Samsung Biologics’ Mergers and Acquisitions: A New Era for Korea’s Biopharma Industry

Samsung Biologics, a leading South Korean biopharmaceutical company, has recently made significant moves in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) space, reshaping both its corporate structure and the broader industry landscape. Full Acquisition of Samsung Bioepis In April 2022, Samsung Biologics completed the full acquisition of Samsung Bioepis by purchasing Biogen’s stake in their joint venture for $2.3 billion. This transaction transformed Samsung Bioepis into a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Biologics, granting the company greater autonomy and agility in its operations. The acquisition was strategically funded through a capital increase, with the expectation of accelerating growth in biosimilars and novel therapeutics R&D. According to John Rim, CEO of Samsung Biologics, this milestone would help the company leverage its contract development and manufacturing expertise to drive further innovation and address a wider range of diseases. Strategic Spin-Off and Corporat...

Why Do I Wake Up Tired Even After 8 Hours of Sleep?

Many people believe that getting a full 8 hours of sleep guarantees feeling refreshed in the morning. However, waking up tired despite sleeping "enough" is more common than you might think. 1. Poor Sleep Quality It's not just about quantity — sleep quality matters. If your sleep is interrupted by noise, light, or discomfort, your brain might not go through enough deep sleep cycles (NREM and REM), which are critical for feeling rested. 2. Sleep Disorders Conditions like sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, or even insomnia can leave you exhausted in the morning despite sleeping for hours. These often go undiagnosed but have a huge impact on sleep effectiveness. 3. Stress and Mental Overload Going to bed with anxiety or racing thoughts can make it harder for your brain to fully relax. You may fall asleep, but your brain doesn’t get the recovery it needs. This leads to mental fatigue even after sleep. 4. Irregular Sleep Schedule If your bedtime and wake-up time v...

Cornelian Cherries Bloom on Inwangsan

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In early spring, Inwangsan in Seoul transforms. Among the granite rocks and fortress walls, bright yellow blossoms appear—Cornelian cherry flowers, known as sansuyu in Korean. These small, vivid flowers bloom before the leaves come out, turning the still-bare branches into bursts of gold. Against the backdrop of grey stone and the city's skyline, the effect is striking. Sansuyu trees are one of Korea’s earliest signs of spring. The flowers are tiny—each with four narrow petals—but they grow in clusters that light up the mountainside. On Inwangsan, you’ll see them tucked between boulders, lining trails, and blooming near the old Seoul Fortress Wall. They add a soft, living contrast to the mountain’s strong, weathered landscape. These trees aren’t just beautiful—they’re meaningful, too. The fruit of the sansuyu tree, which comes later in the year, has been used in traditional Korean medicine for centuries. But in spring, it's the flowers that capture attention. De...

Alpacio Riverside Stay Hakata, Fukuoka Cost-effectiveness Hotel has a good view and there are many cooking tools

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a three-line summary  There are only people who clean and take care of it, and it's operated unattended  You can cook, and the Nakas River is right in front of you  a hot air fan/thick blanket/bathroom instead of an ondol  Cost: approximately 200,000 won (for Superior Twin)  Noise: It's very quiet. There was a person in the next room but I couldn't hear anything.  Security: In addition to electronic locks, there are also manual locks.  Address: Alpacio Riverside Stay Hakata 2 Chome-21-15 Sumiyoshi 812-0018 in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka, Japan.  It is Alpacio Riverside Stay Hakata, located next to the Nakas River in Fukuoka. Alpacio Riverside Stay Hakata is one of the very famous accommodations in the Fukuoka area due to its cost-effectiveness, location right next to the Nakas River, and proximity to Fukuoka's main road. The conditions inside the hotel were very nice.  It was assigned to the first floor. When assigned to a higher floor, you can see ...

