Two National Research Institutes Designated as Additional Testing Agencies for Urea Solution

NST and Chemical Research Institute Have Already Applied; KIST Plans to Secure Equipment and Apply by Year-End

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Bong-su] The National Science and Technology Council (NST) announced on the 18th that it has additionally designated the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) and the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology as inspection agencies to respond to the increasing demand for urea solution inspections due to the shortage of urea solution and diversification of imports.

Currently, urea solution inspections are handled by two organizations: the National Institute of Environmental Research's Transportation Environment Research Center and the Korea Petroleum Management Institute. However, due to the recent surge in inspection demand caused by the urea solution shortage, there was a need to expand the number of inspection agencies.

The Chemical Research Institute already possesses all the necessary inspection equipment and personnel, has completed the application for designation as an inspection agency, and plans to commence urea solution quality inspections once designated. KIST also plans to secure 2 of the 6 pieces of equipment it currently lacks by December and will apply for designation as an inspection agency.

Kim Bok-cheol, Chairman of NST, said, "Once these two institutions are additionally designated as inspection agencies and begin inspections, it is expected to contribute to resolving the urea solution shortage and diversifying imports," adding, "NST and affiliated research institutes will continue to actively seek roles to address national issues as they arise."

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