Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST)

The Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST), formerly Korea Ocean Research and Development Institute (KORDI), is a comprehensive ocean research organization that is leading the development in national ocean science and technology. Through advanced ocean science and technology, KIOST is navigating to achieve sustainable national prosperity from the ocean, with full competence of its people who have been inseparable from the sea throughout its long history. KIOST has been diligent in meeting all the challenges of developing and utilizing ocean science and technology since its founding in October 1973. Such tireless works leverage KORDI as a driver of national development.