South Korea has just revealed its top 100 research and development wins for 2025. This list, now in its 20th year, shines a light on some truly impressive projects.

One standout is the K9 howitzer's powerful new engine. Made right here in South Korea, this engine packs a punch with 1, 000 horsepower. It's a big deal because it means the country no longer has to rely on foreign imports for this key tech. Plus, it's helping South Korea export these howitzers to places like Egypt.

In the world of health, a company called IM Biologics is making waves. They've developed treatments for autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis. Their work has caught the eye of big players in the U. S. and China, leading to some massive deals.

Energy is another big winner. A company called H2 has come up with a cool new battery tech. These vanadium flow batteries are super efficient and are already being shipped off to Germany. They're a key part of storing energy from solar and wind power.

There's also some cutting-edge tech in the mix, like 6G wireless transmission and real-time observation of molecules. These projects show just how far South Korea has come in the world of science and tech.

The government is backing these winners with certificates, plaques, and even some cash. Each project can get about $1 million over three years to help turn their ideas into real-world products. The goal is to keep pushing these innovations forward and make South Korea a global leader in tech.


# South Korea's Top 100 R&D Wins for 2025

South Korea has just revealed its top 100 research and development wins for 2025. This list, now in its 20th year, shines a light on some truly impressive projects.

## Standout Projects

### **K9 Howitzer's New Engine**
- **Horsepower**: 1,000
- **Significance**: Ends reliance on foreign imports
- **Export**: Howitzers now being exported to Egypt

### **IM Biologics in Health**
- **Focus**: Treatments for autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis
- **Impact**: Attracted big deals from the U.S. and China

### **H2's Energy Solutions**
- **Technology**: Vanadium flow batteries
- **Efficiency**: Highly efficient for solar and wind energy storage
- **Export**: Already shipping to Germany

### **Cutting-Edge Tech**
- **6G Wireless Transmission**
- **Real-Time Observation of Molecules**

## Government Support
- **Certificates and Plaques**
- **Funding**: Up to $1 million over three years per project
- **Goal**: Turn innovations into real-world products and make South Korea a global tech leader



South Korea's Top Tech Triumphs of 2025

Standout Projects

K9 Howitzer's New Engine

IM Biologics in Health

H2's Energy Solutions

Cutting-Edge Tech

Government Support

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