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S. Korea aims to expand research projects with foreign partners

Under the plan, the government aims to spend at least 5.4 trillion won (US$4.1 billion) in research and development projects with foreign partners over the next three years, according to the Ministry of Science and ICT.

'Korea strives to set global standards for data protection in generative AI era'

Seoul to host world's largest privacy gathering in 2025

Winners named for Glocal University 30 project in boost to regional education​​​​​​​

Ten winners were selected for the Glocal University 30 project, a government project that will give universities outside the greater Seoul region multibillion-won funding to attract more students amid a population decline.

UST celebrates 20th years, unveils new name for national research university​​​​​​​

Unlike regular graduate schools, UST conducts courses and research at 30 government-funded research institutes. Performing researchers become UST "professors" and teach students, and students have the opportunity to conduct national research projects with other researchers at national research sites.

KAIST opens the Graduate School of AI Semiconductors​​​​​​​

• MSIT to nurture master's and doctoral-level talent, following up to development of core PIM technologies

• KAIST to produce a total of 165 graduates in the field of AI algorithms, circuit and chip design, etc., for the next six years

The future of Korea, led by women in science and technology

• 2023 Korea Conference of Women in Science & Technology jointly hosted by 5 women’s science and technology institutes and organizations

• Featured a vision declaration and an award ceremony for six categories, including the Woman Scientist/Engineer of the Year Award

Korea ramps up high-tech IP protection and leak crackdown

The Korean Intellectual Property Office has been implementing multiple measures to support high-tech industries by speeding up patent processes, particularly in semiconductors and displays

S-OIL holds ceremony for 2023 Dissertation of the Year, Next-generation Scientist Fellowship Awards

Hanwha Aerospace to supply NATO standard 155-mm MCS to Britain's BAE Systems

Hyundai, Kia Develop World’s First Drive System with Drive Components inside Wheels

MSIT opens a new chapter in science and digital technology cooperation with the UK

ROK-UK Digital Partnership, MoU on space cooperation and Implementation Arrangement on Science and Technology Cooperation signed

ROK-UK advanced biotechnology cooperation to strengthen technological partnership for future technologies and industries​​​​​​​

Minister Lee Jong Ho visited Imperial College London to discuss cooperation opportunities with advanced biotechnology experts from Korea and the UK.