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Korea Herald
3 days ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
Korea's InnoCORE Attracts Top Global Postdocs Through U.S. Job Fairs
Over 100 postdoctoral researchers from top global universities were interviewed, underscoring Korea's rising global research appeal. SEOUL, South Korea, June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Korea has launched its first large-scale initiative to attract outstanding global researchers in science and technology through InnoCORE, a new fellowship program aimed at recruiting international talent in Artificial Intelligence and Science & Technology (AI+S&T). The Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea, in collaboration with the country's four Institutes of Science and Technology (KAIST, GIST, DGIST, and UNIST), will invest KRW 300 billion (approximately USD 225 million) over the next five years to recruit and support 400 postdoctoral researchers in the interdisciplinary field of AI+S&T. As part of its global outreach efforts, InnoCORE hosted in-person job fairs in Boston (June 18, Northeastern University), New York (June 20, NYU-KAIST Global Campus), and Silicon Valley (June 23, KIC Silicon Valley). More than 100 postdoctoral researchers conducted face-to-face interviews with Korean research group leaders at these job fairs. The job fair not only attracted participants from local institutions—such as Harvard, MIT, NYU, Columbia, UC Berkeley, and Stanford—but also from other premier universities across the United States, including Cornell University, the University of Chicago, and the University of Florida. The strong turnout of students reflects a growing interest in Korea's evolving role as a global research hub. Professor Hee-Seung Lee, Research Group leader of the AI Co-Research & Education for Innovative Drug Institute at KAIST, noted: "We had the chance to meet highly capable and motivated researchers with a strong potential to lead groundbreaking work in AI+S&T and was able to hear firsthand their enthusiasm for such a unique opportunity. Korea's strategic efforts through InnoCORE are resonating internationally. If these talented researchers enter our network, it will not only elevate Korea's global scientific standing but also strengthen our global talent pipeline in the future." Dr. Hyojun Lim, a postdoctoral fellow at MIT who participated in the job fair, commented: "For U.S.-based researchers seeking career opportunities in Korea, InnoCORE provided a truly practical and insightful platform. Direct discussions with the lead professors of the research projects gave me a clear sense of each research group's mission and future direction—far beyond what a website or brochure can convey." Building on the success of these events, the Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea will officially commence the selection and onboarding of fellows in July. Each selected postdoctoral researcher will be offered a competitive base annual salary of KRW 90 million (~USD 66,000), with opportunities for additional research funding and compensation available through partnerships with industry and academic institutions. Fellows will also have access to advanced research infrastructure, including supercomputers, semiconductor cleanrooms, and cutting-edge biomedical facilities. The program will also implement a multi-layered mentoring system involving academic advisors, industry experts, and international researchers—designed to strengthen both independent research and multinational cooperation capabilities. InnoCORE currently operates through eight interdisciplinary research clusters. The projects are run in collaboration with Korea's top, major industry leaders (Samsung, LG, Hyundai, Naver), and global research giants such as MIT, Stanford, Harvard, Oxford, Meta, Google, and IBM Research. Research areas include large language models (LLMs), generative AI, AI-based drug discovery, advanced manufacturing, aerospace AI, clean energy, and nanotechnology for brain disease diagnostics. Mr. Chang-yoon Lee, first vice minister of Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea stated: "The InnoCORE Global Postdoctoral Job Fair showed that Korea is emerging as an attractive destination for the world's top scientific talent. We will continue to invest in building an open, globally connected research ecosystem—one where talent from around the world can grow, collaborate, and lead globally impactful science from Korea."
