Claim: The Graduate School of Iron & Steel Technology (GSIST) Foundation Committee was formed in November 1993 in a private research university in Pohang, before The Ministry of Education approved the establishment of GSIST in October 21, 1994.
Evidence: November 1993 The Graduate School of Iron & Steel Technology (GSIST) Foundation Committee was formed. The Graduate Institute of Ferrous Technology (GIFT POSTECH) is an institute for graduate-level education and research in the field of iron and steel technology at Pohang University of Science and Technology, South Korea. Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) is a private research university in Pohang, South Korea dedicated to research and education in science and technology. October 21 1994 The Ministry of Education approved the establishment of GSIST.