The South Korean Ministry of Science and Technology has taken a big step towards training its very first batch of blockchain “specialists.” The ministry’s Information and Communications division revealed it hosted its very first blockchain-focused lecture yesterday on September 3, local outlet Kinews reports. This marks the start of a $90 million USD (100 billion won) investment by the South Korean government to roll out its “blockchain technology development strategy” course. Applicants for the training course were selected through a series of applications, and interviews, there were 42 successfully selected for the course. The scheme will see students undertake eight…

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