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The KERC supports the research career development of young talents (UGENT students Conference with Korean Embassy)

On Saturday, 27 January, The Embassy of the Republic of Korea to the Kingdom of Belgium and the European Union and the Korea-EU Research Centre(KERC) hosted a conference for Korean student in Ghent University(UGENT).

South Korea to Establish its own ‘NASA’; Korean Aerospace Administration

The South Korean government is gearing up for the successful launch of its own version of NASA, the Korean Aerospace Administration (KAA), set to open in May

K-Water Signs Business Agreement with German Aerospace Agency​​​​​​​

Korea Water Resources Corporation (K-water) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the development of technology to optimize the quality of water resource satellite imagery with the German Aerospace Agency

Hanyang University participates in CHIASMA project funded by Horizon Europe as an associated partner 

Korea's National Quantum Strategy

Korea's National Quantum Strategy, published by the Ministry of Science and ICT in June 2023, is now available online.

Science ministry to spend $3.7 bil. on key strategic technologies this year

The budget marked a 6.4 percent increase from the previous year's allocation of 4.7 trillion won, according to the Ministry of Science and ICT.

Nation tops OECD's digital gov't index for 2nd straight time

The country also topped four of the index's six categories -- data-driven public sector, government as a platform, open by default and proactiveness -- and second in the other two: digital by design and user-driven.

Korea to foster AI-led manufacturing to boost productivity, cope with worker shortage

The ministry will start designing a master plan for AI autonomous manufacturing in the carmaking and shipbuilding sectors, the country's key industries, in the first half of this year

UNIST Research Team Develops World’s Most Efficient Quantum Dot Solar Cell

A quantum dot solution and a device used in the development of the solar cell can maintain high performance even after long-term storage, taking a step closer to the commercialization of next-generation solar cells

KAIST Develops New Material for ‘Bone Bandage’ that Adheres to Fractures

KAIST research team has developed a biomimetic scaffold that generates electrical signals under pressure, utilizing the inherent bone-forming ability of hydroxyapatite (HAp).

Dankook University Professor Han Kwan-young Develops World’s First High-speed Measurement Equipment for Display Nano Film Surfaces

KAIST professor becomes first Korean to win Thurlow Award

KAIST and Hyundai Motors Collaborate to Develop Ultra-Fast Hydrogen Leak Detection within 0.6 Seconds

KAIST Research Team Develops Sweat-Resistant Wearable Robot Sensor​

Hanwha Systems leads development of S. Korea's homemade rotary-wing unmanned aircraft 

Hanwha Systems, a key defense contractor affiliated with Hanwha Group, was selected to lead the development of an unmanned aerial vehicle that would be used for surveillance and reconnaissance missions. 

Nara Space's nanosatellite conducts Earth observation mission

South Korean space startup Nara Space Inc. said Monday its nanosatellite, Observer-1A, has successfully conducted a mission for Earth observation by capturing photos of major cities, including Busan and Dubai.

“We will strengthen our innovation capabilities, make Korea a leading pharma-bio country”​​​​​​​

Stresses Chairman Noh of Korea Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Association

LG CNS develops coding service based on generative AI

LG CNS has developed a large language model (LLM) optimized for generative AI services that can write code, targeting markets such as finance companies that place importance on data security

Samsung Electronics opens new research lab for next-gen 3D DRAM development​​​​​​​

Hyundai Mobis develops smart in-vehicle lighting system

The so-called human-centric interior system generates a total of 32 different patterns reacting to drivers’ biorhythms, health conditions and the external environment

LG supports AI art program at Guggenheim Museum

The KERC visits Paris to support space cooperation between Korea and Europe

On Friday, Jan. 19, a delegation of the Ministry of Science and ICT(MSIT) and the Korea-EU Research Centre(KERC) visited Paris to discuss international space cooperation

KIER to Participate in Horizon Europe Program’s Carbon Neutralization Technology Development​​​​​​​

The Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) will join forces with leading European industries, academia, and research centers in an international collaboration to develop carbon-neutral technologies.