History
Institute of Reproductive Medicine and Population was established in 1972 with the purpose of maximizing the support and efficiency of Korean family planning and population control projects by conducting clinical and basic research on human reproduction, family planning, and family health promotion, introducing new academic information and techniques in Korea, and providing education and training for related professionals.
| April 28, 1972 | Establishment of the Institute of Reproductive Medicine and Population in College of Medicine according to the Rules of Seoul National University No. 253. |
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| July 1974 | Opening Ceremony of the Institute of Reproductive Medicine and Population |
| October 1974 | Designated as WHO Collaborating Center for Research in Human Reproduction |
| July 1976 | Designated as a core research institute for human reproduction in Southeast Asia by WHO |
| September 1976 | Relocation of the Institute |
| July 1979 | Reorganized into a legal research institute affiliated with the College of Medicine under Presidential Decree |
| June 1982 | Promoted to a direct research institute at Seoul National University under Presidential Decree 10835 |
| March 1994 | Name changed to the Medical Research Center under Presidential Decree |
| January 1995 | Integration of 7 institutes including the Institute of Reproductive Medicine and Population |
| February 1995 | Renamed to the Institute of Reproductive Medicine and Population, Medical Research Center, Seoul National University |
| September 2005 | Relocation of the Institute (Gukjegwan 5th Floor, Dongsung-dong) |
Previous Directors
1st Director
Kwon E Hyock
Professor of College of Medicine
1972. 4 - 1980. 8
2nd Director
Kim Sang-In
Professor of College of Medicine
1980. 8 - 1990. 4
3rd Director
Chang Yoon-Seok
Professor of College of Medicine
1990. 4 - 1994. 2
4th Director
Kim Eung Ik
Professor of Graduate School of Public Health
1995. 3 - 1999. 2
5th Director
Moon Shin-Yong
Professor of College of Medicine
1999. 3 - 2013. 8
6th Director
Choi Young-Min
Professor of College of Medicine
2013. 9 - 2019. 8
7th Director
Jun Jong-Kwan
Professor of College of Medicine
2019. 9 - 2023.8