Affiliated Institutions
The Asia Institute has developed a close coalition with major research institutions and universities in Daejeon and throughout Korea as part of its effort to make Daejeon a center for business and research on environmental studies, for the positive use of technology and for the limitation and control of nuclear weapons. The recent signing of an MOU with the Korean Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, the Korea Institute for Nuclear Non-proliferation and Control and the Korea Institute for Nuclear Safety embodies the commitment of the Asia Institute and the SolBridge International School of Business to working with established institutions.

Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology

Established in 1985 with full government funding, KRIBB is the leading center in Korea for advanced research in BT, development of BT platforms, establishment of BT infrastructure and commercialization of BT. KRIBB has a budget of USD $108 Million (2008) or 7.9% of Korea's BT R&D expenditures. Researchers have published articles in Nature, Cell, and Science over the last two years & KRIBB came in 3rd place in the amount of technical transfer among GRI. KRIBB is a center of integrating the capacity of bio-innovation from multi-sectors in Korea. KRIBB is taking the role of a think-tank in establishing national BT policies. Moreover, by providing research infrastructure, KRIBB is encouraging a reciprocal collaboration among universities, research institutes, and companies through its Bio-Vision2016: the Second National Framework Plan for Biotechnology Promotion. KRIBB launched a strategic cooperation and collaborative research with Pfizer in 2007 and received the Merck Award from Royal Society of Chemistry in UK. It has several global collaboration centers abroad. KRIBB established domestic protocols and international agreements related to the Convention on Biodiversity and the Biosafety Protocol and has been active in anti-desertification efforts through its Environmental Biotechnology Research Center.

Korea Institute for Nuclear Non-proliferation and Control

The Korea Institute of Nuclear Nonproliferation and Control (KINAC) works closely with Korea's nuclear industry to ensure compliance with international treaties and regulatory trends. KINAC works with organizations around the world to assure the control of hazardous nuclear substances.

Research Units
Reactor System Technology Development Department
Nuclear Fuel Cycle Technology Development Department
Nuclear Safety Research Department
Applied Nuclear Technology Development Department
Basic Science and Technology Department
Advanced Radiation Technology Institute

Achievements
Korea Atomic Energy Research Institute (KAERI) puts broad efforts in spinoff technologies such as laser technology, artificial intelligence, robotics, new nuclear materials, radiochemistry, radio-environment, and nuclear fusion. Application of laser technologies to remote metrology, surface treatment, precision processing, and decommissioning; Development of radiation-resistant robot to protect workers at nuclear plants; Work on new materials improving the endurance and quality of the power plant structure; Development of radio-chemistry; improvement of radioactive waste management technology; radio-environmental research on the effects of radiation. KAERI develops DUPIC technology for direct refabrication of CANDU-compatible fuels from spent PWR fuels(in cooperation with Canada, the USA and the IAEA). Several other research programs for safe isolation and management of highly radioactive elements by such methods as deep geological disposal, transmutation of long half-life nuclides, etc.

Korea Institute for Nuclear Safety The Korea Institute for Nuclear Safety (KINS) is involved in formulating, standardizing and promulgating Korea's nuclear safety policy as part of domestic and international development and utilization of nuclear energy. KINS works to promote the nuclear safety culture proposed by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

KINS work with the operators of nuclear installations, including designers, suppliers, constructors & regulators to protect the public and the environment. That work includes conducting reviews and inspections of the safety nuclear facilities and radiation facilities using radioactive materials and radiation generating devices. KINS conducts research on nuclear and radiation safety regulation and develops technical standards and criteria. KINS monitors environmental radioactivity levels throughout the country, provides technical support for protection against radiological disaster, trains public officials in emergency preparedness and manages nuclear and radiation related license examinations.

National Nanofab Center NNFC The National Nanofab Center was opened in 2005 as one of the five largest nanofabrication centers in the world with multiple international partners. Originally developed as part of Korea’s “Nanotechnology Development Plan” (July 2001), NNFC works on the integration and fusion of Si-CMOS, NEMS and Biochip technologies. The present facilities can be used for basic idea verification, building of prototypes and engineering samples. Reverse engineering and fabrication/characterization technologies highly advanced. NNFC is deeply involved with Korean industry on advanced nanofabrication.

Indo-Korea ForumThe Indo-Korea Forum is an international association that promotes close cooperation on bilateral and international issues between Korea and India with a focus business and technology. The Asia Institute cooperates closely with the Indo-Korea forum on contemporary technology policy and the two institutions worked together on a recent ICT conference. Current Cooperation includes cooperation in biotechnology and IT.