alchedek December 2025

Jay Yoon, CEO of JY Solution, is enhancing the status of K-beauty/medical by providing an integrated solution that customizes the entire process—from product planning and brand design to production and distribution. How did he captivate the global market? Opportunity Found Amidst the COVID Crisis : Birth of a Global Company Bridging Online and Offline During the challenging COVID period, Jay Yoon was quick to think of the word ‘opportunity’ instead of ‘crisis.’ Observing the rapid changes in people’s lifestyles and the corporate ecosystem, he concluded, “Depending on the business model, COVID could actually be a turning point.” While exploring opportunities both online and offline, he noticed a phenomenon: despite people covering their faces with masks, interest in skincare did not wane. This realization led CEO Yoon to be confident in…

The Republic of Korea is rapidly establishing itself as a medical powerhouse where advanced ICT, precision medicine, and AI-driven analytics converge. At the heart of this growth are Korea’s renowned doctors, who have safeguarded lives with world-class expertise and dedication. These eminent doctors uphold a medical philosophy that goes beyond treatment to restore the wholeness of a patient’s life, elevating domestic medical technology to a global standard. This feature sheds light on the journey of innovation and perseverance undertaken by Korea’s leading physicians, re-examining the global status of Korean medicine. Focusing on pioneering achievements in developing advanced medical technologies, overcoming rare and intractable diseases, and expanding global clinical and research outcomes, it highlights the expertise of Korean medical professionals and their contributions to human health. Through this, it seeks to…

Continuing to Advance and Standardize Scarless Thyroid Surgery to Improve Patients’ Lives After Surgery Professor Young-Jun Chai, widely recognized as one of the world’s leading authors in SCIE-indexed research within the field of thyroid surgery, has dedicated his career to clinical practice and research on thyroid cancer and adrenal disorders. He was among the first in Korea to introduce and advance Transoral(vestibular approach)Robotic Thyroidectomy, with the goal of achieving truly scarless surgery. More recently, Professor Chai has focused on the integration of digital technology with surgical science, developing AI-based diagnostic systems and the chatbot “Thyro-GenAI.”Professor Chai’s research focuses on two main areas. The first is the standardization of scarless TORT, performed entirely through three intraoral incisions inside the lower lip, avoiding any axillary or external incisions. This 3-port approach has…

As the global trade environment becomes increasingly complex, regulatory standards and certification requirements across countries are emerging as key variables for small and medium-sized enterprises(SMEs) seeking to export. Certifications from major markets such as the U.S. FDA and the EU’s CE marking are becoming essential gateways determining market entry, going beyond mere quality assurance. In the past, product competitiveness alone was sufficient, but now the landscape has evolved to require stringent regulatory compliance and certification capabilities. Companies are actively responding to this shift. Enterprises in fields such as medical devices, biotechnology, ICT convergence, and materials and components are securing differentiated competitiveness through domestic and international certifications, resulting in more tangible export achievements. The Ministry of SMEs and Startups plans to expand the Overseas Certification Acquisition Support Project by 2025. Institutional…

Thank you for taking the time to speak with us. To begin, could you kindly introduce yourself and ETSI to the readers of Alchedek? I’m Jan Ellsberger, and since July 2024 I have had the privilege of serving as Director-General of ETSI, elected by its members. With more than thirty years of experience in standardization, telecommunications and the digital industries - including leadership roles at Ericsson and other global technology organizations - I’m proud to lead the organization that shaped the start of my career. ETSI is Europe’s standardization body for ICT and a key pillar of the global technology ecosystem. While it built its reputation in telecoms, developing standards for technologies such as 5G and radio, it has since evolved to address a far broader landscape. Today, ETSI develops…

In 2025, Korea’s medical industry has entered a new era, surpassing $20 billion in exports and emerging as a key force in the global market. As of the third quarter, cumulative exports reached $7.88 billion for pharmaceuticals, $4.43 billion for medical devices, and $8.5 billion for cosmetics—an all-time high across every sector. These achievements underscore that Korea’s biomedical technology has firmly established itself as a trusted ‘global partner’ across the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. What stands out most is the acceleration of technological convergence in each field. AI-powered diagnostic systems and precision surgical robots are now being deployed in medical institutions across advanced economies, transforming the global landscape for high-end medical devices. Meanwhile, the fast-growing cosmeceutical industry—where cosmetic and pharmaceutical technologies intersect—is rapidly meeting international demand…