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S. Korea to earmark 1.5 tln won for R&D projects to support 2nd-tier firms​​​​​​​

It is part of the government's comprehensive plan to boost the number of medium-sized and promising companies to 10,000 and their exports to US$200 billion by 2030 so as to create fresh growth momentum.

S. Korea to have 30% of businesses utilize AI technologies by 2030

South Korea plans to have 30 percent of local companies adopt artificial intelligence technologies by 2030 to beef up competitiveness of local industries, the industry ministry said Friday

S. Korea to extend 900 bln won in policy financing for display sector​​​​​​​

South Korea will offer 900 billion won (US$726.86 million) in policy financing to the display industry this year to help fund their investments in advanced technologies and boost exports, the industry ministry said Wednesday.

Researchers develop intraocular lens capable of early-stage dementia diagnosis​​​​​​​

Researchers offer new solution to reduce clothing waste

Jeju Island to establish intelligent transport system to ease traffic congestions​​​​​​​

Children's hospital in Seoul adopts rehabilitation robot for upper limbs​​​​​​​

LIG Nex1 to develop AI-based underwater obstacle detection technology for unmanned surface vehicles​​​​​​​

U.S. clean energy startup (backed by South Korea's SK Innovation Co.) tests ammonia-based fuel cell system on semitruck​​​​​​​

LG Chem to recycle marine waste into plastic for pyrolysis fuel production​​​​​​​

S. Korea to invest 6.7 tln won in science R&D in 2023

South Korea will invest 6.7 trillion won (US$5.3 billion) in science research in 2023 as the country seeks to secure key future technologies as new growth engines, the science ministry said Sunday.