Korea-Thailand Science and Technology Ministers Discuss Strengthening Cooperation in Space Development and More

Meeting in Seoul on the Afternoon of the 2nd

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-su] On the afternoon of the 2nd, Lee Jong-ho, Minister of Science and ICT, held a meeting with Anek Laothamat, Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand, in Seoul to discuss cooperation measures in the field of science and technology.

This meeting was held on the occasion of Minister Anek's visit to Korea. It took place three years after signing the science and technology cooperation MOU in Busan in 2019.

Through this meeting, both sides discussed research and development policies in the space sector, personalized medical technologies utilizing artificial intelligence, and technologies for responding to climate change, exchanging opinions on future cooperation.

Minister Lee stated that practical exchanges such as the establishment of a space launch site in Thailand are underway, and he hopes that this will lead to mutually progressive space cooperation between the two countries. The Thai side expressed interest not only in space technology but also in cooperation on core source technologies in advanced medical fields and climate change response technologies, hoping for the transfer of Korea's experience and the activation of exchanges between universities and research institutions.

Minister Lee said, "Thailand is one of the emerging space countries in Asia with a rapid pace of space development, and with active government support, it will soon leap forward as a major space country in Asia," adding, "I expect that cooperation between the two countries will be broadened in various fields of science and technology, including the space sector, as well as the medical and climate change response technology fields proposed by the Thai side."

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