Korea-China Joint Ocean Research Center

Foundation Purpose

Exchanging marine science and technology and securing joint research spaces in China and East China Sea

General Information

• Year of establishment : 1995
• Location : Qingdao, China
• Website : http://www.ckjorc.org

Major Accomplishments

• Strengthening the company's position, college and research center
• Functioning as the marine science cooperation office between Republic of Korea and China
• Producing and distributing marine policy and information promoting and developing joint research projects.
• Signed MOU with China Marine University in 2010
• Signed MOU with Western China Design Research Center in 2007

Pacific Ocean Research Center

Foundation Purpose

Securing living resources that do not exist I Republic of Korea and promoting research in utilization of tropical marine environments

General Information

• Year of establishment : 2000
• Location : Chuuk, Micronesia

Major Accomplishments

• Development of foreign living resources such as black pearls
• Development of marine bio-energy
• Signed an agreement with the Chuuk Provincial Government in Micronesia in 2010
• Opened the Pacific organism Specimen Center in 2010

KIOST–NOAA Lab

Foundation Purpose

To promote the exchange of advanced-science personnel and pursue joint research through a partnership with the leading marine science and technology research center, NOAA

General Information

• Year of establishment : 2010
• Location : Silver Spring, Washington, D.C., U.S.A.

Major Accomplishments

• Conducted the Joint Project Agreement with NOAA
• Established a global network by hosting marine science and technology workshops for related experts in the U.S

KIOST-PML Lab

Foundation Purpose

To create a synergistic effect with PML by maximizing each institution’s advantages and learning Europe’s marine science knowhow

General Information

• Foundation Date: 2011
• Location: Plymouth, England

Major Accomplishments

• Conducted joint research on Northwest Pacific eco-system modeling

Peru-Korea Joint Ocean Research Center

Foundation Purpose

To promote effective cooperation with countries in Latin America by conducting joint research and establishing a cooperation system of marine science and technology through the operation of an R&D hub in Peru

General Information

• Foundation Date: November 26, 2012
• Location: Lima, Peru (located inside IMARPE)
• Website : http://www.kope-lar.org

Major Accomplishments

• Survey joint research conditions in Latin America and possible areas for cooperation
• Conduct joint research and expand the number of cooperation areas
• Exchange information with Latin America and launch capacity-building programs for marine science and technology

Korea-Indonesia Marine Technology Cooperation Research Center

Purpose of Establishment

• Securing the strategic cooperation platform with Indonesia
• Implementing practical collaborations, such as joint research project, personal exchanges, and capacity buildings
• Supporting the governmental policy, ‘New Southern Policy'

General Information

• Year of establishment: 2018
• Location: Cirebon & Jakarta, Indonesia
• Website: www.mtcrc.center

Major Accomplishments

• Promotion and development of joint research projects between Korea and Indonesia
• Development of education and training programs for graduate students