Research Center for Endangered Species in National Institute of Ecology was recently established in Yeongyang, Gyeongsangbuk-do on October 2018. As a new research center, we are actively developing research projects even though we have lots of hurdles. Among 26 endangered insect species, five species have been focused as restoring insect. Recently, the focus of restoration strategy was changed from species to habitat. To protect the insects from extinction, we will conserve the original habitat and cooperate with the local community. As a starting research center, we are open to all of your opinion to restore endangered insects in Korea.

• Hong Geun Kim(Dept. of Insect Research, National Institute of Ecology)
• Yejin Choi(Dept. of Insect Research, National Institute of Ecology)