South Korea is enhancing its science and technology policy by increasing research funding and launching a new AI College at KAIST.
The government aims to ensure researchers are not hindered by financial constraints and to foster innovation in artificial intelligence.
These measures were announced at the KAIST graduation ceremony on February 20, 2026.
South Korea is investing 321 billion KRW in 2024 to advance a next-generation distributed power grid.
The initiative will expand renewable energy integration and grid flexibility through new technologies and market reforms.
Implementation begins this year, with key milestones set through 2030.
Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety is working with Saudi Arabia to recognize a Korean halal certification body.
This move aims to simplify and reduce costs for Korean food companies exporting to Islamic countries.
As of June 2024, discussions and procedural cooperation are actively underway.
The Korean Ministry of Education is implementing reforms to reduce administrative burdens in schools.
Key changes include eliminating inefficient procedures and empowering schools with greater autonomy.
The initiative was announced on June 19, 2024, and is now underway.
The Ministry of Science and ICT is launching a comprehensive strategy to achieve independence in fusion superconductor technology by 2035.
This initiative includes infrastructure development, global research partnerships, and industry-academia collaboration.
Key facilities and agreements are being established in 2024, with full-scale research and development underway.
South Korea is launching 10 AI Innovation Graduate Schools in 2024 to accelerate national AI transformation.
The initiative aims to cultivate AX talent by integrating domain expertise with AI technology for industry innovation.
Applications are open until July 25, with plans to expand to 22 schools by 2030.