[ET시론]연구자가 연구에만 몰입할 수 있는 세상을 향해

South Korea's R&D competitiveness depends on researchers' ability to focus on actual research rather than administrative burdens. This reform represents a fundamental shift from viewing researchers as potential violators to trusting them with greater autonomy over research budgets and eliminating redundant procedures. By introducing AI-powered administrative automation and consolidating fragmented systems into IRIS, the government aims to reclaim researchers' time and accelerate innovation speed and creativity.