Kim Seongsu, Director of the Science and Technology Headquarters, Visits COVID-19 Research Site in Daegu

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Junho] On the 10th, Kim Seongsu, Director of the Science and Technology Innovation Headquarters at the Ministry of Science and ICT, visited the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Advanced Medical Industry Promotion Foundation to inspect the current status of research and development (R&D) related to COVID-19 and the operation status of research facilities and equipment, and to listen to on-site opinions.

The Daegu-Gyeongbuk Advanced Medical Complex was established in 2010 with the goal of building a global R&D hub with the highest capabilities in the fields of compound new drugs and information technology (IT)-based medical devices. As a national research facility, it operates over 350 research equipment for new drug and medical device development.

This on-site visit was arranged to gather opinions on the "role of the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Advanced Medical Complex in responding to national infectious diseases such as COVID-19" and related budget issues.

Meanwhile, Director Kim also visited nearby post offices (Dongdaegu Post Office, Daegu Yulha-dong Post Office) near the research site to encourage employees who have been working hard distributing masks related to COVID-19.

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