Professor Yoon Appointed as the First Administrator of the Korea AeroSpace Administration
Professor Yoon Youngbin Appointed as the First Administrator of the Korea AeroSpace Administration- John Lee, former senior advisor at NASA, appointed as Deputy Administrator for Mission DirectoratesThe Presidential Office announced the appointment of Professor Yoon Youngbin, a distinguished scholar from Seoul National University, as the inaugural Administrator of the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA). The new leadership also includes Rho Kyungwon, Director of R&D Policy at the Ministry of Science and ICT, who will serve as Deputy Administrator, and John Lee, former senior advisor at NASA, as Deputy Administrator for Mission Directorates.Professor Yoon shared his thoughts on his appointment: "The establishment of the Korea AeroSpace Administration marks more than the birth of a new government body; it signifies the ambitious challenge of the Yoon Seok Yeol government to carve a path toward Korea's future. I am profoundly aware of the responsibility to lead this initiative. My experience in leading major projects like Nuri and Danuri will guide me in shaping an Administration that brings hope and inspiration to future generations while transforming the lives of our citizens."Deputy Administrator Rho Kyungwon commented on his new role: "Having spearheaded the third launch of the Naro rocket, the responsibility to successfully establish this new dedicated aerospace entity weighs heavily on me. I look forward to working alongside the enthusiastic staff under the leadership of the Administrator, developing aerospace technology and fostering industry growth as mandated by the AeroSpace Administration Special Act. Our goal is to create a flexible organizational structure that is rooted in expertise and to achieve regional innovation through community collaboration."John Lee, appointed Deputy Administrator for Mission Directorates, expressed his vision for the future of aerospace: "The journey toward the future of aerospace is not one to be undertaken alone. Having collaborated with domestic research institutions and contemplated KASA’s role in growing Korea into an aerospace powerhouse in cooperation with global nations, I am prepared to leverage my extensive experience at NASA and the White House to foster international and institutional collaborations. I am committed to identifying and leading R&D projects that capitalize on our global strengths." In his role, Lee will be responsible for overseeing all R&D activities within the administration.The government is currently preparing the temporary headquarters of the AeroSpace Administration in Sacheon, Gyeongnam, with the official terms for the newly appointed Administrator, Deputy Administrator, and Deputy Administrator for Mission Directorates commencing on the launch day of the Administration, May 27, 2024.For further information, please contact the Public Relations Division (Phone: +82-44-202-4034, E-mail: msitmedia@korea.kr) of the Ministry of Science and ICT. Please refer to the attached PDF.
Successful Launch of Korea
Successful Launch of Korea's First Mass-Produced Nanosatellite Confirmed- Periodic imaging of the Korean Peninsula and areas of interest from approximately 500 km above Earth will commence from November 2024.- Following the subsequent launch of 10 satellites, a total of 11 satellites will start earth observation in a constellation from 2027.The Ministry of Science and ICT (Minister Lee Jong Ho, hereinafter referred to as 'MSIT') announced the successful launch of the nation's first nanosatellite, 'NEONSAT-1,’ from a spaceport in Mahia, New Zealand on April 24, 2024, at 07:32 AM KST (10:32 AM local time).Four hours and 25 minutes post-launch, at 11:57 AM KST, the Daejeon ground station of the Korea Aerospace Research Institute confirmed after receiving and analyzing satellite data that the solar panels were successfully deployed, providing stable power, and the overall condition of the satellite was satisfactory. Further communication at 14:13 and 15:44 with the Antarctic King Sejong Station verified that bidirectional communication was normal, confirming the success of the launch. NEONSAT-1 will now commence preliminary operations, including various function checks.The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology ('KAIST') will assess the satellite and its optical payload's performance in the designated orbit (about 500 km above Earth) for one month and monitor the quality of observation images for five months. After these checks, NEONSAT-1 is slated to begin its Earth observation mission in November 2024.Developed under the New-space Earth Observation SATellite constellation for national safety (NEONSAT) project initiated in 2020 by KAIST with support from MSIT and the National Intelligence Service, this nanosatellite is designed for high-frequency, precise monitoring of the Korean Peninsula and its surrounding maritime