Ministry of Science and ICT Discusses Support Directions for Young Scientists... Y-KAST Meeting Held

New Head of Innovation Division Ryu Gwang-jun Visits Y-KAST
Discusses Strategies for Nurturing and Securing Young Scientists Domestically and Abroad
"Securing Top Talent as Important as R&D Budget"

The newly appointed Head of the Science and Technology Innovation Headquarters (vice-ministerial level) at the Ministry of Science and ICT listened to on-site opinions regarding support directions for young scientists as his first schedule after taking office.

Ryu Gwang-jun, New Head of the Science and Technology Innovation Bureau at the Ministry of Science and ICT / Photo by Hwang Seo-yul chestnut@

According to the Ministry of Science and ICT on the 26th, Ryu Gwang-jun, the new Head of the Science and Technology Innovation Headquarters (hereinafter Innovation Headquarters), held a meeting with members of the Young Korean Academy of Science and Technology (Y-KAST) at the Korean Academy of Science and Technology building to exchange opinions on R&D (research and development) investment and system innovation, science talent policies, and ways to nurture young scientists. The meeting was attended not only by Head Ryu but also by Y-KAST Deputy Head Kim Young-geun and about ten next-generation members.

Y-KAST was established in 2017 to support the growth of young researchers by selecting outstanding researchers under the age of 45 and supporting domestic and international academic exchanges and policy activities.

The Ministry of Science and ICT shared plans for 'data-driven talent policy advancement,' including R&D investment and system innovation measures, preparation of a national strategic technology global manpower map based on paper and patent analysis, and manpower supply analysis through linkage of researcher information systems with employment insurance databases (DB).

Additionally, Y-KAST presented 'Measures to nurture young science and technology personnel in the era of population cliff' and 'Research plans on transitioning university research support methods suitable for research-oriented universities.'

The Ministry of Science and ICT plans to support research activities on securing and utilizing young science and technology personnel by Y-KAST over the next year and to exchange opinions and share research results through regular joint forums between the Ministry and the Young Korean Academy of Science and Technology. The young science and technology personnel network created through this research will also be used for advising on future science and technology innovation policies.

At the meeting, Head Ryu emphasized, "A key issue to consider as much as the R&D budget is nurturing and securing excellent science and technology talent in the era of population cliff," adding, "Investment and efforts are needed to upgrade our research environment to appear attractive not only to domestic but also to outstanding overseas talents."

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