Why KAIST
We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and respect to everyone for giving us their generous support and taking interest in the development of KAIST.
Rising as one of the world’s leading science and technology universities, KAIST was established to nurture outstanding talent in science and technology for the development of Korean industries, the backbone of our economy. KAIST leads scientific and educational development in Korea, with new paradigms in education and research transcending conventions. More and more philanthropists have been donating to the KAIST mission, with its efforts in innovation to rise to the top gaining attention and public sentiment. As the president of KAIST, I aim to write a new chapter in its illustrious history, to allow our efforts over the years to bear fruit, developing KAIST into the best science and technology university in the world. I promise to repay your love for KAIST with sustained efforts to fulfill and surpass our lofty expectations. We humbly ask for your continued support in our shared future. Thank you.
Kwang-Hyung Lee
President,
KAIST