About the PACSTHistory

The Presidential Advisory Council on Science and Technology has been established for objectives including the innovation of national science and technology.

Merging the prior advisory functions of the PACST and deliberation functions of the National Science and Technology Council, the PACST performs the duty as the highest advisory · deliberation organization.

2019

02

Organizing 2nd PACST members of the Moon Jae-in government

2018

04

Reorganization of the unified PACST

2017

12

The 1st PACST of the Moon Jae-in government was founded

2016

12

The 4th PACST of the Park Geun-hye government was founded

2015

11

The 3rd PACST of the Park Geun-hye government was founded

2014

11

The 2nd PACST of the Park Geun-hye government was founded

2013

09

The 1st PACST of the Park Geun-hye government was founded

The Presidential Advisory Council on Education, Science and Technology Act was amended
(reformed to PACST)

2008

06

The Presidential Advisory Council on Science and Technolody Act was amended
(reformed as the Presidential Advisory Council on Education, Science and Technology)

2004

03

The Presidential Advisory Council on Science and Technology Act was amended
(strengthening of the status with the President as the Chairperson)

1991

03

The Presidential Advisory Council on Science and Technology was enacted

1989

06

The Temporary Presidential Advisory Council on Science and Technology was founded and operated

1987

10

The 9th Constitutional Amendment provided the legal basis for the Presidential Advisory Council on Science and Technology