KISTI Hosts the 12th Korea-China-Japan S&T Information Joint Seminar

- Discussing AI-driven changes in the research environment and data management strategies -

□ The Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI, President Lee Sik) hosted the 12th Korea-China-Japan Science and Technology Information Joint Seminar from September 2 (Tuesday) to 3 (Wednesday), in collaboration with the Institute of Scientific and Technical Information of China (ISTIC) and the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST). The event brought together more than 40 experts in science and technology data and artificial intelligence (AI) from the three countries and concluded successfully.

□ This year’s seminar was held under the theme “AI’s Impact on the Research Lifecycle and S&T Information Management.” Participants examined how AI is reshaping the research environment from the perspective of scientific data curation, while also sharing national responses and strategies. The discussions covered topics such as policies, legal frameworks, and technological challenges related to scientific data curation.

* S&T Data Curation: A set of activities that actively collect, process, store, and preserve science and technology data while adding value to make them usable both now and in the future. It also encompasses the processes, relationships, and activities required at each stage.

□ In the thematic sessions, experts delivered presentations and held discussions on topics including: ▲AI-based S&T data management and information services, ▲Development and application of large language models (LLMs) in the field of science and technology, ▲Use of AI in scholarly communication and data right issues.

□ KISTI President Lee Sik stated, “this seminar provided an important opportunity for the science and technology information institutes of Korea, China, and Japan to share the latest developments in AI, data policy, and scholarly communication. By g on AI- and LLM-based research cases, we hope this meeting will serve as a foundation for innovation in the science and technology information ecosystem and for strengthening international cooperation.”

Representatives from KISTI, ISTIC, and JST pose for a photo.

(From left: Emori Masanori, Director, JST; Sik Lee, President, KISTI; He Yanqing, Team Leader, ISTIC)

Participants of the 12th Korea-China-Japan S&T Information Joint Seminar gather for a group photo.