Photo Archive - ETRI 50th Anniversary

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Moments of
History Captured in Photos

In the instant a shutter clicks, the passion, dedication, and perseverance of ETRI researchers are preserved.
From the sweat captured on black-and-white film to the innovations of today’s ultra-high-definition digital world, these images trace ETRI’s 50-year journey. Explore the vivid moments that shaped its history and legacy.

(Left) On March 24, 1986, In front of the Space Radio Observatory (Right)on March 25, 1986, Signboard-hanging ceremony, ETRI-affiliated Institute of Space Science and Astronomy.

In 1986, ETRI became the world’s tenth organization to develop domestic TDX technology, which had been possessed only by some advanced nations.

On March 26, 1986, 1st Anniversary Ceremony

On April 16, 1986, Visit by Press Science Editors

On May 9, 1986, Filial Piety Award Ceremony

On December 11, 1986, Commemorative Essay Collection Dedication for Dr. Man-young Jeong's 60th Birthday

On December 31, 1986, Year-End Reception

On June 17, 1987, Management Training

On June 19, 1987, Celebration for the 300th Issue of "Weekly ICT Trends“

On June 24, 1987, Visit by Daejeon Wadong Elementary School Students

On November 8, 1987, Institute Open Recruitment Exam

On November 14, 1987, Mental Readiness Training for Foal Eagle Exercise

On December 8, 1987, 10th Anniversary & Building 3 Completion Ceremony

In January 1988, ETRI enhanced its global presence by holding CCITT (presently ITU-T) SG18 in Seoul.

On July 26, 1988, Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Employee Housing Cooperative

On August 5, 1988, Visit by Kim Dae-jung, President of the Peace Democratic Party

On August 31, 1988, Employee Health Run

On September 16, 1988, Visit by Tolerant Systems Executives

On October 11, 1988, 1988 Parliamentary Audit

In October 1988, led by its personnel development division, ETRI launched efforts to cultivate researchers’ capacity. As part of such efforts, ETRI categorized personnel ranks into principal, senior, and general levels and offered job training accordingly.

On November 29, 1988, Wireless Communications Promotion Seminar

On January 10, 1989, TDX-1B Development Progress Presentation

In February 1989, ETRI successfully completed the joint development of 4M DRAM, allowing Korea to possess ultra-high density semiconductor manufacturing technology.

In April 1989, the telephone exchanger (TDX-1B) began service in four areas:
Gyeongsan and Chilgok in Gyeongsangbuk-do; Jumunjin in Gangwon-do; and Anjung in Gyeonggi-do.

On May 23, 1983, Administrative Network Mainframe Computer Development Progress Presentation

On July 11, 1989, Korea was elected as an ITU director country in reflection of its enhanced status in the electronics and telecommunications industry.

On July 17, 1989, Visit by Asian Developing Countries Technology Transfer Seminar Participants

On August 29, 1989, Intelligent Network Workshop

On September 4, 1989, Employee Morning Assembly

On November 7, 1989, ASIC Technology Acquisition Ceremony

On November 16, 1989, Opening of the Employee Consumer Cooperative

On November 25, 1989, Visit by Kim Young-sam, President of the Reunification Democratic Party

On November 27, 1989, Wireless Communications Promotion Seminar

On December 18, 1989, Opening Ceremony of the "Research Institute Family House“

In March 1990, TDX subscription exceeded two million lines, leading the digitization of telecommunications network.

On May 1, 1990, Employee Family Day

On May 16, 1990, Visit by the Director of France's CNET Grenoble Laboratory

On September 8, 1990, Visit by Inter-Korean High-Level Talks Delegates

In March 1991, ETRI became the nation’s top semiconductor research institute by developing 16M DRAM almost simultaneously with developed countries.

On May 24, 1991, ETRI held a briefing to report on the progress of the joint development of 16M DRAM.

To create a top research-friendly environment, ETRI completed the construction of its sixth research building in 1991, following the second (1985), third (1987), and fifth (1989) buildings.

(Left) In 1991, Apex was founded as ETRI’s first start-up company. (Right) In 1991, ETRI solidified Korea’s information and telecommunications industry by successfully developing the administrative network host II (TiCOM).

On June 4, 1991, Visit by the Chairman of the Soviet State Committee for Science and Technology

In November 1991, in preparation for the era of knowledge and information in the 21st century, the development and commercialization of the host II (TiCOM) helped Korea join the rank of large computer manufacturers.

In February 1992, the ETRI President hosted a welcome banquet for the ITU-T SG13 conference in Seoul.

On May 2, 1992, Inauguration of Dr. Seung-taek Yang as President

On December 31, 1992, 20th Anniversary Ceremony

In December 1992, the ETRI-affiliated Information and Telecommunications Research Management Team was founded for efficient management and support of research and development projects in information and telecommunications.

On February 2, 1993, Visit by the Chairman of Qualcomm

On May 20, 1993, as part of its 100-day plan for new economy, ETRI held a forum to identify technologies to challenge SMEs.

On June 10, 1993, Volunteering for Rural Rice Planting

On March 29, 1994, a ceremony was held to celebrate the distribution of 500 hosts developed and commercialized by ETRI.

On May 13, 1994, The 1st Hanmaeum Sports Festival

On June 27, 1994, Visit by Ericsson Delegation

On June 29, 1994, Visit by Motorola Vice President Johanson

On September 9, 1994, Forum on Building and Promoting Broadband Information Network

On October 20, 1994, as part of its SME support program, ETRI invited representatives of promising small information and telecommunications companies to its seminar.

On October 21, 1994, Meeting with Former Presidents

On November 4, 1994, Homecoming Day

On November 16, 1994, Visit by the King of Sweden

On December 9, 1994, Launch of the Switching Group CRAY System

In June 1995, ETRI demonstrated test calls for commercialization, internationally publicizing its development of the world’s first CDMA system.

On September 6, 1995, the optical switching system was demonstrated.

On September 14, 1995, ETRI displayed a distributed system software and DBMS at the TiCOM SOFTEX 1995, an exhibition for domestic host software.

On October 18, 1995, Inspection by Minister of Information and Communication Kyeong Sang-hyun.