Yoon: "30 Trillion R&D Invested in Top Research... Global Cooperation Is a National Duty"

President Yoon Attends 'World Korean Scientists and Engineers Convention'
30 Trillion Won R&D Budget Invested in World-Class Research
Criticizes Opposition's Noncooperation, Saying "Space Aviation Agency Continues...

President Yoon Suk-yeol stated on the 5th, "R&D (Research and Development) investment must be directed towards world-class research," adding, "We will actively support young scientists so that they can research and take on challenges alongside the world's top research teams and outstanding research institutions." President Yoon also cited 'opposition party's non-cooperation' as the reason for the delay in establishing the Space Aviation Agency and requested the prompt passage of the related bill.

On the same day, President Yoon attended the '1st World Korean Scientists and Engineers Convention' held at the Science and Technology Center located in Gangnam, Seoul, and said, "Supporting global cooperation in research that will change our lives is indeed the responsibility of the nation," promising active support for the government’s R&D budget and transparent management.

President Yoon Suk-yeol is delivering an encouragement speech at the opening ceremony of the 1st World Korean Scientists and Engineers Convention held on the 5th at the Korea Science and Technology Center in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul.
[Photo by Yonhap News]

This event was organized following President Yoon’s proposal during his visit to New York University last September to invite Korean scientists and engineers active worldwide to Korea for a conference to exchange research achievements. The goal is to build a convergence platform where Korean scientists and engineers abroad and those in Korea can exchange research outcomes and collaborate.

President Yoon also expressed gratitude, saying, "The reason South Korea has advanced into a leading nation in cutting-edge science and technology and digital power is thanks to the challenging spirit, innovative capabilities, and outstanding skills of our scientists and engineers." He further mentioned, "Science and technology can develop further through global cooperation, and active sharing and collaboration with the international community regarding research processes and results will contribute not only to the advancement of South Korea’s science and technology but also to the expansion of freedom for all humanity."

He also showed his determination to focus support on the government’s R&D budget, which has exceeded 30 trillion won this year. President Yoon emphasized, "Building networks, exchanging, and cooperating with overseas Korean scientists is the beginning of international solidarity in science and technology," and added, "The government will provide full support so that they can research and exchange freely."

Regarding the delay in the opening of the Space Aviation Agency, President Yoon pointed to the opposition party. He said, "During my visit to the United States in May, both Korea and the U.S. agreed on personnel exchanges and joint research cooperation between Korea’s Space Aviation Agency and NASA," adding, "It is regrettable that the establishment bill for the Space Aviation Agency, the institution that will lead this effort, has not even been discussed due to the opposition party’s non-cooperation since its submission to the National Assembly in April." He continued, "I hope the bill will be passed as soon as possible so that our young people can realize their dreams together with world-class research institutions and that the Space Aviation Agency will be established within this year."

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