Leading Source Technology Research
(2000 - Today)
- 3DTV technology transfer to Samsung Electronics (Dec ‘14)
- Technology transfer of catalyst removing vehicle exhaust (May ‘14)
- Identified protein structure of cranial nerve (Apr ‘13)
- Technology transfer of secondary battery separator to Dupont (Jan ‘12)
- Developed the world’s first spintronics device (Sept ‘09)
- Dr. Shin Hee-sup is appointed first National Honor Scientist (Nov ‘06)
- Network-based humanoid (Jan ‘05)
- Capsule endoscopy (Feb ‘03)
- Successful commercialization of lyocell blend rayon (Oct ‘01)
- Created a 3D film for Gyeongju World Culture Expo (Sept ‘00)
- Successfully operated a fuel cell car (Aug ‘00)
‘Catch Up’ Phase (1980-1990s)
- High-precision linear motor (Jan ‘99)
- Diamond VCR head drum (Jun ‘94)
- Farm wastewater purifier (May ‘92)
- Artificial diamond (May ‘88)
- First Korean research paper to be published in Nature (cover feature) (April ‘87)
- Opening of Doping Control Center (Sept ‘84)
- CFC manufacturing process (Nov ‘83)
- Treatment for liver fluke (Jul ‘83)
National Think Tank for Industrialization (1960-1970s)
- Polyester film for magnetic recording media (Jun ‘78)
- Established Korea Technology Advancement Corporation, Korea’s first venture capital (Sept ‘74)
- Set a comprehensive plan for Pohang Iron and Steel Co (Oct ‘69)
- Research for national science and technology advancement policy (Feb ‘67)
- Opening of KIST (Feb ‘66)
