• STI Policy Review
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• 제2권1호
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• pp.1-12
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• 2011

Korea is examining how to coordinate its S&T policies and solidify its position as a leader of infrastructure innovation policy that forms the foundation for many different policies. A number of questions have been raised, such as whether to install a superior coordinating body like the National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) or separate the budget allocation and coordination authority from the budget-planning ministry. Korea has tried using various institutional coordination devices and functions such as reorganizing its administrative ministries based on related functions and installing or reinforcing a superior coordinating body. In line with these discussions, the strengthening of the S&T policy coordination function through the NSTC is currently under review. In order to design an effective S&T coordination system in step with changing political and social demands, it is important to have a clear recognition of the current context as well as the unique institutional characteristics of Korea. This study examines the evolution of Korea's S&T policy coordination systems and analyzes its features.

• STI Policy Review
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.96-112
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• 2013

The need for designing and implementing integrated policy was further emphasized in tandem with the increase in interest concerning policy coordination and interactions. An active discussion is taking place in the field of innovation policy concerning "integrated innovation policy," which considers innovation along with financial, regional development, social, and environmental policies together in a holistic manner. In Korea since the beginning of the 2000s, there were many attempts at implementing integrated innovation policy through the restructuring of the overall S&T administration system. For the purposes of taking an integrated approach to S&T policies as well as to S&T-related human resources, industrial, and regional development policies, the Roh Administration (February 2003~February 2008) elevated the S&T Minister to the level of Deputy Prime Minister as well as launching the Office of Science, Technology, and Innovation (OSTI) (October 2004 ~ February 2008) under the Ministry of Science and Technology. This study investigates the policy coordination activities of the OSTI from the perspective of policy integration. It deals with the background of the OSTI, its roles and responsibilities, the coordination process, and its achievements and limitations while discussing the important implications for developing effective policy measures with the hope of contributing to the development of theories of integrated innovation policy.

• 기술혁신연구
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• 제13권3호
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• pp.153-173
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• 2005

The Office of Science and Technology Innovation (OSTI) was created by a different method of organizational change from that of precedent administrative reforms. According to results of the new method, the OSTI case can be widely applied to other ministries as an alternative model for governmental reform. The theory part introduced two approaches of organizational reform, namely structural approach which focuses on the level of hierarchial authority and process approach which emphasizes the flow of information/expertise in organizational operation. It also discussed various ways of understanding for S&T policy coordination. After this, the paper reviewed details of the OSTI reform with special reference to implications for the mode of S&T policy coordination. It concludes that the OSTI may offer an opportunity to strengthen the coordination mechanism of the process approach.

• Asian Journal of Innovation and Policy
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.355-379
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• 2021

This study examined the evolution of S&T Basic Acts in Korea from the Science and Technology Promotion Act (1967) through the Special Act on STI (1997) to the Framework Act on Science and Technology (2001) in the following aspects: 1) comprehensive plans, 2) coordination mechanisms for S&T policies, 3) enforcement of R&D programs and performance diffusion, 4) promotion of human resources, 5) and S&T investment and budgeting. Before the Framework Act on S&T was enacted in 2001, critical issues were found in establishing S&T master plans, promotion of R&D programs, comprehensive coordination mechanisms, and R&D budgeting. The three Basic Acts have expanded the scope of regulation over time to cover the entire cycle of the S&T process. They concern a wide range of issues, including creating a basis for scientific and technological development, S&T promotion, disseminating and commercializing research outcomes, and preventing adverse effects from science and technology. The content of the Basic Acts has evolved in response to changes in the political, economic, and social environment of Korean industry during the past five decades.

• 한국기후변화학회지
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• 제7권3호
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• pp.237-247
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• 2016

Global warming caused by greenhouse gases is one of the foremost challenges in the international community. As an alternative to solve this problem, the importance of CCS (Carbon Capture and Storage) technology is increasing. However, due to the delay of European financial crisis recovery, some large-scale CCS projects were postponed. In turn, large-scale CCS projects in South Korea have not been launched as originally planned. Given these situations, it is important to review the latest R&D activities related to CCS in South Korea, and then adjust relevant national policy accordingly. The purpose of this study is to identify policy issues for the effective promotion of CCS technology in South Korea. Following the analysis of recent global trend on CCS policy, we evaluated the results and achievements from national CCS projects, which had been listed under the "Korean National CCS Master Action Plan (2010)". Especially, we tried to review the attainability for the original goal of each project. Through the present study, we identified the current status of CCS technology in South Korea and suggested efficient ways to be taken in order to increase efficiency in implementing national CCS policy in the future.

• 기술혁신학회지
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• 제16권1호
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• pp.199-229
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• 2013

이명박 정부 들어 큰 변화를 겪은 과학기술계는 차기 정부의 과학기술행정체제 개편을 둘러싸고 다양한 논의를 전개했다. 최근 우리나라는 추격의 대상이 주어졌던 과거와 달리 스스로 문제를 던지고 해결해야 하는 탈추격 상황에 있다. 그 과정에서 과학기술혁신정책은 삶의 질 제고, 지속가능한 발전, 불균형 해소 등 다양한 사회적 목표를 포괄하는 3세대 혁신정책 또는 통합형 혁신정책으로의 진화를 모색하며 관련 정책 및 부처 간의 연계 조정을 핵심 과제로 다루고 있다. 본 연구는 우리나라 혁신 거버넌스를 둘러싼 과학기술혁신의 활동 환경 정책 패러다임 변화를 살펴보고 차기 정부가 나아가야 할 혁신 거버넌스 개편 방향과 철학을 몇 가지 안으로 제시했다. 탈추격 혁신정책, 통합형 혁신정책 등의 철학적 기반 하에 혁신 거버넌스 개편 안으로 현행 체제를 유지하되 소프트웨어 개편을 강조하는 1안, 과학기술부 부총리 체제와 지경부의 발전적 해체를 강조하는 2안, 국과위의 발전적 개편을 강조하는 3안을 주장하였다.

