a catalyst for nox storage and reduction may include a carrier that contains alkali metal and al , or alkali earth metal and al , a nox storage element of alkali metal , alkali earth metal or rare earth element , and one or more noble metals that are selected from the group consisting of pt , pd , ru , ag , au and rh . the catalyst for nox storage and reduction shows excellent nox storage and reduction capability , maintains excellent storage and reduction capability especially before and after deterioration and sulfation , and shows excellent catalytic activity under low temperature environment , while maintaining unusually high hydrophobicity .