About WiKim
A hub of global Kimchi culture and the science of fermentation.
World lnstitute of Kimchi

About WiKim
Mission Statement
To establish the position of Korea as a leading country in the production of Kimchi, we will lead the national Kimchi industry through the development of core technologies and enhance the scientific and cultural excellence of Kimchi.
Role
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Upper Role 1. (Source) Scientification of Kimchi Fermentation
- 1-1 Development of Kimchi Fermentation Control Technology
- 1-2 Scientific Verification of Kimchi's Functional Excellence
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Upper Role 2 (Industry) Advancement of the Kimchi Industry
- 2-1 Development of Kimchi Industry Price Competitiveness Technology
- 2-2 Development of Pre-Processing Kimchi Quality Management Technology
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Upper Role 3. (Public interest) Transformation of kimchi value into resources
- 3-1 Enhancement and Utilization of Kimchi Research Resources
- 3-2 Maximization of Value and Globalization of Kimchi Cultural Resources
Core Competencies
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01Development of Kimchi Quality Improvement Yeast and Industrial Kimchi Yeast Supply System
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02Discovery and Evaluation System of Kimchi Functional Factors
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03Kimchi Quality and Fairness Optimization Platform
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04Establishment and Utilization of Kimchi Research Resource and Information Infrastructure
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05Establishment and Operation of Kimchi Cultural Content Expansion System Based on Kimchi Scientific, Historical, and Cultural Research
Role Performance Strategies
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R&D System Innovation
- Establishment of an R&D planning and implementation system centered on institutional missions
- Establishment and implementation of an R&R customized project selection and review system
- Activation of an open collaboration system
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System-centric Management Efficiency
- Innovation in Talent Development and Utilization Systems
- Establishment and activation of immersive environment creation system based on sensory experience
- Expansion of organizational culture for enhancing WiKim's pride.
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The Utilization and Dissemination of Research Outcomes
- Building and Strengthening the Foundation for IP Utilization and Dissemination
- Enhancing Demand-Oriented Enterprise Support through the Innovation of the Enterprise Support System
- Spreading Kimchi Cultural Content Based on Research Outcomes and Strengthening the Global Network