Confirmation of determination to foster top 3 game changers through KIST participation
and commitment to innovative progress
, ‘Minister of Science and ICT Yoo Sang-rim chose the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) as the first research site to visit since taking office. This contrasts with the previous minister Im Jong-ho, who chose a semiconductor company as the first site visit, indicating a determination to secure global leadership in the top 3 game-changing technologies through KIST. The innovation plan to be pursued as a result of the public agency deregulation is actively being advanced.’,
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Minister of Science and ICT Yoo Sang-rim giving a greeting during his visit to KIST on the 28th. Photo=Reporter Baek Jong-min,
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, ‘On the 28th, Minister Yoo held an on-site meeting with relevant researchers at KIST headquarters in Seoul to listen to trends in strategic technology research fields and encourage researchers. The Ministry of Science and ICT explained that Minister Yoo’s choice of KIST as the first site visit reflects his commitment to innovate and nurture KIST as a leading institution in national core tasks through participation.’,
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, ‘Since his inauguration, Minister Yoo has emphasized the role of KIST in fostering top 3 game changers in AI, semiconductors, advanced bio, quantum, etc. He demanded that KIST, undertaking a national mission, must have the appropriate capabilities to ensure national competitiveness by being on par with the world’s top research institutions. The budget for KIST and other research institutes has been significantly increased in next year’s budget proposal by the Ministry of Science and ICT, demonstrating a commitment to take responsibility for fostering strategic technologies.’,
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, ‘Minister Yoo visited the KIST Next-Generation Semiconductor Research Institute, which is leading the mega-scale semiconductor project as selected by the Global Top Strategy Team. He listened to opinions from the institute’s director on the need for KIST to attract outstanding talents internally and externally, and to flexibly adjust research goals and budget execution.’,
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, ‘Under the leadership of Director Oh Sang-rok, who took office in May, KIST has introduced a “mission-centric research center” model. It assigns research directors who possess top research and management capabilities as program managers (PMs) to set specific goals and manage research activities comprehensively. Director Oh himself is an expert in the field of science and technology as a PM.’,
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, ‘Young and mid-level researchers at KIST expressed their hope that if a stable policy environment is maintained and various forms of collaborative research support are provided, along with opportunities for researchers to grow on their own, preference for KIST among researchers will increase.’,
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, ‘Minister Yoo stated, “The voluntary efforts of KIST to innovate, especially in operating mission-centric research centers, are commendable.” He emphasized that for KIST to take the lead in the global technological competition, it must play a central role in consolidating capabilities in strategic technology fields among industries, academia, and research institutions.’,
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, ‘He also said, “Soon, I will hold discussions with executives and maintain continuous communication with research sites to encourage innovation for KIST to become a leading institution. The government will spare no effort in nurturing and supporting as well.”‘,
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, ‘The Ministry of Science and ICT plans to swiftly establish operational regulations for KIST to solidify the innovation and operation direction presented after Minister Yoo’s visit. These regulations will include specific measures to enhance institutional autonomy, such as special recruitment of distinguished scholars and a separate compensation system, as well as adjustments to the range and procedures for managing research funds.’,
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, ‘The Ministry of Science and ICT aims to expand the scale of selecting the Global Top Strategy Research Team, which focuses on consolidating industry-academic-research capabilities to create significant achievements, next year to further support pioneering research and to launch a new program supporting collaborative research among young researchers at KIST.’,
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