About The NASHistory
| Apr. 1, 2018 | Dr. Kim, Dong Ki took office as the 37th President of The NAS and re-elected for one subsequent term. |
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| Apr. 1, 2014 | Dr. Kwun, Sook Il, took office as the 35th President of The NAS and re-elected for one subsequent term. |
| Aug. 26, 2012 | Dr. Park, Young Sik, took office as the 34th President of The NAS. |
| Jan. 1, 2010 | The NAS project of active participation in various international researches was launched. |
| Sept. 28, 2009 | The 4th Korea-Japan Science Forum was held in Seoul. |
| Feb. 6, 2009 | The NAS members were invited to the Presidential Blue House luncheon. |
| Aug. 26, 2008 | Dr. Kim, Sang Joo, took office as the 32nd President of The NAS and re-elected for one subsequent term. |
| Aug. 26, 2004 | Dr. Kim, Tae Kil, took office as the 30th President of The NAS and re-elected for one subsequent term. |
| July. 15, 2003 | Regulations on the Election of Honorary Members of The NAS was formulated. |
| Aug. 26, 2000 | Dr. Lee, Ho Wang, took office as the 28th President of The NAS and re-elected for one subsequent term. |
| May 15-18, 2000 | The NAS joined InterAcademy Panel (IAP). |
| May 14, 2000 | The NAS joined Science Council of Asia (SCA). |
| Nov. 5, 1998 | Memorandum of Agreement on Scientific Exchange between The NAS and The Japan Academy was signed. |
| Aug. 26, 1996 | Dr. Lee, Hyun Jae, took office as the 26th President of The NAS and re-elected for one subsequent term. |
| Feb. 15, 1995 | The NAS joined International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP). |
| Aug. 26, 1992 | Dr. Kwon, E Hyock, took office as the 24th President of NAS and re-elected for one subsequent term. |
| Dec. 31, 1988 |
The National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Korea Act was promulgated (Law No. 4045). ¡¤ Culture Protection Act was abrogated. ¡¤ The ceiling quota of membership was expanded from 100 to 150. ¡¤ The term of membership : 4 years (renewable). |
| Aug. 26, 1988 | Dr. Suh, Ton Kak, took office as the 22nd President of The NAS and re-elected for one subsequent term. |
| Sep. 26, 1987 | The NAS joined the Federation of Asian Scientific Academies and Societies (FASAS). |
| Apr. 16, 1986 | The Research Foundation of the Academy was established. |
| Nov. 25, 1985 | Ground broken for the construction of the office of the Academies of Sciences and Arts. |
| Aug. 12, 1985 | The Secretariats of the Academies of Sciences and Arts were merged (Presidential Decree No. 11738). |
| July 9, 1983 | Dr. Shim, Chong Supp, took office as the 19th President of The NAS and re-elected for two subsequent terms. |
| July 29, 1981 | Dr. Shin, Tai Whan, was elected 18th President of The NAS. |
| Apr. 13, 1981 |
¡¤ Culture Protection Act was amended (Law No. 3435). ¡¤ Membership ceiling comprised 30 senior members, 100 regular members and 500 associate members. ¡¤ The term of regular and associate members : until the age of 70. |
| June 18, 1977 | The NAS joined the Union Academique Internationale (UAI). |
| Oct. 5, 1973 | The NAS joined the International Foundation for Science (IFS). |
| Sep. 26, 1961 | The NAS joined the International Council of Scientific Unions (ICSU). |
| June 28, 1960 | Dr. Yi, Pyong Do, was elected 7th President of The NAS and re-elected for ten subsequent terms. |
| May 4, 1960 | The 1st International Symposium was held. |
| Feb. 3, 1960 |
¡¤ Culture Protection Act was amended (Law No. 546). ¡¤ Members were classified into those appointed and those selected through recommendation. ¡¤ The ceiling of membership was expanded from 80 to 100. |
| Sep. 23, 1959 | Decree on Organization of the Secretariat of NAS was promulgated (Presidential Decree No. 1515). |
| Dec. 2, 1957 |
¡¤ Culture Protection Act was amended (Law No. 459). ¡¤ The Minister of Education made responsible for the management of NAS. ¡¤ Legal basis provided for the establishment of the Secretariat of NAS. |
| Nov. 18, 1957 | The NAS joined the Pacific Science Association (PSA). |
| July 17, 1955 | The First NAS Award was presented. |
| July 17, 1954 | The National Academy of Sciences (The NAS) was inaugurated. |
| June 12, 1954 |
¡¤ First General Assembly of the Academy was held. ¡¤ Dr. Yun, Il Sun, was elected first President. ¡¤ Divisions and Sections were formed, and the membership quota was determined. |
| Mar. 25, 1954 | First regular members of The NAS totaling 50 were selected ; 25 each in the Humanities and Social Sciences Division and in the Natural Sciences Division. |
| Apr. 14, 1953 | Decree on the Registration of Writers and Artists was promulgated (Presidential Decree No. 773). |
| Oct. 4, 1952 | Preparatory Committee formed for the Inauguration of The NAS. |
| Aug. 7, 1952 | Culture Protection Act was promulgated (Law No. 248). |
