Gov't to launch community science program in public spaces nationwide

The Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Foundation for Science and Creativity announced Wednesday the launch of a new science outreach program designed to bring science into everyday public spaces. The ministry's "Our Neighborhood Science Room" program aims to address a long-standing gap in public science engagement, as existing science and technology activities have largely been centered on universities and research facilities. By utilizing community spaces such as neighborhood administrative offices, public libraries and public children's cafes, the initiative seeks to give citizens easy access to science-related experiences close to home. This year, the program will operate across four regional zones — the Seoul metropolitan area, Jeolla Province and Jeju, the Gangwon and Chungcheong region, and Gyeongsang Province. One private operator will be selected per region to carry out science and technology cultural activities in collaboration with local community spaces. The program will include lectures, hands-on experiences and community interaction, with content tailored to the ne

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