World institute of KimChi an Annex of Korea Food Research Institute.

Identification on the functional characteristics of Kimchi and microbes; research on useful materials in Kimchi-related microbes; operation of Microorganism and Genes Bank and Animal Research Facilities

We are carrying out the development of basic and application technologies related to Kimchi microorganisms - such as isolation/identification, establishment of supply system of Kimchi starter cultures, and metabolic activity of Kimchi - by developing the core technologies for the screening of novel and excellent bioactive and metabolic products.

• Kimchi-related microbe genome analysis
• Development of Kimchi lactic acid bacteria which is good at treating atopic dermatitis
• Operation of Microorganism and Gene Bank(http://mgb.wikim.re.kr); operation of Animal Research Facility (http://eanimal.wikim.re.kr)