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CEOs of Incubated Companies at KATECH Chungnam Cheonan–Asan InnoTown
Yujin SMRC, A Specialist in Premium Automotive Interior Components Yongsoon Hwang CEO of Yujin SMRC Automotive Techno CorporationSince its inception in 1992, Yujin SMRC Automotive Techno Corporation has been a dedicated specialist in the automotive interior component sectorfor 33 years. The company operates as a joint venture with the Samvardhana Motherson Group, a leading global automotive component conglomerate based in India.“Yujin SMRC leverages the global production network of the Motherson Group while building on our own design, development, and manufacturing expertise”, said CEO Yongsoon Hwang. “This allows us to secure a differentiated value chain compared to other domesticcompetitors.”He continued, “Through our vision declaration ceremony, we aim to become a 'Global Top-tier Company Creating Future Mobility Spaces.' Our goal is to turn the dreams of all our members into reality. Overthe past five years, the company has maintained its position as a Tier-1 supplier for domestic automotive OEMs, achieving a stable CAGR of 5% and healthy operating profits. Currently, approximately 175 employees work across our major domestic hubs in Yesan, Asan, and Busan. We anticipate reaching 130 billion KRW in revenue this fiscal year.”The flagship items of Yujin SMRC are the core interior components that drivers encounterfirst and interact with most frequently.Regarding future plans, CEO Hwang stated, “The domestic automotive market is facing a period of crisis, as not only Chinese OEMs but also Chinese parts suppliers are entering the market and threatening Korean suppliers.”He continued, “Chinese automotive companies have grown rapidly with significant support for EV and autonomous driving research from the Chinese government, and they have secured cost competitiveness through the scalability of the Chinese market. To counter this, I believe it is essential for our government to provide strategic policy support for the domestic automotive industry.At the same time, it is a prerequisite for the survival of our domestic parts suppliers to secure their own competitiveness. We must establish our own differentiated edge through asymmetric strategies that Chinese companies cannot replicate.”▶ Established: April 1992▶ Main Business : Manufacturing and sales of automotive interior components (Cockpit Modules, Door Trims, Consoles, Air Vents, etc.)▶ Achievements · KRW 119.6 billion in revenue in 2024 · ISO 14001 certification for the Busan Plant (2024) · KGM Quality Innovation Award · Renault Korea Best Supplier of the Year Award · Achievement of 10x (Yesan) and 6x (Asan) Accident-Free Workplace Certification출처 : https://magazine.hankyung.com/job-joy/article/202602057593d .news-wrap{ max-width: 850px; /* 본문 폭(원하는 대로 760~1024px 추천) */ margin: 0 auto; /* 가운데 정렬 */ padding: 0 24px; /* 모바일/좁은 화면 좌우 여백 */ } /* 이미지가 가운데로 오도록(원하면) */ .news-wrap img{ display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto; /* 이미지 가운데 */ }
2026-01-19
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Yujin SMRC 2025 Management Workshop Event Held
Yujin SMRC A. T. 2025 Management Workshop Conducted The “Yujin SMRC A.T. 2025 Management Workshop,” held over two days from November 14 to 15, 2025, was successfully concluded with the active participation of executives and employees. 1. President’s Remarks — Chief Executive Officer In the rapidly changing automotive industry environment, the CEO presented a new vision for Yujin SMRC A.T. to take a further leap forward and outlined strategies to accomplish the company’s mission beyond the limitations of available resources. He also emphasized that all executives and employees must move toward the same goal in order to achieve the company’s phased future business strategies, including Organic Growth, Organic + Inorganic Growth, and the exploration of new business opportunities. 2. Changes in the Automotive Market and the Company’s Strategic Direction — Future Business Strategy Office Global trends and key drivers of change in the automotive market were introduced. The session reviewed major industry shifts such as electrification, autonomous driving, and smart mobility. In addition, Yujin SMRC A.T.’s future business strategy direction in response to these market changes was presented. 3. Corporate Website Renewal Plan — IT Team The IT Team shared the plan for the ongoing renewal of the company’s official website. Key updates aimed at strengthening brand image, improving information accessibility, and enhancing user experience were introduced. 4. Mid- to Long-Term Business Plan — Planning & Finance Division The Planning & Finance Division presented the company’s mid- to long-term business plan. Key strategies to secure business stability and identify new growth drivers were systematically outlined. 5. Presentation of Key Improvement Initiatives — Division Heads Each Division Head shared key improvement initiatives including workflow efficiency, quality improvement, and collaboration enhancement. 6. Vision Declaration Ceremony — All Employees During this meaningful session, the company shared its new vision and mission reflecting its long-term direction, and all members reaffirmed their commitment to moving forward together toward the same goals. .news-wrap{ max-width: 1024px; /* 본문 폭(원하는 대로 760~1024px 추천) */ margin: 0 auto; /* 가운데 정렬 */ padding: 0 24px; /* 모바일/좁은 화면 좌우 여백 */ } /* 이미지가 가운데로 오도록(원하면) */ .news-wrap img{ display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto; /* 이미지 가운데 */ }
