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About POSTECH Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH), established in 1986 in Pohang, South Korea, is a leading private research university recognized for its excellence in science and engineering. In the bio sector, POSTECH’s strengths include world-class infrastructure such as advanced synchrotron radiation accelerators and cryo-electron microscopes, which are vital for structural biology and drug discovery. Specialized centers like the Life Science Research Center and Bio Open Innovation Center foster interdisciplinary research and innovation, positioning POSTECH as a key player in Korea’s bio industry. POSTECH opened its doors in 1986 as the first research-oriented university in Korea to educate the brightest minds in the country and lead the transition of Korea’s higher education from dissemination to creation of knowledge.