9 Researchers Named 'Basic Researchers of the Year'... Including Young Researchers

Jonggu Kim, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Basic Science, Jiyeon Yoon, Research Professor at Yonsei University

[Asia Economy Reporter Junho Hwang] This year’s outstanding basic researchers have been selected, including senior researcher Jonggu Kim of the Institute for Basic Science, who gained attention for his study (published in Nature) capturing every moment of molecular birth, and research professor Jiyeon Yoon of Yonsei University, who demonstrated the anticancer effects of amivantamab in mutant lung cancer.

The Ministry of Science and ICT announced on the 29th the nine basic researchers of the year who achieved excellent basic research results. The Basic Researcher of the Year award is announced annually by the government to honor researchers who have produced world-class outstanding achievements through support of basic research projects each year.

In the natural sciences field, in addition to senior researcher Kim, Professor Hongkyu Park of Korea University and Professor Hyunseok Shin of Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology were selected. In the life sciences field, besides Professor Yoon, senior researcher Heejeong Jeon of the Institute for Basic Science was chosen. In the medical sciences field, Professor Hyungbeom Kim of Yonsei University was selected, and in engineering, Professor Ilkwon Oh of the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology was recognized. In the ICT and convergence fields, Professor Sungho Jin of Pusan National University and Professor Nuri Jeon of Seoul National University received high evaluations.

The government will invite the selected researchers to hold an awards ceremony and a meeting in January next year. It also plans to easily introduce their research content and achievements through the Ministry of Science and ICT website.

Bongsu Kim, Director of Basic Fundamental Research Policy, stated, "Basic research becomes the fundamental strength to respond to constantly changing environments," adding, "Next year, we plan to support 2.35 trillion won for researcher-led basic research, and we will continue to expand investments so that researchers can freely conduct the research they want in a free research environment."

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