Kim Kyungsoo, KAIST Executive Vice President for External Affairs, Receives National Assembly Science and Technology Merit Award 'Chairperson of the Education Committee Award'

KAIST announced on December 3 that Kim Kyungsoo, Executive Vice President for External Affairs, will receive the 'Chairperson of the Education Committee Award' at the '2025 National Assembly Science and Technology Grand Debate and Merit Award Ceremony' held at the main auditorium of the National Assembly Library in Seoul.

Kim Kyungsoo, Executive Vice President for External Affairs (Professor of Mechanical Engineering). Provided by KAIST

Kim was named among the awardees in recognition of his contributions to supporting policy and legislation for the advancement of national science and technology, as well as his efforts to effectively disseminate research achievements in cutting-edge technology fields to talent development and industry.

Over the years, Kim has strengthened the foundation for cooperation between the National Assembly and the science and technology community by participating in the identification and public discussion of policy and talent development agendas in core advanced industries such as artificial intelligence (AI), mobility, and automation.

In particular, he has been recognized for his participation in the 'AI G3 Advanced Nations New Technology Strategy Forum,' co-hosted by Assemblyman Chung Dongyoung of the Democratic Party (currently Minister of Unification) and Assemblyman Choi Hyungdoo of the People Power Party, where he conveyed the perspectives of academia to the National Assembly, thereby enhancing the effectiveness and expertise of science and technology policy within the legislature.

Additionally, his international research capabilities, demonstrated by publishing 175 papers in SCI-level international journals in the field of control robotics, as well as his contribution to securing future technological competitiveness by nurturing 112 advanced science and technology master's and doctoral graduates, were positive factors in receiving the Chairperson of the Education Committee Award.

Kim stated, "Achieving the status of an AI G3 advanced nation is a national strategic goal that South Korea must accomplish," adding, "KAIST will continue to further strengthen national technological competitiveness through world-leading research and talent development."

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