Senior Figures in Science and Technology Sector May Voice Concerns Over 'Contaminated Water and R&D Cuts'
Morning Meeting Hosted by KAST Held on the 20th
Senior figures in the science and technology community are set to gather to discuss major issues such as the discharge of contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant in Japan and the government's planned cuts to next year's national research and development (R&D) budget, drawing attention to the voices they will raise.
The Korea Federation of Science and Technology Societies (KOFST) announced on the morning of the 20th that it will hold the "2023 Honorary Presidents and Advisors Meeting" to share current issues in the science and technology sector. KOFST explained, "We plan to share various issues in the science and technology community, including the performance of the science communication forums held nationwide six times to convey scientific facts related to Fukushima contaminated water, and the status of the national R&D budget, and exchange opinions on development plans." In particular, they added, "We plan to convey concerns to the government regarding the current issues of next year's science and technology budget cuts and criticisms of the science and technology cartel, and to present valuable opinions on clear government measures and solutions."
The meeting will be attended by 16 senior figures in the science and technology community, including KOFST President Lee Tae-sik, honorary presidents, and advisors. Ju Young-chang, Director of the Science and Technology Innovation Bureau at the Ministry of Science and ICT, will attend and present on the 2024 R&D policy and budget allocation direction.
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On the 14th, KOFST also held a meeting with its executive members and received an explanation from officials of the Ministry of Science and ICT regarding the R&D budget cuts. KOFST stated, "We discussed the problems of the current government's R&D policy," and "exchanged opinions on the lack of consultation with the science and technology community, short-term and unilateral restructuring, and the lack of specificity in the reduced R&D projects such as basic research and materials, parts, and equipment." Starting from August 9, KOFST also held science communication forums related to Fukushima contaminated water in six regions nationwide.
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