National Institute of Environmental Research
The National Institute of Environmental Research, or NIER, is a research agency operated by the South Korean government. Its president is Seong-Kyu Yoon. It is charged with environmental research, education, international cooperation, and setting criterion levels for various pollutants. The main building for the institute is located in Gyeongseo-dong, Seo-gu, Incheon.
| 국립환경과학원 Gungnip Hwan-gyeong Gwahagwon | |
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| Formed | 1978 |
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| Website | www |
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| Revised Romanization | Gungnip Hwan-gyeong Gwahagwon |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kungnip Hwan'gŏng Kwahagwŏn |
NIER was first established in 1978 as the National Environment Protection Institute. It gained its current name and status in 1986.
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