President Lee Jae-myung stated that the construction of the Korea New Light Accelerator, a so-called 'fourth-generation synchrotron radiation accelerator,' has officially begun. He emphasized that with this world-class research infrastructure, Cheongju in North Chungcheong Province will emerge as a new hub for regional-led growth.
On social media platform X (formerly Twitter), President Lee wrote, "The New Light Accelerator, which will lead the future of South Korea's science and technology and advanced industries, has taken its first strong step today."
He also promised, "The government will fully support the innovations and discoveries that will start here, so they can grow into the future growth engines of South Korea."
The Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Basic Science Institute held a groundbreaking ceremony for the New Light Accelerator at the site in Ochang, Cheongju.
With a total project cost of 1.0643 trillion won, the New Light Accelerator is expected to be completed by the end of 2029, providing a national representative infrastructure for atomic-level analysis research.
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