History
History
The path we have walked is the history of
Korean science and technology and the
record of our passion and challenge.
Now we gear up to take another quantum
leap forward for the next 100 years.
Purpose of Establishment
- The Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies (KOFST) is a non-profit public-service corporation
established on Sep. 24, 1966 with a view to advocating science and technology organizations and promoting the
empowerment and social outreach of scientists and engineers. It intends to promote the public's understanding of
science and technology and contribute to the advancement of national science and technology through research,
planning, and advice on a wide range of S&T policies.
1966 ~ 1976
- 1966
- Founded KOFST
Recommended the establishment of the Ministry of S&T
- 1968
- Launched a monthly journal 「Science and Technology」
Held the 1st Science Day event
- 1972
- Launched a support program for academic activities
Established 'the Code of Ethics for Scientists and Engineers'
- 1974
- Held the 1st World Symposium of Korean scientists and
engineer
- 1976
- Completed the main KSTC building
1977 ~ 1986
- 1978
- Established the center for the Overseas Korean Scientists and Engineers
- 1980
- Established the ‘Creed of Scientists and Engineers’
Published 「30 Years of Korean Science and Technology」
- 1983
- Held the 1st New Year's Breakfast Meeting of Scientists and
Engineers
Published a 「Biographical Dictionary of Korean Scientists and Engineers」
- 1985
- Completed the KSTC annex building
- 1986
- Established the Veteran S&T Advisory Group
1987 ~ 1996
- 1990
- Established the Council for South-North Korea S&T Exchange
- 1991
- Held an International S&T Symposium in China
(Yanji, The 1st South-North Korea S&T exchange since the Korean War)
- 1992
- Launched the World Congress of Korean and Korean-Ethnic Scientists and Engineers (WCSE)
- 1994
- Launched the Brain Pool program
Established the Korean Academy of Science and Technology (KAST), an aliated institution
- 1995
- Completed the new KSTC building
1997 ~ 2006
- 1997
- Launched a program to develop global English scientific
journals.
Held a resolution meeting for scientists and engineers
- 1999
- Submitted 'a proposal in accordance with the enactment of
the Framework Act on Science and Technology’
- 2003
- Established regional KOFSTs(13)
Launched a program for Korea Best Scientist & Engineer Awards
- 2004
- Established and proclaimed the ‘Charter of Scientists and
Engineers’
- 2006
- Held the North-South Joint National S&T Conference
(Pyongyang)
2007 ~ 2016
- 2007
- Proclaimed the Code of Ethics for Scientists and Engineers
Held the Annual Korea Science and Technology Meeting
- 2008
- Published a webzine 「Science and Technology 2.0」
- 2010
- Held the National Assembly Visit Day for Scientists and
Engineers
- 2013
- Held the Marathon Festival for S&T and ICT Engineers
- 2016
- Hosted KOFST’s 50th Anniversary and WCSE
2017 ~ Present
- 2017
- Renewed the KOFST CI
Launched the Conference Operation Program
- 2018
- Launched the Young S&T Leader Program
- 2019
- Published a monthly journal 「Science and Technology」
Vol. 600
- 2020
- Launched the special science and technology volunteer
group
Promoted S&T social contribution initiatives
Established and opened an online broadcasting support
room
- 2021
- Expecting the Science Plaza to be completd (December)