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South Korea Boosts NEXT Project Strategic Investment
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The Ministry of Science and ICT and the Presidential Advisory Council approved on March 13 a basic plan to strengthen interagency cooperation for the NEXT project focusing on core technologies such as AI. The government will designate 19 technology categories and allocate 8.6 trillion won (US$5.78 billion) for 2026 national strategic R&D, a 30% increase, with further expansion and international engagement planned.
Scoring Rationale
Strong official funding increase and national strategy drive the score; limited technical detail and implementation guidance constrain wider impact.
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