August Korea Engineer Awards... Jeon Yongsung and Jeong Minseok Receive Honors

Exclusive PP Material Localization by Seonsuk Jeon, Senior Researcher at Hanwha Total
Development of High-Performance Cosmetic Materials by Minseok Jeong, Head of Korea Cosmetics Manufacturing Headquarters

Jeon Yongseong, Senior Researcher at Hanwha Total

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] The Ministry of Science and ICT and the Korea Industrial Technology Association announced on the 10th that Jeon Yongsung, team leader at Hanwha Total, and Jeong Minseok, head of Korea Cosmetics Manufacturing, were selected as the recipients of the Korea Engineer Award for August.

The Korea Engineer Award is given monthly to one engineer each from large corporations and small and medium-sized enterprises to encourage technological innovation in the industrial field and foster a culture that values engineers. Recipients receive the Minister of Science and ICT Award and a prize of 7 million KRW.

Jeon Yongsung, senior researcher at Hanwha Total and the large corporation awardee, was recognized for his contribution to the development of the domestic petrochemical industry by localizing high value-added polypropylene (PP) materials, such as PP for display protective films, HIPP for electrical and electronic use, and eco-friendly automotive PP, which had previously relied on imports. He commercialized special composite materials for automobiles that depended on Japanese raw materials and increased exports to Europe and Japan through the development of heat-resistant and high-rigidity HIPP.

Senior researcher Jeon Yongsung stated, “Based on polymer development technology and research experience, I will devote myself to material development and commercialization to continuously ensure that the competitiveness of Korea’s materials industry becomes the best in the world.”

Jung Min-seok, Head of Korea Cosmetics Manufacturing Division

Jeong Minseok, head of Korea Cosmetics Manufacturing and the small and medium-sized enterprise awardee, was selected for his contribution to the development and commercialization of high-functional cosmetic materials by applying plant tissue culture technology to rare native plants both domestically and internationally. Using plant tissue culture technology, Jeong succeeded in mass culturing natural wild ginseng and developed a raw material called Sambujeonggeun extract through an optimal extraction method. By verifying the whitening effect of the extract, he launched the first whitening functional cosmetic product in Korea containing Sambujeonggeun extract.

Head Jeong Minseok said, “Based on long-accumulated experience in cosmetic development, I will continuously strive to develop products prioritizing consumer satisfaction, contributing to the advancement of Korea’s cosmetics industry and discovering and formulating materials that are also highly regarded in overseas markets.”

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