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South Korea to launch seven SEED projects to foster SMRs, quantum and space

South Korea will 추진 a “seven SEED projects” initiative to nurture future growth engines including small modular reactors, nuclear fusion, quantum and space and aviation, following its three mega projects in semiconductors, physical AI and AI data centres. The plan targets preemptive 확보 of advanced technologies over the next 10 to 20 years, with goals around 2030 to 2035. It groups projects into clean energy, next-generation frontier and advanced supply chains, and includes 10 trillion won for supply-chain R&D by 2030.

People & Appointments

Science vice minister holds K-Moonshot meeting to discuss project roadmaps

Goo Hyeok-chae (구혁채), first vice minister at the Ministry of Science and ICT, discussed future plans by mission under the K-Moonshot programme. He chaired a meeting in Sejong on Aug. 10, marking the conversion of the programme director posts to national special-appointed researchers and the opening of the support team office. Officials from mission teams and related agencies attended. The meeting discussed mission roadmaps, cooperation and wider use of AI in research.

AI & Enterprise

South Korea\'s science ministry reopens search for K-Moonshot AI Scientist project director

South Korea is reopening its search for the project director for the AI Scientist mission under the K-Moonshot project, the Science Ministry and the National Research Council of Science and Technology said on Thursday. The AI Scientist mission aims to develop AI that can autonomously carry out the full research cycle by 2035. The post became vacant after the previously appointed director resigned in June. Applications are open until Aug. 24.