2025-11-19
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ESG Activities
Practicing Global Sharing through Employee-Participatory Social Contribution Activities
Practicing Global Sharing through Employee-Participatory Social Contribution ActivitiesAs part of our ESG management efforts, we continuously participate in social contribution programs organized by global charitable organizations to create social value on a global scale. This initiative was launched to enable both the company and its employees to practice responsible giving by providing holistic support for vulnerable children.We participate in the global charity’s 1&1 DREAM PARTNER PROGRAM, through which both employees and the company jointly share the sponsorship costs to support one child over the long term. Through this program, we provide sustainable assistance covering education, healthcare, and overall living support. The program is operated based on voluntary employee participation, with stable monthly contributions made through payroll deductions alongside regular corporate donations. In addition to direct sponsorship, we further support the sustainability of the charitable organization by purchasing its annual publications and calendars each year, there by contributing to the continuity and stability of its social contribution activities.
2025-11-01
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ESG Activities
Establishing an ESG-Based Organizational Culture through the ALL-CEO Initiative
Establishing an ESG-Based Organizational Culture through the ALL-CEO InitiativeFor approximately 20 years, the company has continuously operated the ALL-CEO initiative, fostering an organizational culture in which all employees take initiative and act responsibly in their respective roles.The ALL-CEO initiative encourages every employee—regardless of position or title—to recognize themselves as a “CEO” and to actively contribute to achieving the company’s goals and values. Rather than repeating a single campaign, the ALL-CEO initiative is characterized by the establishment and implementation of a new annual core campaign each fiscal year (FY), reflecting the company’s evolving business environment and strategic direction. Through this approach, we have consistently embedded the values of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and sound governance into our organizational culture, even amid changing business conditions.FY2026 ALL-CEO Initiative: GROWN CampaignFor FY2026, the GROWN Campaign has been selected as the annual theme of the ALL-CEO initiative to further systematize and expand ESG management practices across the organization. The GROWN Campaign is an action-oriented framework that translates the core values of Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) into concrete practices. Green: Protecting the environment by building an eco-friendly company Reduce: Reducing energy consumption and emissions to achieve carbon neutrality Optimize: Improving work and operational processes to strengthen ESG management practices Work Together: Fulfilling social responsibility through mutual growth with local communities and stakeholders Nurture: Fostering talent and promoting sustainable corporate growth The ALL-CEO campaign aims to move ESG beyond declarations and targets, transforming it into practical, actionable standards that all employees can implement in their daily work.
2025-03-01
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Commercialization of 60% Lighter Automotive Air Duct Imminent… Enhances Both Noise Reduction and Safety
The Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials, Yujin SMRC Automotive Techno Co., Ltd., and SH Korea have developed a lightweight, airtight air duct using foam sheet material, with plans to supply it to major domestic automobile manufacturers in the future.Lightweight Air Duct Prototype / Photo = Korea Institute of Machinery and MaterialsA lightweight, airtight air duct that can be directly applied to commercial vehicles has been developed. The technology is expected to help localize production by replacing existing French-made air ducts and enhance the self-reliance of Korea’s automotive industry. On the 2nd, a research team led by Senior Researcher Bae Seung-hoon at the Busan Machinery Technology Research Center of the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM), together with Yujin SMRC Automotive Techno (hereinafter Yujin SMRC A.T) and SH Korea, announced that they have significantly improved the manufacturing technology for air ducts used in automotive cockpit modules and satisfied automaker performance standards in evaluations, bringing the product close to commercialization. A cockpit module refers to the integrated base unit of key components that make up a vehicle’s driver seat area. It includes the instrument panel, HVAC system, radio, clock, and small storage compartments. Designed to allow drivers to easily operate functions and check information, it is a highly important component in terms of design, convenience, and safety. Conventional air ducts are made of high-density polyethylene (HDPE), making