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Dec 2, 2024 | 
prlog.org | Soyeon Kim
Dec. 2, 2024 - -- The MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry contributes significantly to environmental degradation through carbon emissions from travel and waste generated during events. Recognizing these challenges, Busan and the Busan Tourism Organization (BTO) Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) are working to host MICE events that align with ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management principles.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
prlog.org | Soyeon Kim
Nov. 27, 2024 - -- In 2024, the Busan Convention Bureau (BTO CVB) worked actively to promote Busan as a leading MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) destination at several major industry events. These included ITB Asia 2024 in Singapore, IBTM World 2024 in Barcelona, Spain, and the "2024 Meet Busan in Thailand" event in Bangkok, showcasing the city's potential to host global MICE events.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
prlog.org | Soyeon Kim
Nov. 27, 2024 - -- The 27th IAVE World Volunteer Conference took place in Busan from October 22 to 25, 2024, with the theme "People Power: Creating a Sustainable Future through Volunteering." The event gathered volunteers from 80 countries to emphasize the importance of volunteerism in addressing global challenges like climate change, education, and inequality.
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Nov 11, 2024 | 
prlog.org | Soyeon Kim
Nov. 11, 2024 - -- The end of COVID-19 has catalyzed the evolution of Busan's MICE sector, which some are dubbing "MICE 2.0" in the era of the experience economy. To attract those accustomed to digital interaction, the MICE industry is evolving to emphasize unique local experiences, providing offerings that can only be enjoyed through physical attendance. A notable example of this effort is the Busan International Footwear, Textile & Fashion Exhibition.
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Nov 11, 2024 | 
prlog.org | Soyeon Kim
Nov. 11, 2024 - -- This year has seen new additions to the lineup of Busan Unique Venues. Are you looking for a space that will make for a unique event? Want to have the most "Busan experience" possible during your stay? Then check out the new additions to the Busan Unique Venues list. ■ HistoryFor a unique venue in the context of MICE, local history is a powerful tool for attracting visitors.
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Sep 30, 2024 | 
nature.com | Soyeon Kim |Jaeyoung Kim |Yeeun Ahn |Injeong Shim |Chamlee Cho |Patrick T. Ellinor | +2 more
AbstractMetabolic syndrome (MetS) is a complex hereditary condition comprising various metabolic traits as risk factors. Although the genetics of individual MetS components have been investigated actively through large-scale genome-wide association studies, the conjoint genetic architecture has not been fully elucidated. Here, we performed the largest multivariate genome-wide association study of MetS in Europe (nobserved = 4,947,860) by leveraging genetic correlation between MetS components.
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Sep 25, 2024 | 
prlog.org | Soyeon Kim
Sept. 25, 2024 - -- In 2028, Busan will host the World Congress on Computational Mechanics (WCCM), a major international academic conference that will bring together over 3,000 experts in computational mechanics from around the world. WCCM is a biennial conference organized by the International Association for Computational Mechanics.
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Sep 25, 2024 | 
prlog.org | Soyeon Kim
Sept. 25, 2024 - -- HAEVENUE, the Global Convention Complex in the Haeundae area designated by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, is a specialized MICE industry space featuring nine integrated MICE facilities. We have created an ideal way to enjoy the MICE experience in Busan by incorporating "WORK," "PLAY," and "LIVE" in HAEVENUE. Work in HAEVENUE BEXCO is both the starting point of a business trip in Busan and the heart of the HAEVENUE infrastructure.
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Sep 14, 2024 | 
onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Pradeep Singh |Soyeon Kim |Adam Smith
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT The authors declare no conflict of interests. Supporting Information Filename Description pro5171-sup-0001-Supinfo.pdfPDF document, 2.7 MB DATA S1: Supporting Information. REFERENCES , , , . Role of ErbB receptors in cancer cell migration and invasion. Front Pharmacol. 2015; 6: 283. , , , , , , et al. Architecture and membrane interactions of the EGF receptor. Cell. 2013; 152(3): 557–569. , , .
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Aug 19, 2024 | 
prlog.org | Soyeon Kim
Aug. 19, 2024 - -- With its hosting of IGC 2024, Busan has once again been thrust into the global limelight. Busan is home to Busan National Geopark, a beautiful geological park that the city is working to have certified as a UNESCO Global Geopark. Take a sneak peek at a recommended tour of Busan National Geopark where you can build geological knowledge while experiencing nature. A Geo-tour for Learning and Healing in Nature The Nakdong Delta is river and sea meet to create many sand islands.
