Tuesday, August 4, 2026

U.S. Cryptocurrency Tax Reform: What Asian Investors Need to Know About Mining and Staking Changes

The U.S. is reforming virtual asset taxes to ease burdens, while South Korea struggles with unclear regulations ahead of implementation.

Experts Warn Untreated Gum Disease Linked to Bad Breath and Tooth Damage

Persistent bad breath may indicate gum disease, requiring treatment like scaling and proper hygiene for improvement.

SK On Locks In a $1.46B U.S. ESS Supply Chain Deal Through 2036: The Tariff-Proof Playbook

SK On accelerates its ESS business in North America with a $1.46 billion supply deal, enhancing local production and reducing reliance on China.

Health

Hong Seong-ho of Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital Becomes First in Asia-Pacific to Perform 1,000 Single-Port Robotic Urologic Surgeries

A South Korean medical team achieved 1,000 single-port robotic surgeries in urology, led by Professor Hong Seong-ho.

Celltrion accelerates mechanism diversification strategy, expands autoimmune disease portfolio

Celltrion accelerates the development of biosimilars for autoimmune disease treatments, expanding its portfolio for long-term growth.

South Korea’s first single-port robotic gallbladder surgery study confirms safety

A study shows single-port robotic gallbladder surgery is faster than traditional laparoscopic methods while maintaining safety, promising less scarring.

Lunit Expands Global Reach: New AI Solutions for Breast Cancer Screening in the UK and U.S.

Lunit expands its global supply chain by securing contracts with major healthcare institutions in the UK and U.S. for AI solutions.

Penetrium Bio to unveil U.S. Phase 2 strategy at global symposium

Penetrium Bio will unveil its Phase 2 clinical development strategy for the next-gen cancer drug Penetrium at a global symposium next month.

Revolutionary AI System Predicts Ventilator Needs for Pediatric Patients: Discover DeePedIMV

Vuno's AI system predicts intubation needs in pediatric patients, improving accuracy and reducing alarm frequency in critical care.

How Artemis 2’s Record-Breaking Journey is Shaping the Future of Space Medicine in Asia

NASA's Artemis 2 mission sparks interest in space medicine, with South Korea's Boryung leading advancements in space-based healthcare solutions.

GC Biopharma Develops Innovative Method to Enhance Immunoglobulin Safety

GC녹십자 developed a method to detect impurities that can cause blood clots in the production of intravenous immunoglobulin.

How SCL Science’s Digital Logistics Platform BIONECT is Revolutionizing the Cold Chain Industry

SCL Science showcased its next-gen bio-logistics platform at the Korea Cold Chain 2026, emphasizing advanced cold chain logistics for healthcare.

SK Biopharmaceuticals Unveils Breakthrough Findings on NTSR1-Targeted Radiopharmaceutical SKL35501

SK Biopharmaceuticals will present findings on NTSR1-targeted treatments at the AACR Annual Meeting, showcasing innovative oncology research.

How Hanmi’s Dual Inhibitor HM97662 is Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment: Key Insights from AACR 2026

Hanmi Pharmaceutical to present nine groundbreaking cancer research studies at AACR 2026, showcasing innovative therapies and AI-driven analytics.

GI-101A: Breakthrough Immuno-Oncology Drug Set for ASCO 2026 Presentation

GI Innovation's GI-101A will be presented at ASCO 2026, highlighting its clinical potential and significance in oncology.

Korea and Europe Unite for Disruptive Innovation in Biohealth and Deep Tech: What’s Next?

South Korea and Europe unite to drive innovation in biohealth and deep tech, fostering high-risk research through a new MOU.

2026’s New Radiation-Resistant RaonMedix Gear: A Game Changer for Veterinarians?

S&C Company introduces lead-free radiation protective gear for vets, addressing safety concerns amidst rising digital imaging use.

SK Biopharmaceuticals Selects Two CNS Startups Through Open Innovation… Advances Expected in Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s Treatment

SK Biopharmaceuticals partners with Seoul Bio Hub to support two CNS startups, Novorex and Threebrooks, in innovative drug development.

Stoboclo: How This New Osteoporosis Treatment Achieved 11.8 Billion KRW in Sales in Just One Year

Daewoong Pharmaceutical's Stoboclo, a biosimilar for osteoporosis, achieved 11.8 billion KRW in sales in its first year, marking rapid growth.

Top 3 Innovative Korean Biotech Firms Shine at Novo Nordisk Partnering Day 2026

Novo Nordisk Korea hosted Partnering Day 2026 to foster global partnerships in healthcare, highlighting innovative local biotech firms.

Revolutionizing Patient Care: How thynC AI Monitoring Transforms Hospital Safety in Seoul

Seoul Sungsim Hospital adopts AI bed monitoring system thynC to enhance patient safety and streamline nursing care management.

Limits of AI Call Centers: 54% of Customers Dissatisfied—Why Human Agents Are Still Preferred

AI call centers struggle with complex inquiries, leading to user dissatisfaction and a preference for human agents in customer service.

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