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South Korea\'s science ministry begins work on 2045 science and technology frontier strategy

South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT has begun drafting a long-term strategy aimed at positioning the country as a science and technology powerhouse by 2045. It launched the 2045 Science and Technology Frontier Strategy Committee and held its first plenary meeting on Wednesday. The ministry said the plan will link to the government\'s national development strategy, identify future technology demand and outline a shift in the national science and technology system, with input from industry, academia and research experts.

AI & Enterprise

Korea to add 8 non-capital universities to AI hub programme

South Korea will expand support for artificial intelligence talent development at regional universities by adding eight non-capital-area schools to its AI hub university programme this year, the Ministry of Science and ICT said on May 28. The ministry will also push an AI Star Fellowship focused on regional universities to strengthen research capabilities among early-career researchers. Selected universities will receive funding for up to 8 years, while fellowship projects will be supported for up to 6 years.

Science & Technology

Science ministry holds tribute ceremony for Korean science and technology merit awardees

South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT held a tribute ceremony on Tuesday for science and technology merit awardees who contributed to national scientific and technological development. The ministry held the event at 3 p.m. at the Westin Josun Hotel in Seoul. It said 95 people have been honoured since the first designations in 2017 under a law on treatment and support for awardees. About 180 people attended, including awardees and families.