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MSIT to double support for field deployment of disaster response tech next year with 5.1 billion won

South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT plans to roughly double next year\'s budget for applying disaster and accident response technologies in the field. The ministry said it will solicit new projects for 2027 under its EXPERT programme, with a proposed budget of 5.1 billion won. The programme supports field verification and commercialisation of safety technologies. New projects will be pursued in three types, including tech linkage, new-tech application and building an AI-based matching platform.

Telecommunications & Media

National Radio Research Agency to hold electromagnetic wave safety forum on Oct 29

South Korea\'s National Radio Research Agency under the Ministry of Science and ICT will hold the 14th Electromagnetic Wave Safety Forum on Oct. 29 at the Korea Press Center in Seoul. The event aims to address public questions about the health effects of electromagnetic waves in daily life and provide accurate information. It will focus on research results and policy trends marking 30 years of WHO studies.

AI & Enterprise

ESTsoft expands Perso Interactive AI avatar in public sector

ESTsoft said on Oct. 26 it is expanding supply of its real-time interactive AI avatar service, Perso Interactive, in the public sector. It is moving beyond AI kiosks to build customized services that link institutional websites, public data and internal work systems. The company has deployed civil-complaint and guidance services at offices including Gangseo-gu and Nonsan City, and is discussing adoption with Seocho-gu. It is also expanding use in education, libraries and cultural facilities.