L'Oréal Korea honors cancer researcher; KCDC launches AIDS awareness contest

L'Oréal Korea celebrated outstanding achievements in science by awarding Professor Lee Kyeong of Dongguk University the Academic Advancement Award at the 25th Korea L'Oréal-UNESCO Women in Science Awards ceremony held on July 23rd. Professor Lee's groundbreaking research focuses on developing a novel drug candidate designed to inhibit the interaction of the 'KRAS protein.' This protein is a critical factor implicated in the development of major cancers, including pancreatic, lung, and colon cancer.

In parallel, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) is launching a short-form video content competition to enhance public awareness regarding AIDS and sexually transmitted infections. The contest, themed around the slogan 'Properly, Zero,' encourages participants to create and submit short-form content that conveys prevention messages effectively. The submission deadline for this initiative is August 30th, with further details available on the KCDC website (kdca.go.kr).

Additionally, the Export-Import Bank of Korea (Exim Bank) announced on July 27th that it has provided a total of 590 million won to support vulnerable populations during the summer heatwave. In collaboration with the Korea Foundation for Support of the Vulnerable Elderly and the Community Chest of Korea, Exim Bank's funding will provide air conditioning units for youth preparing for independence, cover cooling electricity costs for the elderly, and supply summer relief kits for children at high risk due to the heat.