Poongsan Group Chairman Ryu, Jin’s special lecture at GIST

    - Special lecture series by a prominent leader on Apr. 30^th as part of GIST’s 20^th anniversary … leader of the global copper industry
    - Shares message on global leadership ‧ social responsibilities ‧ problem-solving skills, etc.

 

 

   Ryu, Jin (aged 55), Chairman of Poongsan Group, which has spearheaded the growth of Korea’s copper processing industry and defense industry, visited Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST, President   Young Joon Kim) for a special lecture on global leadership to both students and citizens.

   GIST, which celebrates its 20^th anniversary this year, is planning various programs to celebrate GIST’s 20^th to promote communication and cooperation with the local community and citizens of Gwangju. Chairman Ryu’s special lecture alongside other prominent figures invited for a special lecture at GIST has been prepared as part of such programs.

   Chairman Ryu made a tour of Research Institute for Solar and Sustainable Energies  (Director: Lee, Kwang Hee) and Advanced Photonics Research Institute (Director: Lee, In won), both of which are the leading research institutes at GIST, before he gave an hour-long special lecture at Oryong Hall from 14:00, which also included a Q&A session.

   Established in 1968, Poongsan Group has grown into the world-class manufacturer of nonferrous metals in the copper processing industry and defense industry. It also stood behind the national economic growth by contributing to advancing Korean industries. By committing itself to developing state-of-the-art basic materials, which serve as the basis for future industries, Poongsan Group aspires to make the mankind’s dream of enjoying higher quality of life a reality and ultimately to emerge into the number one manufacturer of nonferrous metals in the world.