Sejong:Science ministries from South Korea and the Netherlands convened their inaugural joint committee meeting on science and technology in Sejong. The meeting focused on a variety of subjects, including investment plans and policy discussions related to artificial intelligence and scientific research.
According to Yonhap News Agency, this meeting followed the signing of a memorandum of understanding on research and science cooperation between the two nations in 2024, as reported by the Ministry of Science and ICT.
Research management agencies from South Korea and the Netherlands agreed to develop joint research models in areas of shared interest. The South Korean delegation proposed enhancing collaborations in quantum technology and synthetic biology, as stated by the ministry.
The Ministry of Science and ICT highlighted that this cooperation builds on the existing foundation in semiconductors, enabling the expansion into various advanced science technologies. The ministry also committed to supporting future research collaborations between the two countries.