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Capital markets also show economies of scale as big brokerages rush to boost capital

Competition among securities firms to bolster capital is spreading quickly, led by large brokerages, as more businesses link bigger capital bases to revenue growth. KB Securities decided on a 1 trillion won rights offering after earlier support from KB Financial Group. Similar moves include Korea Investment & Securities, Woori Investment & Securities and NH Investment & Securities, while Hanyang Securities also joined. The combined amount totals about 4.65 trillion won this year.

Industry

Gut microbes directly produce \'happiness hormone\' serotonin, probiotic pairing is key

Gut microbes previously seen as only indirect helpers of intestinal cells can directly produce serotonin, often called the “happiness hormone,” according to research. The study found serotonin is synthesised only when two Lactobacillus-related probiotic strains work together, not when cultured separately. Animal tests reproduced the mechanism. The findings may offer clues for identifying and treating irritable bowel syndrome, which affects 7 to 10 percent of South Korea’s population.

AI & Enterprise

Korea, Italy to step up cooperation on AI, quantum, robotics

South Korea will strengthen cooperation with Italy in advanced science and technology and ICT, including artificial intelligence, quantum and robotics. The Ministry of Science and ICT signed an MOU with Italy’s Ministry of Universities and Research in Rome on June 12 during President Lee Jae-myung’s state visit. The two sides plan joint research, researcher exchanges, policy sharing and joint use of research facilities. Cooperation in basic science and priorities for future collaboration were also discussed.