South Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT will hold an integrated briefing on 2026 private-investment software projects on Nov. 3 at the Severance Building in Seoul, it said on Tuesday.

Private-investment software projects are public-private partnerships that use private capital and technology to improve the quality of public services. They are 추진된다 under Article 40 of the Software Promotion Act. The briefing will provide guidance on the system overview, implementation framework and major procedures for private-investment software projects.

The ministry will introduce key revisions in Private-Investment Software Project Implementation Guide 3.0, which was prepared to streamline implementation procedures. It will also provide guidance on how to apply for feasibility reviews and on required documents to improve practical convenience for project managers. It will also disclose new demand for private-investment software projects from Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Special City and the Gwangju Human Resources and Lifelong Education Promotion Agency to private companies to help them explore business opportunities.

Institutions and companies seeking to participate can apply via the QR code on the event poster or through a pre-registration link.

Nam Cheol-gi (남철기), director general for software policy at the ministry, said, "We will work to further vitalise private-investment software projects by improving implementation procedures and strengthening practical support."