Professor Yoon Yong-jin's team from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at KAIST has published a paper on the research trends in self-healing material-based 3D printing technology (Self-Healing Materials for 3D Printing) in the top journal Advanced Functional Materials (Impact Factor: 19.924). This study is recognized as the first review to provide a comprehensive analysis of self-healing materials that significantly improve the durability and lifespan of 3D printed structures. 3D Printing and Self-Healing Materials: A Promising Combination Additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D pri
LEGO, the world's largest toy manufacturer, abandoned its plan to make "eco-friendly toy blocks" from recycled PET bottles after two years. However, a team led by Professor Yoon Yong-jin of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at KAIST has partnered with domestic startup Goonies to solve the problem with a new approach. In September 2021, LEGO discontinued a project that had been underway since 2021, stating, "Making toy blocks from PET bottles is like making bicycles from wood." This was due to the need for new facilities and the fact that the addition of additives during the processing t
Jeju Island is considering introducing a new real estate investment immigration system called the Real Estate and Local Development Bond Investment Immigration System to revitalize the real estate investment immigration market, which has been sluggish since the investment amount was increased from 500 million won (USD365,000) to 1 billion won (USD730,000) last May. Under the new system, foreign investors will be required to invest 500 million won in real estate and 500 million won in local development bonds, for a total investment of 1 billion won. This is a way to maintain the total investmen