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South Korea targets the development of lithium-metal and all-solid-state batteries by 2029, aiming for energy densities of 800 Wh/L. This initiative is supported by a KRW 130 billion investment under the 'Seven Core Super-Gap Technologies' program, as presented by the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology at the 2026 International Forum on Next-Generation Secondary Batteries in Seoul.

Key challenges include addressing dendrite formation in lithium-metal batteries and advancing materials engineering for solid-state batteries. The initiative emphasizes collaboration between government-funded institutes and industrial players to enhance technology transfer and integration into supply chains, reflecting a strategic shift towards manufacturability and safety in battery innovation.