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National Research Foundation appoints Lee Deuk-hee as head of information and convergence technology division
The National Research Foundation of Korea has appointed Lee Deuk-hee (이득희), a principal researcher at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology\'s Bionics Research Center, as head of the information and convergence technology division under its National Strategic Research Headquarters. The foundation said Lee will oversee tasks related to support programmes in the division\'s remit for two years from Aug. 5. Lee holds a master\'s degree from Seoul National University and a doctorate from the University of Tokyo.
AI & Enterprise
UST expands deep-tech student startup cooperation with seven national research institutes
University of Science and Technology (UST) said it signed a joint agreement with seven national research institutes to promote student startups based on public technology. The deal follows an earlier agreement with five institutes, bringing participating institutes to 12. The partners plan to build a professor-student startup model spanning technology transfer and equity contributions, and to provide mentoring, education, equipment and funding support. UST also cited rule changes and startup programs to strengthen support.
Science & Technology
Science ministry holds tribute ceremony for Korean science and technology merit awardees
South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT held a tribute ceremony on Tuesday for science and technology merit awardees who contributed to national scientific and technological development. The ministry held the event at 3 p.m. at the Westin Josun Hotel in Seoul. It said 95 people have been honoured since the first designations in 2017 under a law on treatment and support for awardees. About 180 people attended, including awardees and families.
