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Germany, Korea build science partnership

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German Ambassador to Korea Norbert Baas speaks to Korean reporters at the German Embassy in Seoul last Friday. By Moon Gwang-lip

Korea joined the ranks of advanced countries by producing an astronaut, and that is just one example of progress the country has made in science and technology, the German ambassador to Korea noted recently.

Many German researchers visiting Korea recently told me that Korea s science and technology field has improved significantly, Norbert Baas said in an interview with Korean reporters.

Even the area of basic research and development, to which the country did not pay much attention in the past, is improving, he said. I think all the investment Korea has made in becoming a science and technology powerhouse is bearing fruit at last.

Baas said the accomplishments of Yi So-yeon, a 29-year-old scientist who returned from her space mission last month gives Korea a chance to promote improvement. We are positive about the future of Korean science and technology, Baas said.

To strengthen cooperation in the field between the two countries, the German Embassy plans to host a Night of Sciences this Friday.

The event will be held at Korea University in Seoul and will bring together leading research institutes and companies in science and technology from both countries, the German ambassador said.

Siemens, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Merck, Samsung Electronics and LG are some of the companies participating in the event.

Korea and Germany are trying to build many bilateral networks, particularly in the science field, Baas said.

I believe it will turn out to be a huge benefit for both countries.


By Moon Gwang-lip Staff Reporter [joe@joongang.co.kr]
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