Welcome to the homepage of the Korean Astronomical Society.

Inheriting Korea's astronomical tradition, which spans thousands of years, the Korean Astronomical Society was founded on the vernal equinox in 1965. It is a robust society representing the Korean astronomical community of those involved in astronomical research and education. As of January 2026, our society has 1,585 members, 801 of whom have participated in the regular conferences at least once over the past 10 years.

Our society strives to promote the development of astronomical research in Korea. This is achieved through members' participation in society activities in various ways. First, members can participate in regular academic conferences held twice a year, in spring and autumn. Second, they can publish academic papers in the journals published by the society (JKAS, PKAS). Third, they can participate in various divisions that are autonomous in nature. Finally, they can participate in various committee activities that carry out the society's specific objectives. If you are interested in these activities and meet the qualifications, you are encouraged to join as a member.

Our society is working hard to share the fruits of astronomical research with youth and the public. Activities such as the astronomical terminology dictionary, the NAVER Astronomical Encyclopedia, and the Astronomy Olympiad activities stemmed from these efforts. The society actively holds events such as public lectures and open astronomical observations from time to time. This kind of public outreach is becoming even more important with the 2024 launch of the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA). Collaborating with other organizations and groups that have similar goals, our society will continue to strive for the popularization of science in the astronomy and space fields in the future.

We hope for the support of our members and the public so that the Korean Astronomical Society can continue to fulfill its given roles well.