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KISTEP won government commendations at the "2024 Science and ICT Day Celebration"
- Writer KISTEP
- Date2024-06-27
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The "2024 Science and ICT Day Celebration" was held on April 22 at Gwacheon National Science Museum. At this event, the Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Communications Commission awarded government commendations to 157 individuals in celebration of the 57th Science Day and the 69th ICT Day, recognizing their contributions to the promotion of S&T, ICT, and national R&D.
KISTEP researchers including Byoung-Ho Son (Vice President), Seok-Ho Son, Hyeonmin Kim received the awards.
△ (From left) Byoung-Ho Son, Seok-Ho Son, Hyeonmin Kim
△ Byoung-Ho Son, Vice president of KISTEP
Dr. Byoung-Ho Son received the Ungbi Medal for his contribution to the development of related fields by overseeing the establishment of major national STI policies such as the strategy for national strategic technology talent acquisition, the 4th S&T basic plan, the 50-year vision for basic research, and the government R&D innovation plan.
△ Seok-Ho Son, Director General of the Office of Strategic Technology Planning
Dr. Seok-Ho Son received the Science and Technology Medal in recognition of his contribution to the promotion of key policies such as preparing a strategy for establishing a mission-oriented R&D innovation system, discovering 50 key technologies of the 12 national strategic technologies, selecting the 10 national strategic technology projects, and establishing a strategic technology roadmap.
△ Hyeonmin Kim, Director General of the Office of Planning and Management
Dr. Hyeonmin Kim received the Prime Minister's Citation in recognition of his contribution to the innovation of the research management system in the field of S&T, including the enactment of the National R&D Innovation Act and the launch of IRIS, a pan-ministerial integrated research support system.