AI & Enterprise

South Korea mandates management of national research data, aiming to boost AI training and follow-on research

South Korea has set a legal basis to systematically manage research data produced through national R&D projects, aiming to improve use of data in the AI era. The Ministry of Science and ICT said a bill on managing and promoting use of national research data passed the National Assembly. R&D institutions will be required to manage data and disclose it in principle, while allowing temporary non-disclosure for reasons such as national security and trade secrets.

Industry

35.7 trillion won investment over five years supports 1 million science and technology talents annually

South Korea\'s government invested a total of 35.7 trillion won over the past five years to support the growth of about 1 million science and technology talents each year, the Ministry of Science and ICT said. The Future Talent Special Committee reviewed overall talent policy and approved a 2025 performance review draft. It also approved survey results on the domestic and overseas stay of science and engineering personnel and findings on the use of female science and technology workers in 2024.