Let me express my delight on behalf of Korean that we have the honor to host all of you here in Korea at the 27th International Association of Science Parks Daejeon Conference (IASP 2010 Daedeok).
Daedeok Innopolis is the most impressive innovation cluster in Korea possessing world-class capability in multiple fields. We find in Daedeok Innopolis an unparalleled concentration of talent and technology.
CDMA, The global standard for mobile communication, the D-RAM semiconductor, the Korean nuclear reactor design and the Arirang Satellite program all are the results of the outstanding research and development carried out at Daedeok Innopolis. Such research is at the core of Korea¡¯s economic development.
It is most significant that IASP 2010 Daedeok will be held in Daejeon, the center of our research and development in science and technology and represents Korea¡¯s new global role in science. I am convinced this meeting of minds in science and technology will result in very fruitful conversations between experts from around the world.