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The Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning (MSIP) is a ministry of the Government of South Korea.

History
The creation of the ministry was announced in February 2013. The ministry was created under a reorganization plan initiated by South Korean President Park Geun-hye in an effort to generate new sources of economic growth in the areas of science and information technology.

The creation of the ministry was one of Park's core pledges during the 2013 campaign leading to her election.

Leadership
Choi Mun-kee is the leader of the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning (MSIP). He was nominated by President Park Geun-hye.

Mandate & Activities
Policies on new media, such as cable TV service operators, satellite channels and digital media broadcasting (DMB), have been transferred to this ministry. The ministry is expected to contribute to the creation of about 410,000 jobs in these areas by the year 2017, including about 90,000 jobs in business start-ups.

The ministry will help drive the so-called national informatization project, which seeks to introduce technology into a variety of areas including traditional markets, agriculture, and small- and medium-sized businesses.

Awards
The ministry is responsible for awarding the Korea Science and Technology Award in conjunction with the Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies (KOFST) and the Korea Mobile App Award in conjunction with the MoneyToday publication.

Unused Refs
http://english.hankyung.com/news/apps/news.view?c1=01&nkey=201304081429401

http://koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/biz/2013/04/127_133689.html

http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20130306000688