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Current status of peer review in Korea and suggestions to improve research integrity – Interview with Hyobin Lee, Executive Director of the Korean University Council of Research Ethics

In this interview, Dr. Lee shares her perspectives on the current status of peer review in Korea and suggestions to improve research integrity.

Why has Korea published few papers on COVID-19? 4 Researchers share their views

While the response to the pandemic brought South Korea to limelight, it is remarkable that the number of COVID-19 papers by Korean researchers is low compared to the papers being published around the world. What is the reason behind this gap between the response to COVID-19 and the research around it? Here are the views of four Korean researchers shared.

North Korea’s leading university strikes an exchange deal with an Italian institute

The inclusion of North Korean researchers in international research projects and collaborations is highly restricted. However, last month, a top university from North Korea entered an exchange agreement with an Italian university. Read on for more details. 

Will North Korea’s nuclear standoff boost its presence in international science?

Late last month, North Korea vowed to shut down its nuclear test site, and the diplomatic talks that followed this move hinted at improved inter-Korea relations. These developments have led to optimistic speculations that North Korea might now take an interest in pursuing scientific endeavors more actively and improve its presence in international science.