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Science ministry launches first science and technology innovation fund worth 763.2 billion won

South Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT said on Monday it held a ceremony and investor relations event in Seoul to mark the launch of the first science and technology innovation fund and the start of investing. The privately led fund aims to reach about 1 trillion won and focus on 12 national strategic technology fields. Shinhan Bank, IBK Industrial Bank of Korea and Woori Bank will create a 494.0 billion won parent fund over four years. Five sub-funds totalling 763.2 billion won were formed for the first round.