South Korea unveiled an ambitious seven-project technology strategy on Wednesday
targeting nuclear energy, quantum computing, space, biotechnology and related
advanced sectors to seek growth engines beyond semiconductors and AI. Key
targets include commercial deployment of domestically developed small modular
reactors by 2035, a lunar landing by 2030, a domestic 100‑qubit quantum computer
by 2029, and commercial brain‑computer interface products by 2035. The plan is
framed as a response to slowing long-term growth and intensifying global tech
competition; the science minister said the government will support these seeds
projects over the next 10–20 years.