Two “green” business units of South Korea’s SK begin collaboration with overseas firms

Specifically, the two divisions are the chemicals and recycling divisions of SK, South Korea’s second-largest conglomerate. As reported by Pulsenews, the collaboration with new global partners is expected to improve SK Group’s CO₂ balance and become a top player in South Korea and abroad in the future. SK Chemicals signed a memorandum of understanding with China’s Shuye Environmental Technoloy, aiming to establish a joint venture. SK Chemicals is to hold 51 percent of the shares in the joint venture. Last May, SK Chemicals already acquired a ten percent stake in Shuye worth around 17 million US dollars. In return, the Chinese company will supply SK with 20,000 metric tons of chemical recycling material annually. The newly formed joint venture is building a depolymerization plant with a capacity of 100,000 tons of raw material and another plant to produce 200,000 tons of recycled polyethylene (CR-PET) and co-polyester under the management of SK Chemicals. The two plants are scheduled to start operations at the end of 2024. SK Chemicals introduced two new environmentally friendly plastics last year: co-polyester Ectotria CR and chemically recycled PET called Skypet CR. Machinery and equipment to carry out these projects usually falls and KCs certification and under KC-EMC testing regulations to be allowed to be imported and used in Korea.     Another SK Group company, SK geo centric, will cooperate with the French company Veolia in the future. A memorandum of understanding was also signed for this purpose, which involves expanding plastics recycling in Asia. To this end, both companies are researching processes for the pyrolysis of PET, PP and plastic waste, as well as an expansion of SK’s geo centric recycling center in Ulsan, South Korea. SK geo centric President and CEO Na Kyung-soo said he was pleased with the cooperation with Veolia: “This is the start of a circular economy in the Asian market and shows the competencies of both companies in the field of environmentally friendly solutions. SK geo centric plans to become the circular economy market leader in Asia with its plastic waste recycling plant in Ulsan, Kyung-soo added. KCs certification was introduced in South Korea to ensure basic safety in the design and manufacture of hazardous machinery and protective equipment in hazardous workplaces in Korea. The goal is to protect the health and safety of workers by preventing accidents. We provide certification services for all product areas, including KC certification for consumer products and especially electronics, KC-EMC certification for electronic products, and KCs certification for machinery, as well as KCs for explosion-proof products. We are available to answer any questions you may have about Korea certifications. Feel free to contact us any time if you need assistance. Tel. Europe: +49-69-271 37 69 261 Tel. US: +1 773 654-2673 Email: info@korea-certification.com Urgent questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us via chat. You will find the chat window at the bottom right of each page (if this is not visible, please check your browser settings). For more information you can download our free brochure “Korea Certification Made Easy – The Booklet“.

International Hydrogen Consortium under Korean leadership begins work

South Korea, the United States and 16 other countries established a working alliance in May to accelerate cooperation in the development of the hydrogen industry, an industry ministry spokesman said. Member countries of the Global Hydrogen Industrial Association Alliance reported on the current status of their hydrogen industries and planned policies at the founding event in Seoul. Led by South Korea, the alliance plans to establish a network for contacts and a hub for hydrogen data and information. According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, this should help develop the technology and reduce regulatory restrictions. Participating countries at the first meeting included China, the United Kingdom, Germany and Singapore. Pressure vessels and similar product categories associated with the production of hydrogen require approval through the Korea Gas Safety Corporation (KGS) to be distributed and used in Korea.     Deputy Industry Minister Park Il-jun promoted building large-scale hydrogen production plants in South Korea, as well as facilities for transport and storage both domestically and abroad. This is expected to create a complete system from production through distribution and use of the gas. South Korea’s efforts stem from its shift in energy production from nuclear power and coal to clean and sustainable energy sources. Hydrogen is an environmentally friendly alternative to fossil fuels because it releases only water during the combustion process. Hydrogen gas is produced as a byproduct in industry and petrochemical plants, among others. Feel free to contact us any time if you need assistance or have any questions regarding Korean certifications like KC, KC EMC, KCs, KCs for explosion safety products or KGS factory registration. Tel. Europe: +49-69-271 37 69 261 Tel. US: +1 773 654-2673 Email: info@korea-certification.com Urgent questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us via chat. You will find the chat window at the bottom right of each page (if this is not visible, please check your browser settings). For more information you can download our free brochure “Korea Certification Made Easy – The Booklet“.

