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Telecommunications & Media
MSIT to launch AI platform for compound disaster response with MOIS and MOLIT
South Korea will begin developing an AI platform to predict and respond to disasters at large mixed-use facilities such as supertall buildings linked to underground shopping areas and subways. The Ministry of Science and ICT said it will work with the Ministry of the Interior and Safety and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. The three-year project will run from 2026 to 2028 with a total investment of 25.5 billion won.
Games & Commerce
High-precision map data export could cause up to 197 trillion won loss; fair competition must come first
An analysis raised the possibility that exporting high-precision map data overseas could cause up to 197.4 trillion won in cumulative costs from 2026 to 2035, with additional annual royalty outflows not included in that total. It said costs would accelerate after 2029 due to growing industry damage and overseas leakage. Scholars and industry officials said fair competition conditions between foreign and domestic firms, including domestic server installation, should be ensured before allowing any export.
Industry
MSIT says Korean researchers step up Horizon Europe participation
South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT held a meeting in Seoul on Jan. 29 for domestic researchers participating in Horizon Europe. South Korea joined the EU programme as an associate country last year, the first in Asia, allowing Korean researchers to join projects on equal terms and secure funding. The meeting reviewed experiences and details from six of seven selected projects and discussed ways to promote participation, including projects in food and agriculture and in standards development.
