Korea Hydrographic and Oceanographic Agency

Korea Hydrographic and
Oceanographic Agency

1 Conduct hydrographic survey, ocean observation and produce nautical charts and publications for safe navigation
2 Manage and operate the oceanographic infrastructure – Korea Ocean Observing Network and ocean satellites
3 Ocean forecast and research by collecting, analysing and evaluating ocean data
4 Project mid- and long-term ocean phenomena using numerical ocean models
5 Conduct international cooperation including the International Hydrographic Organization and promote Korean undersea feature names and the use of the East Sea
6 Operate the Ocean Data Center to produce ocean data and manage its quality systematically

1 Improve the accuracy of ocean forecast and strengthen the support system for marine accidents
2 Provide ocean information suitable for the Fourth Industrial Revolution and digitalization
3 Build an advanced hydrographic and oceanographic infrastructure by combining smart technologies

1 Create new ocean industrial opportunities with digital ocean information and data
2 Provide customized ocean information to the public
3 Three-dimensional observations and predictions across our entire seas
4 Establish a problem-solving response system for the safety of the public
5 Strengthen international cooperation to contribute to the global hydrographic and oceanographic communities

Korea hydrographic and oceanographic agency