News from the 30 centers of the Institute for Basic Science (IBS), specialized in chemistry, maths, life sciences, physics and interdisciplinary research.

Core values

- **Advancing Basic Science**: IBS focuses on long-term basic science research, which is essential for creating new knowledge and driving significant societal transformations[2][5].
- **Research Excellence**: IBS has produced over 900 research papers, with 56 of them falling into the top one percent of the most cited articles worldwide. This indicates a high level of research quality and impact[2].
- **Economic and Social Impact**: The research conducted by IBS aims to have economic and social impacts, contributing to the nation's development and addressing various societal needs through groundbreaking discoveries[2][5].
- **Global Collaborations**: IBS collaborates with prominent international research institutions, fostering a global network that enhances the dissemination of research findings and promotes international cooperation[5].