Sugawara Michizane; a place where the god of Japanese learning is enshrined

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 Dazaifutenmangu in Japan is a shrine located in Tazahua, Fukuoka. It houses Michizane Sugawano, known as the god of learning, and is one of Japan's important cultural properties.   Sugawano Michizane was a Heian scholar in the late ninth century who was respected for his excellent academic ability and political talent, but he was demoted due to Fujiwara's conspiracy and exiled after Tazahua. This is a biography that reminds me of Jeong Yak-yong, a Dasan in korea.   There are many things to eat at the entrance to the shrine. There were many people who came to see it.   There is a statue of a bull at the entrance of Ten Thousand Palace in Dazaifu. It is said that this is the cow that brought Michizane Sugawano to Dazaifu. Visitors believe that touching the statue will make them smart, so their horns and face are shiny.  The inside of the shrine was very clean and well landscaped. The scenery is so good that it can be a photo spot wherever you go, s...

Umitamago Aquarium, a good place to go with children Japan's Beppu

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I visited the Umitamago Aquarium in Beppu, Japan, located in Oita Prefecture.  Beppu  is Oita Prefecture's second most populous small and medium-sized city.  The Umitago Aquarium was a place full of cheap prices and a lot of things to see. It was a great place to visit. It costs 2,300 yen per adult, and children under 4 years old are free. It costs about 50,000 won for a three-family visit.  Dolphin shows, walrus shows, sea shark shows, and pelican shows are held by time. Not only the price, but the quality of the aquarium program was not comparable to that of Korea. It's so full that I think it's a waste of money. I've been to aquariums in Jeju, Seoul, and Ilsan in Korea.  When three families visit, it's well over 100,000 won. There are so many visitors that you don't know if they're looking at fish or people, and there are places where there are no internal shows. The aquariums in Japan were different. In the aquarium, you could see the fish really cle...

Yamada Service Area; Japan's Highway Resting Station From Koreans' View

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After arriving at Fukuoka Airport, we stopped by Yamada Rest Area (downbound) on our way to Beppu, our destination. On one side of the rest area, made by cutting the hillside, solar power was filling the side of the mountain, and the spacious parking lot was filled with cars.  The reason I posted this place was because the highway rest area was so impressive. It's very different from Korea. One of them is the bathroom. The highway rest area toilet was so clean that I thought, "How can this be?"  In Korea, there is also a space where children can change their diapers in the bathroom of the highway rest room. I think the bathroom is unsanitary because there is a lot of moisture inside and the smell of filth is combined. It will not be easy to remove and dress the baby in such a space unless it is inevitable.   However, the bathroom itself in Japan had no moisture, so the interior was kept comfortable. The interior was managed so thoroughly that there was no smell of ur...

Ichimujin, a famous restaurant near Fukuoka Airport in Japan

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Located near Fukuoka Airport in Japan, Ichimujin is a popular restaurant among locals. When we visited, the staff asked us where we were from. I said that we are from Korea, they said hello welcome. It was very friendly. If you visit this resturant, you can park about four cars. You can turn left from the building and park in the public parking lot on the right. As soon as you enter, only the four major spaces on the left are the parking spaces of the ramen restaurant.  The main focus of this house is Donkotsu Ramen, and dumplings are delicious and fried rice is delicious.  When you enter the entrance, you will see a vending machine instead of a kiosk. If you choose the food you want to eat here, you will get a small coupon. Show this coupon to the staff and they will bring you the food.  It's a coupon like this. It's 780 yen for tonkotsu ramen, 350 yen for fried rice, and 300 yen for dumplings.  The store is not that big. There was a Dodge that I could eat alone, an...

Jeju Island in Korea ; Korea's Gem Island

  Jeju Island: Korea's Gem Island Jeju Island is a beautiful island located off the southern tip of South Korea. It is famous for its lush forests, crystal-clear waters, and unique volcanic terrain, and attracts many tourists every year. Jeju Island also has a rich history and culture, and is designated as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site.  1. Stunning Natural Landscapes Jeju Island boasts a variety of natural landscapes. The most famous spots include Hallasan Mountain, Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak, Manjanggul Cave, and Udo Island. Hallasan Mountain is the highest mountain in South Korea, Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak is a popular sunrise spot, Manjanggul Cave is one of the longest lava tubes in the world, and Udo Island is a small island with beautiful beaches and a swimming area.  2. Rich History and Culture Jeju Island has a long history and culture. Since ancient times, Jeju Island has developed a unique culture, which can be seen in the Jeju dialect, Jeju food, and Jeju ...

