The Fruit Association, a civic group made up of science and technology experts, has presented four tasks for the advancement of science and technology in Korea. In a statement released on Science Day, the association emphasized the need for fundamental changes in the face of new technologies, increasing competition, and internal and external uncertainties.
The four tasks proposed by the association include re-establishing science and technology-political relations, breaking down distorted meritocracy, strengthening scientific resilience, and revising government-led strategies. The association expressed concern about the future of science and technology in Korea, highlighting the need to redefine the relationship between politics and science.
Additionally, the association pointed out issues such as the distortion of meritocracy in the allocation of research funds and the government’s interference in R&D, which hinders the competitiveness of science and technology. They stressed the importance of science and technology in solving social issues beyond economic development, calling for an expansion of international scientific networks to strengthen scientific resilience.
Overall, the Fruit Association urged for creative self-destruction to overcome internal and external uncertainties and emphasized the role of science and technology in addressing societal problems. They called for a reevaluation of the relationship between politics and science and stressed the importance of neutral, data-based decision making in the field of science and technology.
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