KEEI is a research institute that takes the lead in understanding the changing circumstances in the energy industry in Korea and abroad. It has been gearing its research efforts to reflect industry's shift toward a market-oriented paradigm from the government control and central planning regime. In addition to maintaining an essential energy database and developing models for analysis, it has kept an active research interest in pending issues such as electric power and natural gas industry reforms. It has been building a substantial knowledge base aimed at preserving the environment and enhancing energy security through improvements in energy efficiency.

Contact details

Website:
http://www.keei.re.kr

Address:
405-11 Jongga-ro, Jung-gu, Ulsan-si, 44543, Korea

Country:
South Korea

Sub-region:
Eastern Asia

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
Korea
Operating languages
English , Korean

Organisation details

Business model
N/A
Year founded
1986
Institutional affiliations
Government
Founded by
Founders: N/A
Founder gender: N/A
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Leader(s) (2024): Hyun-Jae Kim
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2023): Dr. Chun T. Rim
Leader gender: Male
Age (years)
Korea Energy Economics Institute
40
South Korea average
38
Global average
33

Organisational performance

Publications
2024
Korea Energy Economics Institute
46
South Korea average
34
Global average
57
2023
Korea Energy Economics Institute
28
2022
Korea Energy Economics Institute
26

Social

Facebook
Likes (2023)
Korea Energy Economics Institute
1,600
South Korea average
12,933
Global average
26,974
Likes (2022)
Korea Energy Economics Institute
1,532
Likes (2021)
Korea Energy Economics Institute
1,267
Twitter
Followers (2025)
Korea Energy Economics Institute
727
South Korea average
10,153
Global average
19,888
Followers (2024)
Korea Energy Economics Institute
744
Followers (2022)
Korea Energy Economics Institute
802
Subscribers (2025)
Korea Energy Economics Institute
191
South Korea average
10,383
Global average
7,436
Subscribers (2024)
Korea Energy Economics Institute
190
Subscribers (2023)
Korea Energy Economics Institute
200
Instagram
Followers (2025)
Korea Energy Economics Institute
1,083
South Korea average
5,822
Global average
18,586
Followers (2024)
Korea Energy Economics Institute
999
Followers (2023)
Korea Energy Economics Institute
860

Data notes

Last updated: 26/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: NIRA Think Tank Directory, Organisation´s website
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