에브리데이 브리드

 에브리데이 브리드 환절기 건조해진 날씨에 아이들이 기침을 하는 경우가 많습니다.  가습기를 틀어놓는 것도 한계가 있고요. 결국은 몸의 면역과 체력을 길러주는 것이 근본적인 해결책입니다.  환절기 기침에 좋은 한방 재료로는 배도라지가 있습니다. 항염증과 항바이러스, 항균 효과가 있는 것으로 알려져 있습니다.  배도라지에는 루테올린, 캠페롤, 퀘르세틴 같은 성분을 함유하고 있어 염증에 효과가 있는 것으로 알려져 있죠.  루테올린은 배도라지뿐만 아니라 브로콜리나 양파, 사과 같은 다양한 과일과 채소에도 함유돼 있습니다. 염증을 줄이고 기관지염에 효과가 좋습니다.  캠페롤은 사과나 딸기 등 과일, 채소에 함유돼 있고, 루테올린과 마찬가지로 항염증, 항바이러스 등의 효과가 있습니다.   문제는 브로콜리나 양파, 사과, 딸기 등을 매일 아이에게 섭취하게 하기는 어렵다는 점이죠.  최대한 과일, 채소를 통해 루테올린, 캠페롤 등을 섭취하도록 하되, 부족한 것은 영양제로 보충하는 것이 좋습니다.

빈크루즈 초음파 세척기

 빈크루즈 초음파 세척기

40s, quited my job that because my body and mind were tired

I processed my resignation from the company in September 2023. I joined the company in September 2020, so it's been exactly three years. Although I've quit a job where I was working perfectly fine before too, but this time feels different. Perhaps it's the pressure that comes with being in my 40s. The fact that I have a child that is also a different factor. The fact that my wife and I are both working and that I can rely on her is rather comforting. The most unsettling part of this resignation process was quitting without having another job lined up. Because of the age of being in my 40s, I was worried about how difficult it would be to find a new job. But while working at the company, it was hard to look for other jobs and mentally difficult to have peace of mind. Although I wanted to quit, I want to thank my wife for supporting my decision. 1. Three hours just commuting... Time wasted on the subway The company where I worked was located on Dosan-daero in Gangnam-gu, Seou...

코로나에 걸리면...이런 증상이 나타난다

 코로나에 걸렸다. 감기랑 비교하지 말자. 상당히 아프다. 코로나에 걸리면 어떤 증상이 있고, 어떤 통증을 동반하는지 정리해 봤다. 잘 살펴보고, 증상이 유사하면 바로 검사를 통해 확진여부를 판단하고 병원에서 약 처방을 받기를 바란다 최근 상황 최근 방역규제가 느슨해지면서 코로나19가 재확산될 조짐을 보이고 있다. 나 역시 지하철이나 커피숍에서 마스크를 쓰지 않고 움직이거나 활동하면서 감염된 것으로 생각된다.  일단 증상은 감기와 다소 차이가 있다. 기침보다는 몸살기운이 더 큰데, 시간이 지나면서 증세가 달라진다.  일자별 증세 지난주 금요일(7.25) 오전부터 몸이 아프기 시작했는데, 그때는 체한것 같은 더부룩함이 있었다. 소화가 잘안되는 듯 해서 속이 불편했고, 억지로 트름(?)을 하려고 했던 것 같다. 그럼에도 불구하고 속이 개운해지지 않았다.  이날 오후부터는 제대로 서 있기도 힘들 정도로 몸살 기운이 도졌다. 두통도 심했다. 이불속에 있었지만 추웠다. 입맛이 없어지고 그냥 눕고 싶었다. 오후 4시부터 판콜A를 하나 먹고 누워서 잤는데, 온몸에 땀이나 이불이 젖을 정도였다. 두통이 어느정도 가셨지만, 여전히 있는 편이었고, 몸살기운은 그대로였다. 12시에 판콜A를 하나 더 먹고 다음날 6시까지 잤다.  다음날(7.29) 아침은 약기운 덕분인지 그럭저럭 버틸만 했지만 저녁이 되자 또 몸이 아프기 시작했다. 가끔씩 몸에서 열이 났다가 안났다가 하는 식이다.  7.30에서야 코로나 검사를 통해 이 증상이 코로나 라는 사실을 알았는데, 코로나라는 사실을 알아서일까. 더 아픈것 같다. 옷깃이 몸에 스쳐도 아픈듯한 느낌이다. 병원에서 가서 진료를 받고 약국에서 약처방을 받고 오는 짧은 거리에도 몸이 늘어졌다.  다만, 가끔씩 기침을 하기도 하고, 목이 살짝 따끔거림, 콧속이 화끈한 느낌 등이 동반된다.  결론 지금은 어느정도 안정세를 찾은 것 같지만 후유증이 있다고 하니 좀 더 지켜볼 예정이다....

