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South Korea is accelerating the commercialization of lithium-metal and all-solid-state batteries, targeting high energy density by 2029. The Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology announced a KRW 130 billion investment to support this initiative during the 2026 International Forum on Next-Generation Secondary Batteries in Seoul. The focus is on overcoming technical barriers in battery technology and fostering collaboration between research institutes and industry players to enhance manufacturability and safety.