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South Korea, Italy discuss science and technology cooperation in AI, climate and bio
South Korea and Italy will expand science and technology cooperation centred on three areas: artificial intelligence, climate change and bio, South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT said. The two countries held the 13th Korea-Italy Joint Committee on Science and Technology in Rome with Italy\'s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation. They reviewed outcomes from joint bio and chemistry research, discussed future agendas including physical AI semiconductors and climate-response crops, and explored broader cooperation on brain disease research. The next meeting will be held in Seoul.
Industry
Samsung Electronics signs EU CoC to expand energy cooperation in Europe
Samsung Electronics said on Wednesday it has become the first South Korean company to sign the EU smart appliance energy code of conduct. The voluntary programme, led by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre, encourages development and wider adoption of high-efficiency smart appliances linked to power management systems. Samsung said the signing will broaden cooperation with European power companies. Its washer-dryers, washing machines and dishwashers meet the criteria and are registered as energy smart appliances in EPREL.
AI & Enterprise
South Korea aims to become No. 1 quantum chip maker by 2035, to raise 2,000 quantum firms
South Korea has set out a comprehensive plan to nurture quantum technology as a next-generation national growth engine. It aims to become the world’s No. 1 quantum chip manufacturing country by 2035, train 10,000 quantum specialists and develop 2,000 quantum companies. The plan includes developing a domestic full-stack quantum computer, expanding quantum-secure communications and sensors, launching long-term basic research, and designating regional quantum clusters by 2030.