Korean Ocean Research and Development Institute

The Korean Institute of Ocean Science and Technology with its headquarters in Ansan, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, has driven development of the marine sciences and technology of Korea for over 40 years since its establishment in 1973. Formerly known as the Korean Ocean Research and Development Institute (KORDI), it started functioning with the new name of Korean Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST) from July 1, 2012.

The main functions of KIOST are:

The KIOST also undertakes fundamental research in Antarctica. The main areas of interest are geological and geophysical science, the life sciences, and climate science. The institute owns the RV Onnuri, which is used to supply the year-round Antarctic station the King Sejong Station (62.13'S; 58°45'W).

KIOST has signed Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) and bilateral agreements with national research institutes in China, Micronesia, United States, United Kingdom and Peru. Tertiary educational partners include the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Rutgers University and the Virginia Institute of Marine Science at the University of Virginia in the United States. Partner organizations include Partnership for Observation of the Global Oceans and Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia.

Founded as the Korean Ocean Research and Development Institute (KORDI) in 1973, it was originally located at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST).

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