South Korea has joined Horizon Europe under a transitional agreement, given that its association to the EU research framework programme is considered as imminent, the European Commission said.
As of January 1, researchers and organisations from South Korea are able to take part in the calls and activities of Horizon Europe’s Pillar II, which funds pre-competitive research and innovation projects and currently receives the major share of the budget.
“This transitional arrangement follows the successful conclusion of negotiations between the Commission and the Government of the Republic of Korea regarding Pillar II of Horizon Europe programme,” the statement read.
Meanwhile, the signing of the association deal is expected to take place in 2025.