• STI Policy Review
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• 제3권2호
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• pp.92-110
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• 2012

An active policy role is suggested for collaboration that will enhance national level Science and Technology (S&T) capabilities. In contrast, some studies see a limited role of policy support for collaborative S&T research at the individual level (including research groups or institutional levels) due to their self-organizing nature. Two views on S&T collaboration look at different levels but existing research largely ignores the context of developing countries. This paper shows how S&T collaborations between Brazil and Korea have developed over the past two decades. The paper indicates the gaps between initiation and the actual establishment of collaborative research at national and individual levels, differences in the focus areas of research, differences in resources and project planning, and the nature of collaborations. Collaborative research activities at the national level were initiated before the individual level but activated later than the individual level; in addition, the focus areas of research were laid down earlier at the national level with individual collaborations focused on different areas. Project types remained different at each level (i.e. top-down and bottom-up) or with a slightly changing mix. This study suggests appropriate policy measures (such as the timely and effective information collection of activities at different levels and proactive coordination) that could reduce the gaps in the timing and alignment of research areas. This paper also alludes to an evolutionary model to develop S&T collaboration among developing countries.

• 한국IT서비스학회지
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• 제11권1호
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• pp.83-92
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• 2012

The development of science and technology oriented knowledge society accelerates the convergence between scientific theory and industrial technology and increases the complexity problem of social and economic sectors. These cause the difficulty of securing the reliability and objectivity of science and technology policy. These also are barriers of balanced evaluation between rational science and technology policy making, management, and policy coordination. In this regard, Advanced countries in science and technology develops policy support system and promotes the program of evidence-based SciSIP(Science of Science and Innovation policy) together. This paper introduces a new approach developing science service of science and technology policy utilizing business intelligence technology in Korea. Also, it proposes the integration method of policy knowledge base and component-based service supporting S&T policy decision-making process and introduces services case studies.

• STI Policy Review
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• 제1권1호
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• pp.1-21
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• 2010

To achieve the "low carbon green growth" vision, the first step is securing core technologies. Therefore, S&T policy direction for green technology development is urgently needed. As of 2008, investment in green technology (GT) development hovered around 10% of the government's total R&D budget. Thus, the Korean government developed a plan to increase that percentage to 15%, by 2013. To develop reasonable investment strategies for green technology development, targeted strategies that reflect technology and market changes by green technology area are needed. However, the overall planning and coordination of national GT development is currently split among, approximately, 10 government ministries. To establish an efficient green technology development system, the so-called "Green Technology R&D Council" should be launched in collaboration with the Presidential Committee on Green Growth and the National Science and Technology Council. Furthermore, to build a solid foundation for commercializing the outcomes of GT development projects and promote GT transfer, the government should undertake two initiatives. First, the government should reinforce GT R&D performance management, by establishing a GT R&D performance management and evaluation system. Second, the government should implement the "customized packaged support for promoting green technology business rights and commercialization" and present "e-marketplace for market-oriented green technologies". Creating a pan-ministerial policy for GT development policy would necessitate restructuring the HR(Human Resources) development system, which is currently separated by technology area. Based upon mid/long-term HR supply and demand forecasts, the government should design differentiated HR development projects, continuously evaluate those projects, and reflect the evaluation results in future policy development. Finally, to create new GT-related industries, the "Green TCS (Testing, Certification, and Standards) System" needs to be implemented. For objective evaluation and diffusion of R&D results by green technology area, a common standardization plan for testing, analysis, and measurement, like the "Green TCS", should be developed and integrated.

• 과학기술학연구
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• 제6권2호
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• pp.45-75
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• 2006

본 연구는 혁신체제 전환의 의미와 동인, 그리고 혁신체제 전환과 관련하여 정부의 역할을 살펴보고, 구체적으로 추격에서 탈추격단계로의 전환에 따른 정책 및 행정체제의 변화에 대해 살펴보았다. 연구결과 선진국의 재빠르게 모방하던 추격단계에서 새롭게 경로를 창출하고 독자적인 발전경로를 만들어 나가야 하는 탈추격단계에 접어들면서 그동안 형성되어 온 정책 기제와 행정체제는 수정 변화되고 있다는 점을 알 수 있었다. 추격의 대상이 명확하게 주어지는 추격단계에서는 정부가 민간보다 우월적인 지위에서 직접 연구를 지원하거나 구체적인 정책방향을 제시하는 등 적극적인 개입이 이루어져 왔다. 반면 탈추격단계에서는 경로의 탐지 및 해결책 모색을 위해 정부와 민간간 파트너십이 더욱 강조되었으며 장기적 비전 창출과 광범위한 정책조정을 이끌어내는 전환가적 리더십이 요구되어 왔다. 행정체제 또한 주어진 문제를 효율적으로 해결하는 수단적 기제에서 벗어나 환경에 탄력적으로 대응할 수 있고 변화하는 수요에 민첩하게 반응할 수 있도록 분권적 다원주의 체제, 부처간 유기적 협조와 네트워크 강화, 정부민간의 상호교류와 협력을 강화하는 등 유기적인 구조와 관계를 강조해 왔다.