President Moon invited promising young scientists to the Blue House on Thursday... and formed
his first Advisory Council for Science and Technology.
He, the council... and the young scientists... are focused on science and new research for
the nation's future.
Our Blue House correspondent Hwang Hojun has the details.
President Moon Jae-in pledged to increase government support for cultivating young scientists
to spur innovation.
(PRESIDENT) "You have the government's utmost support
for your journey to becoming scientists.
The government will always walk with you on the road of challenges and adventure."
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A total of 180 students were invited to the Blue House on Thursday afternoon,... including
135 college students on a presidential science scholarship program,... and 45 laureates of
the International Science Olympiad.
President Moon told them they are the hope and future of the nation and vowed to establish
a better environment for science and technology research.
He specified that the governmet will guarantee mandatory social welfare programs for student
researchers participating in national research and development projects.
Such efforts will include the establishment of an optimum wage base for postdoctoral researchers
as well as expanding career opportunities for them.
The President has also committed to expanding government investment in basic research initiated
by the researchers themselves... to more than 2.3 billion U.S. dollars within his presidential
term,... nearly double the current amount.
Creating more quality jobs for budding scientists and guaranteeing them a work-life balance
were also promised by President Moon.
On a similar note, the South Korean President also completed the administration's 1st Presidential
Advisory Council for Science and Technology after presenting a letter of appointment to
twelve new members.
(KOREAN) "I ask you to present a vision and a direction
for science and technology that the nation can pursue in the mid- to long term, beyond
just this administration.
Please do this with the sense that you are creating a blueprint for the nation's future."
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The Blue House said it expects the advisory council will be more active with the participation
of young professionals in various fields, including promising field researchers, venture
capitalists and lawyers.
The President called for innovative resolutions that can directly impact the livelihoods of
the Korean people,... pointing to issues like the recent earthquakes, fine dust pollution,
and bird flu outbreaks as examples.
(STANDUP) President Moon focusing on the nation's future
direction in the scientific field can be seen as the administration preparing for South
Korea to enter the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and make sure that innovative growth,...
President Moon's key economic policy,.. will materialize.
Hwang Hojun, Arirang News.
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