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Trilateral Ministerial Meeting on Science and Technology Cooperation Latest Event : 2019-12-26
4th Trilateral Ministerial Meeting on Science and Technology Cooperation
  • 2019-12-26
  • Seoul, Korea
■Participants :
China: Ministry of Science and Technology
Japan: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
ROK: Ministry of Science and ICT

■Agenda :
* Shared science and technology policies and exchanged opinions for strengthening cooperation in science, technology and innovation and addressing global issues of common interest.
* Shared the areas of common interest for future cooperation such as resuming Joint Research Cooperation Program (JRCP).
* Exchanged views on the significance of forward-looking exchanges and cooperation among young scientists.
3rd Trilateral Ministerial Meeting on Science and Technology Cooperation
  • 2012-04-28
  • Shanghai, China
■Participants :
China: Ministry of Science and Technology
Japan: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
ROK: Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (2007~2013)

■Outcome :
* Confirmed to enhance research and development, and address global issues such as global warming, infectious diseases, water, disasters and energy with a full interest of the three Ministers in the Joint Statement on Strengthening Science and Innovation Cooperation issued by the three governments in 2010.
* Agreed to further promote JRCP through appropriate measures, such as raising the fund or increasing the number of projects, and to encourage the private sector to participate in JRCP.
* Identified the priorities of the 4th and 5th rounds of JRCP as water cycle, disaster prevention, and environment.
* Emphasized the significance of enhanced exchanges among researchers.
* Welcomed the establishment of the website for the annual Young Researchers Workshop to emphasize the importance of exchange among researchers and of holding the Workshop.
* Decided to organize the 2nd Green Technology Forum on the strength of success of the 1st Forum in Jeju, ROK in 2010.
* Confirmed to hold the 4th Ministerial Meeting in ROK in 2014.
2nd Trilateral Ministerial Meeting on Science and Technology Cooperation

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  • 2009-05-24
  • Tokyo, Japan
■Participants :
China: Ministry of Science and Technology
Japan: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
ROK: Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (2007~2013)

■Agenda :
* Definition of cooperative projects under the framework of the Trilateral Ministerial Meeting on Science and Technology Cooperation
* Trilateral Joint Research Collaboration Program (JRCP) and Workshop Program for the Young Researchers (WPYR)

■Outcome :
* Confirmed the definition of cooperative project in order to stimulate joint research among the three countries.
* Shared the recognition of three Ministers’ responsibility to work for the solution of global warming, infectious diseases, water, disasters and energy.
* Decided to launch JRCP and signed MOU concerning JRCP.
* Decided to organize workshops for the exchange of young researchers.
* Decided to strengthen diverse cooperation and exchange of information among universities, research institutes and funding agencies and signed MOU regarding diverse activities.

■Documents :
Joint Statement of the 2nd Trilateral Ministerial Meeting on Science and Technology
1st Trilateral Ministerial Meeting on Science and Technology Cooperation

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  • 2007-01-11
  • Seoul, Korea
■Participants :
China: Ministry of Science and Technology
Japan: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
ROK: Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (2007~2013)

■Agenda :
* Future-oriented trilateral science and technology cooperation system

■Outcome :
* Agreed to address common regional issues such as disaster management, epidemic prevention, environmental protection and energy development and to cooperate trilaterally.
* Affirmed that trilateral S&T cooperation should be pursued for peaceful purpose only and that the three countries share responsibilities conforming to such international standards as protection of intellectual property.
* Commended the effort to promote trilateral science and technology cooperation such as the Trilateral DirectorGeneral Meetings, Heads of Research Councils in Asia (A-HORCs) Meetings, Science and Technology Policy Research Seminars, etc.
* Undertook to hold trilateral workshop of experts in Fukuoka with a focus on the environment and energy technology.
* Undertook to expand joint research projects in the field of traditional medicine, traditional technology and to commence talks for holding of an atomic energy R&D cooperation forum for the peaceful use of atomic energy among nuclear research institutions of the three countries within the framework of international agreements.
* Shared the view on the importance of exchange of young scientists.
* Agreed on the importance of exchange of information and personnel in connection with the evaluation of R&D programs and on legal and institutional systems with respect to the issue of scientific integrity.

■Documents :
Joint Statement of the 1st Trilateral Ministerial Meeting on Science and Technology

Senior Officials' Meetings

Heads of Research Council in Asia Meeting (A-HORCs) Latest Event : 2021-11-02
18th Heads of Research Council in Asia Meeting (A-HORCs)
  • 2021-11-02
  • Online, Korea
■ Participants
•ROK: National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF)
•Japan: Japan Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS)
​•China: National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)
17th Heads of Research Council in Asia Meeting (A-HORCs)
  • 2019-09-17 ~ 2019-09-20
  • Beijing, China
■Participants :
• China: National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)
• Japan: Japan Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS)
• ROK: National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF)

■Agenda :
Approaches to improve the current evaluation mechanism
16th Heads of Research Council in Asia Meeting (A-HORCs)
  • 2018-09-19
  • Nagoya, Japan
■Participants :
• China: National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)
• Japan: Japan Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS)
• ROK: National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF)

