Established in 1970, the Korea Institute of Design Promotion (KIDP) is the national design body in Korea to plan and implement national design policies and strategies. Affiliated with the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy (MOTIE), KIDP aims to raise quality of life for people by design and lead innovation of the Korean design industry.The major programs of KIDP include support for the design industry and designers, improving design education & training, promoting Korean design both nationally and internationally, building design infrastructure, and raising design awareness across the nation.