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MSIT briefs science and technology societies on built-infrastructure R&D screening system
South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT held a briefing on May 12 in Seoul for science and technology academic societies on a full lifecycle screening system for built-infrastructure R&D projects, after the abolition of preliminary feasibility studies for R&D. The ministry outlined a new tailored pre-check system and detailed operating plans for built-infrastructure reviews. It also introduced a model to link field input to government project planning.
Industry
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.
