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South Korea draws up nanotechnology master plan, upgrades national strategic technology framework

The South Korean government will step up its next-generation science and technology strategy by drawing up a comprehensive nanotechnology research plan every five years. The National Science and Technology Advisory Council reviewed and approved the sixth nanotechnology master plan for 2026 to 2035 and a plan to upgrade the national strategic technology framework. The government also derived 55 “NEXT national strategic technologies” and plans to invest 60 trillion won in strategic technologies over the next five years.

AI & Enterprise

Piolink says it aims to leap into cyber resilience technology company

Piolink on April 23 held the “Piolink Resilience Summit 2026” at The Westin Josun Seoul Parnas and underscored its identity as a technology company focused on strengthening cyber resilience. Chief executive Cho Young-cheol said resilience that sustains business during crises is central to corporate survival and growth. He said perfect defence is impossible and stressed maintaining services and rapid recovery after attacks.

AI & Enterprise

Can a train become a moving data centre? Nvidia, Hitachi physical AI strategy draws attention

Nvidia and Hitachi are expanding the use of physical AI beyond robots to social infrastructure such as trains, power grids and factories, citing the need for higher precision and stronger verification than generative AI. Hitachi is strengthening its infrastructure AI business around HMAX by Hitachi. Executives described accuracy requirements in terms of “nines” and stressed safety risks from malfunctions. The companies highlighted phased development using training, simulation-based validation and deployment, as well as the growing use of synthetic data and the need for traceability and human override.