Korea Institute of Materials Science Plans Second Materials Institute Formation Upon Launch

Establishing an Advanced Materials Demonstration Complex to Become a Hub for Materials Research

The Korea Institute of Materials Science held an opening ceremony on the 4th at the main auditorium of the institute's main building and is taking a commemorative photo. (Photo by Korea Institute of Materials Science)

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Park Saeyan] On the 4th, the Korea Institute of Materials Science held an opening ceremony at the auditorium of the main building and officially announced its launch.

The event was attended by Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun, Governor Kim Kyung-soo of Gyeongnam Province, Mayor Heo Seong-moo of Changwon, National Assembly members Park Wan-su and Jeong Pil-mo, and Jeong Byeong-seon, the 1st Vice Minister of the Ministry of Science and ICT.

The Institute of Materials Science completed its corporate registration on the 20th of last month and was promoted from the Materials Research Laboratory to the Korea Institute of Materials Science.

The Institute is currently promoting the establishment of an advanced materials demonstration complex (the 2nd Korea Institute of Materials Science) that can provide integrated support from the practical application of basic research results to quality certification.

The advanced materials demonstration complex will be built on the site of the former Army University located in Jinhae-gu, Changwon City.

A project budget of 162 billion KRW will be invested by 2027.

In his congratulatory speech, Prime Minister Chung said, "The Korea Institute of Materials Science will become a new driving force in the southeastern region and a symbol of balanced national development."

Governor Kim expressed expectations for the role of the Korea Institute of Materials Science, saying, "Now, South Korea's manufacturing industry is in a position to lead the world. We expect the Institute and the industry to fulfill that role."

Director Lee Jeong-hwan stated his aspirations, saying, "Based on the agility and flexibility aimed at by the government's materials, parts, and equipment policy, we promise to advance toward new innovations."

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