The Korea Science Journalists Association said it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Korean Institute of Industrial Chemists on the 30th to promote science journalism and raise public awareness of academic and industrial development in industrial chemistry.
Through this agreement, the two organizations agreed to work together on initiatives including a field reporting program for science journalists' research presentations such as academic conferences; dissemination and promotion of research and development and industry-academia cooperation achievements in industrial chemistry; revitalizing mutual exchange and communication between the media and scientists in industrial chemistry; supporting the hosting of and participation in each other's events, including expert recommendations; and providing research and development information and materials from industrial chemistry experts and offering reporting consultations.
Park Jeong-su, president of the Korean Institute of Industrial Chemists, said, "The Korea Science Journalists Association has served as an important bridgehead connecting Korea's science and technology community with society," adding, "Through this agreement, we expect that, based on cooperation with science journalists, the research and development outcomes and industrial value of industrial chemistry will be conveyed more accurately, and that exchange and collaboration will expand further across society beyond academia and industry."
Lee Eun-jeong, president of the Korea Science Journalists Association, said, "With this agreement as a starting point, we plan to support close exchange and collaboration between science reporters and on-site researchers so they can work together to raise public awareness of the necessity of the chemical industry and the key achievements of research and development in industrial chemistry."