South Korea has become the third country and the first in Asia to join Horizon Europe, the world’s most prominent research and innovation program. The Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) announced on Mar. 25 that South Korea would officially participate in the program as an associate member following successful negotiations.
This membership provides South Korea access to substantial research funding amounting to €95.5 billion, allocated by the European Union over seven years from 2021 to 2027. Unlike previous programs, confined to EU member states and their neighbors, Horizon Europe has expanded its reach to include six non-European countries, including South Korea, New Zealand, Canada, Australia, Japan, and Singapore.
South Korea’s participation in Horizon Europe will cover various fields, such as addressing global issues concerning climate, energy, digital economy, and health and boosting industrial competitiveness. South Korean researchers will collaborate with their EU counterparts, contributing to groundbreaking projects and advancements in science and technology.
MSIT Minister Lee Jong-ho expressed enthusiasm about South Korea’s inclusion, emphasizing the potential for enhancing research capabilities through collaboration with the EU. With plans to finalize the agreement within the year, South Korean researchers will join Horizon Europe as associate members starting in 2025, reinforcing South Korea’s reputation as a leading innovator on the global stage.
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1. When did South Korea officially join Horizon Europe?
2. How much research funding will South Korea have access to through Horizon Europe?
3. What are the six non-European countries included in Horizon Europe?
4. What fields will South Korea focus on through its participation in Horizon Europe?
1. How do you think South Korea's participation in Horizon Europe will benefit both South Korean and European researchers?
2. If you were a researcher, what areas of research would you be interested in collaborating on with international partners?
3. How do you think international collaboration in research and innovation contributes to addressing global challenges?
4. As a citizen of a country involved in international research programs, how does it make you feel knowing that your country is contributing to global advancements in science and technology?
South Korea has become the third country and the first in Asia to join Horizon Europe, the world’s most prominent research and innovation program. The Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) announced on Mar. 25 that South Korea would officially participate in the program as an associate member following successful negotiations.
