Industry
Science ministry launches 2026 support for R&D special zone fostering program
South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT begins support for new projects under its 2026 R&D special zone fostering program. The 51.2 billion won package targets 174 companies in five special zones including Daejeon, Gwangju, Daegu, Busan and North Jeolla. The program focuses on full-cycle growth from demonstration and investment to global expansion, and prioritises fields such as AI, advanced bio, semiconductors and displays, advanced robotics and secondary batteries.
