Transportation Researchand Training Organizations

in the Public Sector in Korea

Young-Kyun Lee, Ph.D., P.E.

The Korea Transport Institute

Transportation Research and Training Organizations

Korea Transport Institute Korea Research Institute for Human Settlements Korea Institute of Construction Technology Korea Railroad Research Institute Korea Transportation Authority Road Traffic Safety Authority Korea Highway Corporation National Institute of Professional Administration

KOTI Korea Transport Institutewww.koti.re.kr

Conduct research on establishment and implementation of transport policy, and work on R&D of transport technology

All modes and aspects of transport including highway, rail, aviation, maritime, and logistics

KOTI Korea Transport Institutewww.koti.re.kr

Four research dept. & three centers

– Dept. of Metropolitan and Urban Transport Research

– Dept. of Highway Research

– Dept. of Railway Research

– Dept. of Aviation Research

– Center for Logistics, Transport Economics, and Northeast Asian Studies

– Center for Korea Transport DB

– Center for ITS Studies

KOTIKorea Transport Institutewww.koti.re.kr

Consult the government related to national, metropolitan, and local transport systems and policies

Build and manage the national transport database

Take the initiative to create trans-national transport networks in Northeast Asian region to make Korea the transport and logistics hub

KRIHS Korea Research Institute for Human Settlements www.krihs.re.kr

Infrastructure & Construction Economics Research Division

– Assisting the policy making related research in planning and operation of traffic system

To formulate long-range national and regional development plans

Transportation Facilities Planning

KRIHS Korea Research Institute for Human Settlements www.krihs.re.kr

KICT Korea Institute of Construction Technology www.kict.re.kr

Develop rational design techniques for road facilities and structures

Perform survey, experimentation, and theoretical research on systematic operation and maintenance

KICT Korea Institute of Construction Technology www.kict.re.kr

Develop and disseminate construction technology and research on development of construction technology

Quality certification, approval, designation, and test of construction equipment & materials

Service and research on the construction project – Plan, design, construction, project management, performa

nce safety, maintenance, rehabilitation etc.

KRRIKorea Railroad Research Institutewww.krri.re.kr

Develop national railroad through R&D on technical operation of railroad and disseminate the results

KRRIKorea Railroad Research Institutewww.krri.re.kr

Research of basic technology and safety diagnosis of railroad

R&D of high speed railroad technology

Performance test, evaluation, and certification of railroad system, commodity, and material

KOTSAKorea Transportation Authoritywww.kotsa.or.kr

Seek to efficient traffic safety management through the projects to prevent accident according to the Traffic Safety Law

Conduct transportation related research to protect life and property of the nation

KOTSAKorea Transportation Authoritywww.kotsa.or.kr

Korea Automobile Testing & Research Institute (KATRI)

– The only government-authorized institute for motor vehicle type approval tests and inspection according to the safety standards

– Conducts research for the improvement of automobile safety and performance

RTSARoad Traffic Safety Authoritywww.rtsa.or.kr

Traffic Science Institute

– Development of traffic safety technology

Traffic Accident Analysis Center– Manage the traffic accident DB system– Enhance traffic safety policies

Construction, repair, and maintenance of expressway with ultimate purpose of contributing to the development of road transportation

KHCKorea Highway Corporationwww.freeway.co.kr

KHCKorea Highway Corporationwww.freeway.co.kr

Highway Research Laboratory

– Perform research and quality control

– Evaluation of technology information

– Environmental impact assessment and guidance

NIPA National Institute of Professional Administration www.nipa.go.kr

The largest training institute in the nation

– Development of knowledge infrastructure of government to strengthen the competitiveness

Established on the basis of the Government Official Training Act as the specialized and combined education and training institute

NIPA National Institute of Professional Administration www.nipa.go.kr

Construction & Transportation Training Center (CTTC)

– Enhancing the knowledge and skill of the public sector officials

– Construction & Transportation administration such as urban development, civil engineering building works, automobile management, logistics and aviation etc.

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