Science ministry receives six bids for AI for Everyone project
Six consortia have submitted proposals for the science ministry's AI for Everyone project, with a selection due by the end of the month.
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Korea Intellectual Property Office announces bill easing patent restoration
A bill passed by the National Assembly would allow holders of patents lost over inadvertent unpaid fees to recover their rights by paying an additional charge.
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Korea Intellectual Property Office says amendments broaden trade-secret penalties
Parliament has approved changes enabling penalties for brokers who facilitate trade-secret leaks, hacking and the use or disclosure of improperly obtained secrets.
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Science ministry opens AI challenge for climate disaster services
The science ministry's challenge will use private cloud resources for public proposals and AI and digital services addressing climate disasters and social issues.
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Science ministry convenes AI chip sector on open infrastructure
The science ministry gathered domestic AI chip companies to discuss partnerships and testing support for open computing infrastructure.
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Personal Information Protection Commission says AI data bill clears Assembly
The amendment would allow limited use of legally collected personal data for artificial-intelligence development under enhanced safeguards and commission review.
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Korea Intellectual Property Office announces forum on content-linked food-brand copying
The agency says the forum will explore early IP registration, revenue-sharing contracts and joint responses to unauthorized use of food and virtual brands featured in Korean content.
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Science ministry holds joint GPS jamming response drill
A joint exercise in Paju tested civilian, government and military responses to GPS jamming near a national energy facility.
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Science ministry opens applications for 2026 GovTech startup competition
The third edition of the contest targets prospective founders and early-stage companies.
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Korea Intellectual Property Office honors 104 for quality work
The office also recognized 13 departments and outlined plans to use user feedback and artificial-intelligence tools in quality management.
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Science ministry announces Moon's Call concert for Aug. 16
The National Gwacheon Science Museum will host an immersive lunar-exploration musical in its 25-meter planetarium, with online bookings opening Aug. 6.
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Science ministry unveils molecular editing method for drug redesign
An IBS team developed a way to reposition nitrogen within pyridine rings, opening new routes to test drug candidate molecules.
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Korea Intellectual Property Office says Korea ranks second in wig registrations
The office's review of the world's five major intellectual-property offices found South Korea tied for second in applications and ranked second in wig-related registrations.
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Science ministry advances three AI teams to next project stage
Upstage, SK Telecom and LG AI Research cleared the second evaluation of the science ministry's homegrown AI foundation model project, while Motif Technologies did not advance.
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Science ministry launches AI service contest with 26 million won prizes
The science ministry is accepting entries through Sept. 6 for a contest that will support 10 finalist teams as they develop AI services, with 26 million won in prizes.
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Science ministry unveils nationwide AI learning and startup project
The science ministry will open linked AI education, development and regional testing services on Aug. 3, with support for commercializing promising projects.
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Science ministry pursues smartwatch system for disaster responders
The science ministry and the Ministry of the Interior and Safety will fund a two-year project for a network-linked smartwatch and AI radio-summary system.
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AX360° portal service begins for AI transition
AX360° brings government AI-transition programs, resources and provider information into one searchable portal.
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Science ministry convenes first Korea-Singapore science committee meeting
South Korea and Singapore agreed to begin three years of joint research in biotechnology and semiconductors from 2027.
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Science ministry announces National Science Museum reptile event
The National Science Museum's 2026 Korea World League Reptiles event features live-animal exhibits, competitions and lectures through Aug. 9.
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Science ministry reviews illegal spam response with carriers
South Korea's science ministry convened government agencies and telecom companies to review anti-spam efforts and discuss further measures.
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Science ministry hosts public forum on AI ethics
The science ministry convened a Seoul forum to collect public and stakeholder feedback on its draft national AI ethics principles.
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Science ministry reports highest-ever July ICT exports of $53.36 billion
Information and communications technology exports reached their highest July level at $53.36 billion, driven by expanding global investment in artificial intelligence.
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Science ministry opens hologram exhibit on women's independence activists
A permanent display opening on Liberation Day uses AI-restored historical photographs and holograms to revisit the stories of Yu Gwan-sun and other women independence activists.
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Science ministry announces four-part national R&D forum series
The four-part series will examine the purpose, support approaches, outcomes and research environment of South Korea's national R&D policy.
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Science ministry announces RNA finding that triples mRNA lifespan
Researchers at the Institute for Basic Science identified a viral RNA element that could improve the stability of mRNA vaccines and therapies.
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Science ministry plans broader role for ABLE blockchain forum
The science ministry plans to turn its ABLE blockchain forum into a platform connecting companies with demand, investment and overseas opportunities as AI and digital assets reshape the sector.
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Science ministry starts review of spectrum reassignment fees
The science ministry will form an expert group to revise how fees are calculated when spectrum is reassigned.
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Science ministry begins research-security program at eight universities
The science ministry will support eight universities in building research-security systems and link them with national support centers.
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Science ministry proposes youth AI startup contest for 2027
The science ministry proposed a youth AI startup competition for the first half of 2027 and plans to expand investment links and growth support.
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