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Samyang: A Global Partner Transforming Humanity's Future with New Vision and Pioneering Spirit On October 1, 2024, Samyang Group, celebrating its 100th anniversary, announced a new corporate identity (CI) and mission under the vision of "a global partner transforming humanity's future through specialty materials and solutions," marking the beginning of a new era for Samyang. This new vision reflects the company's ambition to build on the past 100 years of providing prosperity and convenience to the public and contributing to the national economy, aiming to discover the infinite potential of everyday life and transform humanity's future. With a more proactive and bold pioneering spirit, Samyang is determined to become a partner that proposes new possibilities ahead of customer demands. On October 12, the "NEW SAMYANG FESTIVAL" was held to celebrate…

The proptech industry, which is causing significant changes in the global real estate market, is innovating traditional real estate practices by combining real estate with the latest information technology. Numerous companies offering various forms of proptech products and services have been established in the global market, and continuous technological development is taking place. Currently, it is expanding beyond brokerage services such as sales and rentals to various areas including investment, financing, property management, construction, interior design, and shared services. It is particularly drawing attention as it is recognized as a new growth engine for the real estate industry. Through this special feature <PropTech Takes a New Leap with Innovative Technology in Real Estate Services>, we aim to highlight institutions contributing to the activation of the real estate and housing industry,…

High-Tech Innovations Transform Traditional Real Estate Industry with New Services Proptech, a portmanteau of Property and Technology, is revolutionizing the real estate industry by integrating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) such as big data, artificial intelligence (AI), and blockchain. Traditionally, the real estate sector has seen limited use of technology, but the incorporation of high-tech innovations has led to service advancements. A prime example is the shift from real estate listings and rental information being available through newspaper classifieds like Flea Market and Crossroads to being shared on online platforms. Proptech, which was first introduced in the UK in 2009, has since experienced rapid growth in Europe, North America, and now domestically. The pace of technological development is also swift. Initially, Proptech services provided simple information such as listings and…

The Fine Dust Improvement Planning Group, which was launched as a dedicated policy-related organization following the enforcement of the Fine Dust Special Act in 2019, is responsible for the operation and practical support of the Fine Dust Special Task Force, and is leading various policy initiatives to build a pleasant air environment by reducing fine dust, such as establishing and implementing a comprehensive fine dust plan, coordinating policy management to reduce fine dust, managing emergency reduction measures for high concentrations by local governments, and promoting and educating the public. So, what kind of policy infrastructure is the Fine Dust Improvement Planning Group preparing to improve the air environment that determines people's health and quality of life? Policies related to fine dust require efforts to coordinate and balance various interests. As…

Next-Generation Targeted Protein Degradation Technology 'TPD' Gains Attention for New Drug Development TPD technology, which stands for Targeted Protein Degradation, utilizes the ubiquitin-proteasome system, a mechanism for protein degradation within cells, to break down and eliminate disease-causing target proteins. This opens up the possibility of conquering the realm of "Undruggable targets," which has been considered a limitation in drug development, and overcoming drug resistance issues caused by gene mutations due to small molecule inhibitors. InnoCure Therapeutics, located in Pangyo Techno Valley, is a bio-venture company developing new drugs based on next-generation targeted protein degradation (TPD) technology. PROTAC, known as a protein degrader, is a heterobifunctional compound with a structure in which two types of ligands are connected by a linker. It has a recycling mechanism within the body, which enhances…

SK Telecom leaps into a global AI company, from its own super-large AI service to hardware and global cooperation SK Telecom, which has announced its leap to become a global AI company, recently unveiled the number of AI employees, which is rarely found in the telecommunications industry. It has filled 40% of its full-time positions with AI business personnel. SK Telecom, which has been focusing on AI-related non-telecommunication businesses, has been securing talented AI workers and growing sales in related businesses. In the first quarter of the year, SK Telecom’s enterprise revenue increased 8.7% year-on-year to KRW 415.4 billion, according to the company's first quarterly report in May. The company attributed the growth in enterprise sales to its data center and cloud-related businesses, which are areas of AI infrastructure. Data…

Please introduce yourself to our readers and tell us a little bit about Korea Research Institute for Human Settlements (KRIHS). The KRIHS was established in 1978 and is a pivotal policy research institute for national development that contributes to the balanced development of Korea, enhancement of national competitiveness, sustainable development of Korea, and improvement of the quality of life of the people by comprehensively researching policies related to the efficient use, development, and conservation of the national territory. The institute conducts research in a wide range of fields across the country, including national comprehensive planning, land use and conservation, national balanced development, regional and urban planning, housing and land policy, transportation, construction economics, environment, water resources, spatial information, and Northeast Asia. The institute also takes the lead in creating a…

Hello, Director. Could you please introduce KWC to us? First, I should explain why KWC was established. Since 2018, the domestic water market has stagnated at a scale of 43 trillion KRW, while the global water market has grown steadily from 899 trillion KRW in 2017 to 978 trillion KRW in 2019, with an average annual growth rate of 9%. Most domestic water companies are small enterprises with fewer than 10 employees, facing challenges such as insufficient technological competitiveness, limited funding capabilities, and lack of government support systems. To overcome these limitations, the Ministry of Environment established a national water industry development strategy at the government level. As part of this strategy, KWC was established in Daegu in 2019 to create a “One-Stop Support System” for domestic water companies, from…

