Korea, EU partner for advanced semiconductor and communications research

Korea and the European Union (EU) have agreed to conduct joint research projects on advanced semiconductor and next-generation communications network technologies in the next three years, Seoul’s science ministry said Wednesday.

Under the agreement, Korea and the EU will jointly invest 12 million euros ($12.98 million) on neuromorphic computing and heterogeneous integration of semiconductors by 2027.

The two sides will also funnel 5 million euros into the fifth and sixth generation network technologies.

They also plan to expand cooperation in artificial intelligence, quantum technology and cybersecurity. Yonhap