The government has held its first science technology ministerial meeting in eleven years. 

Presided over by Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon at the government complex in Seoul on Wednesday, the resumed meeting covered future plans and agendas.

The meeting was first introduced under the Roh Moo-hyun administration to coordinate science and technology-related policies pursued by different government agencies. 

The Lee Myung-bak administration abolished it, but it was revived by the Moon Jae-in administration to enhance the efficiency of state research and development projects and strengthen synergy among related ministries. 

During the meeting, five long-term goals were adopted, including advancing the system on reforming the state’s technological capacity and improving the quality of life for the public.