Home > introduction > history The name change of two research laboratories and Observatory The BAPMoN Observatory was removed to Anmyon Island. Reorganization with the five laboratories, BAPMoN Observatory, and one division Reorganization with the four laboratories, BAPMoN Observatory, and one division The Background Air Pollution Monitoring (BAPMoN) Observatory was established in Mt. Soback. Reorganization with the five laboratories and one division. The METRI was established (two laboratories and one division). The establishment of the METRI was approved. The establishment of the Meteorological Research Institute (METRI) was proposed. The research department was established in the Central Meteorological Office(CMO).