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South Korea’s weather agency said it will invest 34.7 billion won, about $24 million, over five years to strengthen domestic development and commercialization of critical meteorological equipment.
Under the plan announced Friday, the Korea Meteorological Administration will establish a public-sector testing system in which the agency uses equipment made by South Korean companies and evaluates its performance. Companies conducting their own performance tests may also receive financial support and access to testing facilities.
The government will pursue rules requiring public institutions to use formally approved weather equipment and plans to introduce certification standards tailored to how the equipment will be used.
Three Core Technology Priorities
The research funding will focus on three areas: mobile and remote observation technology for dangerous weather, domestically produced space-weather instruments for the Cheollian 5 satellite, and denser observation networks designed around people’s living environments.
The agency said it will manage the projects with an emphasis on moving technology beyond development and into commercial use.
Support for Sales and Exports
New South Korean-made equipment may be designated as an outstanding weather agency research project, making it eligible for help finding buyers. Companies seeking overseas customers may receive funding to secure local certifications and adapt their technology for foreign markets.
The agency also plans an integrated system to track whether publicly funded research produces commercial results, with additional incentives for companies that successfully bring products to market.
Officials said the goal is to improve quality and price competitiveness so that South Korean weather equipment can compete globally.
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