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Korea expands eligibility for national integrated bio big data project to those not covered by health checkups
South Korea will expand eligibility for the National Integrated Bio Big Data Project to include people not covered by national health checkups. Anyone who wants to participate will be able to join after completing required examination procedures. The Health Ministry and other agencies announced the changes on Oct. 15. The project collects donated health and genetic information for research, with plans for use in Korean sovereign medical AI, drug and device development and precision medicine.
Industry
South Korea launches rapid-response R&D on cybersecurity, infectious diseases and more
The South Korean government is launching research and development to respond quickly to national emergencies such as cyberattacks, personal data leaks, new infectious diseases and chemical leaks. The Ministry of Science and ICT said it selected four projects for its cross-ministry rapid-response R&D programme and has begun work. Projects include cybersecurity vulnerability verification and response, early-stage analysis of large data breaches, AI-based vaccine and treatment candidate discovery and rapid diagnostics, and chemical accident prediction using sensors and IT.
AI & Enterprise
Health data transmitter scope expanded to 337 general hospitals
South Korea\'s Personal Information Protection Commission said on March 18 it will issue a revised notice expanding the scope of health and medical sector data transmitters. The revision adds 337 general hospitals under Article 3-3 of the Medical Service Act to the existing 50 institutions, bringing the total to 387. The commission plans a phased rollout starting with general hospitals connected to the Health Information Highway system.
