South Korean Government Targets Bio and Pharma Sector with 150 Billion Won Investment
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Updated Thu 00:00
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What happened
During a national policy coordination meeting in Cheonan, Prime Minister Han Seong-sook announced a government initiative to select 200 bio and pharmaceutical companies by 2030 to enhance global competitiveness. The government plans to select 50 'frontier' companies annually until 2030, providing support for research, development, and commercialization at every stage of growth.
From koreaherald.com
Why it matters
The government will inject 150 billion won ($112 million) over three years to support these firms. This funding includes 60 billion won in investments through specialized R&D banks and 90 billion won in guarantees provided by the Korea Technology Finance Corporation.
From koreaherald.com
Who's involved
- CheonanLocation where the policy meeting was held