- About KREI
- The Korea Rural Economic Institute (KREI) is a government-funded research organization. In 1978, KREI was established by the Korean government to play an important role in developing sound agricultural and forestry policies aimed at the balanced development of urban and rural areas. Our research covers agricultural economics, marketing of agricultural products, rural development, agricultural outlook and international agricultural trade negotiations. About 100 experts are working to provide a new vision for agriculture.
- Purpose
- To contribute to the nation's economic development and the enhancement of public welfare by conducting comprehensive surveys and research on the agricultural and forest economy and rural community development
History
2010s
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August 2019
The 15th president, Kim Hong-sang took office.
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June 2016
The 14th president, Kim Chang-gil took office.
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August 2015
KREI relocated to Gwangju-jeonnam Joint Innovative City.
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July 2015
The Center for Rural Welfare Policy Research and Agricultural Policy Evaluation was founded.
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January 2014
The Center for International Agricultural Partnership was founded.
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May 2013
The 13th president, Choi Sei-kyun took office.
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April 2013
The Sejong Situation Room at the Agricultural Outlook Center was created.
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May 2012
The Center for Rural Information & Culture (CRIC) became an independent organization.
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March 2012
The FTA Implementation Support Center opened.
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October 2011
The 12th president, Lee Dong-phil took office.
2000s
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September 2009
The Agricultural R&D Promotion Center(ARPC) became an independent organization and renamed as the Korea Institute of Planning and Evaluation for Technology of Food, Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries.
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October 2007
KREI Beijing Office opened
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April 2005
The Center for Rural Information & Culture(CRIC) established as an affiliate
1990s
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January 1999
KREI became a research arm of the Prime Minister's Office according to "The Law on the Foundation, Management, and Growth of Government-Financed Research Institutes"
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September 1995
ARPC established as an affiliate
1980s
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December 1989
40 Years of Korean Agricultural Policies published
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April 1988
KREI 10th Anniversary
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January 1984
KREI reunion(Yonwoohoi) started
1970s
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April 1978
Korea Rural Economic Institute established as a non-profit institution
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November 1973
National Agricultural Research Institute(NARI) restructured to become National Agricultural Economic Research Institute(NAERI) of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
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September 1967
NARI established at the Rural Development Agency