'Korean Scientists and Engineers Worldwide Gathered in Seoul'

The 2nd World Korean Scientists and Engineers Convention Opening Ceremony Held
Government Seeks Cooperation Plans for International Joint Research with Overseas Korean Scholars

The "2nd World Korean Scientists and Engineers Convention," where Korean scientists and engineers active worldwide gather to network, officially commenced on the 10th with an opening ceremony at the Science and Technology Center in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.

This event, reflecting President Yoon Seok-yeol's commitment to inviting Korean scientists and engineers back to Korea to expand the global network and create a platform for exchanging research achievements, marks its second year following last year.

The day before the main event, various side events were held over two days, including the "Next Generation Leaders Forum" focused on the challenges and roles of young scientists and engineers, a special lecture by Lee Je-hyung, CEO of Stratio, and a welcome dinner for attendees. From the day of the opening ceremony, lectures, academic, policy, and cooperation sessions, dialogues with Korean scholars, and conversations with future generations took place. According to the Ministry of Science and ICT, the event was attended by Korean scientists and engineers from 22 countries domestically and abroad, overseas scholars, and government officials.

At the opening ceremony, Professor Park Nam-gyu of Sungkyunkwan University, selected as the recipient of the 2024 "Korea's Top Scientist and Engineer Award," received the presidential citation and a prize of 300 million won, earning congratulations from the gathered scientists.

During the event, the Ministry of Science and ICT plans to introduce the government's current status and future policy directions for promoting international cooperation in science and technology to Korean researchers at home and abroad through keynote speeches and other sessions, while exploring ways to expand international joint research.

Minister Lee Jong-ho of the Ministry of Science and ICT stated in his congratulatory speech at the opening ceremony, "As scientific and technological bloc formation intensifies worldwide, the importance of strategic cooperation and solidarity around advanced technologies is increasing. Korean scientists and engineers, who have firmly established roots and are active in various countries, are the main actors and leaders of cooperation and exchange." He added, "We will actively expand opportunities for joint research and personnel exchange so that the valuable knowledge and experience of Korean researchers can spread to domestic research sites, and support more domestic researchers to advance globally and grow."

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