"Expanding Support for Regional Science Culture"... Government Broadens Base through Science Festival

Koo Hyuk-chae: "Strengthening Financial and Institutional Support
So All Citizens Can Enjoy Science"

The government has launched an initiative to broaden the base of regional science culture. On April 17, Koo Hyuk-chae, First Vice Minister of Science and ICT, attended and inspected the Chungcheong region event of the "2026 Korea Science Festival" held at the Daejeon Expo Science Park.

2026 Korea Science Festival Poster. Provided by the Ministry of Science and ICT

According to the Ministry of Science and ICT, this event was held in conjunction with the Daejeon Science Festival. Under the theme "Imagination Unleashed with AI, PROMPT ON," more than 300 participants—including representatives from the central and local governments, the National Assembly, industry, academia, research institutes, and local citizens—took part.

In his welcome speech at the opening ceremony, Vice Minister Koo stated, "To ensure that the achievements of science and technology benefit citizens through science culture, we plan to expand support for regional science culture starting this year." He added, "We will strengthen financial and institutional support so that all citizens can experience the joy and appeal of science."

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