Definition of persons of distinguished service
to science and technology
The government designates persons with distinguished merits in the contribution to national scientific and technological development, among those people in the science and technology area, engaged in R&D and technological innovation activities according to the enforcement decree of the Act on the honorable treatment of, and support for, persons of distinguished service to science and technology (Act No. 13579) enacted on December 22, 2015.
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Persons with a distinguished contribution to economic and social development by developing new technology or improving technology.
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Persons with distinguished academic merits, such as winners of an internationally renowned science and technology award, etc.
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Persons with a distinguished contribution to the development of a specific area in science and technology via continued R&D and technological innovations.
Project history
There has been in-depth policy research and discussions for a long time among the government, the national assembly,
experts in science and technology areas, etc. to promote the morale of researchers and steer the career choices
of youth toward the science and engineering areas by preparing consistent nationwide treatment policies which honor
the persons in science and technology areas.
2017.12 Designation of 32 「Persons of distinguished service to science and technology」 for the first time.
2017.08 Opened 「The supporting center for persons of distinguished service to science and technology」.
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2017.05 Made an official announcement of the 「Entrustment of business on the honorable treatment of and support for persons of distinguished service to science and technology」.
2017.04 Prepared 「The 1st plan for the honorable treatment of and support for persons of distinguished service to science and technology ('17~'21)」.
2016.12 Established the enforcement decree of the 「Act on the honorable treatment of and support for persons of distinguished service to science and technology」.
2016.02 (Former) Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning, selected the Korean Academy of Science and Technology as the competent authority for the 'Project on the honorable treatment and support for persons of distinguished service to science and technology'.
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2015.02 Nineteenth National Assembly, established 「Act on the honorable treatment and support for persons of distinguished service to science and technology」 Which was the passing of the bills represented by National Assembly Members Lee, Sang Min (Feb. 2014) and Kim, Eul Dong (July 2014) at the plenary session of the National Assembly.
2015.02 Implemented Strategic research for establishing a comprehensive plan for the welfare of science and technology personnel and preparing legal backgrounds
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2014.12 Prepared 'Comprehensive supporting plan for promoting a research commitment environment' jointly with 15 departments including the (former) Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning.
2013 ~ 2012 Implemented Research on the way to establish an act on the honorable treatment and support of persons of distinguished service in science and technology Which includes an analysis on current Korean situations in laws and guidance related to science and technology personnel, an analysis on actual cases in applying overseas laws and regulations, research on legislation examples related to the honorable treatment of persons of distinguished service to science and technology, the preparation of various methods and content for supporting persons with distinguished services to science and technology, etc.
Expected effect
The project is expected to respect and support persons of distinguished services to science and technology of Korea,
by which contributing to enhancing the honor and price of the personnel in science and technology
and to a social culture where persons in science and technology are respected.
Presenting the image of persons in science and technology with full of pride to lead the future of Korea
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"Soaring wings express the meritorious service of science personnel contributed to national development and people’s welfare via prominent performances in science and technology."
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