Group 1 - Over 60% of South Korean scholars in STEM fields have received talent recruitment invitations from abroad, indicating a potential brain drain situation in the country [1][2] - Among those who received offers, 42% have either accepted or are considering accepting the positions, while 83% of those who did not receive offers would consider them if they did [1] - The majority of recruitment invitations (82.9%) come from China, followed by the United States (26.8%) and Singapore (10.6%) [1] Group 2 - Key reasons for talent outflow include lack of continuous R&D investment (57.0%), limited compensation packages (52.5%), and inadequate research support (40.0%), with the most cited reason being the lack of post-retirement support for scholars (82.5%) [2] - The AI sector in South Korea has also seen a decline in foreign professionals, with a 12.3% decrease in the number of foreign workers in the field last year [2] - Issues such as complex visa regulations, lack of settlement support, and subpar working conditions are major factors contributing to the outflow of overseas talent [2]
韩媒：四成科学家考虑出国工作，韩国正面临人才流失“不设防”状态
Huan Qiu Shi Bao·2025-05-28 23:02