Academy of Sciences of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea
| Established | 1 December 1952 |
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| President | Jang Chol |
| Staff | 50,000 |
| Formerly called | National Academy of Sciences |
| Location | Wasan-dong, Podunamu Street, Sosong District , , |
| Academy of Sciences of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea | |
| Chosŏn'gŭl | 조선민주주의인민공화국과학원 |
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| Hancha | 朝鮮民主主義人民共和國科學院 |
| Revised Romanization | Joseon Minjujuui Inmin Gonghwaguk Gwahagwon |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chosŏn Minjujuŭi Inmin Konghwaguk Kwahagwŏn |
The Academy of Sciences of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (Korean: 조선민주주의인민공화국과학원) or State Academy of Sciences, formerly the National Academy of Sciences, is the national academy of sciences of North Korea. It was founded in 1952, and until 1981 was responsible for all research conducted in the country before various organizational reforms led to the restructuring of academic facilities. It continues to be a prominent centre for scientific research and education in the country.
The Academy played a role in the nuclear weapons program of North Korea until a separate military-run Academy of National Defense Science was established to take on this role. Within the academy there are many branches and departments which look after individual domains such as physics, biology, economics, chemistry, history, engineering and mathematics.