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AI & Enterprise
South Korea to invest over 200 trillion won in R&D over five years, targeting AI and semiconductors
South Korea plans to invest more than 200 trillion won in research and development over five years through 2030, focusing on three mega projects including AI, semiconductors and physical AI. The Science and ICT Ministry said the investment strategy will guide national R&D direction, milestones and portfolios. The plan also prioritises seven future growth engines such as advanced bio, quantum and space, and expands support for basic research, state-funded institutes and talent.
Industry
MSIT to expand global research talent recruitment, strengthen settlement support
South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT will expand support to attract overseas science and technology talent. The ministry said it selected new projects for its 2026 Overseas Outstanding Scientist Attraction Programme (BP/BP+) under the \"Brain to Korea\" initiative. The initiative aims to recruit 2,000 global talents by 2030. The selection includes 85 individual-recruitment projects and 5 institutional-recruitment projects, with support for costs such as salaries, stay expenses and research funding.
AI & Enterprise
South Korea expands \'Top-Tier\' visa to professors and researchers to speed global talent recruitment
South Korea will expand its Top-Tier visa programme to cover professors and researchers in science and technology, widening eligibility beyond workers hired by companies in advanced industries. The Ministry of Science and ICT and the Justice Ministry said the change will take effect from June. The government is pursuing the \'Brain to Korea\' initiative, aiming to attract 2,000 outstanding overseas talents by 2030, with a target of 600 this year.
