National Academy of Engineering of Korea
The National Academy of Engineering of Korea is a South Korean nonprofit, non-governmental organization founded to support engineering and technology development in academia, industry, and national institutions; and to contribute to the development and sustainable development of engineering technology through academic research. The Academy was founded in 1996 in accordance with Article 40 of the Industrial Technology Innovation Promotion Act.
History
The Korean Association for Engineering Deans petitioned the government to establish the National Academy of Engineering of Korea in December 1993. The Association was included in the Industrial Technology Innovation Promotion Act and then approved by the Ministry of Industry and Energy. The Board of Directors, chairman, and initial members were determined in April 1996 followed by the first president two months later.Objectives
There are four stated objectives of the National Academy of Engineering of Korea:- Conduct research and propose policies in regards to engineering technologies
- Strengthen international activities of engineering technologies through international network of the International Council of Academies of Engineering and Technological Sciences, the East Asia Round Table Meetings, etc.
- Create and promote engineering culture
- Acknowledge and honor engineers who brought about innovation for society
Membership
Membership is divided into members, associate members, emeritus members, and foreign members both in academia and the private sector. Engineering divisions include electrical and electronic engineering; mechanical engineering; architectural, civil and environmental engineering; chemical and biological engineering; material and energy engineering; technology, management and policy; computer science and engineering; and biomedical engineering.Leadership
Chairmen
- Rieh Chong Hun
- Huh Chin Gyu
- Kwon Oh Joon
- Kim Kinam
Presidents
- Chung Joon-yang
- Kwon Oh-Kyong