Jeong Byeong-seon, Vice Minister of Science and ICT, "We Must Establish a Healthy Research Culture"

Jeong Byeong-seon, 1st Vice Minister of Science and ICT

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Junho] Jeong Byeongseon, the 1st Vice Minister of the Ministry of Science and ICT, visited the Industrial Environmental Health Laboratory at Seoul National University, which was selected as a healthy laboratory, on the 4th. Since this year, the government has been awarding healthy laboratories to create a research environment that supports the growth of young scientists. A total of six laboratories were selected this year.

The Industrial Environmental Health Laboratory at Seoul National University conducts research evaluating harmful factors to health in workplaces and environments where workers operate, such as assessing the toxicity of asbestos and detoxification methods, and studying sources of fine dust. This laboratory has been selected as an excellent safety management laboratory by the Ministry of Science and ICT for three consecutive times due to its efforts in safety management, and it also holds retreats for fostering camaraderie and regular student counseling sessions.

Vice Minister Jeong attended the unveiling ceremony of the 'Healthy Laboratory' plaque held that day and held a meeting with the laboratory members. He stated, "For young scientists, who are the future leaders, to conduct research happily and produce world-class research outcomes, it is essential to establish a healthy culture at the laboratory level, which is the core of the research environment."

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