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South Korea eases rules on government research funding, adds research innovation budget line
South Korea is overhauling administrative rules governing government research funds to widen individual researchers’ discretion and reduce paperwork. The Ministry of Science and ICT said the Cabinet approved an amendment to the enforcement decree of the National Research and Development Innovation Act. The changes include a new direct-cost category called “research innovation expenses,” allowing flexible spending on routine items. Overhead spending rules will shift to a negative list, and pre-approval requirements for meeting expenses will be abolished.
Industry
MSIT holds hearing on 2027 government R&D investment direction
South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT held a public hearing on Feb. 25 in Seoul to prepare a draft of the 2027 national research and development investment direction and standards. The annual plan sets priority fields and directions for the following year\'s government R&D budget and serves as guidance for budget allocation and adjustment. The hearing was held both online and offline. The ministry will refine the draft and notify relevant bodies by March 15.
AI & Enterprise
National AI committee holds seminar on coexistence of AI and nuclear fusion
South Korea\'s National AI Strategic Committee held a seminar on Jan. 14 featuring Lee Kyung-soo, vice chair of the National Science and Technology Advisory Council, on the theme of the United States\' Genesis Mission. Lee highlighted the complementary roles of AI and nuclear fusion, saying AI can speed fusion commercialisation while fusion can supply clean energy needed to run AI. Participants agreed AI should drive integrated change across science, industry, energy and security.
