ETRI (Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute) will help humanity to realize a Smart World that is more abundant, convenient, and safe by creating harmony between humanity, technology 
and the environment. 

Since its foundation in 1976, ETRI, a global ICT research institute, has been making its immense effort to provide Korea a remarkable growth in the field of ICT industry. ETRI delivers Korea as one of the top ICT nations in the World, by unceasingly developing world’s first and best technologies. 

Korea, the wasteland of Science and Technology, became ICT leading nation through indomitable will and challenging spirit. In the 1980s, one-phone-per-house which brought significant changes to the everyday lives of Koreans was realized by the development of TDX; Time Division Exchange, fully digital electronic switching system. Korea stated to dominate the world’s semiconductor industry by its development of 4M DRAM successfully. During 1990s ETRI once again astonished world by commercializing CDMA for the very first time in the world. In 2000s ETRI developed Terrestrial DMB, WiBro, and 4G LTE-Advanced which became the foundation of Mobile Communication. 

Building on its past success, ETRI continues to dedicate in R&D to maintain its place among world’s best research institutes leading creative economy. With its vision of being ‘ICT Innovator, For a Great Tomorrow’, ETRI will challenge continuously to develop creative and innovative technologies to be responsible for world ICT industry beyond Korea by creating innovative research achievement, securing global IP competitiveness and establishing world-class advanced management system.

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Kim, Myung joon

Dae Hyeong K.

Jaekyoung Mun

Jang Sik Choi

Taewook Heo

Seungyun Lee

Namseok Ko

Namho Hur

Kim Won-Jong

Kangchan Lee

Juneyoung Chang

Jaesheung Shin

Daesub Yoon

The Leadership Team at ETRI is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the organization, guiding its research initiatives, and fostering innovation in the ICT industry. Comprising top experts in various fields, the team collaborates to align ETRI's goals with emerging technology trends, ensuring the institute continues to lead in research and development while maintaining its commitment to creating a Smart World. Their vision and decision-making drive ETRI's efforts to produce world-class technologies and advance the global ICT landscape.

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