60 Years of Science in Korea, Dream of the Future

From a nation that once imported technology to one that now exports it, Korea stands at the threshold of a new era. After powering six decades of industrialization, the country is setting its sights on the future—striving to lead in fields such as AI, robotics, semiconductors, novel pharmaceuticals, and space technology. This program revisits the remarkable history and achievements of the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), a quiet driving force behind Korea’s economic rise. It explores how the institute helped shape the nation’s technological foundation and now embarks on a new chapter—transforming into a mission-oriented research powerhouse as it takes on the challenges of the next 60 years.