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Who We Are

Science & Technology Office

We are a section of the Embassy of Switzerland in Korea and an integral part of Swissnex, promoting science, technology, innovation and higher education.

We operate in various ways and sectors, with the aim of strengthening the cooperation between South Korea and Switzerland, expanding the scope of possibilities of education, tech, sustainable development, as well as sharing knowledge through the process.

The office mainly focuses on the following tasks:

 

 

 

  • developing cooperative and complementary programs for university students and researchers

 

  • enabling optimum environments and supporting Swiss startups

 

  • hosting events and fostering knowledge sharing around topics ranging from cutting-edge technologies to social sciences
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Our Team

Photo credit: STO Seoul
HEAD

Alessandra APICELLA

Establishment of research collaboration, innovation scouting
Photo credit: STO Seoul
DEPUTY HEAD

Ji Hyun LIM

Follow-up of research innovation projects, administration
PROJECT MANAGER

Laura ACOSTA

Entrepreneurship, startup outreach
PROJECT MANAGER

Minyong LEE

Entrepreneurship, startup scouting
PROJECT MANAGER

Ji Yeon LEE

Academic relations
PROJECT MANAGER

Hongwon BAIK

Communication & Media