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.
Germany and Korea Strengthen Strategic Cooperation in Basic Sciences
Germany and Korea Strengthen Strategic Cooperation in Basic Sciences-Research cooperation between Germany and Korea has been fully initiated, including plans for the establishment of the IBS-MPG Center in Korea.-A strategic cooperation plan for basic sciences was outlined, and two MOUs were signed to enhance research collaboration.Germany and Korea are set to enhance their cooperation in advancing basic sciences, ranging from academic exchanges to talent development and the establishment of joint research centers.The Ministry of Science and ICT (Minister Lee Jong Ho, hereinafter referred to as 'MSIT') announced that a'Global Science Leaders Forum' was held jointly by Germany's Max Planck Society (President Patrick Cramer, hereinafter 'MPG') and Korea's Institute for Basic Science (President Noh Do Young, hereinafter 'IBS'), along with Yonsei University (President Yoon Dong-sup) on April 11th at Yonsei University. This forum marked a pivotal advancement in solidifying cooperation between the leading basic science research institutions of both countries in areas such as strategic field identification and collaboration, shared use of research facilities, and development of young researchers. Plans also include expanding cooperation to establish a joint research hub in nanomedicine, a talent development system, and ultimately, the IBS-Max Planck Center* in Korea.*Max Planck Center: Established and operated by MPG for intensive collaborative research with top global institutions (currently operating 17 centers across 9 countries, with Japan's RIKEN Center being the only one in Asia).The Max Planck Society, founded in 1948 to pioneer basic research for humanity, has been a global leader in basic sciences, producing 39 Nobel laureates. Recently, Chief Investigator Cha Meeyoung of IBS was appointed as the first Korean director of a Max Planck Institute (MPI), marking a significant milestone.*Currently, the Max Planck Society operates 84 MPIs in Germany, with an additional five institutes abroad and 17 research centers worldwide.At the forum, global science leaders from Germany and Korea gathered to emphasize the crucial role of science in society and discussed strategic approaches to expand cooperation in basic sciences. The event featured in-depth discussions and the signing of MOUs to further enhance collaboration.Vice Minister Lee Chang Yune of MSIT, present at the forum, stated, "Korea plans to strengthen its scientific and technological cooperation with Europe, including joining 'Horizon Europe.' We hope that Germany and Korea will not only strengthen their scientific and technological capabilities but also deepen their friendship through expanded strategic research cooperation, jointly addressing global challenges."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.
Final Selection of the First Cohort of Presidential Science Scholarship for Graduate Students Completed!
Final Selection of the First Cohort of Presidential Science Scholarship for Graduate Students Completed!With a high competition ratio of 25:1, 50 master's and 70 doctoral students have been finally selected.The selected candidates will immediately receive a scholarship certificate in the name of the President and start receiving scholarship payments.Master's students will be supported with 18 million KRW per year (up to 4 semesters, totaling 36 million KRW), and doctoral students with 24 million KRW per year (up to 8 semesters, totaling 96 million KRW).The Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT), led by Minister Lee Jong-ho, has announced the completion of the final selection of 120 recipients for the Presidential Science Scholarship for Graduate Students. This initiative aims to enhance the prestige of master's and doctoral students in science and engineering while fostering their development into world-class researchers. Commencing from April, the selected individuals will promptly receive their scholarships.The "Presidential Science Scholarship for Graduate Students" was established this year in response to President Yoon Suk-yeol's directive during the "2022 Dialogue with Future Scientists" on December 22, 2022, to establish a distinguished scholarship program for graduate students in science and engineering.A total of 120 students were selected this year, comprising 50 master's (25 new students, 25 current students) and 70 doctoral students (30 new students, 40 current students). The rigorous selection process involved individual application submissions, followed by a first-stage document review and a second-stage in-depth interview. This process aimed to identify the most promising science and engineering talents through direct assessment of individual capabilities, with a competitive ratio of approximately 25:1 (out of a total of 2,980 applicants).The selection fields were systematically categorized based on the "Basic Research Classification System” of the National Research Foundation of Korea, encompassing a total of 17 selection fields. Expert panels were assembled to ensure the expertise and fairness of the evaluation process.The selected students represent various disciplines, including natural sciences (9 master’s and 10 doctoral), life sciences (8 master’s and 16 doctoral), engineering (13 master’s and 17 doctoral), and ICT/convergence research (20 master’s and 27 doctoral).Each selected graduate student will be awarded a Presidential scholarship certificate and a monthly scholarship of KRW 1.5 million for master's students (KRW 18 million annually, up to KRW 36 million) and KRW 2 million for doctoral students (KRW 24 million annually, up to KRW 96 million). Scholarship disbursements for new students this year will be made monthly from March 2024 to February 2025 (with March's scholarship paid in April), subject to an annual continuation evaluation for subsequent year's payments. The selection results are available from April 8th, 9 AM, on the Korea Student Aid Foundation website (www.kosaf.go.kr).MSIT has emphasized its commitment to expanding the Presidential Science Scholarship for Graduate Students swiftly. Additionally, it aims to introduce a basic allowance for science and engineering graduate students in the form of a scholarship, as promised by President Yoon Suk-yeol during the 12th Debate Forum on Improving People's Livelihoods in February. This initiative seeks to alleviate living expenses for science and engineering graduate students, enabling them to focus on their research and drive tangible change in the field.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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