■Agenda :
Theme: Challenges and Policies on Basic Research
- Discussed and reached consensus about the cooperation field of the 2019 Northeastern Asian Symposium and A3 Foresight Program, as well as the theme, time and place for the 17th A-HORCs.
15th Heads of Research Council in Asia Meeting (A-HORCs)
  • 2017-10-17 ~ 2017-10-18
  • Seoul, ROK
■Participants :
• China: National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)
• Japan: Japan Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS)
• ROK: National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF)

■Agenda :
Policies for Encouraging Interdisciplinary Challenging Research
14th Heads of Research Council in Asia Meeting (A-HORCs)
  • 2016-11-10 ~ 2016-11-12
  • Hangzhou, China
■Participants
• China: National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)
• Japan: Japan Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS)
• ROK: National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF)

■Agenda
Strategy for the funding policy in the next 5 years
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Working-Level Meetings

A3 Foresight Program Latest Event : 2022-07-31 ~ 2022-08-01
17th A3 Foresight Program
  • 2022-07-31 ~ 2022-08-01
  • China
■ Participants
​•China: Chinese Academy of Science and Technology for Development (CASTED), Institutes of Science and Development of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASISD)
•Japan: National Institute of Science and Technology Policy (NISTEP)
•ROK: Science and Technology Policy Institute (STEPI), Korea Institute of Science and Technology Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)

■ Agenda
​​1. Networking climate change research hubs for promoting Future Earth over Northeast Asia
2. Study on ecosystem GHGs exchange and its response to climate change in Northeast Asia
16th A3 Foresight Program
  • 2020-08-01
■Participants:
• China: National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)
• Japan: Japan Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS)
• ROK: National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF)

■Agenda:
1) Empowering the life style and wellbeing of Eastern Asian elders with intelligent IoT
2) AI-Based Future IoT Technologies and Services
15th A3 Foresight Program
  • 2019-08-01
■Participants:
• China: National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)
• Japan: Japan Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS)
• ROK: National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF)

■Agenda:
1) Reaction dynamics towards the limits of nuclear and elemental existences
2) Various Manifestations of Nuclear Structure --- From Nucleons to Nuclear Matter at Extreme Conditions
14th A3 Foresight Program
  • 2018-08-01
■Participants:
• China: National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)
• Japan: Japan Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS)
• ROK: National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF)

■Agenda:
1) Joint Research on Novel Physical Properties and Functionalities of Emerging 2D Materials and van der Waals Heterostructures
2) Functionalization and Flexible Device Application of Atomic Scale Organic and Inorganic Material
13th A3 Foresight Program
  • 2017-08-01
■Participants :
• China: National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC)
• Japan: Japan Society for Promotion of Science (JSPS)
• ROK: National Research Foundation of Korea (NRF)

■Agenda :
1) Molecular Imaging-Based Precision Cell Therapy
2) Organic/Inorganic Nanohybrid Platforms for Precision Tumor Imaging and Therapy
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Trilateral Science and Technology Policy Research Seminar Latest Event : 2020-11-05 ~ 2020-11-06
15th Trilateral Science and Technology Policy Research Seminar
  • 2020-11-05 ~ 2020-11-06
  • China
■ Participants
• China: Chinese Academy of Science and Technology for Development (CASTED), Institutes of Science and Development of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASISD)
• Japan: National Institute of Science and Technology Policy (NISTEP)
• ROK: Science and Technology Policy Institute (STEPI), Korea Institute of Science and Technology Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
14th Trilateral Science and Technology Policy Research Seminar
  • 2019-11-13 ~ 2019-11-14
  • Incheon Songdo, ROK
■Participants :
• China: Chinese Academy of Science and Technology for Development (CASTED), Institutes of Science and Development of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASISD)
• Japan: National Institute of Science and Technology Policy (NISTEP)
• ROK: Science and Technology Policy Institute (STEPI), Korea Institute of Science and Technology Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)

■Agenda :
1. 2019 Highlights of Research Activities
2. Beyond Industry 4.0 - Future Technologies and their Social Acceptance
3. Innovation Strategy for Developing New Growth Engines
4. Data-Driven Integrative S＆T Policy
5. STI for SDGs
13th Trilateral Science and Technology Policy Research Seminar
  • 2018-11-14 ~ 2018-11-15
  • Sendai, Japan
■Participants :
• China: Chinese Academy of Science and Technology for Development (CASTED), Institutes of Science and Development of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASISD)
• Japan: National Institute of Science and Technology Policy (NISTEP)
• ROK: Science and Technology Policy Institute (STEPI), Korea Institute of Science and Technology Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)
12th Trilateral Science and Technology Policy Research Seminar
  • 2017-10-19 ~ 2017-10-20
  • Hangzhou, China
■Participants :
• China: Chinese Academy of Science and Technology for Development (CASTED), Institutes of Science and Development of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASISD)
• Japan: National Institute of Science and Technology Policy (NISTEP)
• ROK: Science and Technology Policy Institute (STEPI), Korea Institute of Science and Technology Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)

