International Cooperation

• First open Horizon Europe pillar 2 Webinar for Korea attracted more than 350 Korean researchers
• KHNP consortium wins Romanian nuclear reactor refurbishment project
• EU signals shift in trade policy with potential risk for Korean firms: KITA
• S. Korea, U.S. conducting joint research to block N.K. cryptocurrency heists

Policy & Stats

• S. Korea to develop 100 advanced industry materials within 5 years: gov't
• Science minister underscores continuous technological advancement
• Gov't adopts rules to support development of autonomous vessels
• Korea to ease regulations, enabling new hydrogen charging stations
• Korea begins local production of nanotechnology-backed filters for chips
• S. Korea's 3rd Reconnaissance Satellite Reaches Orbit and Contacts Ground

Research Trends

• Annual list of country's top 100 R&D results announced
• Prof. Bumjoon Kim of POSTECH Receives December 2024 Scientist of the Month Award - Recognized for the world’s first experimental observation of a quantum spin nematic phase, validating a long-standing theoretical prediction
• KAIST Develops Innovative Technology to Revert Colon Cancer Cells to Normal

Industry R&D

• Korean biotech firm begins clinical trial of subcutaneous cancer drug
• Hyundai Mobis develops new battery cooling technology for EVs
• LS Materials bets big on power systems for renewable energy, AI data centers
• Gore Robotics Gains 5.7 Bil. Won Funding Boost for Autonomous Construction Tech

In Case you missed it

• S. Korea joins int'l working group on global research infrastructure
• S. Korea to operate strategic R&D centers in U.S., Europe: science ministry
• Global forum on science technology kicks off in Seoul