Innholdsfortegnelse for September 2025 i alchedek

The global competitive structure of the fashion industry is rapidly evolving, focusing on technology, design, and sustainability. It is becoming increasingly difficult to meet the expectations of global consumers with traditional clothing manufacturing methods alone. Innovative products that combine functionality and emotion, along with eco-friendly production processes, are establishing themselves as new standards. Particularly, major brands in Europe and the United States are accelerating their transition to digital-based design, AI predictive production, and the circular economy, leading to a reconfiguration of the global market paradigm. As eco-friendly consumer awareness rises worldwide and ESG(Environmental, Social, and Governance) management spreads across industries, building a sustainable textile and fashion industry is recognized as a necessity rather than a choice. K-fashion has quickly adapted to these changes, enhancing its own competitiveness. SMEs with extensive…

Innovative Challenges Continue to Approach Fundamental Treatment of Vascular and Lymphatic Diseases Conducting world-class basic science research, IBS contributes to the acquisition of creative knowledge and the cultivation of excellent researchers, operating 2 research centers and 30 research groups in fields such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, life sciences, and convergence. The IBS Center for Vascular Research studies the development, maintenance, regeneration, and pathological changes of blood vessels and lymphatic vessels from an organ-specific perspective, leading the establishment of a new paradigm in vascular biology. It focuses on the heterogeneity and organ specificity of endothelial cells in blood and lymphatic vessels, aiming to identify key regulatory factors that control them. The Center for Vascular Research aims to elucidate the key genes and molecular mechanisms involved in various phenomena such as organ-specific…

The Challenge for Basic Research on ‘Intracranial Time Bomb’ Aneurysm Leads to the Path of Physician-Scientist At the Asan Medical Center’s neurosurgery intensive care unit, patients with life-threatening conditions due to head trauma, cerebral hemorrhage, increased intracranial pressure, and other cerebrovascular diseases are treated promptly. Patients encountered in this unit typically have both neurosurgical and medical issues. Problems originating in the brain often lead to medical complications such as pneumonia, thrombosis, and heart disease. Professor Seungjoo Lee, who received training in both the neurosurgery brain tumor department and the medical intensive care unit during his clinical instructor days, treats patients based on his understanding of each field. He states that despite oscillating between despair and hope in urgent situations, maintaining hope and diligently caring for patients eventually leads to moments…

NRX, a Stroke Prevention and Recurrence Medicine Based on 20 Years of Clinical Data, Challenges the Global Market with Herbal Medicine PanaCura Inc., whose name means “cure all diseases” in Latin, has been dedicated to promoting public health and developing natural pharmaceuticals. The company has expanded its business to include health functional foods, natural medicines, and medical devices based on herbal ingredients from indigenous Korean plants. Its flagship product, NRX, an ischemic stroke preventive medicine, is currently advancing in both domestic and international markets. “Our professors from the Department of Korean Medicine Cardiology developed Kyung Hee NRX, which has been used in Korean medicine hospitals since 2002. It has been shown to be effective for anti-hyperlipidemia, anti-dyslipidemia, anti-atherosclerosis, and neuroprotection, and has been used to prevent recurrence in stroke and…

Paying homage to the fastest nation in the world, PUMA will be re-releasing its special-edition 2003 H-Street in two Jamaica inspired colorways, as a tribute to the Caribbean nation and its globally recognized track and field legacy. Black, yellow, and green colorways recall PUMA’s campaign from 2003, which launched PUMA’s partnership with the Jamaican national track and field team. The visuals showcased Jamaican culture, style, and sports heritage, centering around a lineup of H-Street colorways, including a special Jamaican-flag edition that returns for 2025. Lightweight and minimalist yet stylishly distinctive, the H-Street features a breathable mesh upper, nostalgic T-shaped toebox, and track-inspired outsole tread. Celebrating the legendary speed, power, and distinctive style that the island nation is known for, the limitededition H-Street carries the story of a country that has…

Presenting a fashion business model encompassing production, logistics, and sales, Zara emerges as a symbol of global SPA brands. The history of the global fashion brand Zara, which has built a consumer-centric business model based on consistent innovation, begins with the first store opened by Amancio Ortega on Juan Flórez Street in La Coruña, Spain, on 9 May 1975. Having operated Confecciones GOA for over a decade since 1963, producing women’s clothing, Ortega paved the way for a new turning point in clothing production and distribution. Subsequently, in 1977, he established headquarters and a factory in Arteixo near La Coruña, expanding the business to major shopping areas in Spain. In 1984, the first logistics center with an area of 10,000m 2 was established, creating an environment where all stores could…

