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192026. 03
No. 234 View. 1960
KISTI Partners with NVIDIA and IonQ to Build a Leading ‘Quantum–HPC Hybrid’ Infr...
KISTI Partners with NVIDIA and IonQ to Build a Leading ‘Quantum–HPC Hybrid’ Infrastructure - Trilateral agreement signed at GTC… linking Supercomputer No. 6 “HANGANG” with the quantum computer “Tempo” - Collaboration on integrated quantum–HPC technologies, AI model optimization, and global talent development - Securing computing infrastructure as a key enabler of the “K-Moonshot” Project and “Science and Technology × AI national strategies” □ The Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI, President Sik Lee) announced that it signed a trilateral memorandum of understanding with global AI computing company NVIDIA and quantum computing company IonQ in San Jose, United States, on March 18 (local time). The agreement aims to promote collaboration on quantum–high-performance computing hybrid computing technologies and to foster a related ecosystem. □ The agreement was pursued as part of the “Establishment of Quantum Computing Services and Utilization Framework” project supported by the Ministry of Science and ICT. The three organizations agreed to work together to build a world-class quantum–HPC hybrid computing environment by physically linking IonQ’s next-generation quantum computer “Tempo,” to be installed at KISTI, with Korea’s sixth national supercomputer “HANGANG,” scheduled to begin operation in the second half of this year. □ In particular, the collaboration aims to go beyond simple infrastructure integration by developing an integrated platform that enables complex algorithms for solving scientific grand challenges to be simulated on a supercomputer and then optimized for execution on real quantum hardware. Key areas of collaboration include the following. • Joint R&D on quantum–HPC hybrid technologies: integration of IonQ’s quantum hardware with KISTI’s HPC infrastructure and development of related application technologies • Next-generation algorithm simulation: joint research on simulation technologies and applications for next-generation quantum hardware and algorithms • Quantum-accelerated AI model development: research and optimization of AI models to accelerate advances in quantum technologies • Global quantum talent development: exchange of research personnel, joint workshops, and specialized training programs • Expansion of Korea’s quantum ecosystem: joint efforts to broaden the adoption of quantum computing in Korea and stimulate the domestic industry ecosystem □ This collaboration is expected to mark an important turning point for elevating Korea’s technological standing amid intensifying global competition in quantum computing. While quantum computing and supercomputing have historically developed as separate domains, global technology trends are rapidly shifting toward hybrid models that combine the strengths of both systems. Through this trilateral collaboration, Korea will establish a practical demonstration case linking a high-performance GPU-based supercomputer with a commercial ion-trap quantum computer. This initiative is expected to position Korea as a leading country in the development of global quantum hybrid computing technologies. □ NVIDIA and IonQ, the partner organizations in this initiative, will provide strong support for infrastructure development at KISTI based on their world-leading technologies. NVIDIA will provide the software stack centered on its quantum–HPC integration platform CUDA-Q, enabling high-speed simulation of quantum algorithms and real-time integration with physical quantum hardware. In particular, NVIDIA’s NVQLink enables the integration of quantum processors with its latest accelerated computing technologies, significantly improving the speed of quantum error correction (QEC). □ IonQ will provide its next-generation ion-trap quantum computer “Tempo” with 100 qubits. Tempo utilizes barium-ion technology to deliver high fidelity and long coherence times and is designed to achieve performance equivalent to 64 algorithmic qubits (#AQ*64), enabling computational capabilities approaching real-world industrial problem solving. * #AQ (Algorithmic Qubits): a metric used to measure the effective performance of a quantum computer, indicating how accurately real algorithms can be executed rather than simply the number of physical qubits. □ Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, stated during his visit to Korea in October last year that “in the near future, all NVIDIA GPU supercomputers will evolve into hybrid systems closely integrated with quantum processors.” At that time, he also pledged to establish a Center of Excellence (CoE) for technical collaboration with KISTI. IonQ has likewise strengthened cooperation to expand Korea’s quantum computing ecosystem, including signing an agreement with the Ministry of Science and ICT in January