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Science and technology in South Korea has advanced throughout the decades. The advancement of science and technology has become an integral part of economic planning in South Korea.[1] Fast-growing industries have created a massive demand for new and more advanced technologies.[1] Additionally, Korean scientists propose that the advancement of science and technology in partnership with North Korea could help facilitate the peaceful reunification of North Korea and South Korea.[2]
In the pursuit of advancement, South Korea has taken a centralized approach.[1]
Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies (KOFST) edit
The Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies was established in 1966 and consists of 780 organizations as of 2012.[2] The goals of the KOFST are to make the sharing of technology and research data between these societies easier and to encourage and facilitate the cooperation of Pacific Rim countries.[2]
Aerospace engineering edit
South Korea has sent up 10 satellites from 1992, all using foreign rockets and overseas launch pads, notably Arirang-1 in 1999, and Arirang-2 in 2006 as part of its space partnership with Russia.[3] Arirang-1 was lost in space in 2008, after nine years in service.[4]
In April 2008, Yi So-yeon became the first Korean to fly in space, aboard the Russian Soyuz TMA-12.[5][6]
In June 2009, the first spaceport of South Korea, Naro Space Center, was completed at Goheung, Jeollanam-do.[7] The launch of Naro-1 in August 2009 resulted in a failure.[8] The second attempt in June 2010 was also unsuccessful.[9] However, the third launch of the Naro 1 in January 2013 was successful.[10] The government plans to develop Naro-2 by the year 2018.[11]
Companies involved in the aerospace and defense markets of South Korea are primarily large multinational companies.[12] These large companies have been further strengthened by a push towards consolidation in the market.[12] This results in a difficulty for newer companies to enter the South Korean aerospace market.[12]
Defense Technology edit
Due to the growing perceived threat of North Korea, South Korea is increasing defense spending.[12] In 2019, South Korea is expected to increase spending by the largest amount in 11 years.[12]
Hanwha Techwin is a leading South Korean company manufacturing defense products, security devices, engines, digital solutions, and integrated control systems in South Korea.[12] Hanwha Techwin produces video recorders, surveillance software, access control products, and intelligent machinery and solutions.[12]
Biotechnology edit
Since the 1980s, the South Korean government has invested in the development of a domestic biotechnology industry, and the sector is projected to grow to $6.5 billion by 2010.[13] The medical sector accounts for a large part of the production, including production of hepatitis vaccines and antibiotics.
Recently, research and development in genetics and cloning has received increasing attention, with the first successful cloning of a dog, Snuppy (in 2005), and the cloning of two females of an endangered species of wolves by the Seoul National University in 2007.[14]
The rapid growth of the industry has resulted in significant voids in regulation of ethics, as was highlighted by the scientific misconduct case involving Hwang Woo-Suk.[15]
Robotics edit
Robotics has been included in the list of main national R&D projects in South Korea since 2003.[16] In 2009, the government announced plans to build robot-themed parks in Incheon and Masan with a mix of public and private funding.[17]
In 2005, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) developed the world's second walking humanoid robot, HUBO. A team in the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology developed the first South Korean android, EveR-1 in May 2006.[18] EveR-1 has been succeeded by more complex models with improved movement and vision.[19][20]
Plans of creating English-teaching robot assistants to compensate for the shortage of teachers were announced in February 2010, with the robots being deployed to most preschools and kindergartens by 2013.[21] Robotics are also incorporated in the entertainment sector as well; the Korean Robot Game Festival has been held every year since 2004 to promote science and robot technology.[22]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c Arnold, Walter (1988-4). "Science and Technology Development in Taiwan and South Korea". Asian Survey. 28 (4): 437–450. doi:10.2307/2644737.
{{cite journal}}: Check date values in:|date=(help) - ^ a b c Sung, Nack-Chung; Chung, Yong Seung (December 6, 1996). "S&T in South Korea". Science. 274. American Association for the Advancement of Science – via Gale Academic.
- ^ "Korea, Russia Enter Full-Fledged Space Partnership". Defence Talk. July 5, 2007. Retrieved June 7, 2013.
- ^ South Korea Confirms Contact With Satellite Lost, Space Daily, January 7, 2008. Retrieved July 15, 2010.
- ^ "Scientist Yi So Yeon becomes first Korean astronaut", The Times (London), April 9, 2008
- ^ "First S Korean astronaut launches". BBC News (April 8, 2008). Retrieved April 17, 2015.
- ^ "S. Korea Completes Work on Naro Space Center" Archived April 17, 2015, at the Wayback Machine, The Korea Times (Seoul), June 10, 2009. Retrieved July 15, 2010.
- ^ "S. Korean satellite lost shortly after launch". Yonhap. August 26, 2009. Retrieved August 10, 2013.
- ^ "Global Insider: South Korea's Space Program". Worldpoliticsreview.com. June 29, 2010. Retrieved August 10, 2013.
- ^ Chris Bergin (January 30, 2013). "South Korea launch STSAT-2C via KSLV-1". NASASpaceFlight.com. Retrieved March 8, 2013.
- ^ "Naro-1 explodes after takeoff", Joongang Daily (Seoul), June 11, 2010. Retrieved July 15, 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f g "South Korea - Defense & National Security". Foreign Law Guide. Retrieved 2019-10-16.
- ^ "Bio International Convention Korea Country Profile" (PDF). Bio2008.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 17, 2011. Retrieved October 29, 2010.
- ^ AFP. "Discovery Channel :: News – Animals :: Endangered Wolf Cloned in South Korea". Dsc.discovery.com. Archived from the original on January 9, 2010. Retrieved April 25, 2010.
- ^ "Biotechnology" (PDF). Retrieved April 25, 2010.
- ^ Special Report: [Business Opportunities] R&D Archived April 29, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. Ministry of Knowledge Economy, September 3, 2007. Retrieved July 15, 2009.
- ^ "Robot parks, a world first". JoongAng Daily, February 13, 2009. Retrieved July 15, 2009.
- ^ Android Has Human-Like Skin and Expressions, Live Science, May 8, 2006. Retrieved July 15, 2009.
- ^ "Female Android Debuts in S. Korea, National Geographic, May 15, 2006". National Geographic. October 28, 2010. Retrieved August 10, 2013.
- ^ "EveR-3, Yonhap News, April 20, 2009" (in Korean). News.naver.com. April 20, 2009. Retrieved August 10, 2013.
- ^ South Korean Robot English Teachers Are Go, Popular Science, February 24, 2010. Retrieved July 15, 2010.
- ^ Korean Robot Game Festival Archived May 14, 2011, at the Wayback Machine, Official Site