South Korea Announces that It will Build a Antarctic Station in 2027
This is a pretty big investment in Antarctica that the ROK government is making:
The government will build an inland research station in Antarctica by 2030, as part of a long-term plan to elevate the country’s standing in the global science and research community, the oceans ministry said Tuesday. About 277.4 billion won ($205 million) will be spent by 2027 to construct the 15,000-ton Araon 2, the latest model of the icebreaker research vessel Araon built in 2009.
Korea Times
The chief priority of the first comprehensive policy assistance package is to secure greater power and influence in the global science and technology hegemonic war, marked by fierce competition over the past few decades.
You can read more at the link.
While this is a noble goal, I would think most South Korean families just want a robust domestic economy and a job for everyone who wants to work.
The two are not mutually exclusive; but hopefully President Yoon is working harder on getting folks back to work than chasing butterflies or penguins in inclement climates.