this year to establish a “Quantum Solution Innovation Hub.” These developments laid a solid foundation for the present trilateral collaboration. □ Through this collaboration, KISTI will combine its accumulated expertise in operating national HPC infrastructure with NVIDIA’s accelerated computing technologies and IonQ’s high-performance quantum hardware. Based on this synergy, researchers in Korea are expected to gain access to a practical research infrastructure capable of addressing complex challenges, such as drug discovery, advanced materials research, and financial optimization, within a world-class quantum–HPC hybrid computing environment. This initiative is also expected to serve as a key foundation for supporting the government’s “K-Moonshot” Project, which aims to accelerate scientific innovation and address national missions through the integration of “Science and Technology × AI.” □ KISTI President Sik Lee stated: “This trilateral collaboration will serve as a major turning point in leading global trends in quantum–HPC integration technologies while providing researchers in Korea with world-class computing environments. By maximizing the synergy between the sixth national supercomputer ‘HANGANG’ and the quantum computer ‘Tempo,’ we will make every effort to ensure that Korea emerges as a key hub in the global quantum economy.” (From left) Marc Hamilton, Vice President of Solutions Architecture and Engineering, NVIDIA; Sik Lee, President of KISTI; and Scott Millard, Chief Business Officer, IonQ (March 18, 2026, San Jose, United States) -
192026. 03
No. 233 View. 1592
KISTI Expands AI and HPC Collaboration with NVIDIA and HPE Based on Supercompute...
KISTI Expands AI and HPC Collaboration with NVIDIA and HPE Based on Supercomputer No. 6 “HANGANG” - Collaboration on scientific AI model development and GPU-accelerated computing using Supercomputer No. 6 - Operation of an AI·HPC Center of Excellence (CoE) to optimize GPU clusters and expand scientific computing research - Expected to strengthen essential computing resources for implementing the “K-Moonshot” Project and “Science and Technology × AI national strategy” □ The Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI, President Sik Lee) announced that it has signed separate memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with NVIDIA and Hewlett Packard Enterprise at NVIDIA GTC 2026 held in San Jose, United States, to advance collaboration in high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI). The agreements aim to expand next-generation computing research centered on Korea’s sixth national supercomputer, “HANGANG” (hereafter referred to as Supercomputer No. 6), which is scheduled to begin service in the second half of this year. Through this collaboration, the partners plan to strengthen scientific research capabilities using AI and HPC technologies. □ On March 17 (local time), KISTI first signed an MOU with HPE to establish a strategic technology collaboration framework for AI and HPC research using Supercomputer No. 6. The two organizations will maximize the utilization of the supercomputing infrastructure through a Center of Excellence (CoE) program and further advance an integrated research environment aimed at addressing complex scientific challenges. □ KISTI will leverage its accumulated expertise in supercomputing service operations to enhance the services of Supercomputer No. 6 and support the growth of Korea’s research community. HPE will provide technical consulting and optimization support based on its global technology capabilities and system architecture expertise. Through this partnership, the two sides plan to optimize the configuration of GPU clusters, advance large-scale scientific foundation model training environments, and pursue technical collaboration on building a quantum–HPC hybrid service environment. They will also optimize major scientific application software for GPU environments to improve computational performance and scalability, while expanding collaborative research in areas such as computational science simulations and AI-driven surrogate modeling. □ On March 18 (local time), KISTI signed a second MOU with NVIDIA to promote collaboration in AI and accelerated computing based on Supercomputer No. 6. The agreement operationalizes the Center of Excellence (CoE) collaboration plan between KISTI and NVIDIA that was announced at the APEC CEO Summit held during the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju in October last year. The initiative aims to expand scientific AI research and GPU-accelerated computing collaboration centered on Supercomputer No. 6. □ The partners plan to jointly develop large-scale scientific AI models and domain-specific foundation models using the GPU environment of Supercomputer No. 6. Priority research areas include biotechnology, materials and chemistry, earth sciences, and semiconductor research. In addition, Supercomputer