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