- World Institute of Kimchi (WIKIM)
- Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST)
- National Institute of Green Technology (NIGT))
- Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI)
- Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute (KASI)
- Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB)
- Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI)
- Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine (KIOM)
- Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH)
- Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI)
- National Security Research Institute (NSRI)
- Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT)
- Korea Railroad Research Institute (KRRI)
- Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS)
- Korea Food Research Institute (KFRI)
- World Institute of Kimchi (WIKIM)
- Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM)
- Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM)
- Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI)
- Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER)
- Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI)
- Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT)
- Korea Institute of Toxicology (KITOX)
- Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI)
- Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS)
- Korea Institute of Fusion Energy(KFE)
World Institute of Kimchi (WIKIM)
R&D and results dissemination in Kimchi related fields
President | Hae Choon Chang |
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Establishment Date | 2010.01.01 |
Location | WIKIM, kimchiro 86, Namgu, Gwangju |
Contact | 062-610-1700 |
Homepage | www.wikim.re.kr |
Key Functions
- Conduct research and business to enhance the reputation of Korea as the country of origin of kimchi and to establish a global kimchi culture
- Develop high-quality kimchi product manufacturing technology covering ingredients, manufacturing processes, microorganisms and fermentation, storage/distribution/packaging, an hygiene/safety
- R&D on convergence and innovation technology for the advancement of the kimchi industry(kimchi manufacturing industry and other relevant industries)
- Discovery and promotion of kimchi's scientific excellence
- Development of strategies, marketing support, and promotional activities for the promotion of kimchi exports and localization overseas
- Provide aid to SMEs for technical support regarding field difficulties in the kimchi industry, training, etc.
- Establish and operate a database and network consisting of information, statistics, and academic/cultural resources to establish a kimchi culture
Recent Achievements
- Development of kimchi starters, establishment of a mass production and supply system, and commercialization of starter kimchi
- Development and commercialization of and automated kimchi seasoning device
- Development of nine types of functional lactic acid bacteria and technology transfer: Royalties of KRW 8.9 billion
- Compilation of kimchi microorganism genomic information : Establishment of a data management system(Omics Database of Fermentative Microbes, ODFM)
- Recognition and operation as an internationally accredited testing institution (KOLAS)
- Boosting of kimchi’s expansion into the global market through mutual cooperation regarding EU import regulation