KERC Newsletter / 2023.09.20. No images? Click here R&I News International Cooperation▲Vice Minister Park Yun Kyu had meetings with key officials from the US government and international organizations to expand the scope of digital cooperation between the two countries and achieve a consensus on digital development. ▲US DOS-MSIT co-hosted the "7th RoK-US ICT Policy Forum" and announced the first Joint Statement, outlining specific directions for bilateral cooperation. Secondary battery materials, automobiles and biopharmaceuticals lead increase The financial package is poised to offer substantial support across several key domains, including energy development and transition; agricultural innovation; and the enhancement of knowledge and skill sets. South Korea and Lithuania are scheduled to hold an industry roundtable meeting to discuss ways to strengthen their partnership in the promising sector. President Zelensky also expressed hopes for South Korea's assistance in solar power generation technology and the development and expansion of oil-refining facilities Policy & StatsMinister Lee Jong Ho introduced to the participants the "Plan to Achieve Growth Surge in AI" for becoming a digital model nation during the event titled "South Korea's Great Leap in Hyper-scale AI" South Korea plans to invest around 2.2 trillion won (US$1.65 billion) through 2028 to establish industrial clusters for cutting-edge technologies Bang Moon-kyu visits nuclear power plant, trade port on first day of office Research TrendsJoint team of researchers from POSTECH, Chungnam National University Sejong Hospital, and University of Cambridge developed tunable organic active neural probe enabling near-sensor signal processing Known as one of the world’s leading experts in the field of bioimaging, Prof. Jang was honored for his contributions to disease diagnosis and treatment research through sensors and probes that identify cells with fluorescent materials. Industry R&DOn the same day, Hyundai E&C struck a deal with the National Atomic Energy of Poland on the research and development of nuclear power stations, and cooperation in research reactors. In Case you missed itPresident Yoon Suk Yeol called on businesses on to make bold investments in the "super-giant AI" sector, saying such technologies will have an immense impact on national security. ▲A 5-year, $30 million Digital Innovation Flagship project to be commenced ▲Korea shares its key policies, such as the New York Initiative and the Digital Strategy of Korea |