[Gyeongju APEC] 'Technology Prosperity MOU' signed at the summit Joint Science and Technology Committee to convene in the U.S. next year
U.S. President Donald Trump signs the guestbook at the Gyeongju National Museum on the 29th before the Korea-U.S. summit. Provided by the Presidential Office
Korea and the United States have agreed to strengthen cooperation in key scientific technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum technologies. The Ministry of Science and ICT announced on the 29th that it had signed the 'Korea-U.S. Technology Prosperity MOU.' The Ministry stated that this MOU is a result of the Korea-U.S. summit held during the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) week.
According to the Ministry of Science and ICT, the MOU includes agreements on 'Accelerating AI Applications and Innovation' and 'Trustworthy Technology Leadership.' Regarding 'Accelerating AI Applications and Innovation,' both countries agreed to cooperate on technology exports across all AI fields. They also plan to work closely on AI safety by developing datasets suitable for learning and promoting safety-based AI innovation.
In 'Trustworthy Technology Leadership,' the countries agreed to strengthen cooperation in core technology areas such as next-generation communications, pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chains, quantum innovation, and space exploration. In communications, the MOU includes joint research and development of 6th generation (6G) mobile communications, and in the space sector, it includes cooperation in the Artemis program, a manned lunar exploration program, and the Korean Positioning System (KPS).
The signing ceremony, held at the APEC site in Gyeongju, was attended by Ha Jung-woo, Chief Secretary for AI Future Planning at the Presidential Office, and Michael Kratsios, Chief Technology Officer of the United States. Following the signing ceremony, a bilateral meeting was held to discuss the implementation of the MOU, and based on this, the Korea-U.S. Joint Committee on Science and Technology is planned to be held in Washington, D.C., next year. The chief representatives of the Korea-U.S. Joint Committee on Science and Technology will be Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT Bae Kyung-hoon and CTO Kratsios.
Chief Secretary Ha stated, "The Korea-U.S. cooperation in AI R&D and AI full-stack export through this MOU will serve as a significant stepping stone for Korea to become one of the top three AI powerhouses."
Choi Ji-won
AI-translated with ChatGPT. Provided as is; original Korean text prevails.
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