KIST Director OSangrok: '30-Year-Old European Research Institute, Now It's Time for a Role Change'

KIST Director OSangrok emphasized that the 30-year-old European Research Institute must shift its focus from following EU advanced research to prioritizing EU needs and international collaboration. The institute aims to expand its role as a technology hub supporting Korean deep-tech companies entering European markets, particularly through the Horizon Europe program. OSangrok highlighted the institute's growing influence in EU research consortia and its mission to connect Korean institutions with European initiatives, stressing that participation in Horizon Europe is about learning research culture rather than just securing funding.