No. 6 will support quantum computing research through a quantum–HPC hybrid computing environment that integrates the system with the quantum computer Tempo. □ The collaboration will also focus on optimizing existing major supercomputing application software for GPU environments to verify performance improvements and expand research cooperation in GPU-accelerated computational science. KISTI and NVIDIA will further operate educational programs, including GPU bootcamps, hackathons, and workshops, to help researchers effectively utilize supercomputing and AI infrastructures. □ Through these partnerships, KISTI aims to build a next-generation research infrastructure that integrates AI and HPC technologies centered on Supercomputer No. 6, while enabling domestic researchers to access world-class computing environments. This initiative is expected to serve as an important first step in strengthening AI computing resources to support the successful implementation of national strategies, including the “Science and Technology × AI” initiative, which seeks to double research productivity by 2030 by integrating scientific resources and research capabilities, and the “K-Moonshot” Project, which aims to address 12 national missions across eight strategic fields by 2035. □ KISTI President Sik Lee stated: “Supercomputer No. 6 is a key asset of Korea’s digital research infrastructure. Through collaboration with NVIDIA and HPE, we will build a next-generation research environment that integrates AI and HPC technologies and further strengthen the competitiveness of Korea’s strategic research fields.” (From right) Sik Lee, President of KISTI, and Trish Damkroger, Senior Vice President and General Manager of HPC & AI, Hewlett Packard Enterprise (March 17, 2026, San Jose, United States) (From right) Sik Lee, President of KISTI, and Marc Hamilton, Vice President of Global Solutions Architecture and Engineering, NVIDIA (March 18, 2026, San Jose, United States) -
272026. 02
No. 232 View. 2804
KISTI Launches the “AI SilkNet Center” as a Central Asia Hub for AI Collaboratio...
KISTI Launches the “AI SilkNet Center” as a Central Asia Hub for AI Collaboration - Joint Korea–Kazakhstan data-driven platform goes into full operation with the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan - Expected to expand data- and AI-enabled policymaking and industry collaboration across the region □ The Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI, President Sik Lee) announced the launch of the AI SilkNet Center, a new hub for artificial intelligence (AI) cooperation in Central Asia, established jointly with the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NAS). The Center is significant as a shared platform that combines KISTI’s strengths in science and technology (S&T) information analysis with local research infrastructure in Kazakhstan. * NAS is Kazakhstan’s leading national scientific institution. It develops S&T strategies with the country’s top scholars, provides expert advice to government decision-making, advances basic research and its linkage to applications, and supports Kazakhstan’s scientific independence and intellectual sovereignty. □ On February 26 (local time), KISTI and NAS held an opening ceremony for the AI SilkNet Center in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The launch coincided with the 80th anniversary of NAS, adding symbolic significance to the event. The two organizations plan to expand cooperation beyond research exchange to broader collaboration spanning policy and industry. □ The AI SilkNet Center is designed as a digital cooperation platform that connects Central Asia’s S&T outlook with practical AI applications. The Center will pursue nine strategic goals: ▲education, ▲analysis and research, ▲community building, ▲technical support, ▲sustainable development, ▲digital solution development, ▲support for scientific research, ▲publication of academic journals, and ▲financial self-reliance. Through these efforts, the Center aims to strengthen research capacity while also supporting data-driven policymaking and technology commercialization, positioning itself as a regional hub for the AI ecosystem. □ KISTI’s accumulated capabilities, including S&T big data analytics, building patent- and publication-based knowledge networks, and experience leveraging high-performance computing (HPC), will serve as core assets for the Center’s operations. Kazakhstan, which is working to modernize its resource-based economic structure and transition toward advanced technology industries, has identified stronger capabilities in data- and AI-driven strategy development as a key priority. The AI SilkNet Center is expected to provide a practical platform that meets these needs. □ The opening ceremony was attended by Sik Lee, President of KISTI; Gulzat Kobenova, Vice Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Dmitriy Mun, Vice Minister