National Territorial Planning & Regional Research Division is a core department that shapes the future vision of our national territory by leading the formulation of key spatial plans. Through multifaceted spatial strategy research encompassing industrial location, balanced national growth, and cooperation across the Korean Peninsula and East Asia, we spearhead innovation and sustainable development. Ultimately, we embody the foundational principles of territorial management and provide comprehensive support for national policies.

The Urban Research Division conducts research on such topics as urban regeneration and development, urban industries for the management of a dynamic and competitive territory and cities; urban planning and design for healthy cities featuring both a prosperous and comfortable environment and appropriate urban infrastructure; urban disaster prevention to mitigate climate change and natural disasters; territorial management and planning to protect and utilize cultural heritage and construct a culturally rich and eco-friendly environment; and other national land management and urban policies directly related to the citizens’ quality of life.

The Land, Housing and Construction Research Division conducts a wide range of research on housing policy, land policy, real estate market policy, construction, private investment, and resources. Our specific major research areas include the Housing Survey, the Comprehensive Housing Plan, land ownership and development, analysis of the real estate and construction markets, the Real Estate Market Consumer Sentiment Index, construction market risk analysis, private investment support, and the improvement of infrastructure, water resources, and energy management, etc.

The Geospatial & Infrastructure Research Division conducts interdisciplinary policy research to address emerging changes in territorial development and infrastructure, ranging from geospatial information and data-driven territorial policy to roads, mobility, and advanced infrastructure.
In the geospatial field, the Division supports national geospatial information policies and conducts research on AI cities, spatial intelligence, digital twins, territorial monitoring, and GeoAI-based analysis and forecasting.
In the infrastructure field, it develops long-term road policies and plans, evaluates road investment projects, and studies road safety, regulatory frameworks, and smart and digital road policies. The Division also advances research on ITS, autonomous driving, transportation big data, and the convergence of AI with mobility and infrastructure, contributing to more innovative and future-ready territorial and infrastructure policies.

The Global Development Partnership Center provides education, consulting, and planning support for developing countries based on KRIHS’ about 40 years of experience and expertise in national territorial development. To offer more effective support, the center works closely with international organizations such as the World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, and UN-Habitat. It expands academic partnerships and policy exchanges to prestigious international research institutes and universities. Through its global network, the center continues to enhance its capacity for international collaboration.