International Cooperation

• S. Korea's space agency discusses cooperation with European counterpart
• MOTIE discusses R&D collaboration with Israel in AI and tech
• Green light nears for Korea's participation in Czech nuclear project
• Embassy of Italy in Seoul to host ‘Italian Space Day’

Policy & Stats

• Science ministry to focus on advancing AI, advanced bio, other strategic technologies this year
• Korea’s annual ICT exports achieve new highs in 2024
• S. Korea seeks to become one of 5 global leaders in biotechnologies by 2027
• Energy tech univ. to help develop next-gen nuclear reactors

Research Trends

• KRISS Unveils Nation's First Real-time Hydrogen Fuel Quality Monitor
• KAIST Research Team Develops Stretchable Microelectrodes Array for Organoid Signal Monitoring​
• Breakthrough in Nanothermometry: Real-Time Observation of Material Structure and Temperature
• Successfully Developed a Method for Doping Semiconductor Nanocrystals, Synthesizing Next-Generation Semiconductor Nanomaterials from the Seed Phase to the Future!

Industry R&D

• Hanwha Ocean and Hanwha Aerospace Join Forces to Dominate the Global Submarine Market with Advanced Fuel Cell Technology
• Celltrion envisions 13 new drugs; Samsung Bio unveils 6th plant plan
• Dabeeo to boost Korea's maritime security with AI-driven satellite tech
• Tech giants focus on robotics, AI, Trump at CES 2025
• Daedong showcases AI-powered tractors, smart farming innovations at CES 2025

In Case you missed it

• S. Korea becomes 1st Asian country to join Horizon Europe
• Korea's Science & ICT Ministry to Invest 6.32 Tril. Won in R&D in 2025 - Increases Budget by 21.2% for Key Areas like AI and Quantum Technology
• South Korea Hosts Annual K-quantum Square Meeting to Propel Quantum Technology - Ministry of Science and ICT Increases Quantum Budget by 54.1% to 198 Bil. Won