Goh Han-seung, Chairman of the Bio Association, "Let's Take K-Bio One Step Further with Bio Networking"

Goh Han-seung, Chairman of the Korea Bio Association (President of Samsung Bioepis)

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Chun-hee] Koh Han-seung, the newly appointed chairman of the Korea Bio Association (President of Samsung Bioepis), expressed his inauguration aspirations, saying, "I intend to make a new start based on a rich network foundation" and "I believe that K-Bio can grow to the next level through industrial bio networking."

Chairman Koh made these remarks in his inaugural and New Year's message at the '2021 Bio Industry New Year's Meeting,' hosted online by the Korea Bio Association on the 29th. He was elected as the 7th chairman of the association with unanimous approval from all regular members at the Korea Bio Association's 2021 general meeting held on the 27th. He served as vice president at Samsung Bioepis from 2012 to 2015 and has been serving as president since then.

Chairman Koh stated, "The whole world is facing many internal and external issues such as global supply chain instability due to the COVID-19 crisis, policies of prioritizing one's own country, and investment contraction," and added, "Despite these circumstances, last year, domestic biohealth exports increased by 54% compared to the previous year, and globally, Korea has raised its status as the largest exporter of diagnostic kits." He also said, "Through the revitalization of the bio materials, parts, and equipment (SoBuJang) industry and the leap of the white bio industry, the brand value is rising, and Korea is solidifying its position as a new future growth engine."

Chairman Koh analyzed, "The bio industry, one of Korea's big three industries, aims to become a catalyst for economic development," and added, "Our bio industry has grown rapidly in a short period, so there have been shortcomings from the perspective of synergy between industries." He emphasized, "The theme of today's New Year's meeting is a new start," and said, "It is not a simple start but a new beginning based on the experts who have cultivated our bio industries so far and a rich network foundation."

He presented his goal, saying, "I believe that K-Bio can grow to the next level through industrial bio networking based on solidarity and cooperation among the bio industries." Through this, he expressed his aspiration, "We will do our best to lead K-Bio as a global leader on the world stage through the synergy created by excellent bio companies, all industry stakeholders, and the government coming together."

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