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S. Korea rolls out biotech plan

The Ministry of Science and ICT on Wednesday(7 Dec) announced its midterm plan to nurture the local biotechnology industry, aiming to pour about $303 million) annually from next year into securing key technologies in the field.

S. Korea to invest 400 bln won in 2023 to foster digital biotechnology

South Korea will funnel US$304.5 million into R&D next year to foster the digital transformation in the bio technology sector as part of the country's long-term future growth plan, the science ministry said Wednesday.

S. Korea to rise to 6th-largest trading country for 1st time​​​​​​​

Despite expected accumulated trade deficits, Korea's trade volume projected to hit record high

Hanwha Aerospace to lead homegrown space rocket project​​​​​​​

Hanwha Aerospace has been tapped as the company to lead the project of upgrading the homegrown Nuri rocket and launching it four more times through 2027, the Korea Aerospace Research Institute said Friday(2 Dec).

[Interview] Korea needs to secure ‘irreplaceable technology’

Science Ministry's top innovation strategist highlights importance of diplomacy, security

EU-Korea Digital Partnership signed on 28 Nov

It will foster joint work on semiconductors, next generation mobile networks, quantum and High-Performance Computing, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, platforms, data and skills.

Luxembourg signs space MoU with South Korea, as latter anounces new roadmap

Luxembourg economy minister Franz Fayot and South Korea’s minister of science and ICT Jong-ho Lee signed on Monday(28 Nov) a MoU to promote cooperation with regards to space exploration and resources for peaceful purposes.