Busan City Council and BISTEP Join Forces for Science and Technology Innovation

Discussion on Regional Science and Technology Policy Directions and Issues at the 2nd S&T Town Hall Meeting

The Busan Institute of Science and Technology for Higher Education Promotion (BISTEP), led by President Kim Youngbu, held the "2nd Busan City Council-BISTEP S&T (Science & Technology) Town Hall Meeting" at 10:00 a.m. on October 13 in the conference room of the Busan City Council Members' Hall.

This town hall meeting was organized to explore strategies for locally driven innovation in science and technology policy and to build consensus on the direction of Busan's science and technology policy planning and research.

During the event, BISTEP's Policy Research Division introduced 10 ongoing science and technology policy planning and strategic research projects for this year. Detailed presentations were given on three of these projects: the current status and expansion strategies for AI technology adoption in Busan, plans for establishing an Age-Tech cluster, and strategies for fostering AI local talent and building a talent ecosystem in Busan.

The subsequent discussion focused on actively exploring practical measures to reflect BISTEP's research outcomes in actual policy.

Seong Changyong, Chair of the Busan City Council's Planning and Finance Committee, emphasized, "Research on current issues must be pursued as effective projects that fully consider their connection to industrial conditions." Assemblyman Ban Sunho added, "Institutional linkages and practical implementation must be strengthened so that BISTEP's research results can be effectively reflected in municipal administration."

Assemblyman Lee Seungwoo remarked, "BISTEP should take the lead in setting the direction for emerging industries such as biohealth and age-tech." Assemblyman Park Jungmook expressed hope that "BISTEP will take a proactive role in researching science and technology issues," while Committee Member Kim Hyungcheol suggested, "Collaboration with local universities and companies should be strengthened to expand the research support base at both the national and local levels."

BISTEP President Kim Youngbu stated, "This town hall meeting will serve as an important stepping stone for Busan to lead an innovation ecosystem centered on science and technology," and added, "Through close cooperation with the City Council, we will deliver science and technology policy outcomes that citizens can truly experience."

BISTEP is holding a town hall meeting with the Busan City Council and taking a commemorative photo.

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