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Mission & Vision

Establishment of the KEI

  • Dec. 1992

    Establishment of the Korea Environmental Technology Research Institute (KETRI)

  • Sep. 1997

    Dissolution of KETRI and establishment of the KEI in accordance with the Environmental Impact Assessment Act

  • Jan. 1999

    Incorporation of KEI under the Cabinet Coordination Office as a government-sponsored research institute, in accordance with the law stipulating the establishment, management and development of government-sponsored research institutions

Purpose of Establishment

The KEI was established to contribute to preventing and solving environmental problems through environmental policy research and a professional and fair review of environmental impact assessments.

“ Contribute to the Prevention and Resolution of Environmental Problems ”

Goals
  • Environmental policy and
    technology research
  • Professional and fair
    review of environmental
    impact assessments
Roles and
Responsibilities
  • Study environmental policies and management techniques, establish environmental management plans and evaluate performances of environmental policies
  • Develop environmental technologies and R&D for dispersion of clean production systems
  • Develop policies and techniques for conversation and restoration of the natural ecosystem and environmental stability
  • Study domestic and regional environmental issues, international environmental treaties and trade related to the environmental issues
  • Conduct professional the environmental impact assessment reports and develop and distribute assessment technique
  • Conduct re-evaluation of EIA and review environmental aspects
  • Provide public and experts with environmental information, training on environmental policies
  • Plan, evaluation, and adjustment for the implementation of specific national research projects

KEI Vision

  • Vision

    Global Environmental Think Tank KEI 2030

  • Purpose of Establishment

    Through research and development of policies and technologies related to the environment and enhancement of expertise and fairness of environmental impact assessment,
    contribute to the prevention and resolution of environmental problems

  • Core Values
    • Core Value 1Sustainability

    • Core Value 2Professionalism

    • Core Value 3Innovation

  • Management
    Goals and
    Strategies
    • 01Enhance problem-solving research to advance towards a sustainable society
      • Conduct integrated research on environment, economy, and society
      • Mainstream research on climate crisis response
      • Expand research on the integrated management of the national land environment
    • 02Strengthen leadership in environmental assessment and ensure widespread acceptance
      • Lead the paradigm shift in environmental assessment
      • Establish a data-based environmental assessment system
    • 03Maximize research outcomes and lay the groundwork for becoming a global leader
      • Improve research quality and diversify the dissemination channels for research outcomes
      • Establish the basis for making KEI a global entity
    • 04Promote innovation in management
      • Strengthen publicness and create a pleasant working environment
      • Enhance the competency of our members and increase work productivity