The Current Status of Nanotechnology Development in Korea and Other Countries

국내외 나노기술 동향 분석 및 수준 비교 연구

Four years have passed since Korea launched its intensive development plan for nanotechnology. Now, at the moment of transition moving to the second phase of nanotechnology development, it is very important to evaluate the results of government-driven nanotechnology development peformed for last four years. In the present study, the trends of R&D and commercialization in nanotechnology area were in-depth investigated in both Korea and other countries. And Korea's nanotechnology level was compared with those of other advanced countries. This study is useful for establishing the government policy for nanotechnology development and amending the second phase plan of nanotechnology development in Korea.