Recently, the news that South Korea's scientific and technological strength has surpassed that of Japan has attracted widespread attention. According to the CNMO, according to the survey results of the research institute under the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology of Japan, South Korea has ranked among the top 10 in the world in terms of academic quality, and the achievement is due to the continuous investment in technology and talent over the past 20 years.
The article first highlights the rise of South Korea in the academic world, pointing out that according to the survey data, the number of academic "attention" in South Korea is increasing year by year, that is, the number of citations by other ** ranks in the top 10%. In 2000, South Korea ranked 14th in the ranking, however, as of 2017, it remained in 12th-14th place until 2019, when it overtook Japan to secure 10th place. The latest 2020 data shows that South Korea is still firmly in the top 10.
The article goes on to highlight South Korea's strengths in semiconductor and home appliance manufacturing, which is backed by massive investments in areas such as materials engineering. According to statistics, in 2021, South Korea's R&D spending reached about 102 trillion won, ranking fifth in the world, and the ratio of R&D to gross domestic product (GDP) was as high as 493%。This percentage is second only to Israel, making South Korea the second largest in the world. In contrast, Japan's R&D expenditure to GDP ratio is 359%, which is relatively low and largely unchanged.
Behind Korea's scientific and technological prowess, in addition to strong support for local research institutions, there are also five "universities focusing on science and technology" that are actively contributing. These universities have established rules for teaching and on-campus communication in English, and they are actively recruiting international students to top universities in the United States. In addition, Korea has made efforts to internationalize by placing great emphasis on accepting foreign students.
Finally, the article points out that Japan can learn from South Korea in terms of supporting graduate students and expanding the acceptance Xi of international students. South Korea's success offers lessons for Japan, especially in developing strategies to generously support graduate students and attract more international students.
The release of this information has led to a re-examination of South Korea's position in the global technology sector, and has raised concerns about technology investment and talent development. South Korea's rise is not only an achievement in the field of science and technology, but also an inspiration for other countries to plan strategically in this field.