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NST appoints Kyung Hee University professor Ko Sung-kyu as new head of Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine

The National Research Council of Science and Technology (NST) has appointed Ko Sung-kyu (고성규), a professor at Kyung Hee University’s College of Korean Medicine, as the new head of the Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine. NST made the appointment at an extraordinary board meeting on April 8. Ko holds degrees in Korean medicine from Kyung Hee University and a medical doctorate from Seoul National University. His three-year term begins on April 9.

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NIFS says cause of Samlip Sihwa factory fire cannot be determined

South Korea’s National Forensic Service has concluded it is not possible to make a specific determination on what caused the fire that broke out in February at Samlip’s Sihwa factory. The agency said the blaze may have started inside the ceiling directly above an oven or from ignition in the oven’s exhaust piping, but severe burning, deformation, collapse and loss prevented a concrete finding. Police plan to review assessments by related agencies.

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Specialized unveils Vado 3 all-in-one e-bike with wireless charging and keyless lock

U.S. bicycle manufacturer Specialized has unveiled new urban e-bikes, the Vado 3 and Vado 3 EVO, upgrading its commuter line-up with a high-output motor system based on its Levo eMTB platform. The models use a Specialized 3.1 motor delivering up to 810W peak power and 105Nm torque and carry an 840Wh battery. Features include a MasterMind C4 touch display, Bluetooth connectivity, wireless phone charging, integrated lighting and a digital keyless wheel lock developed with ABUS.