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South Korea launches \'4 hubs, 3 special regions\' autonomous R&D plan, to invest 78.9 billion won in 7 zones

South Korea will shift its regional research and development system from a central government and province-led model to a zone-based, locally autonomous approach. The Ministry of Science and ICT said it launched the \'4 hubs, 3 special regions\' programme at KAIST on Wednesday and will push projects in seven zones. It will invest a total of 78.9 billion won this year and expand support after 2027.

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KCA delivers 10 million won hometown donation for flood recovery in Geoje, Tongyeong

Korea Communications Agency (KCA) said on Sept. 10 it donated 10 million won in hometown love donations to Geoje and Tongyeong in South Gyeongsang province, which were designated special disaster zones after heavy rain. The donation follows KCA support announced on Aug. 27 for free inspections of vessel maritime communications equipment. Funds were raised through individual employee participation because corporate donations are restricted under the scheme.

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PIPC strengthens response to personal data leaks at public institutions

South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission said it did not impose penalties in a case involving 2.96 million records at the Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education because it fell under rules in force before September 2023, when fines did not apply without resident registration number leaks. The commission said it introduced fines of up to 2 billion won for public-sector leaks after September 2023 and will raise the maximum to 5 billion won from Sept. 11, 2026.