플로리다 바다의 수온

자연의 아름다움과 영향 플로리다는 그 아름다운 해안선과 푸른 바다로 유명한 미국의 동남부 주입니다. 이 지역은 많은 관광객과 해양 애호가들이 몰리는 곳으로, 해양 생태계와 다양한 해양 활동을 경험할 수 있는 최적의 장소입니다. 플로리다의 바다는 그만의 특별한 매력을 지니고 있으며, 특히 수온은 이 지역의 해양 생태계에 큰 영향을 미치고 있습니다. 플로리다 바다의 수온 변화 플로리다 바다의 수온은 계절과 지역에 따라 다양한 변화를 보입니다. 대체로 따뜻한 기후로 알려진 플로리다에서는 겨울에도 그리 춥지 않은 편입니다. 특히 남부 지방에서는 겨울에도 평균적으로 18°C (64°F) 이상의 높은 수온을 유지합니다. 그러나 여름에는 플로리다 해안의 수온이 30°C (86°F)까지 치솟기도 합니다. 이러한 따뜻한 수온은 플로리다의 생태계에 중요한 영향을 미칩니다. 많은 해양 생물들이 따뜻한 물을 선호하며, 이는 플로리다의 생물 다양성을 유지하는 데 도움이 됩니다. 게다가 따뜻한 수온은 관광 산업에도 긍정적인 영향을 미치며, 해양 관광 활동을 즐기는 사람들에게 큰 매력을 제공합니다. 예외적인 기후 현상과 영향 그러나 때로는 예외적인 기후 현상으로 인해 플로리다 바다의 수온이 급격하게 변동할 수도 있습니다. 엘 니뇨와 같은 기후 패턴은 지구 온난화로 인한 영향과 함께 플로리다 바다의 수온에도 영향을 미칩니다. 엘 니뇨는 태평양의 수온 변화로 시작되지만, 이는 전 세계 기후에 영향을 미칩니다. 이로 인해 플로리다 해안에서도 수온이 불규칙적으로 변동할 수 있으며, 이는 해양 생태계와 해안 생활에 영향을 미칠 수 있습니다. 결론 플로리다 바다의 수온은 이 지역의 자연의 아름다움과 생태계에 큰 영향을 미치는 중요한 요소입니다. 따뜻한 수온은 해양 생물 다양성을 유지하고 관광 산업을 촉진하는 데 도움이 되며, 많은 사람들에게 해양 활동의 기회를 제공합니다. 그러나 예외적인 기후 현상은 수온의 변동성을 가져오며, 이는 생태계와 지역 사회에 영향을 미칠 수 있습니다. 따라서 플로리다의...

Do you have a Hermes Birkin bag?

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 Birkin bag a symbol of luxury History of Hermes Birkinback Design and Materials price and value Is that a reasonable choice? The Investment Value of Hermes Birkinback conclusion History of Hermes Birkinback The Hermes Birkin bag is one of the most famous bags as a symbol of luxury bags. The bag is said to have been made in 1984 by Jean-Louis Dumas, chairman of French luxury brand Hermes, while traveling with actor Jane Birkin, and has remained a dream of women around the world ever since. Design and Materials Birkin bags are famous for their high-quality materials and delicate finishing. A variety of leather-based options also add value, with gold and palladium high-quality metal decorating for a more luxurious look. There are many sizes, and there are also small pockets on the outside and inside of the bag for practicality. price and value The starting price of the Hermes Birkin bag is hundreds of thousands of won, but it is priced by the highest quality materials and design and ...