About Us
The Korea Institute of Aids to Navigation is a specialized technical institution under the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, covering a comprehensive scope of operations―from the maintenance, repair, testing, and inspection of buoys and aids to navigation to research and development. Aids to navigation serve as critical maritime traffic infrastructure that guides vessels to navigate safely along designated routes to their destinations, acting as a core foundation for maritime safety that protects the lives and property of the public.
To secure the performance and reliability of national aids to navigation, our institute has continuously strengthened its technical capabilities to meet international standards. Furthermore, we contribute to the advancement of global aids to navigation technology beyond Korea through international cooperation and technical support for developing nations. In addition, by developing smart aids to navigation integrated with digital and eco-friendly technologies, we are proactively responding to future changes in the maritime traffic environment and leading the creation of a sustainable maritime safety management system.
With the recent expansion of maritime tourism and leisure activities, creating a safe environment where everyone can enjoy the sea has become increasingly vital. Accordingly, while fulfilling our primary role of ensuring maritime traffic safety, the Korea Institute of Aids to Navigation also strives to promote the value of lighthouse culture and the importance of maritime safety through the National Lighthouse Museum and key lighthouse cultural spaces, fostering a shared maritime culture with the public.
As a public institution, we prioritize public trust above all else. We practice transparent and responsible management while instilling safety, integrity, and innovation as core principles of our organizational culture. Based on professionalism and accountability, all executives and employees will continually strengthen their capabilities and work in close cooperation with relevant agencies, including the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, to further solidify the national maritime traffic safety network. Through ongoing innovation and communication that live up to public expectations, we will faithfully carry out our duty to advance the aids to navigation industry and ensure safer seas.
Moving forward, the Korea Institute of Aids to Navigation will remain unwavering in fulfilling its responsibility and mission as a trusted maritime safety expert institution dedicated to protecting the safety of the public.
We ask for your warm interest and continued support.
Thank you.
President
Korea Institute of Aids to Navigation