South Korean National Assembly Speaker Woo Won Shik has proposed that the Republic of Korea and Vietnam prioritize joint research on new materials, AI, and future industries.
During a working session with the Vietnam-Korea Institute of Science and Technology (VKIST) as part of his official visit to Vietnam from November 20-22, Mr. Woo also called for boosting technology commercialization while emphasizing talent training, citing this as the foundation for the sustainable growth of both nations.
Speaking at the meeting, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Bui The Duy emphasized that the model of the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) has always been an inspirational example of national development based on science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
Mr. Duy said that VKIST is gradually fulfilling its role in providing high-quality human resources and technological solutions for South Korean enterprises in Vietnam. It also serves as a bridge helping South Korean businesses effectively access the Vietnamese market and expand into the Southeast Asian region.
He expressed hope that the South Korean Government and National Assembly would continue to accompany and support VKIST in the next phase, developing the institute into a "hub" for cooperation in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation between Vietnam and South Korea.
Commending Vietnam's progress in formulating policies for science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation, particularly in emerging fields such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Information Technology (IT), Mr. Woo affirmed that South Korea, one of the top OECD nations in R&D investment, always considers Vietnam a key partner in the development of future technologies.
He affirmed that the South Korean National Assembly would spare no effort to support practical and effective cooperation programs in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
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