If you could discuss the social value of the launch of the Mental Health Policy Innovation Committee, as well as its role and the expected effects in the field of mental health, it would be appreciated. In fact, we have been running forward without looking back. We have had no time to reflect on our own minds and mental health. We have always been engrossed in growth, achievement, and performance. As a result, despite tremendous material growth, our happiness index is low, and the suicide rate is the highest among OECD countries. How should we accept this situation? I believe it is time for our society to face this reality and seriously consider what we need to do and what we can do. Even addressing the issue of suicide is…

Bringing Korean Literature to the Center of World Literature Korean literature, once existing on the periphery of world literature, has now moved to its center. The brilliant achievements of author Han Kang have completely dispelled the "Nobel Literature Prize Complex" deeply rooted in the history of Korean literature. This marks the moment when literature written in the peripheral language of Korean has gained universal recognition. Her poetic prose, which elegantly depicts the human figure overcoming the trauma of violence, has touched the hearts of people worldwide. In response, the global literary and publishing circles have reacted with "surprise" at this unexpected award. The phrase "Surprised" appeared multiple times in the seven-minute English interview video between the Nobel Committee and the author. When asked how she planned to celebrate her Nobel…

Provide data and IT-based service solutions that address the challenges of business operations NICE D&R, a subsidiary of Korea's leading financial infrastructure group NICE, is introducing data and IT-based service solutions. Since its launch in January 2019 through the integration of NICE Data and NICE R&C, NICE D&R has played a pivotal role in the establishment of social fairness and the development of information-based services. It is introducing advanced services that combine smart data with its existing business know-how and expertise in the research and data business. NICE D&R's business is divided into three main areas: Platform as a Service (PaaS), Data as a Service (DaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). As an information-centric company based on the Smart Data platform, we support smart decision-making for our customers. Specifically,…

Hello, could you please introduce yourself to the readers of Monthly People and provide an introduction to AURI? Hello. I am Lee Young-beom, Director of AURI. When we mention ‘AURI (Architecture & Urban Research Institute)’, it may still be unfamiliar to some. AURI is a government-funded research institute that studies policies at the national level on architecture and urban spaces, which are directly connected to the lives of the people. Like advanced European countries, we aim to establish policy directions for architecture and urban spaces at the national level and research ways to improve everyday spaces more strategically, ultimately to enhance the quality of life in living spaces. The main research areas of our institute include public architecture, the architectural service industry, architectural assets and cultural heritage, urban regeneration, pedestrian…

living history of Korea’s Land Development KECC has been selected as an ‘environment’ for the growth engine to be created in the next 60 years Established in 1963, KECC is a general construction engineering company with a long history and tradition. In all fields of engineering, including water supply and drainage, water resources development, urban planning, landscape, roads, transportation, bridges, tunnels, ports, railroads, and the environment, 20 departments in 8 headquarters have provided one-stop services covering planning, feasibility studies, basic and detailed design, construction, supervision, and construction project management. Our years of experience and expertise have been the foundation of the ground we walk on. KECC is the only company that has shared the history of Korea’s land construction. There has always been a KECC at the land development site…

"Atron," a waste sorting robot that succeeded in commercialization for the first time in Korea. It leads the value chain of resource circulation. Aetech has developed Atron, a smart recycling sorting robot based on deep learning artificial intelligence, and is a pioneer in providing automation solutions to the domestic recycling market and moving towards environmental circulation beyond resource circulation. Atron, which automates the waste sorting process that used to be done by humans, sorts 96 waste items per minute, the world's highest level, with a recognition accuracy of over 99.3% according to official certification. It is composed of five parts: recognition, analysis, monitoring, sorting, and conversion, and features a blower vacuum robot arm that can quickly and accurately grasp objects at precise target points, enabling high speed and low maintenance…

From Generic Drugs and Biosimilars to Innovative New Drugs! An Integrated and Strategic Approach to Propel the Growth of the Domestic Pharmaceutical Industry Until now, the pharmaceutical market in our country has developed around generic drugs and biosimilars. Biosimilars refer to drugs that replicate biological medicines whose patents have expired. They are similar to the original patented drugs and produce the same clinical results. While they are advantageous in obtaining sales approval, it is difficult to expect an initial effect. As drugs with similar performance, they are hard to imprint on consumers, leading to low sales and business viability. “The domestic pharmaceutical industry does not have much experience with clinical development strategies. Even if the new drug candidate has different components and superior characteristics, it applies the clinical trial protocols…

Please Tell Us About the Representative Achievements and Research Projects of Your Institution. 1 trillion KRW and 10 years. These are the costs and time required to develop a new drug. Some say it is a one in a million chance. Many companies struggle to develop products only to be frustrated by the lack of sales channels. What use is it if a company develops a product but cannot sell it? K-MEDIhub supports companies in overcoming the "Death Valley" and extends its business scope to help companies' products reach the market. Domestically, we host the international medical exhibition 'KOAMEX (Korea Advanced Medical Equipment & Industry Exhibition)', and internationally, we operate joint pavilions at promising exhibitions, resulting in cumulative export contracts worth 98 million USD (135.2 billion KRW). At KOAMEX, which…

ASMPT has led industrial innovation by supplying key solutions for electronics manufacturing Based in Singapore, ASMPT is the world’s largest provider of back-end equipment. It has a reputation being a leader in semiconductor and electronics manufacturing, and is known as the only company in the world to provide a comprehensive portfolio for all major stages of electronics manufacturing, from chip interconnect carriers to chip assemblies and packaging to SMT. In terms of the breadth and depth of process expertise, it has a solid position unmatched by any supplier. They provide hardware and software for many of the electronic devices we use every day, including mobile devices, cameras, computers, internet infrastructure, automobiles, electric vehicles, smart home systems, medical and industrial electronics, and more. Managing Director Dae-Sung Kim explained that any device…