KISTEP held the 20th anniversary ceremony of its founding with the former presidents and KISTEP members at the El Tower in Yangjae on January 31st (Thur).

This ceremony started with a congratulatory speech by Sang-seon Kim (President of KISTEP) and Dae-sik Lim (Vice Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Office, Ministry of Science and ICT). And it consists of commendation from Minister for the 20th anniversary of KISTEP, Excellence Department Award, Exemplary KISTEP Members, KISTEP Members of the Year, Long Service Achievement Award and congratulatory performances by KISTEP members.

[▲ Sang-seon Kim (President of KISTEP)]

 

“KISTEP has been running nonstop and has played a pivotal role in the development of science and technology in Korea for the past 20 years.” President Sang-seon Kim said, “In the era of the 20 trillion won (approx. 20 billion U.S. dollars) of R&D in Korea, we need to make continuous efforts to national R&D plan, evaluation and its performance diffusion for national development.”
 
Lastly, he said, "We look forward to a strong leap forward for KISTEP, which will mark a new era in Jincheon at the end of this year."

[▲Commemorative Photo of the 20th Anniversary Ceremony]