Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA) plans to increase the number of Nuri rocket launches while reorganizing its internal structure to strengthen the country’s space capabilities.
Korea Aerospace Administration is also preparing management reforms and infrastructure expansion, including upgrades to the Naro Space Center and the potential construction of a second space center by 2035.
The announcement was made by KASA Director Oh Tae-seok during a press briefing in Seoul. He stated that the agency is working to improve efficiency and internal coordination following criticism over management and structural issues. Plans are underway to simplify the organizational system to better align with its mission.
Oh Tae-seok, who assumed leadership in February, emphasized that stabilizing operations and improving human resource management are top priorities. He noted that employees play a crucial role in shaping the agency’s future, especially as global competition in the space sector intensifies.
Among the challenges identified were weak coordination between departments and the early departure of a mission director before completing their term. To address these issues, KASA recently reorganized its space program headquarters, dividing responsibilities into four key areas: space logistics, satellites, space science, and aviation innovation.
The agency has also established an advisory committee that gathers monthly input from representatives across industry, academia, and scientific organizations. At the same time, KASA is focusing on infrastructure development, including the expansion of the Naro Space Center, which is currently undergoing a preliminary feasibility assessment for modernization.
In addition, plans are being considered for a second spaceport designed to support reusable launch vehicles by 2035.
KASA aims to conduct at least one Nuri rocket launch annually until 2032 to build operational experience and improve system reliability. In the long term, the agency expects to increase launch frequency to more than two launches per year, driven by rising domestic and international demand.
