The National Institute for Lifelong Education[1] (NILE) is a national level organization established in February 2008 as a result of the National Lifelong Education Policy as set forth in Article 19 of the Lifelong Education Act.
NILE aims to boost lifelong learning of people by efficiently carrying out tasks regarding the promotion of lifelong education.
| 2007.11.22 | The National Assembly passed Lifelong Act, Wholly Amended | |
| 2007.12.14 | Promulgated Lifelong Education Act(Enforced 15 FEB 2008) | |
| 2007.12.20 | Authorized statute of NILE | |
| 2008. 1. 2 | Registration of NILE as a foundation | |
| 2008. 1.11 | In Joo Park appointed first president of NILE | |
| 2008. 2.15 | NILE launched | |
| 2008.10.6~8 | Hosted CONFINTEA VI Asia–Pacific Regional Preparatory Conference | |
| 2009. 2.13 | Commemorated 1st anniversary seminar | |
| 2009. 2.23 | Ceremony of conferment of degrees of Academic Credit Bank System & Bachelor's Degree Examination for Self-Education |