South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT announced its 2027 national R&D plan in Seoul, highlighting AI, advanced biotechnology, and quantum technologies as top priorities.
Park In-kyu, vice minister, said next year’s spending will focus on applying AI to drive national innovation and deliver benefits to the public.
Through the K-Moonshot Project, the government aims to combine AI with cutting-edge research to tackle 12 national missions across eight key sectors.
Significant funding will also target quantum technologies and advanced biotechnology as areas where Korea seeks stronger global competitiveness.
The government will expand region-led autonomous R&D programs and introduce new funding models to support youth entrepreneurship and help startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) scale.
Originally written by: Naomi Li Gan
Source: Tech In Asia
Published on: 13 March 2026
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