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S. Korea has potential to become leader in space science: IAC chief
By Lee Joon-seung
SEOUL, Feb. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has the potential to become a global
leader in the field of space science, the head of the International Astronautical
Congress (IAC) said Wednesday.
Berndt Feuerbacher told reporters in Seoul that efforts to build technology to
explore stars and planets can lead to far-reaching economic benefits and act as
an important driving force for the general public.
He is in the country as part of a review mission to check preparations for the
IAC 2009 event that will be held in mid-October in Daejon.
The chairman of the non-governmental organization representing 155 aerospace
institutes and laboratories pointed out that while considerable funding is
required, any gains made in research and development can be shared by all the
people on Earth.
The German national, who has led the IAC since last year, said 2009 is an
important year for science since it marks the 40th anniversary of Apollo 11's
historic moon landing. It has also been designated as the International Year of
Astronomy by the United Nations.
Regarding the Daejeon convention that will bring together 3,000 astronomers,
astrophysicists and engineers from 60 countries and executives of 100
aerospace-related companies, Feuerbacher said preparations seem to be moving
ahead on schedule.
He said municipal authorities are making all the necessary preparations to make
the convention a successful one, while the people of the city are showing
considerable support.
Feuerbacher arrived in South Korea on Sunday with 10 other representatives to
look over the preparations made so far.
Related to the IAC gathering, the local organizing committee said the country is
poised to make the next leap forward to become a major player in space science
and exploration.
Experts, meanwhile said the event could inject 56.2 billion won (US$38.4 million)
into the local economy and create 1,700 jobs for the city located 164 km south of
Seoul.
The city beat Prague and Shanghai in 2006 to win the right to host the gathering.
yonngong@yna.co.kr
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SEOUL, Feb. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has the potential to become a global
leader in the field of space science, the head of the International Astronautical
Congress (IAC) said Wednesday.
Berndt Feuerbacher told reporters in Seoul that efforts to build technology to
explore stars and planets can lead to far-reaching economic benefits and act as
an important driving force for the general public.
He is in the country as part of a review mission to check preparations for the
IAC 2009 event that will be held in mid-October in Daejon.
The chairman of the non-governmental organization representing 155 aerospace
institutes and laboratories pointed out that while considerable funding is
required, any gains made in research and development can be shared by all the
people on Earth.
The German national, who has led the IAC since last year, said 2009 is an
important year for science since it marks the 40th anniversary of Apollo 11's
historic moon landing. It has also been designated as the International Year of
Astronomy by the United Nations.
Regarding the Daejeon convention that will bring together 3,000 astronomers,
astrophysicists and engineers from 60 countries and executives of 100
aerospace-related companies, Feuerbacher said preparations seem to be moving
ahead on schedule.
He said municipal authorities are making all the necessary preparations to make
the convention a successful one, while the people of the city are showing
considerable support.
Feuerbacher arrived in South Korea on Sunday with 10 other representatives to
look over the preparations made so far.
Related to the IAC gathering, the local organizing committee said the country is
poised to make the next leap forward to become a major player in space science
and exploration.
Experts, meanwhile said the event could inject 56.2 billion won (US$38.4 million)
into the local economy and create 1,700 jobs for the city located 164 km south of
Seoul.
The city beat Prague and Shanghai in 2006 to win the right to host the gathering.
yonngong@yna.co.kr
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