The Geo Big Data Open Platform operated by the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM) is a national research data repository dedicated to long-term preservation, open access, and responsible reuse of geoscience and environmental data. KIGAM actively provides DOI-assigned datasets, standardized metadata, and open access services aligned with the FAIR principles, and contributes to national and international research data ecosystems through interoperability with the Korean national research data platform (DataON).
The Geo Big Data Open Platform and WDS both work toward long-term data preservation, open access, and data preservation. Their commitment to these common goals illustrates why they will make an excellent partner for WDS. The Geo Big Data Open Platform became a regular member of WDS in February 2026.