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Formation | May 1918 [1] |
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Headquarters | 124 Gwahak-ro, Yuseong-gu, Daejeon [2] |
President | Lee Pyeong-Koo |
Website | www |
Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources | |
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Revised Romanization | Hangung Jijil Jawon Yeonguwon |
McCune–Reischauer | Han'gung Chijil Chawŏn Yŏn'guwŏn |
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