National Institute of Environmental Research

Summary

The National Institute of Environmental Research, or NIER, is a research agency operated by the South Korean government. Its president is Seong-Kyu Yoon. It is charged with environmental research, education, international cooperation, and setting criterion levels for various pollutants. The main building for the institute is located in Gyeongseo-dong, Seo-gu, Incheon.

National Institute of Environmental Research
국립환경과학원
Gungnip Hwan-gyeong Gwahagwon
Agency overview
Formed1978 (1978)
Agency executive
  • Seong-Kyu Yoon
Websitewww.nier.go.kr
National Institute of Environmental Research
Hangul
국립환경과학원
Hanja
國立環境科學院
Revised RomanizationGungnip Hwan-gyeong Gwahagwon
McCune–ReischauerKungnip Hwan'gŏng Kwahagwŏn

NIER was first established in 1978 as the National Environment Protection Institute. It gained its current name and status in 1986.

See also edit

External links edit

  • Official site, in Korean and English

37°34′09″N 126°38′25″E / 37.5691°N 126.6403°E / 37.5691; 126.6403