One-Stop Distribution Platform ‘SHAKALAKA’ that Connects Korean-Indie Fashion Brands and Overseas Resellers Established in 2022, Owl Society is a K-indie fashion resale startup that believes brands people love hold more value than famous brands. As a ‘technology partner’ that organizes the complexities of clothing distribution such as price, logistics, customs, and sizing into product- and market-specific rules, it optimizes and connects the two players in the K-indie fashion market: wholesale brands and overseas resellers. This approach builds a differentiated fashion business infrastructure that aligns the strengths of Dongdaemun with global demand. “Owl Society’s management team has a combined 36 years of experience in the Dongdaemun wholesale market. We are committed to solving problems identified through our long involvement in the fashion industry and are constantly exploring ways to achieve the…

Hello. Please introduce yourself to our readers along with an introduction to the Korean Ophthalmological Society. Hello. I am Chan Yoon Kim, the President of the Korean Ophthalmological Society. Founded in 1947, the Korean Ophthalmological Society is the largest ophthalmological academic organization in the country, with approximately 4,000 ophthalmologists actively participating as full members. Over the past 70 years, we have advanced basic and clinical research in ophthalmology and have actively participated in policy recommendations and public campaigns to promote the eye health of the nation. The society promotes the exchange of specialized knowledge and research development through 12 subsidiary research committees that cover various subfields of ophthalmology. We hold biannual academic conferences and operate various educational programs. Recently, we have been striving to simultaneously fulfill our academic and social…

Hello. Could you please introduce yourself to our readers along with the introduction by the doctor? Hello. I am Maesoon Lim, a principal researcher at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology(KIST) Brain Science Institute and an associate professor at the University of Science and Technology(UST) KIST School Biomedical Convergence Program. My primary research focuses on developing artificial vision for individuals who have lost their sight due to retinal diseases. My major is in electronic engineering, and I received my bachelor’s and doctoral degrees from the KAIST School of Electrical Engineering. During my time as a postdoctoral researcher at the United States University of Michigan Department of Electrical Engineering, I conducted research on the fabrication of various micro and nano devices, such as transistors, biosensors, and neural electrodes using semiconductor…

Hello, seen aromi. Thank you for gracing the September issue of <alchedek>. Could you please introduce yourself to our magazine readers? Hello, alchedek readers. I am seen aromi, a travel creator and writer living by the motto, “Turns out, nothing bad really happens if you do what you want.” I am a creator who practices yoga while living in the countryside. Congratulations on your contract with Penguin Random House UK, valued at over 100 million won! As the first Korean YouTuber to sign with a major English-speaking publisher, it must have been a special moment for you. Could you share why <So What If I Love My Single Life?> resonated with Korea readers and how it might also resonate with international audiences? The contract with Penguin Random House UK was…

Leading the evolution of sports and culture based on the philosophy of ‘the fastest products for the fastest athletes in the world’ In July 2025, Arthur Hoeld, who has accumulated extensive experience in the global sports market, was appointed as the new CEO of PUMA. Having been a handball and track and field athlete, he joined adidas in 1998, serving, amongst other positions, as the Managing Director EMEA and a Chief Sales Officer. His track record includes growing adidas Originals to a scale of 7 billion euros. For a long time, PUMA has built a sports heritage under the slogan “The fastest products for the fastest athletes in the world”, transforming both sports and culture. The origin dates back to the shoe factory ‘Gebrüder Dassler Schuhfabrik’, established by brothers Rudolf…

Regular Ophthalmic Examinations Essential for Protecting Eye Health, a Difficult Organ to Recover As society ages, the incidence of various neoplastic lesions occurring within the eye is gradually increasing. Although diseases such as uveal melanoma and choroidal hemangioma are not yet common in Korea, they can cause blindness and pose a threat to life if they occur, making early diagnosis and systematic treatment crucial. The prevalence of melanoma is about 1 per 1 million people, making it extremely rare, but there is a 30% chance of metastasis to the liver, lungs, and bones within five years, and this probability increases with the size of the tumor. Professor Kim stated that although there are often no symptoms in the early stages, symptoms such as blurred vision, decreased vision, floaters, increased intraocular…

Dedicated to the Study of Retinal Fibrovascular Proliferative Diseases, Seeking Clues for the Treatment of All Retinal Diseases Professor Geon Ho Bae completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Doctorate in Preventive Medicine at Seoul National University College of Medicine. He then completed his residency and fellowship in ophthalmology at Samsung Medical Center. He served as an assistant professor of ophthalmology at Kyung Hee University Hospital and a clinical professor of ophthalmology at Seoul National University Hospital. Recently, he has been focusing on research activities as an adjunct research professor of ophthalmology at Seoul National University Biomedical Research Institute. Professor Geon Ho Bae was selected for the Global Physician-Scientist Training Project organized by the Korea Health Industry Development Institute in 2024. Recently, the government and universities have been emphasizing the importance…