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Mission & Vision

Mission
To enhance national energy security with safe and sustainable nuclear energy,
lead the way to a carbon neutral future, and improve the people’s health and quality of life.
Vision
A nuclear research institute reshaping the future based on the public’s trust
Management
Goals
Rebuilding KAERI with New Standards
  • Following high ethical standards and communicating with the local community

  • Addressing demands of society based on expertise

  • Delivering valuable spin-off technology with high impact

  • Striving towards global standards to achieve challenging goals

Research
  • Developing world-class technology to address issues in nuclear safety and environment
    • Developing key technology to address nuclear safety issues
    • Developing new advanced technology for nuclear safety
    • Developing technology for nuclear environmental protection and remediation
  • Securing technology for safe processing/disposal of spent fuel
    • Demonstrating reliability of dry processing technology (pyro) for spent fuel
    • Establishing licensing counter-measure system for Sodium-cooled Fast Reactors(SFRs)
    • Developing performance verification technology for radioactive waste transport/storage/disposal system
  • Securing small-scale reactor technology to lead the world market
    • Realizing the world's first-ever commercialization of SMR, SMART
    • Securing world-leading research reactor technology
    • Establishing a foundation for verification of Very High-Temperature Reactors (VHTRs)
  • Developing radiation technology to enhance public happiness and industrial competitiveness
    • Improving performance and utilization of large-scale radiation research facilities
    • Securing world-leading research reactor technology
    • Establishing a foundation for verification of Very High-Temperature Reactors (VHTRs)
Management
  • Task-oriented research environment
    • Developing strategies for fostering outstanding talent
    • Creating a conducive environment for research
  • Efficient institutional management
    • Enhancing operational transparency
  • Improving welfare services
    • Strengthening research security
  • Utilization and promotion of achievements
    • Utilizing and promoting research achievements
    • Promoting startups and encouraging growth ecosystem of small/medium-sized enterprises
    • Strengthening public relations and open R&D system
    • Establishing a foundation for external communication and information sharing