■Agenda :
1. 2017 Highlights of Research Activities
2. Policy Practice on Cultivating New Momentum for Economic Development through Science, Technology and Innovation
3. Developing Innovation Community under International STI Cooperation
4. Entrepreneurship and Employment in the context of Globalization or De-Globalization
5. Technology Foresight: Methodology and Results
11th Trilateral Science and Technology Policy Research Seminar
  • 2016-10-17 ~ 2016-10-18
  • Buyeo, ROK
■Participants :
• China: Chinese Academy of Science and Technology for Development (CASTED), Institutes of Science and Development of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CASISD)
• Japan: National Institute of Science and Technology Policy (NISTEP)
• ROK: Science and Technology Policy Institute (STEPI), Korea Institute of Science and Technology Evaluation and Planning (KISTEP)

■Agenda :
1. 2016 Highlights of Research Activities
2. Technology Foresight: Strategies and Policies for the Future
3. Measuring and Analyzing STI: Evidence-based Approach to Policymaking
4. The 4th Industrial Revolution and its Implications for Human Resources in S&T
5. Integrating Intellectual Property Rights and S&T Policy
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Trilateral Green Technology Forum Latest Event : 2013-11-01 ~ 2013-11-01
3rd Trilateral Green Technology Forum
  • 2013-11-01 ~ 2013-11-01
  • Beijing, China
■Participants :
• China: Ministry of Science and Technology
• Japan: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
• ROK: Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning

■Agenda :
Exchange on the policy, development planning and governmental cooperation of green technology
2nd Trilateral Green Technology Forum
  • 2012-03-14
  • Tokyo, Japan
■Participants :

China: Ministry of Science and Technology
Japan: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
ROK: Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning

■Agenda :

1. Low Carbon Society
2. Climate Change
3. Water Management
1st Trilateral Green Technology Forum
  • 2010-03-04
  • Jeju, Korea
■Participants :

China: Ministry of Science and Technology
Japan: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
ROK: Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning

■Agenda :

1. Solar energy
2. Smart grid
3. Electric automobile
Trilateral Young Researchers Workshop Latest Event : 2012-04-28
2nd Trilateral Young Scientist Workshop
  • 2012-04-28
  • Shanghai, China
■Participants :
• China: Ministry of Science and Technology
• Japan: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
• ROK: Ministry of Education, Science and Technology

■Agenda :
New Technologies, New Industries, New Development

■Outcome :
1. Prospects for the Development of Next-Generation Information Technology Industry
2. Bio-Technology and Bio-Economy
3. Prospects for the Development of New Energy
1st Trilateral Young Scientist Workshop
  • 2010-05-29 ~ 2010-05-30
  • Jeju, Korea
■Participants :
• China: Ministry of Science and Technology
• Japan: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
• ROK: Ministry of Education, Science and Technology

■Agenda :
Green Wave for Opening the ECO Future

■Outcome :
1. Green IT
2. Green Energy
3. Green City
4. Green Environment
Joint Research Collaboration Program (JRCP) Latest Event : 2012-01-01
3rd Joint Research Collaboration Program (JRCP)
  • 2012-01-01
■Participants :

China: Department of International Cooperation, Ministry of Science and Technology of China
Japan: Japan Science and Technology Agency
ROK: National Research Foundation of Korea

■Agenda :

Energy Saving, Disaster Prevention and Water Cycle
2nd Joint Research Collaboration Program (JRCP)
  • 2010-01-01
■Participants :

China: Department of International Cooperation, Ministry of Science and Technology of China
Japan: Japan Science and Technology Agency
ROK: National Research Foundation of Korea

■Agenda :

Climate Change (Included Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction), Energy Saving, Disaster Prevention and Water Cycle
1st Joint Research Collaboration Program (JRCP)
  • 2009-01-01
■Participants :

China: Department of International Cooperation, Ministry of Science and Technology of China
Japan: Japan Science and Technology Agency
ROK: National Research Foundation of Korea

■Agenda :

Climate Change (Included Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction), Energy Saving, Disaster Prevention and Water Cycle
Trilateral Workshop for the Science and Technology Cooperation Latest Event : 2007-03-05
1st Trilateral Workshop for the Science and Technology Cooperation

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  • 2007-03-05
  • Fukuoka, Japan
■Participants :

China: Ministry of Science and Technology
Japan: Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology
ROK: Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (2007~2013)

■Agenda :

Following the Joint Statement at the 1st Trilateral Ministerial Meeting of Science and Technology Cooperation held in January 12, 2007, in Seoul, Workshop for the Trilateral Science and Technology Cooperation was held with the participation of senior level government officials and experts from three countries. Agenda of the Workshop are as follows:

1. Water & Ocean Environment: Harmful algal blooms in the East China Sea
2. Water & Ocean Environment: Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) R&D for decentralized and sustainable water reuse
3. Atmosphere Environment: Impacts of anthropogenic aerosols on climate in Asia
4. Atmosphere Environment: Asian scale air quality modeling and future projection
5. Energy: Extracting resources from biowastes
6. Energy: Novel conversation processes for biomass utilization using aqueous systems

■Documents :

Summary Report of Trilateral Workshop for Science and Technology Cooperation (2007.03.06)