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International Cooperation
- South Korea Seeks Additional Orders of Nuclear Projects from Romania, UK, Italy
- Hanwha Aerospace Signed MOU for Space Collaboration with University of Surrey
- S. Korea, U.S., Britain issue joint advisory on N.K. cyber group activities
Policy & Stats
- MSIT Establishes Research Collaboration Framework to Lead in International Digital Norms
- Science ministry picks 4 joint projects with global research institutes for gov't support
- HD Hyundai Oilbank selected to develop clean energy complex at western port
- Smart farming to take up 30% of agricultural output by 2027
- KRW 69T eyed in o'seas investment, building projects by 2027
Research Trends
- POSTECH and Northwestern University design alloys with both high strength and elongation through Spinodal strengthening
- S. Korean scientists make 1st discovery of dark state of electrons in solids
- New Study Unveils the Unique Characteristics of Short-Chain Branched Polymers
- Significantly Reduces Sepsis Mortality Rate Without Blood Culture
- Chung-Ang University(CAU) Proves Educational Effectiveness of AI-Based Language Learning Platform
- POSTECH and Ewha Womans University create a storybook generation system for personalized vocabulary learning
Industry R&D
- LIG Nex1 acquires majority stake in U.S. robotics firm Ghost Robotics
- Samsung, SK Running Neck and Neck in Development of Ultra-High Capacity NAND Flashes
- Samsung to Supply 48MP Image Sensors for Apple iPhones Starting 2026
- SK hynix to invest 9.4 tln won in 1st fab in Yongin chip cluster
Technology
- Map apps, navigation systems send flood alerts to drivers
- Robot chefs debut at Korea's Kangwon Land casino resort
- SK Telecom Expands AI Pet Diagnostic Solution “X Caliber” to Southeast Asia
- Drone delivery to islands, remote regions begins in August
In Case you missed it
- The KE-QSTCC held the 2nd advisory council meeting
- The KERC welcomed economy team of the Korean Embassy to the Kingdom of Belgium and the EU, led by Science Counsellor
