Busan City and BISTEP Accelerate Efforts to Attract the National Institute of Dental Science

Strategy to Attract the National Institute of Dental Science Detailed,
Task Force Meeting Shares Progress by Institution
Expanded to Nine Members Including Industry Experts from the Dental Technicians Association and Dental Hygienists Association

Busan City is accelerating the development of strategies to attract the National Institute of Dental Science.

The city, together with the Busan Institute of Science and Technology Promotion (BISTEP), held a 'National Institute of Dental Science Attraction Practical Task Force Meeting' on June 19, launching substantive discussions to refine its attraction strategy.

2025 3rd National Institute of Dental Science Attraction Practical TF. Provided by Busan City

The purpose of this meeting was to review progress to date and to share the roles of each institution and future plans. The practical task force for the attraction was expanded last month from the original five members to nine, with dental associations and industry experts now participating in earnest.

Previously, in January 2024, the Ministry of Health and Welfare established a legal basis for the founding of the National Institute of Dental Science by amending the Health and Medical Technology Promotion Act. In response, Busan City launched an attraction promotion committee and a task force in November of last year, and has since continued practical discussions led by BISTEP.

Busan City is highlighting several competitive advantages in attracting the institute: global-level dental medical technology, the largest dental industry ecosystem in Korea, and experience in successfully hosting the Busan Dental Equipment Exhibition (BDEX). In particular, the Myeongji District in Gangseo-gu, Busan, is considered an optimal location due to its proximity to the airport and port, its connection to the smart city, and its pleasant residential environment.

The city has proposed to the central government the introduction of an open competition system and has stated its position that selection should be transparent and fair, rather than designating a specific region. To this end, Busan plans to strengthen communication with the National Assembly, relevant ministries, and related organizations.

Kim Youngbu, president of BISTEP, stated, "As of 2023, dental implants ranked first in domestic medical device production and exports," and added, "Busan possesses industrial infrastructure, global competitiveness, and strong policy commitment from the local government, so we will do our utmost to attract the institute."

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