of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry; Akhylbek Kurishbayev, President of NAS; Yelena Shevchenko, Vice President of NAS; and Tae Wook Ha, Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Almaty. Participants emphasized that S&T cooperation is a strategic asset closely tied to national competitiveness, and shared the need to expand personnel exchange and joint research. □ In his welcoming remarks, NAS President Akhylbek Kurishbayev stated that the AI SilkNet Center marks the ing point for a new cooperative model in S&T governance. He highlighted a focus on forecasting and data-driven analysis, strategic concentration of resources, and a performance-oriented management framework to mobilize capabilities in areas directly linked to national and regional development. He also noted that the Center can serve as a joint platform to shape future technology priorities between Korea and Kazakhstan and enhance innovation capacity across Central Asia. □ Following the welcome address, presentations were delivered on: ▲the transition to evidence-based S&T governance, ▲IP-based predictive analytics, ▲Kazakhstan’s technology commercialization outcomes and priorities, ▲ approaches to accelerating regional joint research program development, and ▲opportunities to participate in the EU’s Horizon Europe program. □ The AI SilkNet Center plans to pursue multi-layered cooperation initiatives, including identifying joint R&D projects, operating professional training programs, expanding international academic networks, and supporting technology commercialization. The Center will also explore pathways to scale into a regional AI innovation platform by strengthening linkages with neighboring Central Asian countries. □ President Sik Lee said, “The AI SilkNet Center is a leading example of Korea and Kazakhstan building a knowledge-based cooperation framework powered by AI. KISTI will actively support this partnership so that it contributes to digital transformation and enhanced S&T competitiveness across Central Asia.” Plaque Unveiling Ceremony Opening Ceremony of the AI SilkNet Center Distinguished Guests at the AI SilkNet Center Opening Ceremony (From right: Sik Lee, President of KISTI, Akhylbek Kurishbayev, President of NAS, Yelena Shevchenko, Vice President of NAS) Welcome Address by Sik Lee, President of KISTI Sik Lee, President of KISTI, Interviewed by Kazakh Media -
022026. 02
No. 231 View. 139878
KISTI Hosts KISTI–BNPB Technology Exchange Meeting for Supercomputing Specialist...
KISTI Hosts KISTI–BNPB Technology Exchange Meeting for Supercomputing Specialists In January 2026, the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) hosted the KISTI–BNPB Technology Exchange Meeting for Supercomputing Specialists at its headquarters in Daejeon, welcoming supercomputing experts from Indonesia’s BNPB (Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana). The meeting was organized as part of an ongoing KISTI-led initiative, the Establishment of Supercomputing Infrastructure and Utilization in Indonesia, which support BNPB in the transfer and utilization of supercomputing resources, with the aim of strengthening Indonesia’s capacity to independently operate and apply high-performance computing (HPC) systems for data-intensive analysis and disaster management. The initiative is led by Dr. Kwangjin Oh, Principal Researcher at KISTI. The meeting was attended by KISTI researchers and BNPB representatives, including Stefanus Santori Zen, First Informatics Manggala to the Assistant Deputy for the Management of Government Digital Transformation. The primary objective of the exchange was to facilitate technical dialogue between KISTI and BNPB supercomputing specialists. Participants shared experiences and perspectives on technical challenges, while engaging in structured training sessions focused on the operation, maintenance, and practical utilization of HPC systems, as well as HPC-based disaster response solutions tailored to Indonesia’s needs. The program took place over several days at KISTI’s Daejeon headquarters and combined technical briefings with hands-on training. Key activities included sessions on supercomputing system operation and maintenance, presentations on BNPB’s technical requirements, and discussions on building a cooperative framework to enhance practical understanding and effective use of supercomputing capabilities in both countries. Through this technology exchange, KISTI and BNPB advanced practical collaboration on the use of supercomputing for disaster response and capacity building. KISTI will continue to support international cooperation aimed at strengthening sustainable HPC operation and application in partner countries. Orientation session Visit to the supercomputing system room Tutorial session on HPC utilization Tour of the supercomputing facilities -
302026. 01
No. 230 View. 219402
KISTI’s KONI Team Has Two Papers Accepted at ICLR, Securing Core Technologies fo...
