The National Research Council of Science & Technology (NST) oversees Korea’s government-funded research institutes (GRIs), coordinating R&D strategy, evaluation, and collaboration across member institutes.
- KIMS Develops Highly Durable Platinum–Nickel Catalyst for Water Electrolysis # Atomic-Structure Control Suppresses Nickel Dissolution, Enabling a Highly Durable Water Electrolysis Catalyst to Operate for 3,000 Hours # Extended Catalyst Lifetime Expected to Reduce Green Hydrogen Production Costs and Support the Commercialization of Water Electrolysis Systems CHANGWON, South Korea — Korea Institut
- Tetrode’s 1913 Idea Provides a Physical Basis for Cubic Equations of State - Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT, President Park, Sun-Kyu) has developed a new cubic equation of state (EOS) that provides a physical justification for a mathematical structure that the chemical and petroleum industries have relied on for more than half a century without a first-princip
-KRISS has established purity testing service for 15 high-purity semiconductor gases and developed 6 certified reference materials, enabling objective quality checks without relying on suppliers‘ reports. - The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS, President Dr. Lee Ho Seong) has established purity analysis techniques and testing procedures for 15 high-purity gases used in semi
- KIMS, Pusan National University, Incheon National University, and Macquarie University Develop an Ultrasensitive Ammonia Gas Sensor Based on Eco-Friendly Perovskite Materials # Lead-free antimony-based perovskite enables highly sensitive ammonia detection down to 1 ppm # Newly identified sensing mechanism reveals reversible ammonia intercalation and enhanced electrical conductivity, offering pot
- Researchers develop a genome-scale model-guided microbial engineering platform that converts kimchi industry waste into biodegradable bioplastics Every year, thousands of tons of radish by-products generated during kimchi production are discarded despite containing valuable carbon and nutrient resources. Researchers at the World Institute of Kimchi (WiKim) have developed a genome-scale model-gui
- KIMS and Pusan National University Develop Next-Generation Multifunctional Fiber-Based Electronic Device # A Single Fiber Simultaneously Generates Electricity and Detects Hydrogen Sulfide Gas # Self-Powered Safety Sensor Shows Promise for Smart Clothing, Industrial Safety Monitoring, and Next-Generation IoT Sensors CHANGWON, South Korea — Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS), led by Presi
- KIST Develops AI Ocean Prediction Model That Simulates Atmosphere-Ocean Interactions - Generates 200 days' worth of global ocean forecasts in just a few seconds using a single GPU With the development of this year's Super El Niño, extreme weather events are occurring frequently around the world, such as the heatwave in Western Europe in June that saw temperatures exceed 40°C. As climate change i
- Forum to spotlight the future of Physical AI and humanoid robotics at Science and Technology Convention Center on September 7 - - Live demonstration of Korean humanoid robot “KAIROS,” featuring presentations by Professor Byoung-Tak Zhang of Seoul National University and CEO Min-Pyo Kim of Doosan Robotics - - Exhibition to showcase AI robots and KIMM’s five flagship research brands, with the foru
–Signs MoU with the Fraunhofer Institute for Laser Technology (ILT) on AI-based laser equipment development and intelligent manufacturing technologies – – Research cooperation MoU signed with the Fraunhofer Institute for Chemical Technology (ICT) on nitrogen fixation and high-temperature conversion technologies – The Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM, President, Seog-Hyeon Ryu) has
- KIST School Launches Full-Scale International Collaborative Research and Talent Exchange Program Based on Its Alumni Network - Invited over 150 alumni from 15 countries, as well as domestic and international guests, to expand its global research network - A variety of commemorative events, including the KIST School Vision Proclamation Ceremony, a Talent Forum, and a special lecture by Professor
- Microplastics detected in 92% of deep-sea animals collected from hydrothermal vents more than 2,000 meters below the ocean surface - Feeding behavior determines where microplastics accumulate within organisms, while regional ocean conditions influence overall contamination levels Plastic pollution has become a global environmental crisis, with an estimated 11 million tons of plastic entering the
- KIMS Develops High-Hardness, Low-Friction Silver Composite Plating Technology Based on Controlled Dispersion of PTFE Nanoparticles # Developed a technology that makes silver-plated layers on repeatedly contacting electrical components harder and more wear-resistant # Approximately 23% higher hardness than conventional silver plating and a coefficient of friction below 0.2, offering improved dura
