Issue Leadership in next strategic technologies through the NEXT project, space and IP strategy

Summary

The report aims for Korea to become a world leader in next strategic technologies such as semiconductors, secondary batteries, space and quantum, securing a top-five science and technology position. Under a NEXT project, public and private actors would jointly pursue world-first and world-leading technologies in semiconductors, batteries, AI, bio, quantum, future materials and future energy. Space capabilities would be raised through greater self-reliance in launch vehicles, satellites and space communication, together with a space industry ecosystem. Technology transfer, spin-offs and public technology commercialisation funds would help research results reach the market. In strategic fields, R&D tied to intellectual property and built around patent portfolios would be expanded.