Kasi | Korean Institute of Astronomy and Space Sciences

KASI is the official Korean language website of the Korean Academy of Astronomy and Space Sciences (KASI). Its core is the display and popularization of institutional introductions, scientific research achievements, business dynamics, and other sections. It is the core official window for the institution to transmit scientific research information and fulfill its science popularization responsibilities to the outside world.

KASI, to which the website belongs, was established in 1974 and is a national level astronomical and space research institution in South Korea. It also undertakes the functions of the National Astronomical Observatory and is the core research center in the fields of astronomy and space science in South Korea. Its core mission has long been to explore the origin of the universe and overcome key problems in the field of astronomy. Its scientific research achievements continue to contribute to the development of science, technology, and culture in South Korea.

In the institutional introduction section of the website, one can clearly understand KASI's core scientific research strength: participating in world-class dark universe research projects such as DESI and developing unique methods for observing the universe; Leading research in cutting-edge fields such as sunspot eruptions and coronal heating; We operate and manage cutting-edge observation equipment such as the GMT Giant Magellan Telescope and KMTNet Exoplanet Search System, and have made significant achievements in the field of space observation instrument manufacturing.

The website also clearly presents KASI's development vision, which is committed to conducting world-class astronomical and space research and building a globally recognized top research institution; Positioned as disseminators of science and culture, it aims to popularize astronomy and space science knowledge to the Korean people, becoming a fundamental science popularization platform that conveys the value of space exploration and brings scientific hope to the public.