Malaysian Reserve
3 days ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Korea's InnoCORE Attracts Top Global Postdocs Through U.S. Job Fairs
Over 100 postdoctoral researchers from top global universities were interviewed, underscoring Korea's rising global research appeal. SEOUL, South Korea, June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Korea has launched its first large-scale initiative to attract outstanding global researchers in science and technology through InnoCORE, a new fellowship program aimed at recruiting international talent in Artificial Intelligence and Science & Technology (AI+S&T). The Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea, in collaboration with the country's four Institutes of Science and Technology (KAIST, GIST, DGIST, and UNIST), will invest KRW 300 billion (approximately USD 225 million) over the next five years to recruit and support 400 postdoctoral researchers in the interdisciplinary field of AI+S&T. As part of its global outreach efforts, InnoCORE hosted in-person job fairs in Boston (June 18, Northeastern University), New York (June 20, NYU-KAIST Global Campus), and Silicon Valley (June 23, KIC Silicon Valley). More than 100 postdoctoral researchers conducted face-to-face interviews with Korean research group leaders at these job fairs. The job fair not only attracted participants from local institutions—such as Harvard, MIT, NYU, Columbia, UC Berkeley, and Stanford—but also from other premier universities across the United States, including Cornell University, the University of Chicago, and the University of Florida. The strong turnout of students reflects a growing interest in Korea's evolving role as a global research hub. Professor Hee-Seung Lee, Research Group leader of the AI Co-Research & Education for Innovative Drug Institute at KAIST, noted: 'We had the chance to meet highly capable and motivated researchers with a strong potential to lead groundbreaking work in AI+S&T and was able to hear firsthand their enthusiasm for such a unique opportunity. Korea's strategic efforts through InnoCORE are resonating internationally. If these talented researchers enter our network, it will not only elevate Korea's global scientific standing but also strengthen our global talent pipeline in the future.' Dr. Hyojun Lim, a postdoctoral fellow at MIT who participated in the job fair, commented: 'For U.S.-based researchers seeking career opportunities in Korea, InnoCORE provided a truly practical and insightful platform. Direct discussions with the lead professors of the research projects gave me a clear sense of each research group's mission and future direction—far beyond what a website or brochure can convey.' Building on the success of these events, the Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea will officially commence the selection and onboarding of fellows in July. Each selected postdoctoral researcher will be offered a competitive base annual salary of KRW 90 million (~USD 66,000), with opportunities for additional research funding and compensation available through partnerships with industry and academic institutions. Fellows will also have access to advanced research infrastructure, including supercomputers, semiconductor cleanrooms, and cutting-edge biomedical facilities. The program will also implement a multi-layered mentoring system involving academic advisors, industry experts, and international researchers—designed to strengthen both independent research and multinational cooperation capabilities. InnoCORE currently operates through eight interdisciplinary research clusters. The projects are run in collaboration with Korea's top, major industry leaders (Samsung, LG, Hyundai, Naver), and global research giants such as MIT, Stanford, Harvard, Oxford, Meta, Google, and IBM Research. Research areas include large language models (LLMs), generative AI, AI-based drug discovery, advanced manufacturing, aerospace AI, clean energy, and nanotechnology for brain disease diagnostics. Mr. Chang-yoon Lee, first vice minister of Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea stated: 'The InnoCORE Global Postdoctoral Job Fair showed that Korea is emerging as an attractive destination for the world's top scientific talent. We will continue to invest in building an open, globally connected research ecosystem—one where talent from around the world can grow, collaborate, and lead globally impactful science from Korea.' Press Contact 2025 InnoCORE Global Postdoctoral Job Fair Secretariat
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Korea's InnoCORE Attracts Top Global Postdocs Through U.S. Job Fairs
Over 100 postdoctoral researchers from top global universities were interviewed, underscoring Korea's rising global research appeal. SEOUL, South Korea, June 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Korea has launched its first large-scale initiative to attract outstanding global researchers in science and technology through InnoCORE, a new fellowship program aimed at recruiting international talent in Artificial Intelligence and Science & Technology (AI+S&T). The Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea, in collaboration with the country's four Institutes of Science and Technology (KAIST, GIST, DGIST, and UNIST), will invest KRW 300 billion (approximately USD 225 million) over the next five years to recruit and support 400 postdoctoral researchers in the interdisciplinary field of AI+S&T. As part of its global outreach efforts, InnoCORE hosted in-person job fairs in Boston (June 18, Northeastern University), New York (June 20, NYU-KAIST Global Campus), and Silicon Valley (June 23, KIC Silicon Valley). More than 100 postdoctoral researchers conducted face-to-face interviews with Korean research group leaders at these job