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South Korea launches \'4 hubs, 3 special regions\' autonomous R&D plan, to invest 78.9 billion won in 7 zones

South Korea will shift its regional research and development system from a central government and province-led model to a zone-based, locally autonomous approach. The Ministry of Science and ICT said it launched the \'4 hubs, 3 special regions\' programme at KAIST on Wednesday and will push projects in seven zones. It will invest a total of 78.9 billion won this year and expand support after 2027.

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Netmarble Cultural Foundation wraps up 2026 national e-festival for students with disabilities

Netmarble Cultural Foundation said on Sept. 10 it has concluded the 2026 National e-Festival for Students with Disabilities, held on Sept. 8-9 in Hongcheon, Gangwon province. About 1,600 special school students, teachers and parents attended after being selected through regional qualifiers involving about 3,000 participants from May to July. The festival featured 29 events, including 11 e-sports and 18 IT competitions, with 29 winning teams receiving awards.

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PIPC strengthens response to personal data leaks at public institutions

South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission said it did not impose penalties in a case involving 2.96 million records at the Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education because it fell under rules in force before September 2023, when fines did not apply without resident registration number leaks. The commission said it introduced fines of up to 2 billion won for public-sector leaks after September 2023 and will raise the maximum to 5 billion won from Sept. 11, 2026.