■The Ministry of Science and ICT held the '2025 Science and Information Communication Day Ceremony' at the Korea Science and Technology Center on the afternoon of the 21st. The event was attended by Han Duck-soo, Acting Prime Minister; Minister Yoo Sang-im; Chairperson Lee Jin-sook of the Korea Communications Commission; President Noh Jun-hyung of the ICT Large Federation; and President Lee Tae-sik of the Korea Federation of Science and Technology Societies, among other key figures in science and technology and information communication. Awards were presented to 139 attendees out of a total of 157 awardees, which included individuals recognized for their contributions to the promotion of science and technology, information communication, and evaluation of national research and development achievements.
■The Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Science & Creativity are recruiting trainees for the dream team who will represent the nation in the 26th Asia Physics Olympiad to be held in Korea in 2026. The Asia Physics Olympiad is an international competition where students under 20 compete in physics knowledge and research capabilities. The recruitment of trainees will take place from the 21st to May 16, with about 100 trainees selected through a document review process. Further details can be found on the Korea Physics Olympiad Committee website.
■The National Central Science Museum announced that it will hold the 29th General Assembly and Workshop of the National Biodiversity Institutions Alliance on the 22nd and 23rd at the National Marine Biological Resources Center. Coinciding with Earth Day, this event will see the participation of over 80 directors and secretaries of related institutions to discuss the exchange of biodiversity information and cooperation strategies. A workshop will follow the assembly, featuring research presentations on various taxa including birds, plants, fish, mushrooms, spiders, and marine organisms.
■The Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine (KIOM) has designated and will operate '2025 KIOM Safety Week' from the 21st to the 25th to celebrate the achievement of 3,000 days without accidents and to enhance safety awareness both internally and externally, as well as to establish a safety culture. The safety week will feature a variety of events under the safety slogan 'Ensure Safety, Avoid Danger.' Major programs will include staff safety experiences, safety training, joint campaigns with related organizations, safety inspections, and a safety quiz for all employees.
■The Korea Gender Innovation Center in Science and Technology will hold a book concert to celebrate the release of 'AI, Beyond Bias' at 2 p.m. on the 30th at Microsoft Korea in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The book, which was planned by the Korea Gender Innovation Center and co-authored by 10 experts from academia and industry, analyzes the problems of bias and discrimination inherent in the artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem and presents alternatives. The book concert will feature a Q&A session with the audience, a signing event with the authors, and networking time.