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Gwangju Seeks Technology Benefits in Free Trade Agreement Deputy Prime Minister Kim Woo-sik, Minister of Science and Technology, expressed his remarks in a news release handed out during the Bright City forum in Gwangju. 'We'll find better ways to improve Free Trade Agreement (FTA) conditions in the science and technology fields between Korea and America in a bid to establish Korean technicians' stance in the world,' the news release said. You Young-min Elected as President of KIPA On August 23, the Korea IT Industry Promotion Agency (KIPA) held a board of directors meeting to elect You Young-min as the new President of KIPA. The new President You has worked as CIO (Chief Information Officer) of LG Electronics, and until recently has been vice president of LG CNS. Also he is concurrently a professor at InJe University. As the first generation CIO, over the past 30 years he has worked in the IT field, accumulating experience and specialty knowledge. While working for LG Electronics from 1979 to 2003, he was in charge of computerization and information management, thus making great contributions to laying the foundation for global competitiveness in this field. In particular, during the time he was serving as vice president of LG CNS, it is reported that he greatly enhanced the software technology and also succeeded in establishing next generation systems for the financial sector. ETRI Enters Into Agreement with Stanford University The Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) joins forces with Stanford University regarding nano- and semiconductor technology, dubbed a next generation cash cow. The development of this field will enliven in the foreseeable future. ETRI and the Stanford Nano-fabrication Facility (SNF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The gist of the MOU is intimate collaboration through seminars and conferences about Integrated Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (iMEMS), sensors, and Nano-fabrication technology. The main subjects of the MOU include iMEMS technology, Silicon sensor technology, Nano-fabrication technology, Laboratory and equipment environment, Security and semiconductor laboratory managing technology. Biotechnology Alliance Between Korea, Germany Against Dementia Park Chan-beom, professor of the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, KAIST, has suggested a partnership with German biotechnology company Bitop AG, regarding the development of dementia remedies. KAIST is positively considering the cooperation with Bitop AG. Professor Park will participate in screening and research about an amyloid plaque restraint remedy. Bitop AG is expected to support its efforts to continue its development. Any international patents will be co-owned by KAIST and Bitop AG. Samsung Executive Donates Funds to Seoul National University Hwang Chang-gyu, head of Samsung Electronics' semiconductor business, generously gave a donation of $315,780 to the College of Engineering at Seoul National University. The $315,780 is his prize money from last April's Korea Science Technician Award. The donated funds will be used to develop Engineering and Science fields at the University. Venture Korea 2006 Better Than Ever Korea's the biggest venture event, Venture Korea 2006, will be held in COEX, Seoul, from October 19 to 20. The Korea Venture Business Association (KOVA) will host this event regarding the theme of Endeavor 10 Years, Rising 10 Years. This event consists of a regional seminar, the Korea Venture Business Award, Venture Forum, Venture Big League, and other events. Especially, the Venture forum will prepare for venture companies' workers and government officials. In the forum they will hold a lively discussion on the topic of A 10 Year Road Map For Venture Industry's Bright Future. Gumi Welcomes LG Philips LCD Into Its Home LG. Philips LCD considering an additional investment to its Gyeongbuk (Gyeongsangbuk-do) Gumi complex. It will bring good news to the area in the form of the creation of 1000 new jobs. During the meeting with Kim Kwan-yong, Governor of North Gyeongsang Province, Vice Chairman and CEO of LG Philips LCD Koo Bon-joon said, 'We are planning to invest to the Gyeongbuk Gumi 3 industrial complex and have a goal to complete the complex by early next year.' He added that 'As soon as we complete the blueprints regarding that project, we will go public about its investment scale and products.' In response to this proposal, the Governor affirmed whole-hearte administrative support for this project and also expressed his hope for continuous support and regard from the Gumi complex in return. New President for Konkuk Univeristy Last September 1st, Exminister of Ministry of Science and Technology Oh Myung was appointed as a New president of Konkuk University.

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