Seoul:South Korea and Canada held the fifth meeting of their joint committee on science, technology, and innovation in Seoul this week, focusing on policy exchanges in advanced sectors such as artificial intelligence, biotechnology, and quantum technology, as announced by Seoul's science ministry on Friday.

According to Yonhap News Agency, the two-day event coincided with the 10th anniversary of the 2015 agreement between the two nations, which established a regulatory framework for bilateral cooperation in science and technology.

During the meeting, the National Research Foundation of Korea and the National Research Council of Canada agreed to foster joint research initiatives, along with resource and personnel exchanges. Additionally, the two countries shared insights on policy trends in advanced sectors and discussed potential areas for cooperation in future growth industries and research security.