Korea Basic Science Institute

The Korea Basic Science Institute (KBSI; ) is a Korean government-funded research institute that conducts basic science research and relevant pure basic research. KBSI was established in August 1988 as a research institute under the National Research Council of Science and Technology of Korea. Headquarters are located in Daejeon and Cheongju while nine regional centers are located in eight domestic cities.

KBSI presidents

 * Kim Hyeonnam (1988–1991)
 * Kang Bakgwang (1991–1993)
 * Bak Byeonggwon (1993–1994)
 * Choe Deokin (ko) (1995–1998)
 * Lee Jeongsun (1998–2005) KBSI cites Lee as 5th and 6th presidency
 * Kang Sinwon (2005–2008)
 * Park Juntaek (2008–2012) KBSI cites Park as 8th and 9th presidency
 * Chung Kwang Hwa (2013–2016)
 * Lee Kwang Sik (2016–2019)
 * Shin Hyung-Shik (2019–2023)
 * Yang Sung-kwang (2023-current)