KISTI’s KONI Team Has Two Papers Accepted at ICLR, Securing Core Technologies for Sovereign AI Foundation Model Updates - Achieves state-of-the-art Korean reasoning performance and introduces hallucination mitigation techniques - Advances AI innovation for science through the development of an AI Co-Scientist □ The Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI, President Sik Lee) announced that two research papers by its KONI (KISTI Open Neural Intelligence) research team—developing a science- and technology-specialized large language model (LLM)—have been accepted at the International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR), one of the world’s most prestigious conferences in artificial intelligence. The achievement underscores the growing global competitiveness of Korean-language LLMs. □ Alongside NeurIPS (Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems) and ICML (International Conference on Machine Learning), ICLR is widely regarded as one of the “Big Three” AI conferences, recognized for cutting-edge research in deep learning and representation learning. It is also a major venue closely followed by global technology leaders such as Google, Meta, and OpenAI. □ In collaboration with the non-profit open-source research group HAERAE, led by Gyujin Son, the KONI team carried out a project to develop a Korean-focused reasoning model. As part of this effort, the team constructed the Yi-SANG training dataset, comprising 5.79 million native Korean prompts and 3.7 million long-form reasoning trajectories. To date, Yi-SANG represents the largest publicly available post-training dataset for Korean language models. □ The KONI team also introduced a Language-Mixed Chain-of-Thought (CoT) approach, in which reasoning is conducted in English while final responses are generated in Korean. This strategy overcomes the logical limitations of Korean-only models, minimizes translation artifacts, and significantly improves reasoning efficiency. Models trained with this approach achieved state-of-the-art Korean reasoning performance, surpassing global models of comparable scale, including DeepSeek-R1-32B. □ In addition, the team developed LoRA-Gated Contrastive Decoding (LGCD), a novel technique designed to address catastrophic forgetting, a common challenge in adapting models to specific languages or domains. LGCD operates solely at inference time without requiring additional model training, dynamically extracting and correcting internal knowledge to improve factual consistency. The technique is particularly effective in suppressing hallucinations in specialized domains where high accuracy is critical. □ These achievements provide a key technological foundation for updating KONI based on the Sovereign AI Foundation Model, in line with the policy direction recently emphasized by Kyunghoon Bae, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Science and ICT during the Ministry’s policy briefing. □ Building on this research, the KONI team plans to advance the development of an AI Co-Scientist—an intelligent research agent designed to support scientists by formulating hypotheses, analyzing experimental data, and collaborating on complex scientific problems. Through this effort, KISTI aims to strengthen national AI sovereignty and contribute to the transformation of Korea’s research ecosystem toward AI for Science. □ President Sik Lee of KISTI stated, “This achievement demonstrates the global competitiveness of Korean-language AI technologies. We will continue to advance KONI to lead innovation in AI for Science and the development of AI Co-Scientists.” -
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No. 229 View. 290135
KISTI-KAIST Develop Molecular Design Technology to Improve Blue OLED Lifetime
KISTI-KAIST Develop Molecular Design Technology to Improve Blue OLED Lifetime - Identified degradation mechanisms in emissive materials and selectively enhanced stability while maintaining color - Proposed six new highly stable blue-emitting materials compatible with existing device structures □ The Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (President Sik Lee, hereafter KISTI) and Senior Researcher Dr. Jaewook Kim of KISTI’sSupercomputing Acceleration Research Division, together with Professor Woo Youn Kim of the Department of Chemistry at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (President Kwang-Hyung Lee, hereafter KAIST), have developed a molecular design technology that significantly extends the operational lifetime of deep-blue organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) by improving the stability of blue emissive materials. □ This technology, once commercialized, could enable high-efficiency replacements for currently low-efficiency blue OLEDs, reducing power consumption and extending the lifetime of display devices. □ OLEDs are self-emissive display devices that use organic materials and are known for their bright images, excellent contrast, and