The Korea Institute of S&T Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP), led by President Byung-seon Jeong, announced that Dr. Yujin Jeong, Associate Research Fellow at the Innovation Information Analysis Center, was elected Vice Chair of the OECD Working Party of National Experts on Science and Technology Indicators (NESTI). The election took place at NESTI’s 120th plenary meeting in Paris last October. NESTI elected her as its first Korean Vice Chair. The term lasts for one year, subject to annual renewal.

About OECD NESTI:

Established in 1962 initially to develop the Frascati Manual, NESTI today supports the OECD’s Committee for Scientific and Technological Policy (CSTP) through a global network of experts specializing in science and technology indicators.

Dr. Jeong commented on her election, saying, “This appointment underscores Korea’s growing leadership in producing and analyzing science and technology statistics and data. I will work to ensure Korea sets the agenda for analyzing and applying these statistics—particularly by leveraging AI and other emerging technologies—so that the achievements made on the global stage are effectively reflected in our domestic policies, contributing to a virtuous cycle.”

△ Overview of the 120th OECD NESTI plenary meeting

△ Vice Chair Yujin Jeong speaking as the Korean representative