R&D Budget Cuts Hit Research: International Conference Presentations Drop 28%

According to a Yonhap report from Seoul, international conference presentations by South Korean researchers fell 28% in the aftermath of R&D budget cuts. Statistics showed that researchers reduced actual overseas conference travel as well as patent-related activities. The figures indicate that budget reductions affected external research activity and the process of sharing research outcomes. The decline in conference presentations could narrow opportunities for academic exchange and international cooperation, drawing attention to whether research activity will weaken further. Source: yna.co.kr