That is why KISTEP underwent a program of expansion and restructuring in July 2001, with the aim of strengthening the planning function to more efficiently promote national R&D projects and to foster creative knowledge in science and technology, along with new growth engines. Such initiatives are ultimately geared towards enhancing Korea's national competitiveness. There are three main functions that KISTEP strives to fulfill. First, it formulates, coordinates, and supports major science and technology policies, including the science and technology workforce policy, industry policy, and regional innovation policy, as well as forecasting the science and technology development trends and evaluating technological impact and standards in line with the national science and technology planning work. Second, it studies analyzes, and evaluates the science and technology-related R&D projects implemented by all government ministries while providing support for

coordinating and distributing R&D budgets. Third, it conducts research into domestic and overseas research planning, evaluation and management systems, as well as disseminate knowledge on innovation, planning and evaluation fields to domestic and overseas related institutions and experts through education, training and cooperative efforts.

KISTEP is committed to gaining the full confidence of the people as a planning and evaluation agency through creative planning and scientific evaluation activities, while maintaining impartiality and objectivity in fulfilling its crucial legislative roles.

We promise that this website will provide you with a wealth of information about the national R&D projects that will pave the way to creating a science and technology-oriented society in Korea. We ask for your continuous participation, cooperation, and support in the future as KISTEP devotes all its energy to carrying out these tasks.