Industry
Government to step up cooperation on strategic technology management to counter tech hegemony race
South Korea will revamp its strategic technology management framework and strengthen cross-ministry cooperation to respond to deepening global competition for technological leadership. The Ministry of Science and ICT, the Ministry of Finance and Economy and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy jointly drew up a plan covering 513 technologies under four laws. The government will align systems around 19 shared fields, expand consultations, and link designations to R&D investment and policy finance.