South Korea’s groundbreaking move to join Horizon Europe establishes a new milestone in international scientific cooperation. This marks the nation as the first from East Asia to engage in this substantial European research endeavor, pioneering a novel pathway for global innovation partnerships. South Korea invests heavily in research and development, securing its position as a […]
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