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Kips Biopharma Files Patent for Revolutionary Oral Peptide Drug Delivery Platform 'Oraloid' – A Game-Changer for Obesity Treatment

Kips Biopharma Files Patent for Revolutionary Oral Peptide Drug Delivery Platform 'Oraloid' – A Game-Changer for Obesity Treatment

Korean biotech company Kips Biopharma has filed a domestic patent for its groundbreaking oral peptide drug delivery platform 'Oraloid', showing 40x higher bioavailability than existing oral GLP-1 drugs in primate studies.

Healthcare
Jul 24, 2025
Lucid Joins the Robotaxi Race: Tesla Faces New Competition as Uber Partnership Shakes Up Autonomous Vehicle Market

Lucid Joins the Robotaxi Race: Tesla Faces New Competition as Uber Partnership Shakes Up Autonomous Vehicle Market

Electric vehicle maker Lucid partners with Uber to launch 20,000+ robotaxis by 2026, intensifying competition with Tesla's pilot program while tech giants face regulatory and market challenges.

Technology
Jul 24, 2025
Lexus ES 300h Achieves 9.5/10 Owner Satisfaction Rating, Rivaling Mercedes E-Class and BMW 5 Series

Lexus ES 300h Achieves 9.5/10 Owner Satisfaction Rating, Rivaling Mercedes E-Class and BMW 5 Series

The Lexus ES 300h hybrid sedan has earned exceptional owner satisfaction scores in Korea, matching premium competitors while excelling in fuel efficiency and build quality with outstanding real-world performance.

Automotive
Jul 24, 2025
Yongin Mayor Lee Sang-il Strengthens Disaster Response: Emergency Command Vehicle and Smoke Masks for Real-World Crisis Management

Yongin Mayor Lee Sang-il Strengthens Disaster Response: Emergency Command Vehicle and Smoke Masks for Real-World Crisis Management

Yongin Special City introduces advanced disaster response command vehicle and provides smoke masks to police, enhancing inter-agency cooperation for emergency preparedness and public safety.

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Jul 24, 2025
Five-Term Heavyweight Yoon Ho-jung Faces a Fiery Confirmation Finale

Five-Term Heavyweight Yoon Ho-jung Faces a Fiery Confirmation Finale

A deep dive into the final confirmation hearing of Interior Minister nominee Yoon Ho-jung, blending hard news with real-time community buzz and cultural context for global readers.

Politics
Jul 24, 2025
Shocking Discovery: Diet Coke and Artificial Sweeteners May Trigger Early Puberty in Children

Shocking Discovery: Diet Coke and Artificial Sweeteners May Trigger Early Puberty in Children

Taiwanese researchers reveal that artificial sweeteners like aspartame in diet sodas may accelerate puberty in children, with gender-specific effects raising concerns among parents worldwide.

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Jul 24, 2025
Sambu Engineering Scandal Rocks Korea: Chairman Arrested in $278M Stock Manipulation Case

Sambu Engineering Scandal Rocks Korea: Chairman Arrested in $278M Stock Manipulation Case

Major Korean construction company executives arrested for stock manipulation involving fake Ukraine reconstruction projects, with connections to First Lady Kim Keon-hee under investigation.

뉴스
Jul 24, 2025
JBL × Tomorrowland Drop Game-Changing FLIP 7 Special Edition - Festival Magic Meets Premium Sound

JBL × Tomorrowland Drop Game-Changing FLIP 7 Special Edition - Festival Magic Meets Premium Sound

JBL and Tomorrowland unveil the limited-edition FLIP 7 speaker featuring butterfly logos, AI Sound Boost, and 16-hour battery life, bringing festival vibes to everyday listening experiences.

엔터테이먼트
Jul 24, 2025
Different Crisis Management Styles: Lee Yeon-bok's Humble Apology vs Baek Jong-won's Defiant Response Sparks Korean Food Industry Debate

Different Crisis Management Styles: Lee Yeon-bok's Humble Apology vs Baek Jong-won's Defiant Response Sparks Korean Food Industry Debate

Two celebrity chefs showed completely opposite approaches to handling food safety controversies, with Lee Yeon-bok immediately apologizing and recalling products while Baek Jong-won maintains a defiant stance, reflecting different generational attitudes in Korean business culture.

엔터테이먼트
Jul 24, 2025
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