Yongpil Lee, President of KEIT: "We Will Read Industrial Trends Ahead of Time and Present Future Technologies"

First Message Marking One Month in Office

Strengthening Capabilities in Planning and Evaluation of 4 Trillion-Won Industrial Technology R&D

Yongpil Lee, President of the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KEIT), has voiced his ambition to transform the institution into one that reads changes in the industrial field ahead of time and proactively presents future industries and strategic technologies.

Lee Yongpil, President of the Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology (KEIT)

According to KEIT on September 7, President Lee shared his reflections on his first month in office on his social networking service (SNS) account on September 3, saying, "In this new position, meeting new people and taking on new tasks, everything still feels unfamiliar, but I am adapting to KEIT's work day by day."

KEIT is an industrial technology R&D specialized agency that plans and evaluates over 4 trillion won in national research and development (R&D) projects annually. Its mission is to promote technological innovation through the planning, evaluation, and management of industrial technology, thereby contributing to the enhancement of industrial competitiveness and strengthening of national innovation capacity.

President Lee stated, "Many considerations and new challenges to prepare for the future of our industry start here," and added, "Since taking office as president, I have naturally given deeper thought to our industry, technological innovation, and the future of KEIT." Specifically, he said, "In order for KEIT to fully accomplish its mission and contribute to Korea's innovative growth and the achievement of an unchallengeable position as an industrial powerhouse, KEIT must be able to identify industrial trends ahead of time, lead in suggesting future industries and strategic technologies, and proactively propose the direction that the government and industry should pursue."

Yongpil Lee, President of Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT)

President Lee further emphasized, "We will further enhance KEIT's capabilities in policy and planning and serve as a strong bridge connecting the government with the industrial sector," adding, "In line with the trust placed in us to handle R&D, we will deliver tangible results to the public." He continued, "We will listen carefully and take the lead in communication with our clients—companies, research institutes, and universities—so that KEIT becomes an open institution and establishes an R&D system that is fully integrated with the field."

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