fairs. The job fair not only attracted participants from local institutions—such as Harvard, MIT, NYU, Columbia, UC Berkeley, and Stanford—but also from other premier universities across the United States, including Cornell University, the University of Chicago, and the University of Florida. The strong turnout of students reflects a growing interest in Korea's evolving role as a global research hub. Professor Hee-Seung Lee, Research Group leader of the AI Co-Research & Education for Innovative Drug Institute at KAIST, noted: "We had the chance to meet highly capable and motivated researchers with a strong potential to lead groundbreaking work in AI+S&T and was able to hear firsthand their enthusiasm for such a unique opportunity. Korea's strategic efforts through InnoCORE are resonating internationally. If these talented researchers enter our network, it will not only elevate Korea's global scientific standing but also strengthen our global talent pipeline in the future." Dr. Hyojun Lim, a postdoctoral fellow at MIT who participated in the job fair, commented: "For U.S.-based researchers seeking career opportunities in Korea, InnoCORE provided a truly practical and insightful platform. Direct discussions with the lead professors of the research projects gave me a clear sense of each research group's mission and future direction—far beyond what a website or brochure can convey." Building on the success of these events, the Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea will officially commence the selection and onboarding of fellows in July. Each selected postdoctoral researcher will be offered a competitive base annual salary of KRW 90 million (~USD 66,000), with opportunities for additional research funding and compensation available through partnerships with industry and academic institutions. Fellows will also have access to advanced research infrastructure, including supercomputers, semiconductor cleanrooms, and cutting-edge biomedical facilities. The program will also implement a multi-layered mentoring system involving academic advisors, industry experts, and international researchers—designed to strengthen both independent research and multinational cooperation capabilities. InnoCORE currently operates through eight interdisciplinary research clusters. The projects are run in collaboration with Korea's top, major industry leaders (Samsung, LG, Hyundai, Naver), and global research giants such as MIT, Stanford, Harvard, Oxford, Meta, Google, and IBM Research. Research areas include large language models (LLMs), generative AI, AI-based drug discovery, advanced manufacturing, aerospace AI, clean energy, and nanotechnology for brain disease diagnostics. Mr. Chang-yoon Lee, first vice minister of Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea stated: "The InnoCORE Global Postdoctoral Job Fair showed that Korea is emerging as an attractive destination for the world's top scientific talent. We will continue to invest in building an open, globally connected research ecosystem—one where talent from around the world can grow, collaborate, and lead globally impactful science from Korea." Press Contact 2025 InnoCORE Global Postdoctoral Job Fair Secretariat View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE KAIST Sign in to access your portfolio
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
A game-changer in cancer research? South Korean scientists reprogram tumour cells without chemotherapy or radiation
Cancer cells In what may signal the start of a new era in cancer therapy, South Korean researchers at KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) have come up with a way to reprogram cancer cells into normal, healthy cells using chemotherapy and radiation-free techniques. The discovery, published recently in Advanced Science, has left the worldwide medical fraternity stunned and has renewed hope for patients whose cancer treatments involve gruelling chemotherapies. Turning cancer cells good? Scientists say it's now possible Classic cancer therapies usually carry agonising side effects and destruction of adjacent normal tissues. Chemotherapy and radiation aim to destroy cancer cells, but they're brutal and can sap the body's strength. What is most revolutionary about this new technique is that it doesn't kill cancer cells; it reprograms them. Using a computer system named BENEIN (Boolean Network Inference), the KAIST researchers were able to map the genetic circuitry of colon cancer cells and essentially "reprogram" them to act like normal cells. BENEIN: The AI-powered tool that reprogrammed cancer cells to normal cells BENEIN functions by studying how genes communicate with each other within cancer cells. Once it knows the network, it selects the most influential genes that regulate the identity of the cell. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo In this situation, the researchers established that silencing three particular genes - MYB, HDAC2, and FOXA2 was sufficient to revert the cancerous nature of the cells. What's more astonishing is that the technique worked in both animal models and lab-grown cells. The cells of colon cancer treated with this procedure began to exhibit normal differentiation, and tumours significantly reduced in size when they were tested in mice. Chemotherapy and radiation Real signs of recovery: What the lab tests showed Not only did the research team observe changes in cell behaviour, but they also followed them down to the molecular level. The cancer cells treated with HDACi started expressing markers characteristic of healthy intestinal cells, including KRT20 and VDR, and turning off cancer-initiating pathways like MYC and WNT. The gene expression of the re-converted cells closely resembled healthy tissue samples included in The Cancer Genome