Ministry of Trade Industry and Resources

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources (MOTIR, Minister JK Kim), together with KoreaBIO, the Korea Planning & Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology, the Korea Bio-cluster Federation, and the Medical Device Industry Promotion Foundation, hosted the 2025 Biotechnology Industry Day on Friday, November 28, 2025, at the Westin Josun Seoul.

Biotechnology Industry Day is an annual event designed to recognize achievements in the biotechnology industry and promote collaboration across the sector. Now in its sixth year since launching in 2020, this year’s event brought together over 200 participants, including MOTIR Director General for Industrial Policy Park Dong-il, KoreaBIO Chairman Ko Han-sung, and Korea Planning & Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology President Chun Yoon-jong, as well as award recipients and industry representatives.

During the ceremony, the government presented a total of 34 awards to individuals and organizations that contributed to advancing the bio industry.

A key highlight of this year’s event was the launch of the AI Bio Alliance, a subcommittee of the M.AX (Manufacturing AX) Alliance, which was established in September 2025. The AI Bio Alliance brings together Korean biotech companies, AI companies, and support organizations to jointly drive AI-powered innovation in the bio sector, including the development of commercially viable AI models specialized in biotechnology.

In his congratulatory remarks, Director General Park noted that “despite economic challenges such as tariff uncertainties, Korea’s biotechnology industry continues to strengthen its global competitiveness through the dedication of industry leaders.” He added, "The government will continue to provide strong policy support to help Korea become one of the world’s top five bio powerhouses."