On the 12th, Kim Dong-il, Director of the Budget Office at the Ministry of Economy and Finance, stated, "At this turning point where global technological hegemony is being reshaped by mega trend changes such as DeepSeek shock, we will actively support guaranteeing research autonomy and creativity."
In his welcoming remarks at the 'Leading R&D Performance Diffusion Conference' held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul, Director Kim said, "Moving away from the position of a follower, leading R&D will be the key that opens the door to opportunities through challenge and innovation." He added, "I also ask that the field continue innovative and challenging research and development in step as a 'one team.'"
Ryu Kwang-jun, Director of the Science and Technology Innovation Bureau at the Ministry of Science and ICT, said, "The independent development of artificial intelligence (AI) by DeepSeek is highly suggestive to us as it achieved results through challenges in a limited environment," adding, "It clearly shows the reason why we must advance toward leading R&D."
He continued, "The government must actively support researchers so they can pioneer new paths with creative ideas, and continuously invest in nurturing top-tier talent and improving the research environment so that future generations can emerge as next-generation leaders."
Jung Byung-sun, President of the Korea Institute of S&T Planning and Evaluation (KISTEP), stated, "To secure technological competition leadership and pioneer a sustainable future, the government and the science and technology community must work together as one team."
The conference served as an opportunity to review the achievements of efforts to transition to leading R&D and discuss future development directions, with over 300 experts from related ministries, academia, and the private sector attending.
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