International Waters learning Exchange & Resource Network

Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIOST)

The Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST) 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 Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology from July 1, 2012.