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Industry
35.7 trillion won investment over five years supports 1 million science and technology talents annually
South Korea\'s government invested a total of 35.7 trillion won over the past five years to support the growth of about 1 million science and technology talents each year, the Ministry of Science and ICT said. The Future Talent Special Committee reviewed overall talent policy and approved a 2025 performance review draft. It also approved survey results on the domestic and overseas stay of science and engineering personnel and findings on the use of female science and technology workers in 2024.
Telecommunications & Media
South Korea ministries, broadcast media body sign AI safety pact for youth
South Korea\'s Ministry of Science and ICT, Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, Ministry of Education and the Broadcast Media Communications Commission on March 26 signed a memorandum of understanding in Seoul to build a safe and inclusive AI and science-technology foundation and protect youth. The agreement aims to jointly respond to new risks from the AI transition, including deepfake crimes using generative AI. The agencies will cooperate on ethics rules, education and support measures.
AI & Enterprise
Women account for 31.9 percent of new hires in science and technology, up 3.8 points in five years
Women accounted for 31.9 percent of newly hired staff in science and technology, up 3.8 percentage points from 2020, a survey found. The share of women employees rose 0.6 points from a year earlier to 23.7 percent, extending a five-year rise. Women held 13.1 percent of managerial posts and led 13.3 percent of research projects. Institutions running voluntary work-life balance programmes stood at 57.0 percent.