Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute
The Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI) is the national astronomy research institute of Korea established in 1974. KASI has opened the history of Korean modern astronomy via the establishment of Sobaeksan Optical Astronomy Observatory, expanded the observational wavelength range to the radio via the establishment of Taeduk Radio Astronomy Observatory, and made a stepping stone to jump into the future astronomy via the establishment of Bohyunsan Optical Astronomy Observatory.
KASI has a wide variety of research areas such as optical, radio, theoretical and observational astronomy and is expanding its area through astronomical research in space. Doing both pure scientific research on the Universe and development of space-related techniques, KASI is leading the space science era of the 21st century.
Augmenting the brilliant astronomical history of Korea--which has lasted for a few thousand years--with modern astronomical facilities and instruments and new scientific products, KASI will activate Korean astronomical research activities and jump to become one of the top-class astronomy research institutes in the world. We hope to have good relationship and cooperation with other institutes and nations.