low power consumption. Unlike red and green OLEDs, however, blue OLEDs have struggled with short material lifetimes despite intensive research, making this a long-standing challenge for the display industry. □ The research team discovered that specific chemical bonds within platinum-based high-efficiency blue emissive materials break during the light emission process, leading to degradation and reduced lifetime. Based on this finding, the team proposed a molecular design principle that selectively strengthens these vulnerable bonds while preserving the emission color. □ Using KISTI’s fifth national supercomputer “Nurion,” the researchers systematically evaluated over 100 molecular structures and identified six new blue emissive material candidates that can be immediately implemented with existing OLED manufacturing processes. These new materials exhibit approximately twice the stability of conventional materials while maintaining deep-blue emission characteristics. □ Professor Woo Youn Kim of KAIST explained, “The short lifetime of blue OLEDs has been a longstanding issue in the display industry. This study is significant because it presents a molecular design principle that selectively improves stability without altering the emission color.” □ Dr. Minjoong Jeong, Director of the Supercomputing Acceleration Research Center at KISTI, added, “The systematic molecular screening using the national supercomputer was the core of this research. By combining this with future AI-based material discovery techniques, we expect to accelerate the discovery of new emissive materials even further.” □ The study was conducted with support from the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT), the National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF), the National Research Council of Science & Technology (NST), and the KISTI National Supercomputing Center. □ Publication Details ○ Title: Engineering Excited States of Pt-Based Deep-Blue Phosphors to Enhance OLED Stability(doi.org/10.1021/acsomega.5c09501) ○ Journal: ACS Omega, Volume 10, Issue 46 (2025) ○ Authors: Yongjun Kim, Jaewook Kim, and Woo Youn Kim (Top) Comparison of the stability of blue emitters. The red dots represent previously reported emitters, while the blue dots indicate the six blue emitters proposed in this study, which exhibit higher stability than existing materials. (Bottom) Molecular structures of the six blue emitters proposed in this study. -
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No. 228 View. 307853
KISTI Finalizes Agreement with IonQ for 100-Qubit Quantum System
KISTI Finalizes Agreement with IonQ for 100-Qubit Quantum System The Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information has finalized an agreement with IonQ to deliver a 100-qubit IonQ Tempo quantum system. The system will be integrated into KISTI’s 6th-generation national flagship supercomputer, HANGANG, establishing Korea’s first on-site hybrid quantum-classical computing environment. This initiative will expand access to advanced quantum and high-performance computing resources for researchers, universities, and industry, supporting data-intensive research and innovation. KISTI will play a leading role in the development and operation of a quantum computing service and research platform, contributing to the advancement of Korea’s next-generation computing ecosystem. IonQ’s “Tempo” -
252025. 11
No. 227 View. 310635
KISTI Releases the “Science & Technology Scoreboard 2025” Covering Major Global ...
KISTI Releases the “Science & Technology Scoreboard 2025” Covering Major Global Countries and Domestic Research Institutions - Joint Research with the Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS), Leiden University - A High-Quality Exploration Tool Offering a Comprehensive View of Global R&D Activity □ The Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI, President Lee Sik) announced on Thursday, November 20, the release of the Science & Technology Scoreboard 2025, developed through joint research with the Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS) at Leiden University in the Netherlands. The Scoreboard allows users to examine the research performance of major countries worldwide as well as Korean research institutions through a wide range of indicators. ☞ Science & Technology Scoreboard: globalrnd.kisti.re.kr/scoreboard ☞ Datasheet: zenodo.org/records/17570482 □ This year marks the second public release, following the initial pilot version in 2023, and features a significantly expanded analytical scope. The global country scoreboard now covers 45 countries (up from 20), and the domestic institutional scoreboard has broadened its coverage from 196 to 359 Korean institutions. In addition, a new scoreboard for 25 major global public research organizations—including members of the National Research Council of Science & Technology (NST)—has been added. KISTI and CWTS also conducted a rigorous standardization of Korean