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KAIST unveils homegrown AI model for predicting protein structures, drug binding

Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) said Friday they have developed a biomolecular artificial intelligence (AI) model, called K-Fold, that predicts protein structures and how drug candidates bind to them, with the aim of speeding up new drug development using homegrown technology. The model was built by a KAIST-led group called Team KAIST as part of a project run by Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT to develop AI foundation models specialized by field. KAIST President Bae Chung-sik said the project reflects the importance of "sovereign AI" — a country's ability to develop and control its own core technology — for national competitiveness in the AI era. K-Fold is designed to predict not only the 3D shape of a single protein, but also how it interacts with other proteins, drug candidates, or genetic material such as DNA and RNA, and where and how a candidate compound binds. That combination of structure prediction and binding prediction is central to early-stage drug discovery, in which researchers must identify a disease-related protein's s

Aug 28, 2026By Jhoo Dong-chan
KAIST unveils homegrown AI model for predicting protein structures, drug binding
Law & Crime

Korea enacts tough new rules to crack down on ticket scalping

In a major step to safeguard fair access to live entertainment and athletic events, Korea has enacted strict new enforcement rules designed to eradicate ticket scalping across the country. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Friday that the updated regulations officially took effect on Friday, following final Cabinet approval on Aug. 18. The milestone measures flesh out landmark revisions to the Performance Act and the National Sports Promotion Act passed by the National Assembly in February. Under the overhauled legal framework, all fraudulent ticket buying and unauthorized reselling are explicitly outlawed. Crucially, the ban applies universally — eliminating a long-standing legal loophole by penalizing scalpers regardless of whether they use automated "macro" software to hijack digital queues and buy up inventory faster than ordinary human users. Under the new rules, primary ticketing sellers and secondhand resale platforms must implement robust compliance protocols. They are now legally required to verify user identities, maintain active reporting features, restrict

Aug 28, 2026By Jhoo Dong-chan
Korea enacts tough new rules to crack down on ticket scalping
People & Events

Lakeside Peace Walk to highlight World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in Chuncheon

GCS International, World Taekwondo and The Korea Times, in collaboration with Chuncheon City and the Chuncheon Leisure Taekwondo Organizing Committee, will co-host the inaugural Chuncheon Peace Walk on Sept. 17. Taking place in Chuncheon — a scenic lakeside city in northeastern Korea's Gangwon Province, located about 75 kilometers northeast of Seoul — the event invites residents and international visitors to stroll along a stunning lakeside course as part of celebrations for the 2026 World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships, running from Sept. 16-20. Organizers intentionally designed the outdoor course to give athletes, officials and spectators a chance to stretch their legs outside the indoor competition arenas and soak in the region's celebrated autumn scenery. Participants will gather at 10 a.m. at the Songam Sports Town Inline Skating Arena before embarking on a flat, 4-kilometer round trip to the Uiamho Skywalk — a glass observation platform suspended over the calm waters of Uiam Lake. On-site registration opens at 8 a.m., and participation is free. Every finisher will receive a

Aug 28, 2026By Jhoo Dong-chan
Lakeside Peace Walk to highlight World Taekwondo Poomsae Championships in Chuncheon
Companies

CJ OliveNetworks hosts AI tech challenge for healthy eating

CJ OliveNetworks, the IT services affiliate of CJ Group, said it hosted "Girls Can Do IT 2026" Thursday. The event was an intensive AI hackathon where 30 middle school girls collaborated under tight deadlines to turn data analysis and generative AI into real-world healthy eating solutions and actual dishes. The program, run in partnership with the CJ Foundation, the group's philanthropic arm, brought together students from nine community youth centers in the greater Seoul area that are members of the foundation's CJ Donors Camp mentoring network. CJ Olivenetworks has operated "CJ AX Creative Camp," an employee-driven AI and software education program aimed at narrowing the digital education gap, since 2015. Girls Can Do IT, now in its sixth year, is run in connection with the CJ-UNESCO girls' education campaign and is designed to build students' understanding of AI and support their exploration of digital career paths. This year's edition introduced a new curriculum centered on nutrition and healthy eating, incorporating themes from the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals rela

Aug 27, 2026By Jhoo Dong-chan
CJ OliveNetworks hosts AI tech challenge for healthy eating
Travel & Food

Seoul, CheongKwanJang debut royal tea, snack souvenir set

What was once the pinnacle of hospitality reserved exclusively for Joseon Dynasty royalty is now finding new life as a premier global souvenir. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Thursday that it is partnering with Korea Ginseng Corp. (KGC) to launch The Royal Legacy Assorted, a high-end souvenir set that reimagines traditional royal tea culture for international travelers. Slated for release Friday, the premium package marks the second collaboration between municipal brand strategists and KGC’s flagship red ginseng brand, CheongKwanJang. The partnership merges historical court traditions with Korea’s world-renowned wellness culture, presenting a curated tasting experience housed inside a sleek, mint-toned gift box modeled after the architectural lines of Gwanghwamun. When opened, the package reveals two specialized varieties of CheongKwanJang’s Court Secret Tea. The first, Ginseng Giyul, blends 6-year-old red ginseng concentrate with citrus peel, drawing inspiration from classical medical remedies documented by Joseon Dynasty court physician Heo Jun. The second, Ginseng Onyu

Aug 27, 2026By Jhoo Dong-chan
Seoul, CheongKwanJang debut royal tea, snack souvenir set
People & Events

