The Korea Institute for Industrial Economics and Trade is a government-funded research institute which aims to strengthen economic efficiency and industrial competitiveness by advising government and business on policy issues and strategies.
KIET’s main research activities cover wide micro-economic issues such as industrial and economic development, regional industries and industrial policies. The insitute is divided into seven research centers as follows:
- Manufacturing Industries Analysis Division
- Culture and Service Industry
- Digital Economy
- Industrial Policy
- Regulatory and Competition Policy
- Small and Venture Business
- Distribution and Regional Industry
- Industrial Cooperation
- Quantitative Analysis