National Institute of Meteorological Research (nimr) was established in 1978 as a national research institute for the purpose of developing prediction skills, surveying and analyzing the characteristics of the atmosphere, climate, marine meteorology and earthquake. For 21 century, all of the researchers in nimr is doing one’s best for the advance of the meteorological prediction accuracy via executing the research projects, development of advanced meteorological technology and atmospheric science. Later, this endeavor will advance the nation’s service quality and contribute to the uplift of the national competition. Over the 90% of the natural disaster is related to the meteorological disaster. NIMR is trying to prevent and mitigate the disaster through improvement of prediction accuracy. nimr is also actively developing the meteorological technology and stimulating international cooperation. The objectives of nimr are to advance the atmospheric sciences with a particular emphasis on weather analysis and prediction for the public, and to support and improve the operations and services of the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA). NIMR emphasizes its duties in developing its capabilities to predict the severe weather phenomena such as heavy rainfall/snowfall, typhoons, the seasonal climate for a year in advance etc. In addition, nimr also performs research in the field of applied meteorology such as weather modification, urban climate, aviation meteorology, etc. NIMR will double its efforts for the improvement of research environment by strengthening research infrastructure in order to compete with the advanced research technology of developed countries.