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S. Korea Bets Big on Future Tech: Fusion to Space
12 Aug
Summary
- Seven major technology projects launched for future growth.
- Goals include moon landing by 2030 and quantum computer by 2029.
- Initiative aims to secure new engines beyond semiconductors.
South Korea has unveiled a significant technology strategy, the "Seven Major SEED" initiative, to cultivate new growth engines. This forward-looking plan encompasses seven ambitious projects aimed at securing the nation's future economic competitiveness and national security.
The initiative targets diverse fields, including nuclear energy with commercial deployment of small modular reactors planned for 2035. Other key objectives include achieving a moon landing by 2030 and developing a domestic 100-qubit quantum computer by 2029.
Further projects focus on fusion energy, next-generation renewables, advanced biotechnology, and securing critical mineral and materials supply chains. Commercialization of brain-computer interface products is also slated for 2035, signaling a broad technological leap.
This comprehensive strategy is South Korea's response to anticipated slower long-term economic growth and the increasing global competition in vital emerging technologies.
