Marine Bio Research Center, Symposium on Revitalizing the Global Cosmetics Industry Based on Seaweed

Marine Bio Research Center, Symposium Poster for Revitalizing the Global Cosmetics Industry Based on Seaweed
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[Wando=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Kyungpil] The Marine Bio Research Center of the Jeonnam Bio Industry Promotion Agency announced on the 19th that it will hold a "Symposium for the Activation of the Global Cosmetics Industry Based on Seaweed" at the Wando-gun Life Culture Center from the 21st to the 22nd.

This symposium was planned to discuss the promotion direction for revitalizing the global cosmetics industry based on seaweed, one of the abundant natural resources in Jeonnam Province, and to seek specific implementation strategies and sustainable growth plans.

The symposium is expected to be attended by researchers from the National Institute of Fisheries Science, university officials, university students, and representatives of cosmetics companies related to seaweed.

On the first day of the symposium, starting with a congratulatory speech by Kang Seong-woon, Deputy Governor of Wando, Kim Hyung-rak, former professor at Pukyong National University and CEO of PiHill, will present on "Development Plans for Functional Cosmetics Using Marine Biological Resources." Jang Mi-soon, a researcher at the National Institute of Fisheries Science, will discuss "Research on Materialization of Marine Biological Resources and Current Applications in Industrial Fields." Lee Beom-joo, CEO of Rafique, will speak on "Cosmetics Industrialization Utilizing Regional Specialized Resources," followed by Ahn Hwan-ok, Wando-gun Marine Healing Officer, presenting on "Plans for Fostering the Marine Bio Material Cosmetics Industry and Attracting Companies."

Additionally, a panel discussion chaired by CEO Kim Hyung-rak, involving expert panelists and participating companies, will be held on "Measures to Revitalize the Jeonnam Bio Medical Industry and Support Global Industrialization," aiming to establish sustainable growth plans for the seaweed-related cosmetics industry.

On the second day, a meeting with businesspeople will be held where experts listen to difficulties faced by marine bio industry companies and propose solutions. Also scheduled is a business agreement ceremony between the Jeonnam Fragrance Industry Innovation Association and the Marine Bio Research Center for the activation and fostering of the Jeonnam cosmetics industry.

Park Hee-yeon, director of the Marine Bio Research Center, expressed expectations for the event, saying, "Through this symposium, we hope to explore ways to materialize cosmetics ingredients from the abundant natural resources in the province and create a communication platform to share opinions with marine bio experts."

Wando=Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Choi Kyungpil alwatros@asiae.co.kr

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