[News of the Week] Internationalization: Max Planck Tests the Korean Waters

In another sign of the Max Planck Society's desire to extend its reach beyond Germany, it is negotiating with Pohang University of Science and Technology to establish two joint research centers there.Authors: Dennis Normile, Gretchen Vogel

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