Industry
KATS to invest 45.9 billion won to lead advanced industry standards
The Korea Agency for Technology and Standards will invest 45.9 billion won this year to secure leadership in international standards for advanced industries, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy agency said on Tuesday. It will announce 82 new projects under its 2026 programme, with 8.6 billion won focused on 15 fields including AI, semiconductors and robotics. Support will also expand to de facto standards formed by markets.