People & Appointments
Korea science vice minister Gu Hyeok-chae meets Australia\'s chief scientist on multilateral research cooperation
Gu Hyeok-chae (구혁채), first vice minister at South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT, met Australia\'s Chief Scientist Tony Haymet in Seoul on Monday to discuss shared Asia-Pacific challenges and options for multilateral research cooperation. Haymet, a physical chemist and oceanographer, has long worked on cross-border issues such as marine plastic pollution and conservation of fisheries biological resources. Since his appointment in January 2025, he has advised Australia\'s prime minister on science and technology policy.
