World Institute of Kimchi

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World Institute of Kimchi
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Established2010[1]
Mission"Perform overall research and development related to kimchi, in order to lead national technological innovation and nurture and develop the kimchi industry that will boost the national growth"[2]
Focuskimchi microbiology, fermentation science, food packaging and food culture[3]
ChairDr. Wan‐Soo Park (2013)[4]
Staff25 research scientists, 9 administrative staff members, and 46 research technicians[4]
Location
86 Kimchi-ro, Nam District
,
Gwangju
,
South Korea
Websitewikim.re.kr

The World Institute of Kimchi (WiKim; Korean: 세계김치연구소) is an affiliate institution of  [ko] established in 2010 that specializes in research and development related to kimchi. The institute is located at 86 Kimchi-ro, Nam District, Gwangju.

History[]

On July 15, 2009, the location of the institute was selected in Imam-dong, Nam District, Gwangju. On September 17, 2009, The World Institute of Kimchi was formed within the Ministry of Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. On December 23, 2009, The 132nd regular board meeting of the Industrial Technology Research Association approved the establishment of the World Kimchi Research Center affiliated with the Korea Food Research Institute. On January 1, 2010, The World Kimchi Research Institute was established and registered. On March 10, 2010, the opening ceremony of the World Kimchi Research Institute was held in the main auditorium of the Korea Food Research Institute.

On October 31, 2012, the institute's office building was moved to its current location.[4] On March 23, 2013, The , ICT, and Future Planning changed the department in charge.[4] Park Wan-soo who previously served as the acting-chairman was appointed the chairman of the World Institute of Kimchi.[5] On July 26, 2017, the jurisdiction was placed under the Ministry of Science and ICT. On October 24, 2017, the World Institute of Kimchi was recognized as an internationally recognized testing agency (KOLAS). On January 30, 2018, it was designated as an excellent animal testing facility by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety. On April 30, 2019, the World Institute of Kimchi designated as an agency for testing and inspection of food, etc. (self-quality consignment inspection) by the Gwangju Regional Food and Drug Administration.

Research field[]

Microbial functional research, new process fermentation research, cultural convergence research, industrial technology development, hygiene safety, and analysis research.

Subdivisions[]

  • R&D Headquarters
  • Microbial Functional Research Center
  • New Process Fermentation Research Center
  • Cultural Convergence Research Center
  • Industrial Technology Research Center
  • Hygiene Safety Analysis Center
  • Strategic Planning Division
  • Planning and Budget Office
  • Future Strategy Office
  • Small and Medium Business Support Office
  • Management Support Department
  • HR and Finance Team
  • Purchasing Computing Team
  • Safety Facility Management Team

References[]

  1. ^ "S.Korea launches world kimchi research centre". The Independent. March 10, 2010. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
  2. ^ "Mission and Function". World Institute of Kimchi. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
  3. ^ Lee, Sun-Young (November 29, 2019). "[Weekender] [Herald Interview] Unraveling the mystery of kimchi". Korea Herald. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
  4. ^ a b c d Kim, Eun-Young (July 2013). "World Institute of Kimchi as a leading global institute of fermented foods". Biotechnology Journal. 8 (7): 759–760. doi:10.1002/biot.201300184. PMID 23788520.
  5. ^ Kwon, Ki Jun (October 31, 2013). "World Institute of Kimchi has new chief". The Korea Times. Retrieved April 24, 2021.

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