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AI & Enterprise
MSIT seeks new high-performance computing centres to meet GPU demand
South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT said on Wednesday it will designate additional specialised high-performance computing centres by sector. The ministry previously named seven institutions as specialised centres in 2022. It is moving to add more centres as demand for large-scale GPU-based computing resources rises alongside deeper integration of science, technology and AI. Applications are open until Oct. 12, with final selections in December and two-year operations beginning in January.
AI & Enterprise
Seoul to host IAEA fusion energy conference in October 2027
South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT said on April 2 it will host the 31st IAEA Fusion Energy Conference in Seoul in October 2027. The ministry said it signed an agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency to support preparations. About 1,500 government officials and fusion experts from around 40 countries are expected. The event will discuss research results, commercialisation strategies, cooperation, regulation and standards, and private investment.
Industry
Science ministry launches public-private drive to develop Korean innovative fusion demonstration reactor
South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT said on Jan. 21 it finalised and will push ahead with its 2026 fusion research and development implementation plan to ensure smooth execution of its fusion acceleration strategy. The ministry will begin work on design technology for a Korean innovative fusion demonstration reactor and launch a new project to introduce AI across fusion research. It will also expand support for diverse fusion approaches, strengthen industry-academia-research cooperation, and build regional testing and demonstration infrastructure.