이총리, "산학연 협력, 한국경제 최후의 승부처라 생각"<br /><br />In line with fast-paced industrial and societal changes, the South Korean government is looking to reinforce collaboration among industries, academia, and research institutions. <br />The first meeting of a commission dedicated improving coordination between the three sectors was held today. <br />Cha Sang-mi has the highlights from that session. <br />During the first meeting of the industry-academia-research collaboration commission on Tuesday, Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon stressed the importance of cooperation for success in the fourth industrial revolution.<br />"The industry-academia-research collaboration is linking talented individuals with industry. I once met an expert who said 'collaboration is the backbone of South Korea's economy.' I think the three-way collaboration will decide the success or defeat of our economy."<br />The Prime Minister cited the World Economic Forum's competitiveness index report released last week, in which South Korea's overall ranking rose two notches to 15th out of 140 countries.<br />"There is a contrast to this report, though. Our infrastructure and ICT adoption is assessed as number one in the world, but university-industry collaboration in R&D is ranked 27th... and creative, critical thinking education stood at 90th..."<br />Citing the index as the main marker of where South Korea's economy stands now, the PM said the three sectors should complement each other to make a synergy effect.<br />The commission, presented its five-year plan that focuses on four key visions.<br />Training and education of people through industry education, technology transfer and industrialization, establishing a strong support system for start-ups, and setting up the infrastructure needed for three-way collaboration. <br />The Prime Minister expressed hopes for the commission's efforts to contribute to the government's aim of creating 405 billion dollars' worth of economic effects by 2030.<br />Cha Sang-mi, Arirang News. <br />
