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Yonsei professor Cheon Jin-woo named Korea top scientist and technologist award winner
South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT and the Federation of Korean Science and Technology Societies selected Yonsei University Underwood Distinguished Professor Cheon Jin-woo as the 2026 recipient of the Korea Top Scientist and Technologist Award. The presidential award, first presented in 2003, has recognised 48 winners through last year. Cheon was credited with pioneering nanomedicine and developing nano-magnetogenetics enabling wireless, remote control of neurons in living animals. He will receive a presidential citation and 300 million won in prize money on July 7.
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Korea, Italy to step up cooperation on AI, quantum, robotics
South Korea will strengthen cooperation with Italy in advanced science and technology and ICT, including artificial intelligence, quantum and robotics. The Ministry of Science and ICT signed an MOU with Italy’s Ministry of Universities and Research in Rome on June 12 during President Lee Jae-myung’s state visit. The two sides plan joint research, researcher exchanges, policy sharing and joint use of research facilities. Cooperation in basic science and priorities for future collaboration were also discussed.
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Ku Hyuk-chae visits IBS to seek ways to strengthen basic science competitiveness
Ku Hyuk-chae (구혁채), first vice minister of science and ICT, visited the Institute for Basic Science (IBS) on Tuesday to inspect major research sites and core facilities and to hold talks with research group leaders. The visit was the 19th stop in the Project Empathy 118 initiative. Ku reviewed use of key equipment including a cryo-electron microscope and a supercomputer and discussed ways to expand research fields, recruit talent and improve flexibility in using research funds.
