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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.

2007~Present

Become representative of the premier S&T organization

2018
Launch of Young S&T Leader Program
2017
Launch of Academic Vision Development Program
Launch of Conference Operation Program
Establishment of S&T Issue Center, S&T Diplomacy Center, S&T ODA Center
Renewal of KOFST CI
2016
KOFST’s 50th Anniversary and WCSE
2015
CIS-Korea Conference
2013
Festival and Marathon for Scientists and Engineers
2012
Marathon for Sharing Science and Technology
2011
Launch of Sharing Community of Science & Technology
The Science and Technology, Issue No. 500
Best Korean-ethnic Scientists & Engineers Awards
Canada-Korea Conference (CKC)
2010
Visit a Day of Scientists and Engineers to National Assembly
Best S&T National Assembly Awards
2009
Dasan Conference
2008
Launch of a webzine, “Science and Technology 2.0”
Europe-Korea Conference (EKC)
Asia-Korea Conference (AKC)
2007
Announcement of ethics code for scientists and engineers
Korea Science and Technology Annual Meeting

1997~2006

Position itself as the home of science and technology

2006
Joint hosting of Korean S&T Conference with North Korea (Pyeongyang)
2005
Launch of “STS Observer”
Launch of “10 S&T News of the Year”
2004
Announcement of “Charter of Scientists and Engineers”
2003
Launch of regional KOFSTs
Korea Best Scientist & Engineer Awards
2002
YG Forum, KCIST
2000
US-Korea Conference (UKC)
1997
Launch of a program to publish world class journals
Joint hosting of South-North Korea S&T Conference with the North (Yanji, China)

1987~1996

Connect with scientists and engineers around the world

1995
Completion of the KSTC new building
1994
Launch of the Brain Pool Program
Foundation of the Korean Academy of Science and Technology (KAST)
1992
Launch of the World Congress of Korean and Korean-Ethnic Scientists and Engineers (WCSE)
1991
International S&T Symposium in China
(1st South-North Korea S&T exchange since the Korean War)
Best S&T Thesis Awards
1990
Launch of the Council for South-North Korea S&T Exchange
Held the 1st meeting of the World Congress of Korean and Korean-ethnic Scientists and Engineers

1977~1986

Write new chapter in history with a spirit of togetherness

1986
Launch of Veteran S&T Advisory Group
1985
Completion of the KSTC annex building
1983
1st New Year’s Meeting of S&T People
1980
Establishment of “Creed of S&T People”
Publication of “30 Years of Korean Science and Technology”

1966~1976

Gather scattered scientists and engineers

1976
Completion of the KSTC main building
1974
Held 1st World Symposium of Korean scientists and engineers
1972
Launch of support program for academic activities
Ethics principles for scientists and engineers
Launch of Technology Volunteers
1968
Suggestion of Science Day
Foundation of the journal “Science and Technology”
1st Science Day event
1966
Foundation of the KOFST
Suggestion of establishment of Ministry of S&T