Hyundai Engineering announces strategic roadmap for SMR reactors and hydrogen generation

South Korean company Hyundai Engineering is stepping up its activities in micro-reactors (SMR) and hydrogen generation. As a result, Hyundai hopes to lead the way in energy security and CO₂ emissions reduction. According to its strategic roadmap for nuclear reactors and engineering services in the energy sector, the company aims to expand its business to include small and micro modular reactors (SMR and MMR, respectively), hydrogen production, nuclear power plant decommissioning, and fissile material fuel production for nuclear power plants. Based on its capabilities in power plant design and manufacturing, Hyundai aims to become a major competitor in the modular reactor field. Pressure vessels and similar product categories associated with the production of hydrogen require approval through the Korea Gas Safety Corporation (KGS) to be distributed and used in Korea.     Hyundai Engineering plans to secure rights to engineer, procure and construct microreactors in Canada, the U.S. and Poland by 2029. In doing so, the company is applying its experience from the MMR project in Chalk River, Canada. It is also working on technical improvements for the production of hydrogen in large quantities under a high-temperature process. Regarding nuclear power plant decommissioning and fuel rod disposal, Hyundai plans to participate in the design of interim storage facilities for the disposal of nuclear waste from the microreactors. In addition, the strategy calls for securing additional rights overseas for pyrolysis and treatment of radioactive waste. According to the company, it is prepared for the decommissioning and dismantling of nuclear power plants in South Korea. Based on Hyundai’s experience with the OYSTER research reactor in the Netherlands, the company hopes to gain further participation in similar projects in South Africa and Bangladesh. We provide certification services for all product areas, including KC certification for consumer products and especially electronics, KC EMC certification for electronic products, and KCs certification for machinery, as well as KCs for explosion-proof products. We are available to answer any questions you may have about Korea certifications. Feel free to contact us any time if you need assistance or have any questions regarding Korean certifications like KC, KCs, KCs for explosion safety products or KGS factory registration. Tel. Europe: +49-69-271 37 69 261 Tel. US: +1 773 654-2673 Email: info@korea-certification.com Urgent questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us via chat. You will find the chat window at the bottom right of each page (if this is not visible, please check your browser settings). For more information you can download our free brochure “Korea Certification Made Easy – The Booklet“.

Well-known South Korean companies present innovative technologies at World IT Show

Samsung Electronics, LG Electronics, SK Telecom, KT, Kia and other well-known companies from South Korea were among the exhibitors at the World IT Show in April 2022. The largest IT event in the capital city of Seoul, hosted by the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (ICT), offers companies the opportunity to showcase their latest trends and future products. This year’s exhibition was themed “Transitioning the Global Community from Pandemic to Endemic.” Organizers reported that more than 350 large, small and medium-sized companies and public institutions participated in the exhibition. The show was divided into these areas: contactless technology, artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT), digital worlds and metaverse, smart devices, digital healthcare, and cybersecurity and blockchain. Many electronic products need a KC certification in order to be approved for the Korean market.     Among the well-known exhibitors was Samsung Electronics, the world’s number one in smartphones and TVs, showcasing its latest gadgets such as the Galaxy S22 series devices and the foldable Galaxy Z Flip 3. LG Electronics also showed robots and gadgets for business customers in addition to its home appliances. An LG spokesperson elaborated further on the exhibits: For example, the LG CLOi ServeBot assistance robot greeted guests at the LG booth and explained the products on display. In the Smart Office Solutions area, LG introduced the LG One:Quick, a 4K touchscreen with camera, microphone and speaker for hospitals and clinical facilities. South Korean mobile operator KT presented smart cleaning robots for quarantine facilities and hospitals, as well as monitoring and control systems for road traffic, as part of its restructuring as a digital platform provider. Certifications for the Korean market are a complex hurdle and difficult to navigate due to different authorities and certification systems. With over 15 years of experience in the certification business, MPR International GmbH is your best contact for competent service when it comes to exporting to Korea. For example, KC Safety is relevant for electronics and household products mostly intended for consumers, as well as products for children and babies. Feel free to contact us any time if you need assistance or have any questions regarding Korean certifications like KC, KC EMC, KCs an more. Tel. Europe: +49-69-271 37 69 261 Tel. US: +1 773 654-2673 Email: info@korea-certification.com Urgent questions? Please do not hesitate to contact us via chat. You will find the chat window at the bottom right of each page (if this is not visible, please check your browser settings). For more information you can download our free brochure “Korea Certification Made Easy – The Booklet“.