Atlas, further validating the results. Could this become a universal cancer treatment ? Although the advance is focused on colorectal cancer, the potential is far greater than one disease. Because BENEIN is an AI and gene network-based approach, in principle, it is possible to use it against other cancers. But the researchers are warning against overconfidence and caution that additional testing is required before bringing the technique to human clinical trials. Nevertheless, the thought of reprogramming cancer cells rather than killing them is providing entirely new horizons for safer, more personalised treatment. What's next for cancer research ? The study has already positioned KAIST's team at the forefront of non-toxic cancer therapy research. Experts believe that this approach could eventually reduce dependence on chemo and radiation, especially in early-stage cancers. If future clinical trials prove successful, this could be one of the biggest shifts in oncology in decades. One step to a healthier you—join Times Health+ Yoga and feel the change
Arabian Post
19-06-2025
- Business
- Arabian Post
AI-Era Blockchain Goes Device-Native with ImFact's Bold Launch
ImFact today unveiled its 'Blockchain Anywhere' infrastructure, enabling 6.8 billion devices—from smartphones to IoT hardware—to operate individual blockchain instances. Dubbed Personal Blockchain and On‑Device Blockchain, the rollout promises cryptographic data verification embedded directly within devices, marking a pivotal shift in trust architecture for artificial intelligence applications. The launch was showcased through Korea's DaeguChain deployment across Daegu city and supported by a global testnet. Personal Blockchain runs as a standalone blockchain on smartphones via mobile apps such as MyChain and Fact Stamp, allowing users to verify image authenticity, certify legal documents and complete offline transactions. In parallel, On‑Device Blockchain embeds blockchain functionality into internet-connected hardware—security cameras, autonomous vehicles, industrial sensors—assuring tamper-evident data creation at the source. Together, they integrate with ImFact's Layer‑1 mainnet through a proprietary Station protocol. These innovations build on six years of development and have undergone trials within DaeguChain, the civic blockchain network of Daegu city—South Korea's fourth largest—with a population of 2.5 million. ImFact confirmed the system has proven reliable at enterprise scale. A dual‑track Testnet 2.0 currently supports more than 50,000 users across 97 countries, with participants incentivised via device mining rewards and verification incentives. The team aims to launch the Layer‑1 mainnet in Q4 2025. ADVERTISEMENT Driving ImFact's initiative is a leadership team comprising Professor Minkyu Je from KAIST—previously with Samsung—as head of hardware blockchain integration; Professor Yasin Ceran of San Jose State University and Stanford Medical School, focusing on privacy-sensitive health data verification on-device; and David Woong Jin Yoon, ex‑CEO of Gravity, steering strategic market deployment. Senior Ecosystem Builder San Jun described the development as the group's solution to embedding blockchain functionality wherever computing power exists. The announcement arrives against a backdrop of broader technological investment in South Korea. The government has pledged 16.1 trillion KRW over five years to boost artificial intelligence infrastructure, including data centres and GPU capacity, as outlined in a policy paper presented to the Presidential Policy Planning Committee on 18 June 2025. Key objectives include constructing AI data centres and offering open‑model development to citizens. Industry analysts suggest that while South Korea's blockchain strategy originated in controlled, closed networks, the growth of AI demands public and verifiable data systems. Infrastructure such as ImFact's aligns with this strategic shift, seamlessly enabling decentralised trust within traditionally siloed environments. ImFact positions its infrastructure as DePIN, distinct from existing offerings that rely on external validation. Instead, their data integrity is assured at the point of generation—whether it be a camera capturing footage or a sensor logging readings—with cryptographic proof to prevent tampering. The embedded nature enhances security and auditability, crucial for sectors like healthcare, autonomous vehicles, legal systems, and industrial monitoring. While ImFact's public roadmap outlines the L1 mainnet launch in late 2025, it is already actively engaging early adopters through Testnet 2.0. Users are deploying personal blockchain nodes on smartphones and integrating on-device blockchain chips in IoT hardware, generating token rewards and engaging in verifiable proof tasks. These early-stage validators are cultivating a nascent ecosystem that could mature rapidly ahead of commercial stage. South Korea's public sector stance and investment in AI and related infrastructure create a favourable landscape for projects like ImFact. The 16.1 trillion KRW policy emphasises open‑source AI models and GPU availability—initiatives that align with ImFact's objective to offload cryptographic verification tasks to the edge of the network. The convergence of national policy and device-level trust architecture underscores an ecosystem designed to support AI at scale. ImFact's strategy hinges on the deployment and interoperability of three layers: personal blockchains for users, on-device blockchains for hardware, and an L1 mainnet offering global anchoring. Success depends on adoption rates of its mobile apps and IoT kits, regulatory acceptance of on-device verification for legal and medical use cases, and demonstration of clear ROI for participants in device mining.
