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Table 5.23    Changes in the Ministry Responsible for KEMRI 
 
Ministry Responsible for KEMRI 
1979
～
1983 
MOH 
1983
～
1985 
Ministry of Regional Development Science and Technology (MRDST) 
1985
～
1999 
Ministry of Research, Technical Training and Technology (MRTTT) 
1999
～
 
MOH 
Prepared by the investigation team 
 
KEMRI became an affiliated research institute of the MOH in 1999, due to the 
reorganization of the government structure.  A smooth relationship has been 
established between KEMRI and MOH through the appointment of representatives of 
the MOH as members of all committees in KEMRI following this shift.     
 
(5)
 
Reform of JICA Schemes 
Many of the participants from KEMRI pointed out that JICA did not have any system 
for counterparts to acquire an academic background.  This constraint has been 
discussed between KEMRI and JICA since the beginning of JICA’s cooperation.     
In KEMRI, the promotion of staff largely depends on their academic background.  
For instance, it is necessary to at least have a Masters degree to become a research 
officer, and a Doctoral degree for a senior research officer.  Therefore, support for