Securing International Standards for Digital and Low-Carbon Technologies... Government to Invest 1.3 Trillion Won Over 5 Years

[Sejong=Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Haeyoung] The government will invest approximately 1.3 trillion KRW over five years to take the lead in international standards for digital and low-carbon technologies and to support corporate innovation.

On the 13th, the government announced that it held the '1st National Standards Council' this year and deliberated and approved the '5th National Standards Basic Plan,' jointly established by related ministries.

The 5th Basic Plan consists of four major strategies and 12 key tasks: ▲ Standardization to lead the global market (166.3 billion KRW) ▲ Standardization to support corporate innovation (838.8 billion KRW) ▲ Standardization for the happy life of the people (189.1 billion KRW) ▲ Establishment of an innovation-driven standardization system (154.6 billion KRW). A total budget of 1.3489 trillion KRW, the largest ever, will be invested by 2025.

To actively respond to digital transformation, the government plans to convert standard documents currently in PDF format into machine-readable forms. It will also develop international standards for 5th generation (5G) and 6th generation (6G) based networks, artificial intelligence utilization technologies, and non-face-to-face support technologies.

For carbon neutrality, the government will promote the standardization of 'unimaterials' to facilitate separate disposal and recycling. Unimaterials are eco-friendly materials that simplify composition to reduce harmful substances and enhance recyclability.

Focus will also be placed on developing standards related to hydrogen supply infrastructure and renewable energy such as solar and wind power.

For the convenience of the public, standardization will be pursued one by one for 'things plugged into daily life.'

Standards will be established and disseminated to ensure compatibility of everyday products such as power adapters for small digital appliances. To accelerate the rapid spread of electric vehicles, related standards will be promptly developed in response to increased electric vehicle charging capacity.

To reduce the certification burden on companies, the 'one-stop service for multiple certifications of one product' will be expanded. Additionally, efforts will be made to globalize KS and KC certifications, which represent Korea's standards and product safety.

Moon Seung-wook, Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy, said, "The role of standards is very important as a means to realize government policies such as digital transformation and carbon neutrality currently being pursued," adding, "We will ensure that standards become a driving force for the safe life of the people and the development of Korea's industry."

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