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Four NST government-funded research institutes still recognise only 1 year of parental leave

Four government-funded research institutes under the National Research Council of Science and Technology have not revised internal rules despite an expansion of statutory parental leave, according to lawmaker Hwang Jung-a. The institutes include KIST, the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources, the Korea Institute of Energy Research and the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute. Some rules still count only 1 year, and KIST retains a clause limiting men’s leave recognition. The institutes said they will amend rules and apply changes retroactively.

AI & Enterprise

MSIT holds first \'My Research Challenge Story\' event; Keimyung University professor wins top prize

South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science and Creativity on Monday held the finals of the inaugural \'My Research Challenge Story\' contest in Seoul. They selected Lee Jong-won of Keimyung University as the top prize winner. The contest highlights researchers\' trial-and-error and challenges on the way to new achievements. The event also named two excellence prize winners and three encouragement prize winners, with cash awards.

People & Appointments

Vice science minister Gu Hyeok-chae attends 20th anniversary ceremony of Advanced Radiation Research Institute

Gu Hyeok-chae (구혁채), first vice minister at South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT, attended a ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of the Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute\'s Advanced Radiation Research Institute. He praised the institute\'s work and contributions. The institute linked radiation technology to industries such as biotechnology and the environment, and contributed to public health through research and commercialisation. About 200 people attended the event, where staff received awards including a ministerial commendation.