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MSIT to boost support to link quantum research results to startups and commercialisation
South Korea will step up support to connect quantum technology research results with startups and commercialisation, the Ministry of Science and ICT said. First Vice Minister Hyeok-chae Koo visited Seoul National University on Oct. 1 to tour quantum research sites and meet industry, academia, research and investors. The government has set quantum as one of its seven SEED future growth areas and plans comprehensive support from technology development to startup creation, commercialisation and company growth.
AI & Enterprise
South Korea to invest 4 trillion won next year in seven SEED future growth drivers
South Korea plans to invest about 4 trillion won next year in seven future growth engines spanning SMRs, nuclear fusion, renewable energy, quantum, aerospace, advanced bio and advanced supply chains. It also plans to invest more than 200 trillion won in national research and development over 2026-2030 and to push ahead with the K-Moonshot initiative to tackle scientific and technological challenges using AI. The science ministry discussed related plans at a ministerial meeting in Seoul.
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Bae Gyeong-hun calls for AI as national growth engine, presents Korea strategy at G20
Bae Gyeong-hun (배경훈), South Korea’s deputy prime minister and science minister, shared Seoul’s policy direction to foster AI as a driver of national innovation and economic growth at a G20 innovation ministers’ meeting. The ministry said Bae attended as South Korea’s lead representative in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. He outlined expanded basic research investment, steps to streamline R&D, and initiatives including the SEED and K-Moonshot projects, as well as plans to broaden AI use and train talent.