Song Gi-heon, chairman of the National Assembly's Science and Technology Committee, emphasized on October 7 that South Korea must enhance its space transportation capabilities and translate its achievements in space development into industrial and future competitiveness.
The committee visited the Naro Space Center in Goheung, Jeollanam-do, as part of a National Assembly audit, where they listened to the launch plans for Nuriho 5 and observed the entire process on-site. Following the successful launch, Song congratulated and encouraged the officials involved.
He pledged, "The National Assembly will actively support the necessary budget and legal and institutional foundations to help South Korea's space industry take a significant leap forward."
Lawmakers expect that the success of the Nuriho 5 launch will enhance the reliability of future launches. Additionally, it is anticipated to positively impact the expansion of domestic companies' participation in launch vehicle manufacturing and satellite development, fostering a private-sector-driven space industry ecosystem. The committee is also expected to continue its policy efforts to advance the entire space industry ecosystem, from research and development (R&D) to commercialization.
The Democratic Party, in a written briefing from spokesperson Son Myung-soo following the Nuriho 5 launch success, stated, "This launch is a significant achievement that proves South Korea's space development capabilities have taken a step forward," and pledged unwavering support for the sixth launch, next-generation launch vehicle development, and the transition to a privately-led space industry.
Spokesperson Son added, "The unceasing challenges and repeated successes of Nuriho will enhance the credibility of South Korea's space technology and greatly expand the horizons of the private space industry," emphasizing the commitment to ensure that R&D translates into tangible results that change industries, create jobs, and improve the lives of citizens.
The committee visited the Naro Space Center in Goheung, Jeollanam-do, as part of a National Assembly audit, where they listened to the launch plans for Nuriho 5 and observed the entire process on-site. Following the successful launch, Song congratulated and encouraged the officials involved.
He pledged, "The National Assembly will actively support the necessary budget and legal and institutional foundations to help South Korea's space industry take a significant leap forward."
Lawmakers expect that the success of the Nuriho 5 launch will enhance the reliability of future launches. Additionally, it is anticipated to positively impact the expansion of domestic companies' participation in launch vehicle manufacturing and satellite development, fostering a private-sector-driven space industry ecosystem. The committee is also expected to continue its policy efforts to advance the entire space industry ecosystem, from research and development (R&D) to commercialization.
The Democratic Party, in a written briefing from spokesperson Son Myung-soo following the Nuriho 5 launch success, stated, "This launch is a significant achievement that proves South Korea's space development capabilities have taken a step forward," and pledged unwavering support for the sixth launch, next-generation launch vehicle development, and the transition to a privately-led space industry.
Spokesperson Son added, "The unceasing challenges and repeated successes of Nuriho will enhance the credibility of South Korea's space technology and greatly expand the horizons of the private space industry," emphasizing the commitment to ensure that R&D translates into tangible results that change industries, create jobs, and improve the lives of citizens.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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