Minister Lim Hye-sook of MSIT: "Expanding Challenging Research in System Semiconductors"

Revealed at the First Press Briefing of the Term

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-su] Minister Lim Hye-sook of the Ministry of Science and ICT announced on the 5th plans to expand challenging research in system semiconductors, quantum technology, 6G, and more.

Minister Lim held her first press briefing since taking office at the Sejong City government office that morning and said, "As seen in the recent global technology hegemony competition, advanced countries are using cutting-edge technologies such as semiconductors as bargaining chips, so thorough preparation is necessary."

Minister Lim emphasized preparation in three areas: securing technological competitiveness, nurturing core talent, and strengthening international cooperation. She stated, "To secure technological competitiveness, we will expand challenging research in national strategic technology fields such as system semiconductors, quantum technology, and 6G. We will also strengthen investment in young and female scientists and carefully ensure that the research careers of outstanding talents are not interrupted."

She added, "In the field of international cooperation, we will strengthen leading international joint research and cooperative networks to respond to global technology bloc formation."

Minister Lim also explained that she plans to steadily implement strategies for the space industry to take a leap forward in line with the full-scale New Space era in the space sector.

Regarding overcoming COVID-19, she introduced the Korea Virus Basic Research Institute, which will open on the 6th, and explained, "Centered on this institute, universities, companies, and research institutions will cooperate broadly to expand virus response capabilities and the base of basic research." Regarding the 'Korea-US Vaccine Global Partnership' established as a result of the Korea-US summit, she said, "Through this, we expect to significantly enhance domestic vaccine capabilities and lay the foundation for becoming a global vaccine hub," adding, "Along with the Virus Basic Research Institute, we will promptly establish a comprehensive support system for vaccine-related R&D, talent development, and infrastructure through such cooperation."

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