Introduction
Start at the end of the world
Standing proudly at the end of the world.
The King Sejong Station is located on the coast of Maxwell Bay, surrounded by King George Island and Nelson Island in the South Shetland Islands, parallel to
the Antarctic Peninsula of West Antarctica.
The King Sejong Station was inaugurated in February 1988 as year-round station
Overwinter party, consisting of around 17 crew members, is on duty for the
operation and maintenance of station.
In the Austral summer season, approximately 100 international researchers visit to the station to conduct various scientific research activities.
62° 13' S, 58 ° 47' W
17,240km from Seoul
The King Sejong Station,
King George Island, Antarctica
+82-32-770-8570
sejong@kopri.re.kr
Mission and Main Research Fields
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Research Activity
Climate change, Marine, Atmosphere, Ozone layer, Paleoclimate
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Meteorological Observation
Transmitting data to the World Meteorological Organization, and sharing data with the Korea Meteorological Administration, other research institutions and universities
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Antarctic Specially Protected Area Management
Ecosystem monitoring for Antarctic birds
Antarctic King Sejong Station
At a Glance
Korea’s First
Antarctic Research Station
Operated as
Year-ronud Station
Accommodation Capacity
Up to 87
Building Space
5,864㎡
Distance from Korea
17,240㎞
Observed Temperature
Average Temperature :-1.8℃
Coldest Temperature :-25.6℃