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KERC Brochure 2024

The 1st EU-South Korea Joint Researchers Forum on Semiconductors

As part of efforts to strengthen ties, both parties will convene the inaugural South Korea-EU Semiconductor Researchers Forum in Brussels on March 25-26, 2024.

South Korean association to Horizon Europe “imminent”

South Korea is set to strike a deal with Brussels to join Horizon Europe, the EU’s €95.5 billion research and innovation scheme

Science ministers of S. Korea, Britain discuss cooperation​​​​​​​

As part of the accord, the two countries will hold the first South Korea-Britain digital partnership forum and launch a mixed committee on science and technology later this year.

S. Korea, Britain hold talks on clean energy

During the meeting, the two sides discussed details on ways to expand collaboration in the construction of new nuclear plants, along with exploring opportunities in areas such as offshore wind power and critical minerals.

S. Korea, Denmark discuss clean energy cooperation

The two countries held the annual Korea-Denmark Green Growth Alliance meeting in Seoul, with this year's agenda focusing on offshore wind and hydrogen

S. Korea, Sweden seek closer trade ties

During the meeting, South Korea and Sweden shared the latest policies regarding cutting-edge industries, including nuclear energy, biotechnology and the digital economy.

MSIT’s Work Plan for 2024

MSIT's Work Plan for 2024 announced on February 13 is now available in English online.

Gov't to increase annual space budget to $1.14 bil. by 2027

Nation forms triangular space industry cluster, targets top 5 global space power status by 2045

Women's Bioscience Forum partners with Moonsook foundation to support women in science

South Korean ICT Only Year Behind US; Rapid Growth in Autonomous Driving, Big Data

KAIST Develops Healthcare Device Tracking Chronic Diabetic Wounds​

[POSTECH] A Breakthrough in All-Solid-State Battery Technology, Enhancing the Performance of the Lithium from the Bottom

POSCO International signs deal for permanent magnet supply with US, European automakers

Samsung Forms Alliance for AI Semiconductor Game Changer: ‘Glass Substrate’​​​​​​​

AI startup Upstage partners with legal tech firm to develop AI-based legal advisor

Ministry of Industry Invests 1.141 Trillion Won in Materials and Components R&D

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced this year it will invest a total of 1.141 trillion won in R&D for materials and components technology, focusing on creating a significant lead in advanced industries, stabilizing supply chains, and achieving carbon neutrality.

KAIST develops human brain-like AI chip

Researchers at KAIST have developed an AI semiconductor capable of processing large language model (LLM) data at ultra-high speeds while significantly reducing power consumption, according to the Ministry of Science and ICT.

The KERC joins the Science|Business Network

As a bridgehead to enhance Korea-EU R&D cooperation, the KERC intends to actively engage with European R&I community to promote the R&I cooperation between Korea and Europe through the Science|Business Network.