areas and for rapid response to national security events and disasters. In this project led by KAIST, the collaborative development included KAIST and Satrec Initiative for the satellite system, with the ground system as well as calibration/validation and application systems developed by the Aerospace Research Institute in partnership with multiple domestic aerospace companies.NEONSAT-1 employed commercial off-the-shelf components to ensure cost-effectiveness, light weight, and low power consumption, making it suitable for economical mass production in the era of private space endeavors. The nanosatellite is designed to provide black and white optical images at 1m resolution and color images at 4m resolution for over three years at approximately 500 km altitude.With the successful launch of NEONSAT-1, plans are in place to launch five additional satellites in both 2026 and 2027 using the Korean rocket Nuri. By the second half of 2027, when all 11 satellites are operational in a constellation, the capability to perform more than three daily observations of the Korean Peninsula will significantly enhance the current capabilities of medium to large Earth observation satellites.1st Vice Minister Lee Chang Yune of MSIT stated, "The successful launch of NEONSAT-1 is a testament to the concerted efforts of academia, industry, and research institutes throughout its development, production, and launch stages." He added, "We aim to develop subsequent satellites seamlessly, in alignment with the new space era, and to continuously strengthen Korea's space technology competitiveness and foster the space industry."Yoon Oh-joon, the 3rd Deputy Director of the National Intelligence Service, noted, "As the scope of national security extends into space, this satellite development serves as a catalyst for expanding collaboration with the private sector to enhance crucial technological capabilities that form the foundation of national space security and contribute to the advancement of the domestic space industry."For further information, please contact the Public Relations Division (Phone: +82-44-202-4034, E-mail: msitmedia@korea.kr) of the Ministry of Science and ICT. Please refer to the attached PDF.
2024 World IT Show Held in Seoul
"Innovation in Everyday Life, Created by AI"2024 World IT Show Held in Seoul- Participated by 446 companies and institutions from 10 countries, held at COEX, Seoul, from April 17 (Wed) to April 19 (Fri)- Composed of various events including Global ICT Trend Insight Conference and Global ICT Buyer Export Consultation- Concurrently held with the "ICT Tech Commercialization Festival 2024" and "ITRC Human Resource Development Festival 2024"The Ministry of Science and ICT (Minister Lee Jong-ho, hereinafter referred to as 'MSIT') inaugurated the 2024 World IT Show (www.worlditshow.co.kr),an exhibition presenting cutting-edge ICT products and services, at COEX in Seoul from Wednesday, April 17 to Friday, April 19.The World IT Show, the largest ICT exhibition in Korea, captures the latest trends in information and communication technology and envisions the future.* Originating from a series of IT exhibitions that began in 1981 (KIECO, SEK, EXPO-COMM, etc.), the World IT Show was formally established in 2008.This year, the exhibition spanned 7,000 pyeong (approximately 23,140 square meters) and featured 446 companies and institutions from 10 countries.The World IT Show ran concurrently with the “ICT Tech Commercialization Festival 2024”, which promoted the commercialization of ICT research and development achievements through technology transfer to the private sector, and the “ITRC Human Resource Development Festival 2024”, which showcased the outstanding achievements of the ICT human resource development project. This event truly embodied the achievements and experiences in the ICT field involving industry, academia, and research institutions.This year’s theme, "Innovation in Everyday Life, Created by AI," set the stage for diverse exhibits that offer firsthand experiences of the transformative shifts brought about by AI, and a conference featuring industry experts from various fields to discuss the future shaped by AI, which has deeply infiltrated various areas of daily life, including generative AI and AI semiconductors.The conference began at 11 AM KST on the first day, with a keynote speech by Ha Jung-woo, Executive Director of the AI Innovation Center at Naver Cloud, on "The Transformative Impact of Hyper-Scale Generative AI: Navigating Our Strategic Response." Park Sung-hyun, CEO of Rebellions, also spoke on "Generative AI and AI Semiconductors". In the afternoon session, a series of lectures covered topics such as medicine, networks, delivery markets, mobility, and robotics.Additionally, the event aimed to enhance its appeal by expanding the participation of big tech companies and international firms. It offered a range of activities including export consultations, fundraising