South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT held a meeting in Seoul on Thursday with heads of university industry-academia cooperation units, research office chiefs and officials from four science and technology institutes to discuss a planned overhaul of national research administration. The ministry briefed participants on key points of the 2026 national R&D administration reform plan and collected input on implementation. Topics included project evaluation, research allowance distribution, unified settlement standards, and stronger research security.

KT is working with Microsoft and other specialist partners to strengthen execution in its AI transformation (AX) business. The company held the KT-MS Tech Summit at its Gwanghwamun West building in Seoul with key AX partners. The event shared experience from customer AX projects and KT’s internal innovation, and aimed to strengthen business application. It featured hands-on programs, a tech forum and partner booths for one-on-one consultations.