Seoul Art Week transforms capital into open-air gallery

Korea’s capital is transforming into an expansive citywide canvas as the fourth annual Seoul Art Week prepares to open Monday. Running through Sept. 6, the seven-day festival will link 141 visual art spaces across the metropolis, presenting 159 exhibitions and events designed to broaden the cultural footprint of the world-famous Kiaf and Frieze Seoul art fairs. Organized by the Seoul Metropolitan Government, this year’s significantly expanded edition moves beyond traditional gallery hubs like Samcheong-dong and Cheongdam-dong to improve access to contemporary creative expression for residents and international visitors alike. For the first time, the festival will kick off its signature opening night in Euljiro, a celebrated industrial neighborhood where historical tool-repair shops, hidden alleyway cafes and experimental youth art spaces uniquely coexist. On Monday, 20 visual art venues across Euljiro will extend their operating hours late into the evening, hosting live sound performances, networking DJ sessions and interactive artist talks. News Museum Euljiro will serve as the cent

Aug 27, 2026By Jhoo Dong-chan
Seoul Art Week transforms capital into open-air gallery
Travel & Food

Seoul expands Jamsil Tourist Zone into trendy alleyways

Just steps away from the futuristic spire of Lotte World Tower, a quiet transformation is redefining how international travelers experience southeastern Seoul. In a move to blend attractions with authentic local culture, the Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Thursday the official expansion of the Jamsil Special Tourist Zone to encompass Songridan-gil, a bohemian alleyway renowned for its artisan cafes, alongside the traditional culinary hubs of Bangi Market and Bangi Food Alley. The expansion increases the zone’s total area from 2.31 to 2.75 square kilometers. By folding these vibrant neighborhood corridors into Jamsil’s existing tourism umbrella — which already draws nearly three million foreign visitors annually to landmarks such as Seokchon Lake, Olympic Park and Lotte World — city planners aim to evolve Jamsil from a quick sightseeing stop into an immersive, 24-hour cultural destination. The decision caters directly to shifting global travel trends. Modern international tourists, particularly Gen Z and millennial travelers, increasingly bypass conventional tour buses in

Aug 27, 2026By Jhoo Dong-chan
Seoul expands Jamsil Tourist Zone into trendy alleyways
Companies

Hyundai Mobis showcases AI, robotics-based manufacturing technology with suppliers

Hyundai Mobis, an auto parts affiliate of Hyundai Motor Group, said Thursday it hosted its second annual manufacturing technology exhibition, "M-Sphere 2026," to strengthen its smart factory capabilities and expand its partnership with suppliers on next-generation production technology. The two-day event, held under the theme "Beyond Challenge, Into Reality," ran Wednesday and Thursday at the Quantum Center near the company's research institute in Uiwang, Gyeonggi Province, drawing about 1,000 industry officials including first- and second-tier suppliers, the company said. Hyundai Mobis unveiled more than 40 manufacturing technologies developed jointly with partner companies, organized around three themes: intelligent automation, AI-based digital twins and component-level process technologies. The company said the technologies are already being applied at its production sites. Among the intelligent automation technologies was a transport robot system using 3D vision, piloted at Hyundai Mobis' chassis module plant in Ulsan. The robot locates and picks up parts needed to assemble chassis

Aug 27, 2026By Jhoo Dong-chan
Hyundai Mobis showcases AI, robotics-based manufacturing technology with suppliers
Companies

KT participates in TechSauce Global Summit 2026 in Bangkok with 12 partner startups

KT said Thursday it is taking part in TechSauce Global Summit 2026, a major Southeast Asian technology conference, alongside 12 partner small and mid-sized enterprises, running from Tuesday to Thursday at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center in Bangkok, Thailand. TechSauce Global Summit is billed as a leading technology conference in Southeast Asia. This year's edition includes sessions on artificial intelligence (AI) transformation, fintech and food tech, along with an exhibition featuring more than 300 companies. The 12 companies joining KT were selected mainly from partner firms aiming to expand into Southeast Asian markets, KT said. They include Marucis, which makes IPTV set-top box technology; The Pinkfong Company, the entertainment firm behind "Baby Shark" known for film and animation content; Mokkoji, a 3D animation studio; B PRO Company, which analyzes football videos; Daim Technology, which offers physical AI-based autonomous manufacturing solutions; Allganize Korea, a large-language-model solution provider; Deeping Source, which optimizes AI-based space operations; XL8

Aug 27, 2026By Jhoo Dong-chan
KT participates in TechSauce Global Summit 2026 in Bangkok with 12 partner startups
Companies

K-pop group RESCENE propels Narangd Cider sales up 48%

In the hyper-competitive market for zero-calorie beverages, companies have long sought the elusive formula that turns casual drinkers into brand devotees. Dong-A Otsuka, one of Korea’s prominent beverage manufacturers, appears to have found it in the rising trajectories of a young K-pop group. Dong-A Otsuka said Monday that sales of Narangd Cider Zero, its flagship zero-calorie carbonated soft drink, jumped 48 percent over a one-month period after the company appointed the rising K-pop quintet RESCENE as brand ambassadors. The increase — tracked from July 21 through Aug. 21 compared to the same period last year — was measured across major online retailers, Dong-A Otsuka’s direct-to-consumer digital storefront and ubiquitous convenience stores across Korea. Marketing experts point to the alignment of image and audience. RESCENE, a five-member act that debuted in early 2024, has rapidly cultivated a devoted following with a brand persona centered on authenticity and unvarnished appeal. That image appears to have resonated with health-conscious younger consumers who dominate the ze

Aug 27, 2026By Jhoo Dong-chan
K-pop group RESCENE propels Narangd Cider sales up 48%
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