“The foundation of technological hegemony lies in academia and research”
“Foster a creative convergence talent to grow freely and create innovative infrastructure”
Yoon, sits in the seat of the late Yoon Ki-joong professor after the event, reminisces
Yoon greets Lee Sang-man, a member of the Hana Tribe who has a funeral at Mugunghwa Chang,
President Yoon Seok-yeol delivers a congratulatory speech at the 70th anniversary ceremony of the opening of the National Academy of Sciences in Seocho-gu, Seoul on the 22nd. Yonhap News,
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, ‘President Yoon stated on the 22nd, “Challenging and innovative research leads the country’s growth and prosperity, enriching people’s lives,” and said, “I will spare no support to ensure academic freedom and stable research environments for researchers to dedicate themselves to research.”‘,
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, ‘President Yoon expressed gratitude to the National Academy of Sciences, which has contributed to the development of the country, and emphasized support for basic science researchers. The National Academy of Sciences, founded in 1954, is a leading academic institution in Korea. It is composed of scholars with a minimum of 20 years of research experience. The ceremony to commemorate the opening of the Academy has been held every 10 years since 1994. The 60th-anniversary ceremony was attended by then-President Park Geun-hye in May 2014.’,
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, ‘President Yoon stated, “As major countries around the world engage in fierce technological hegemony competition, Korea is facing new challenges it has not experienced before,” and said, “We must strengthen the power of science, technology, and innovation to achieve a new leap forward.” He further stated, “The foundation of that power ultimately lies in academia and research,” and said, “I will expand opportunities for global cooperative research and exchanges with international academic institutions. I will also emphasize the establishment of innovative infrastructure for creative convergence talents to grow freely, breaking down the high walls between disciplines and fostering innovation.”‘,
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, ‘In particular, President Yoon pledged, “I will spare no support to ensure the academic freedom of researchers and create an infrastructure for creative convergence talents to grow freely and lead the digital revolution era.”‘,
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President Yoon Seok-yeol greets attendees after completing an event at the National Academy of Sciences in Seocho-gu, Seoul on the 22nd. Yonhap News,
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, ‘President Yoon expressed his gratitude to the members of the Academy, such as the late Kim Cheol-soo, a constitutional law scholar, and Lee Ho-wang, who discovered the “Hanja Virus” and developed a vaccine. He also bestowed the Mugunghwa Medal to the son of Lee Sang-man (98, rock science), the widow of Im Hee-seop (87, sociology), and the son of the late Jang Seok-jin (linguistics), as well as the son of the late Kim Sang-ju (natural applied).’
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, ‘President Yoon said, “Each member of the Academy symbolizes the great elders who represent Korean scholarship and dignity,” and added, “Many scholars have expanded the horizons of human civilization through outstanding research achievements.”‘,
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, ‘After the ceremony, President Yoon engaged in discussions with Lee Hyun-jae, the current chairman of the Academy, former Prime Minister Lee Hyeon-rae, and Kwon Suk-il, the former president of the Korean Physical Society, through a written briefing by Kim Soo-kyung, the presidential spokesperson.’,
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, ‘The meeting room was a space for the Humanities and Social Sciences 6 Division, where President Yoon’s late relative, Honorary Professor Yoon Ki-joong of Yonsei University, had been active as a member of the Academy. At this moment, President Yoon and the attendees remembered Professor Yoon and had a conversation. The chairman pointed out Professor Yoon’s figure in a commemorative photo of the 60th-anniversary ceremony on the wall and showed it to President Yoon.’,
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, ‘Former Prime Minister Lee said, “The seat President Yoon is sitting in now was always the seat where our ancestors held meetings,” and mentioned that if his ancestors were alive, it would be their turn to receive the medal today. In response, President Yoon said, “It is really a pleasure and gratitude to see individuals who worked with my father at today’s commemoration event,” and added, “I am so thankful that they are healthy,” he said.’,
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President Yoon Seok-yeol greets singer Lee Moon-se, the son-in-law of member Lee Sang-man, who received the Mugunghwa Medal in the field of natural fundamentals after the completion of the ceremony commemorating the 70th anniversary of the opening of the National Academy of Sciences in Seocho-gu, Seoul on the 22nd. Yonhap News,
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, ‘In response to the Academy chairman’s support for “The people fervently hope for medical reform,” President Yoon replied, “We have taken the first step in medical reform, but there is still a lot to do. We will make significant improvements in the system for essential medical support in regions and invest heavily in finances.”‘,
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, ‘Some members of the Academy who had worked with President Yoon’s father and participated in the commemorative photo event reportedly tapped on President Yoon’s back and cheered him on, said spokesperson Kim. President Yoon also met and greeted singer Lee Moon-se, the son-in-law of member Lee Sang-man, who received the Mugunghwa Medal at the commemorative ceremony venue.’,
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