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MSIT initiates efforts to secure frequency bands for the 6G era

▲Strengthening cooperation with the US and Asia-Pacific nations to secure new frequencies for next-generation mobile communication and satellite services by 2027 ▲MoU with the ITU signed, regarding dispatches of private sector experts in mobile communication frequencies, including 6G

MSIT highlights the necessity of establishing a new international digital order at G20 Digital Economy Ministers Meeting​​​​​​​

▲Proposed G20-level discussions on a new digital order based on foundational values ▲Discussed digital cooperation measures regarding a new digital order, international joint research, and cybersecurity through bilateral talks with India, US, UK, EU, UAE, and UN.

S. Korea to invest 5 tln won in R&D for 12 strategic technologies in 2024

The 2024 amount increased 6.4 percent from this year's 4.7 trillion won to build more capacity and put more effort into the influential and emerging sectors

Science ministry seeks 3.2 percent decrease in 2024 budget

MSIT has requested a 3.2 percent decrease in its budget for next year amid a government-led campaign to remove inefficiencies in the science and technology sectors.

Novel quantum state discovered for the first time in a triangular lattice with magnetic properties​​​​​​​

Holds high potential for applications in the field of quantum informatics, such as quantum computing (published in Nature Physics)

[NRF News Releases] latest research achievements (Aug 2023)

7 research results

A KAIST Research Team Produces Eco-Friendly Nylon with Engineered Bacterium​

Generative AI could increase S. Korea's productive capacity by up to $476 mln: study

International Hacking for Defense competition Codegate 2023 announces its winners

3,547 participants from 80 countries worldwide took part, an increase of 32 participating countries compared to the previous year

Medical AI company Lunit unveils plan to become medical big data platform operator

Industry ministry signs MOU with Samsung, SK hynix on semiconductor packaging​​​​​​​

“Making government R&D system as it should be” by going beyond domestic boundaries and promoting international collaboration