KIAF Hosts Korea-US Industrial Cooperation Conference... "Discussing Synergy in Semiconductors and Batteries"

[Asia Economy Reporter Ki-min Lee] The economic sectors of South Korea and the United States will discuss creating synergy effects between the two countries in key fields of the 4th industrial revolution such as semiconductors, batteries, and bio.

The Korea Industrial Alliance Forum (KIAF) announced that on the 27th at 3 PM, it will co-host the 1st Korea-US Industrial Cooperation Conference at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry together with the Korea-US Association, the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM), and the Korea Federation of SMEs.

KIAF explained that this conference is being held because industrial cooperation between Korea and the US is emphasized more than ever amid the rapidly changing environment due to COVID-19, and because the strong economic ties between the two countries form the foundation of a strong security alliance.

At the conference, the economic sectors will focus on discussing whether synergy effects can be created between the two countries in advanced technology fields such as semiconductors, batteries, bio, artificial intelligence (AI), and 5G and 6G communications.

The event will be attended by Moon Seung-wook, Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy; Choi Tae-won, Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry; and Kim Ki-moon, Chairman of the Korea Federation of SMEs, who will deliver congratulatory remarks.

Additionally, Jang Seok-in, Distinguished Professor at Korea Polytechnic University, will give a keynote speech titled "Current Status and Future Prospects of Korea-US Industrial Cooperation," and Dr. Edwin Feulner, founder of the Heritage Foundation in the US, plans to send a congratulatory message.

Under the chairmanship of James Kim, Chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in Korea, panel discussions will be held with economic sector representatives including Song Yoo-jong, Executive Vice President of the Korea Petrochemical Industry Association; Ahn Ki-hyun, Executive Director of the Korea Semiconductor Industry Association; Lee Seung-gyu, Executive Vice President of the Korea Bio Association; Jang Jae-chul, Chief Economist at KB Kookmin Bank; and Jung Soon-nam of the Korea Battery Industry Association.

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