No sense of recovery of R&D budget in 2025...Neglect of radio and basic technology
Published2024.08.12 17:01The government has confirmed the 2025 major R&D budget at 24.8 trillion won, announcing it as the largest ever, while the increased R&D allocation is concentrating on AI, semiconductors, advanced robotics, quantum, and manufacturing—referred to as next-generation growth engines—resulting in a narrowed position for foundational technologies such as radio frequency.
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