A bill to merge the Korea Broadcast Advertising Corp (Kobaco) and the Korea Communications Media Foundation (KCMF) to create the Korea Broadcasting Media Communications Promotion Institute has passed the National Assembly’s Legislation and Judiciary Committee. The committee approved amendments including a revision to the Framework Act on Broadcasting and Communications Development. Some broadcasting, media and communications projects scattered across related agencies under the Ministry of Science and ICT would be transferred to the new body.

South Korea and France are expanding science, technology and digital cooperation focused on AI, semiconductors and quantum technology. South Korea's science ministry said the two sides signed an MOU in Paris on Sept. 8 local time during President Lee Jae-myung’s state visit. The agreement details an earlier letter of intent and includes regular meetings, joint research and efforts to identify projects by innovative companies and attract investment for mutual market entry.