Korean Academy of Science and Technology

Korean Academy of Science and Technology
Agency overview
FormedJune 7, 1995
HeadquartersSeongnam, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Websitewww.kast.or.kr
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Korean Academy of Science and Technology
Hangul
Hanja
Revised RomanizationHanguk Gwahak Gisul Hallimwon
McCune–ReischauerHan'guk Kwahak Kisul Hallimwŏn

The Korean Academy of Science and Technology (KAST) is South Korea's highest academy of science and serves as an integrated think-tank for the country's science and technology. It contributes to national development by promoting science and technology through active participation of its member scientists and engineers who have demonstrated professional excellence domestically and internationally in their respective fields.

KAST will contribute to the globalization of science and technology by playing the role of the principal contact point for international cooperation and information exchanges, through bilateral and/or multilateral academic exchange programs with foreign academies, public semi-scientific lectures and "Science Hall of Fame" program, cooperation with international scientific and technological organizations, and friendly relations and exchanges with overseas scholars.

KAST was founded in 1994 to play a strong role in helping South Korea climb the technology ladder.[1][2] KAST has also served to encourage cooperation between scientists in South and North Korea in the science and technology sector.[3] The non-profit institute has also strengthened global cooperation by operating the secretariat for the 17-member Association of Academies of Science in Asia (AASA) since 2000.[4][5]

  1. ^ "High-Tech Think Tank Celebrates 10th Anniversary", The Korea Times, November 17, 2004
  2. ^ "KAST Chief to Globalize Korean Science", The Korea Times, April 29, 2004
  3. ^ "KAST pushes for S-N technology cooperation", The Korea Herald, April 27, 1999
  4. ^ "KAST Chief to Globalize Korean Science", The Korea Times, April 29, 2004
  5. ^ "Top Scientists Converge to Observe KAST Anniversary", The Korea Times, November 19, 2004