A research team led by Professor Lee Hae-shin at KAIST launched the anti-hair loss shampoo “Gravity Strong Shampoo,” which sold out during its initial release on a Taiwanese TV shopping platform. Utilizing a polyphenol complex, the shampoo forms a protective film around hair strands and demonstrated impressive clinical results: a 19.22% increase in hair thickness and an 87.27% boost in hair volume after a single use. Gravity plans to expand aggressively into Asia’s premium market segment.
Korea Intellectual Property Office Engages with Digital Health Innovators
On May 23, the Korean Intellectual Property Office (KIPO) visited Everex, a digital healthcare firm, to discuss ways to strengthen global competitiveness through intellectual property rights. Topics included supporting R&D with patents and strategies for dealing with international brand disputes. KIPO director Kim Wan-ki emphasized continued efforts to empower Korean innovators through robust IP support.
Forum on Future Power Systems at Korea University
The Korea Electric Technology Research Institute hosted a forum titled “Challenges and Countermeasures for Future Power Systems” on May 22. Experts from KEPCO, Korea Power Exchange, and academia discussed the growing importance of power system resilience, especially in light of recent European blackouts. Director Kim Seok-joo underlined the urgent need for dialogue on sustainable energy and power stability.
Gwangju National Science Museum to Host Aerospace Culture Week
From May 27 to June 1, the Gwangju National Science Museum will host special events in conjunction with its “2025 Space Science Special Exhibition – Beyond the Earth.” Activities include space-themed quizzes, a Korea Space Tour paper-rolling contest, and merchandise giveaways. The exhibition itself runs through June 28.
Invention Day Celebrated with Unique Product Distribution
To mark the 60th Invention Day, the Korea Invention Promotion Association held a product giveaway on May 19 outside the Korea Intellectual Property Center in Gangnam. The first featured item was “Carbon Olleung,” a sparkling beverage made from volcanic seawater from Jeju Island. Additional giveaways are scheduled for the 19th of each month through July, including organic and seafood items developed with IP support.
100 Million Won Donated to KAIST Song Challenge
KAIST alumnus and former alumni president Lim Hyung-kyu donated 100 million won to fund prizes for the university’s annual School Song and National Anthem Challenge starting in 2026. Participants can perform the KAIST anthem, Korea’s national anthem, or original pieces. The competition offers significant recognition, including a Presidential Award and cash prizes.
Seminar Explores Human–Non-Human Relationships
The Institute for Basic Science will hold a public seminar on May 24 in Seoul under the theme “The Age of Entanglement: Symbiosis with Non-Humans.” As part of a cross-disciplinary study, the event will feature presentations by physicists, cultural researchers, and philosophers who will discuss the role and implications of “non-humans” in contemporary science and society.
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