The National Gwacheon Science Museum will host an international Moon Day dome talk concert titled "Korea's Moon Exploration" on the 20th. International Moon Day is an official observance designated by the United Nations General Assembly in 2021 to commemorate July 20, 1969, when humanity first set foot on the moon. At the event, Jeong Min-seop, a senior researcher at the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI), and Jo Nam-seok, the representative of the unmanned exploration research institute, will share vivid on-site stories. The participation fee is 10,000 won per person, and participation is open to those in the 4th grade of elementary school and above. More details can be found on the National Gwacheon Science Museum website (www.sciencecenter.go.kr).
The National Central Museum of Science will operate "Science Vacation (a summer vacation at the National Central Museum of Science)" from the 5th to August 31 in celebration of summer vacation. This Science Vacation includes various programs such as "Cat Conference with Dogs," "Math Impossible," "Reviving the Asset with AI," "Spider Mania Special Exhibition: Goblin," and "Summer Science Camp and Science Classes" for enjoyment and experience. Detailed information about exhibitions, events, and educational programs can be found on the National Central Museum of Science website (www.science.go.kr).
The Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) is hosting the '2025 Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Analysis Competition,' jointly organized by the National Research Council of Science & Technology (NST), the National Assembly Library, Daejeon City, the Coast Guard, and Daejeon Jung-gu, from the 14th to October 30. This year's competition, now in its 6th year, is held annually to solve social and scientific problems based on data and AI. The total prize money is 14 million won, with the grand prize winner receiving the Speaker of the National Assembly Award along with 4 million won. Outstanding awardees will be given opportunities to present at a conference and participate in subsequent collaborative research.
The Global R&DB Center at Seoul National University's College of Engineering will hold the 'Global Smart City Leadership Forum' on the 16th at BEXCO in Busan. The theme of this forum, part of the '2025 World Smart City Expo (WSCE),' is 'International Cooperation for Developing Future Talents in Smart Cities Focused on Education, Technology, Industry, and Policy Linkages.' The forum has been established as a global platform to promote cooperation among government, corporations, and academia in policies, technology, education, and business within the smart city sector. Comprehensive discussions will be held on the international cooperation and future-oriented strategies necessary for nurturing smart city talent.