opportunities, and sessions for sharing success stories. There were also presentations of new products and technologies by participating companies and awards ceremonies for innovative digital companies. These activities were designed to significantly support the growth and development of promising digital innovation companies and startups.In the ImpaCT-ech award, which recognizes outstanding innovations in digital convergence technologies, Samsung Electronics was awarded the Presidential Award for developing the world’s first 12nm-class 32Gb DDR5 DRAM in response to the increased demand driven by AI advancements. AETECH, among six companies, was honored with the MSIT Minister's Award for their development of a smart sorting robot system for recycling based on deep learning artificial intelligence.Moreover, FRT Robotics, among four companies, which showcased wearable robots for muscular support and musculoskeletal disorder prevention, won the MSIT Minister's Award at the World IT Show Innovation Award presented to promising digital enterprises and startups participating in the World IT Show.To promote the global presence of the World IT Show and Korea's digital technology excellence, diplomats from 15 countries, including ambassadors to Korea, will be invited to explore MSIT's digital policies and experience Korea's innovative solutions.Minister Lee Jong-ho of MSIT stated, "Following the launch of the ‘the AI Strategy High-Level Consultative Council’ on April 4 to advance Korea into the G3 of AI technology and lead the future AI semiconductor market, we announced the AI-Semiconductor Initiative on April 9. With the upcoming AI Seoul Summit, scheduled for next month, we aim to consolidate our international standing by discussing AI's safe use and future developments with global leaders," reaffirming the commitment to policy support as Korea positions itself as an AI-leading nation.For further information, please contact the Public Relations Division (Phone: +82-44-202-4034, E-mail: msitmedia@korea.kr) of the Ministry of Science and ICT. Please refer to the attached PDF.
Call for Application for the ASEAN-ROK Award for Excellence in Science, Technology and Innovation 2023
The Government of Republic of Korea (ROK), in support of Science and Technology Policy Institute (STEPI), and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) recognize the importance of science, technology and innovation in promoting the economic development of nations. To this effect, an annual award is established to encourage young scientists and engineers to take on research in science, technology and innovation. The ASEAN-ROK Award for Excellence in Science, Technology and Innovation recognizes the academic and professional achievements of promising, early-career scientists and engineers of ASEAN nationality. The Award is open to professionals pursuing careers in any field of natural sciences or engineering. Eligibility This year, the award features two distinctions. 1) Next ASEAN Innovator: an applicant mustbe a citizen of an ASEAN Member State; andbe a professional with less than 5 years* of working experience after earning a Ph.D.;have no record in the past two years** of receiving an award organized or supported by ASEAN, in the field of science and engineering 2) ASEAN-ROK STI Pioneer: an applicant mustbe a citizen of an ASEAN Member State; andbe currently enrolled in a doctoral program in Korea; orbe a professional whose completion of a doctoral program in Korea is less than 5 years*; orbe a professional whose completion of a doctoral program is less than 5 years* and has significant research collaboration experience (e.g. post-doctoral programme, etc.) with Korea; have no record in the past two years** of receiving an award organized or supported by ASEAN, in the field of science and engineering * 01 Jan 2018, ** 01 Jan 2021 AwardThe winner of each distinction will be awarded a cash prize of US $12,000. The winners are also invited to attend the by-nomination annual one-week ASEAN-ROK STI Training Programme held in Seoul, Republic of Korea, to present and share their work. During the closing ceremony of the Programme, the Minister of Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) of ROK will present the winners of the ASEAN-ROK Award for Excellence in Science, Technology and Innovation with their Award.Application Process Applicant must submit the Application Form, Personal Statement, and Recommendation Letter, complete in every respect with the supporting documents, to STEPI (aseanrokawrd@stepi.re.kr) the latest by 14 August 2023.For Further Information Please refer to the following online posts for details, including application guidelines, application form, personal statement form and recommendation letter form.Should you have any further inquiries regarding the award, please contact STEPI, aseanrokaward@stepi.re.krOfficial link: https://bit.ly/5th_aseanrokaward2023
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