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

Research on the cultural value of Kimchi and on turning Kimchi into a resource; Research on food cultures in and out of the country; Development of Kimchi-related cultural content, and all other convergence researches related to Kimchi culture

We strive to enhance the status of the country as the country where Kimchi has originated by up scaling the Kimchi culture, and secure Kimchi-related cultural resources. We also engage in research to contribute to the enhancement of Kimchi consumption rate both-inside and outside of the country and development of the industries relevant to Kimchi by using the secured Kimchi-related cultural resources.

• Exploration and digitalization of Kimchi-related cultural resources
• Development and Support of Kimchi-related cultural content for vitalizing the Kimchi industry
• Global activities aimed at disseminating the Kimchi culture worldwide