institution names and applied the same analytical framework used in the CWTS Leiden Ranking, ensuring improved reliability and consistency across indicators. □ At the ranking launch event jointly organized by KISTI and CWTS, Dr. Jinseo Park and Dr. Mark Neijssel presented the data sources, methodology, and key indicators used in the scoreboard, including scientific impact, collaboration, open access, and gender. Dr. Sejung Ahn, Head of Science and Technology Indicators Research Team demonstrated how the Scoreboard can be used not merely for ranking institutions, but for analyzing diverse aspects of scientific activity through evidence-based research data. □ Prof. Ludo Waltman, Scientific Director of CWTS and lead of the Leiden Ranking, emphasized the importance of transparency and openness in research assessment. “Traditional university rankings do not fully align with the principles of Open Science,” he noted. “CWTS will continue to enhance data transparency and broaden coverage to include regional journals, ensuring that rankings better reflect the diversity of research ecosystems.” □ Dr. June Young Lee, Director of Center for Global R&D Data Analysis, highlighted the Scoreboard’s strategic value. “The Science & Technology Scoreboard is a high-quality exploration tool that enables users to directly examine different dimensions of national scientific activity,” he said. “We hope it will serve as a valuable resource for understanding Korea’s global position and strategic direction in science and technology, moving beyond simple rankings to inform evidence-based R&D policy and planning.” KISTI and CWTS representatives pose for a group photo. Dr. Sejung Ahn, Head of the Science & Technology Indicators Research Team at KISTI’s Center for Global R&D Data Analysis, introduces the Science & Technology Scoreboard. -
112025. 11
No. 226 View. 312958
KISTI Collaborates with NVIDIA to Advance Quantum Computing and Scientific AI Us...
KISTI Collaborates with NVIDIA to Advance Quantum Computing and Scientific AI Using Korea’s 6th National Supercomputer, HANGANG The Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) is collaborating with NVIDIA to establish a Center of Excellence (CoE) that will foster joint research and innovation using Korea’s sixth-generation national supercomputer, HANGANG, powered by NVIDIA accelerated computing. Through this partnership, KISTI and NVIDIA will work together to build a hybrid quantum–GPU computing environment by using NVIDIA NVQLink™ and CUDA-Q™, enabling advanced research in quantum-classical hybrid computing. The collaboration also includes the development of AI foundation models for science and engineering using NVIDIA PhysicsNeMo™, an open framework for physics-informed AI. * NVIDIA Newsroom (EN):https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/korea-ai-apec-ceo-summit/ -
242025. 10
No. 225 View. 315405
KISTI and NAS Signed Agreement to Launch "AI SilkNet Center", Strategic AI Hub i...
KISTI and NAS Signed Agreement to Launch "AI SilkNet Center", Strategic AI Hub in Central Asia In a major step toward regional innovation and scientific collaboration, the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) and the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan (NAS) signed a formal agreement on October 15, 2025, to establish the AI SilkNet Center - a joint hub for foresight research and predictive analytics based in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The signing ceremony, held at KISTI’s Seoul Branch, brought together the leadership from both institutions, including Dr. Sik Lee, President of KISTI, and Dr. Akylbek Kurishbayev, President of NAS. The event marked the culmination of months of bilateral planning aimed at leveraging artificial intelligence to address regional challenges in science, technology, and sustainable development. In his welcome address, Dr. Lee emphasized the transformative potential of AI in Central Asia, stating, “The AI SilkNet Center is not just a research facility - it is a bridge between nations, disciplines, and generations. Together, we will empower communities and shape a smarter future.” The selected focuses of the AI SilkNet Center are: - Developing multiple databases and digital platforms for technology foresight - Implementing technology foresight methodologies for STI planning - Facilitating joint research, expert exchanges, and regional training programs KISTI will provide its expertise in digital infrastructure, data analysis and technology foresight, while NAS will host the physical center in Almaty. The Center aims to become a catalyst for AI-powered solutions in areas such as environmental monitoring, healthcare diagnostics, and education access. Funding will be sourced from international grants, public-private partnerships, and revenue-generating services. The AI SilkNet Center is expected to begin operations in early 2026, ushering in a new era of regional cooperation and data-driven innovation.