain MRIs On June 9, graduate student Bae Gi-ryeon, who is enrolled in the integrated master’s and Ph.D. program in the Division of Health Policy and Management at Korea University (President Kim Dong-one), received the Early Career Investigator Award at the 2025 AcademyHealth conference. ‘AcademyHealth is a glo.. 더보기
RAIBO Runs over Walls with Feline Agility... Ready for Effortless Search over Mountaineous and Rough Terrains​ KAIST's quadrupedal robot, RAIBO, can now move at high speed across discontinuous and complex terrains such as stairs, gaps, walls, and debris. It has demonstrated its ability to run on vertical walls, leap over 1.3-meter-wide gaps, sprint at approximately 14.4 km/h over stepping stones, and move quickly and nimbly on terrain combining 30° slopes, stairs, and stepping stones. RAIBO is expected t.. 더보기
SNU Expands Global Research Support to Attract Top Talent Amid increasing challenges in global research mobility—including recent U.S. restrictions on international student enrollment—Seoul National University (SNU, President Ryu Hong Lim) is expanding a broad range of programs to promote international research collaboration and attract world-class research talent. These initiatives not only support academic continuity but also strengthen SNU’s role as.. 더보기
Busan Nongwon Duck Meat - Enjoy Its Natural Taste Food trend in korea is focused on health. Most famous restaurants emphasize their dish like mother makes, food in season, or natural foods. If you seek only delicious food, you might eat some unhealthy food which has MSG in it. So these days people eat food even though it is less tasty since they care about their health. Once white rice and egg were considered as perfect food. White rice is made.. 더보기
SNU Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital Signs MoU with Gwanak District On April 29, SNU Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (VMTH) announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Gwanak district office, Seoul Veterinary Medicine Association and pet food company Mammi Dr. The four organizations announced that they will cooperate to establish infrastructure in Gwanak district for animal protection, pet adoption and the prevention of animal abuse and pet aband.. 더보기
Korea University Holds the 111th Anniversary Ceremony and KU People’s Day Presidents of overseas universities join to celebrate the school’s 111th anniversaryKU Pride Club Lounge for donors opens On May 5th at 10:30 a.m., Korea University and the Korea University Alumni Association held the school’s 111th Anniversary Ceremony and KU People’s Day on the main lawn in front of Korea University’s Main Hall. Presidents of several distinguished overseas universities attende.. 더보기
What University Presidents of Korea, China, Japan, Nordic and Benelux Countries Are Saying about the Future of Education Expectations to Generate Synergy and Unique Potential Ties between Europe and East AsiaPossibility of Merging University Diplomas into One Under the slogan of Global KU 2.0, Korea University founded the East Asia-Nordic/Benelux University Consortium (hereafter referred to as ENUC) and hosted a commemorative conference. On Tuesday, May 4, presidents, officials, and researchers from 12 universitie.. 더보기
Launching the ‘Good Corps’ for North Korean Refugees Agreement ceremony held between Korea University and Korea Hana FoundationProgram is a part of efforts to prepare for a unified Korea by helping to improve perceptions toward North Korean refugees and to aid in the settlement process ▲ Kwang Joo Son, the chairman of the board of the Korea Hana Foundation (left) and Jaeho Yeom, the President of Korea University (right) pose for a commemorative ph.. 더보기
IUFoST Elects Professor Hyun Jin Park as a New Fellow IUFoST Elects Professor Hyun Jin Park as a New Fellow ▲ Professor Hyun Jin Park, Department of Biotechnology, Graduate School, Korea University Professor Hyun Jin Park of the Department of Biotechnology, Graduate School (Department of Food Science & Technology) became a new Fellow of The International Academy of Food Science and Technology of the 2016 International Union of Food Science and Tech.. 더보기
Learning to Live Together as a Community in a Loaf of Bread at KU Bakery KU is the first university to employ developmentally disabled persons for its bakery. It may take longer for service, but expect great taste and sincerity KU is the first university to open a bakery employing people with developmental disabilities. KU offers a wide range of opportunities for students to share diverse values. For example, North Korean defectors have a chance to realize their entr.. 더보기
New Technology Easily Identifies Fake Goods New Technology Easily Identifies Fake GoodsProfessor Heon Lee’s team develops anti-counterfeiting technology using nanoimprint ▲ Heon Lee, Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering The research team led by Professor Heon Lee of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering announced the development of anti-counterfeiting technology using nanoimprint. The team’s anti-counte.. 더보기
A research team led by Prof. Chang-Soo Han develops pressure sensors inspired by human skin and sensory organs. A research team led by Prof. Chang-Soo Han develops pressure sensors inspired by human skin and sensory organs.The findings are expected to be used for various industrial applications. ▲ A research team led by Chang-Soo Han from the Department of Mechanical Engineering A research team led by Chang-Soo Han from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering developed highly sens.. 더보기
KOSAC President, Cheon-gu Heo Donates 1 Billion Won to His Alma Mater. KOSAC President, Cheon-gu Heo Donates 1 Billion Won to His Alma Mater.With his 70-year-old belief in the power of virtue, Heo gives financial support to students in need. While he had made anonymous donations in the past, he now reveals himself for a bigger reason. ▲ After the donation ceremony, KOSAC President Cheon-gu Heo and KU President Jaeho Yeom pose in front of a piece of calligraphy. Che.. 더보기
Events held to mark the 56th Anniversary of the 4.18 Korea University Events held to mark the 56th Anniversary of the 4.18 Korea University Student Movement: 4.18 Marathon, National Salvation (Gugukdaejangjung) March, and 4.18 Monument Floral Tribute Ceremony Marking the April 18 (Monday) 4.18 Student Movement’s 56th anniversary, Korea University hosted commemorative events, including the 4.18 Marathon, 4.18 National Salvation March, and Floral Tribute Ceremony. T.. 더보기
Hyundai Heavy Industries Announces Competitiveness Enhancement Measures Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) announced today that it will spur the efforts to enhance its competitiveness by implementing intense management reform plans including the voluntary retirement of manager-level employees. An HHI officer said, “Along with the 25 percent cut of senior managers last month, the voluntary retirement plan we announced today is essential for our management rationalization.. 더보기
POSCO participates in Offshore Technology Conference 2016 - POSCO sets up an integrated booth specialized in WP products with clients - POSCO strengthens its marketing base by targeting the global steel market for energy industry Between May 2 and 5, POSCO partook in the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2016 which was held in Houston, Texas, U.S. OTC is the biggest international conference for offshore operation technology, including technology sem.. 더보기
Jeju’s Oh Young-hoon appointed Minjoo vice floor leader Jeju’s Oh Young-hoon appointed Minjoo vice floor leaderBoost expected for Jeju-related bills Minjoo Party lawmaker Oh Young-hoon, who was elected in Jeju last month, has been appointed vice floor leader for the 20th National Assembly, which officially begins its term on May 30th. Floor leader Woo Sang-ho announced the party’s 11 vice floor leaders Sunday. Oh’s appointment is expected to add mome.. 더보기
“Group tourists from Busan and Chungbuk are flocking to Ulsan”… 1,400 people Busan – Apr. 24 (600 tourists), May 12 (400 tourists)Chungbuk – May 8 (400 tourists)… Taehwagang Simnidaesup (Bamboo Grove), Onggi Village The City of Ulsan announced that it has successfully attracted a total of 1,400 tourists from Busan (April 24: 600, May 12: 400) and Chungbuk (May 8: 400). The 600 tourists from Busan visiting Ulsan on April 24 would depart from Busan at 09:00 using 13 charte.. 더보기

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