Korea Basic Science Institute

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The Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI; Korean: 한국기초과학지원연구원) is a Korean government-funded research institute that conducts basic science research and relevant pure basic research. KBSI was established in August 1988 as a research institute under the National Research Council of Science and Technology of Korea.[2] Headquarters are located in Daejeon and Cheongju while nine regional centers are located in eight domestic cities.[3]

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Korea Basic Science Institute
한국기초과학지원연구원
FormationAugust 1, 1988
TypeGovernmental organisation
PurposeBasic science research
HeadquartersDaejeon, South Korea
Location
Coordinates36.373°N 127.351°E / 36.373; 127.351
President
Yang Sung-kwang[1]
Staff385 (2019.9)
Websitewww.kbsi.re.kr
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Korea Basic Science Institute
Hangul
한국기초과학지원연구원
Hanja
韓國基礎科學支援硏究院
Revised RomanizationHanguk Gicho Gwahak Jiwon Yeonguwon
McCune–ReischauerHan'guk Kich'o Kwahak Chiwŏn Yŏn'guwŏn
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KBSI presidents

  • Kim Hyeonnam (1988–1991)
  • Kang Bakgwang (1991–1993)
  • Bak Byeonggwon (1993–1994)
  • Choe Deokin [ko] (1995–1998)
  • Lee Jeongsun (1998–2005) KBSI cites Lee as 5th and 6th presidency
  • Kang Sinwon (2005–2008)
  • Park Juntaek (2008–2012) KBSI cites Park as 8th and 9th presidency
  • Chung Kwang Hwa (2013–2016)
  • Lee Kwang Sik (2016–2019)
  • Shin Hyung-Shik (2019–2023)
  • Yang Sung-kwang (2023-current)[4]

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