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Ditonic designated as excellent specialized research service provider by science ministry

AI platform company Ditonic said on Tuesday it has been designated as a 2026 “excellent specialized research service provider” in the commissioned research category by South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT. The ministry selects providers each year after evaluating research and development and customer-oriented service capabilities. Six companies were selected this year, including three in commissioned research. Ditonic said the designation recognizes its ability to provide tailored technologies and services by studying industry characteristics and customer work practices.

Industry

R&D participation ban for research misconduct up to 20 years; penalty surcharge up to 30 times

South Korea will extend the maximum ban on participation in state-funded research and development for serious research misconduct to 20 years from 10 years. The cap on penalty surcharges for fraudulent use of government-funded R&D money will rise to 30 times the amount paid from five times. The Ministry of Science and ICT said the Cabinet on Sept. 8 approved promulgation of amendments to the National Research and Development Innovation Act passed by parliament on Aug. 20.

Industry

First major R&D screening after pre-feasibility review abolition picks five projects including AI and aircraft engines

South Korea has selected five projects for the first review under a new pre-screening system for large research and development initiatives introduced after it abolished pre-feasibility reviews. The Ministry of Science and ICT said a committee chaired by Vice Minister for Science and Technology Innovation Park In-gyu (박인규) chose the projects on Thursday. The selected projects will be reviewed by an expert panel for about eight months, including on-site intensive checks.