Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

KAIST-created SoulMate to live on your device as personal AI

Korean researchers have developed an artificial intelligence chip capable of on-device model training, paving the way for users to have an AI of their own.

2026-03-17

KAIST researchers develop next-generation Korean-Braille transcription program

A team of researchers at KAIST has developed a next-generation Braille transcription program that enables complex transcription with heightened accuracy, said KAIST on Friday.

2026-03-13

KAIST receives $3.6 million anonymous donation to support young scientists

An anonymous businessperson has donated 5.06 billion won ($3.6 million) to KAIST, requesting that the spotlight fall on young scientists' achievements rather than the donor.

2026-02-26

G-Dragon congratulates students via video message at KAIST's graduation ceremony

Singer G-Dragon told students to “choose a different path from others” in a congratulatory video message at KAIST's commencement ceremony on Friday.

2026-02-23

At KAIST, President Lee pledges research funding for scientists and engineers

President Lee Jae Myung pledged to KAIST graduates Friday that the government will establish a strong safety net for scientists and engineers to ensure stable funding for research.

2026-02-20

4 top science, technology schools reject all applicants with record of bullying

All applicants with records of school bullying were rejected in the 2026 early admissions rounds at the country’s four major science and technology institutes, including the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology.

2026-01-22

Korean team develops AI model for 'customized' cancer vaccine

A joint research team of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and domestic biotechnology firm Neogenlogic has developed a new AI model that can help produce a whole new type of "personalized" cancer vaccine.

2026-01-02

KAIST researchers develop new 'stealth cloak' to be applied to robots, wearable devices

A team of researchers at KAIST have developed a new liquid metal ink that could be applied to robots and wearable devices to absorb and block electromagnetic signals, making a stealth cloak.

2025-12-16

KAIST introduces hiking scholarship to promote student health

While it may seem like university students should be tied to their desks studying, KAIST announced Friday that it created a hiking scholarship to encourage student health.

2025-12-12

Cybersecurity in 'turbulent transition period' as AI changes game, KAIST professor says

The rising wave of hacking attacks in the era of advancing AI isn't a coincidence but evidence of a balance that has been broken — says "white hat hacker" turned KAIST professor, Yun In-su.

2025-12-10