Dr. Hwang Jeong-a Joins Democratic Party: "Yoon Tramples on Scientists' Morale"

Minju Recruits Hwang Jeong-ah, Senior Researcher at the Astronomy Research Institute
"Yoon Government Cartel Controversy, Even Speaking About It Is Heartbreaking"

The Democratic Party of Korea has recruited Hwang Jeong-a, a senior researcher at the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute, as the '6th talent' to be deployed in next year's general election.

On the morning of the 8th, the Democratic Party held a talent recruitment ceremony at the National Assembly and announced the recruitment of Senior Researcher Hwang. She is from Yeosu, Jeollanam-do, graduated from Jeonnam Science High School, and completed her bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). Her career includes leading the development of the payload for Our Star 4, Korea's first science and technology satellite, leading the development of the Nuriho payload Toyosat (a microsatellite), and participating as an advisory committee member for the 425 reconnaissance satellite project, Korea's first reconnaissance satellite.

Hong Ik-pyo, the floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is putting a jumper on Hwang Jeong-a, a senior researcher at the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute, and posing during a welcoming ceremony for recruited talents held at the National Assembly on the morning of the 8th.
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Senior Researcher Hwang said, "I have carried out many research and development (R&D) projects as a scientist and educator in the field for over 20 years and believe I have made significant contributions. However, deeply feeling the helplessness and self-disgust experienced by scientists and researchers in Korea today, I came to this position with a sense of crisis that Korea's science and technology can no longer be allowed to regress."

She continued, "The R&D cartel controversy under the Yoon Seok-yeol administration is so appalling that it is hard to even talk about," criticizing, "It has brutally trampled on the morale of field scientists who made Korea one of the world's top seven space powers." She added, "Due to President Yoon Seok-yeol's remark on 'divide-and-conquer style R&D,' the budget was cut by as much as 4.6 trillion won," pointing out, "Because of the budget cuts, academia had to reduce research personnel or even halt research itself."

Senior Researcher Hwang emphasized, "I feel a great sense of crisis over the current situation where the century-long plan of science is being handled shortsightedly and hastily. I will restore aerospace technology to its rightful place before it becomes irrecoverable." She expressed her ambition, saying, "As a member of the Democratic Party, I will take the lead in preparing a comprehensive aerospace industry policy to open the future of Korea."

Hong Ik-pyo, the floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, is putting a jumper on Hwang Jeong-a, a senior researcher at the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute, during a welcoming ceremony for recruited talents held at the National Assembly on the morning of the 8th.
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The Democratic Party introduced Senior Researcher Hwang, saying, "She is recognized for demonstrating her capabilities at critical moments in the aerospace field and making significant contributions to Korea's space development. She is not only an expert but also possesses policy capabilities, making her the right person to pioneer future industries based on space science."

Floor Leader Hong Ik-pyo said, "Dr. Hwang Jeong-a was the real-life protagonist of the drama KAIST and was selected as one of the 30 young scientists who will shine Korea's future. Although the Yoon Seok-yeol administration's R&D budget cut policy caused confusion in the field, the Democratic Party will make up for it and empower the science and technology community."

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