President Park Geun-hye emphasized the importance of talented people in science and research and development (R&D) on December 26.
“Talented individuals are the beacons of a bright future for the Republic of Korea,” said the president, speaking at a meeting with talented science students and members of Korea's international science Olympiads team.
“The devotion and passion of talented individuals in science and technology enabled Korea to achieve today’s development,” President Park said at the meeting. “I hope all of you gathered here can further build upon the accomplishments that your predecessors achieved and become world-leading scientists and experts in all technologies. Do your best in order to serve as a driving force of the country’s national development.”
“The most important growth engine of the creative industries is people. The creativity and ideas from talented individuals is limitless,” said the president. “You need to make an effort to become a talented individual with an interest and a passion for learning other fields, all while deepening your expertise in your area of choice.”
In regard to science and technology ethics, the president said, “Depending on how you use it, science and technology can be either greatly beneficial or threatening for humankind. Apart from pursuing individual interests or personal curiosities, scientists need to have an insight into the times so they can think of issues of common interest that our generation is facing, such as an aging society, climate change and natural disasters.”
President Park encouraged the meeting participants by saying, “I hope you all become talented individuals who take up challenges with courage, overcoming the fear of making mistakes.” She also mentioned the famous Einstein quote, that, “A person who has never made a mistake never tried anything new.”
By Yoon Sojung
Korea.net Staff Writer
Photos: Cheong Wa Dae
arete@korea.kr
“Talented individuals are the beacons of a bright future for the Republic of Korea,” said the president, speaking at a meeting with talented science students and members of Korea's international science Olympiads team.
“The devotion and passion of talented individuals in science and technology enabled Korea to achieve today’s development,” President Park said at the meeting. “I hope all of you gathered here can further build upon the accomplishments that your predecessors achieved and become world-leading scientists and experts in all technologies. Do your best in order to serve as a driving force of the country’s national development.”
President Park Geun-hye delivers congratulatory remarks during a meeting with recipients of national science scholarships and members of Korea's international science Olympiads team, at Cheong Wa Dae on December 26.
“The most important growth engine of the creative industries is people. The creativity and ideas from talented individuals is limitless,” said the president. “You need to make an effort to become a talented individual with an interest and a passion for learning other fields, all while deepening your expertise in your area of choice.”
In regard to science and technology ethics, the president said, “Depending on how you use it, science and technology can be either greatly beneficial or threatening for humankind. Apart from pursuing individual interests or personal curiosities, scientists need to have an insight into the times so they can think of issues of common interest that our generation is facing, such as an aging society, climate change and natural disasters.”
President Park encouraged the meeting participants by saying, “I hope you all become talented individuals who take up challenges with courage, overcoming the fear of making mistakes.” She also mentioned the famous Einstein quote, that, “A person who has never made a mistake never tried anything new.”
President Park Geun-hye (right) confers a medal on a member of Korea's international science Olympiads team at Cheong Wa Dae.
President Park Geun-hye chats with science and technology students during the meeting.
By Yoon Sojung
Korea.net Staff Writer
Photos: Cheong Wa Dae
arete@korea.kr