them heavy and lacking sufficient thermal insulation performance, which results in significant heat loss. They also present issues such as inconvenience during assembly and noise generation. These problems have led to reduced fuel efficiency and decreased ride comfort. Additionally, there have been safety concerns, as the ducts can break during accidents and potentially injure the driver.Lightweight Duct Vibration Test / Photo = Korea Institute of Machinery and MaterialsThe air duct developed by the joint research team utilizes foam sheet material, reducing its weight by approximately 60% compared to existing products, while significantly improving airtightness, noise reduction performance, and safety. The new air duct was manufactured using vacuum forming and a hot-knife process applied to foam sheets. Compared to conventional blow molding, this method reduces defect rates and enables the precise implementation of complex shapes, greatly enhancing productivity. In addition, by using polyethylene (PE) foam material, the team improved thermal insulation performance and maximized noise reduction effects, thereby enhancing both fuel efficiency and ride comfort. The research team preheated the PE foam sheets and formed the shape using suction on upper and lower vacuum molds, while simultaneously bonding the upper and lower foam sheets through compression. The process also includes a post-treatment stage in which the edges are precisely trimmed using a hot-knife process. The joint research team then conducted performance evaluations to verify the reliability of the developed air duct and confirmed that it meets automaker standards. During this process, they also secured technology to extract the dynamic properties of polymer structures such as PE and polypropylene (PP). Senior Researcher Bae Seung-hoon of KIMM, who led the study, stated, “This product is expected to address the shortcomings of existing air ducts,” adding, “It can be applied to various vehicle models in the future.” Lim Sung-bin, Head of the Research Institute at Yujin SMRC A.T., said, “Through this development, we have produced a component that excels in quality, cost competitiveness, and weight reduction,” adding, “We will further strengthen our competitiveness not only in the domestic market but also overseas through mass production.”Source: https://www.mt.co.kr/future/2024/10/02/2024100209124142426 .news-wrap{ max-width: 800px; /* 본문 폭(원하는 대로 760~1024px 추천) */ margin: 0 auto; /* 가운데 정렬 */ padding: 0 24px; /* 모바일/좁은 화면 좌우 여백 */ } /* 이미지가 가운데로 오도록(원하면) */ .news-wrap img{ display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto; /* 이미지 가운데 */ }
2024-10-02
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RK 2023 Supplier Conference Award
Overview of the 2023 Supplier Conference │ Photo courtesy of Renault Korea MotorsRenault Korea Motors (CEO Stéphane Deblaise, hereinafter referred to as Renault Korea) held the “2023 Supplier Conference” on the 16th at Renault Technology Korea in Yongin, inviting approximately 200 representatives from its partner companies. Through this conference, Renault Korea shared its future strategies and presented awards to outstanding suppliers.The Renault Korea Supplier Conference is held annually to share key business strategies and explore ways to strengthen competitiveness for sustainable mutual growth with parts suppliers. This year’s event focused on sharing the company’s plans for developing eco-friendly future vehicle models and its direction toward becoming an automotive tech company, while requesting active participation and support from parts suppliers.During the “Supplier of the Year” awards ceremony held alongside the conference, five outstanding suppliers that demonstrated exceptional performance in new vehicle projects were recognized. The “Performance – BOP (Bought-Out Parts)” awards were presented to △Adient DongSung and △Heesung Catalyst. The “Quality” award went to △Yujin SMRC Automotive Techno Co., Ltd. The “R&D” award was presented to △AMS Co., Ltd., and the “Win-Win Growth” award went to △Osstem. △Adient DongSung, which received the “Performance – BOP” award, was recognized for its contributions to future new vehicle projects through various initiatives, including design changes and supplier diversification. △Heesung Catalyst, which also received the same award, stood out for its innovation in changing the composition and reducing the weight of precious metal materials used in catalysts. Through these efforts, the company achieved efficient production and enhanced product price competitiveness, while also contributing to the manufacturing of environmentally friendly products.Participants of the Renault Korea Motors “2023 Supplier Conference” posing for a commemorative photo │ Photo courtesy of Renault Korea Motors△Yujin SMRC Automotive Techno Co., Ltd., which received the “Quality” award, contributed through close collaboration with Renault Korea’s assembly and quality departments in applying a new assembly production method. By leveraging assembly and production process know-how not previously applied to mass-produced models, the company helped improve R&D and quality operations at the Busan plant. △AMS Co., Ltd. received the “R&D” award. The company demonstrated outstanding performance in optimizing new vehicle design and responded proactively to design changes throughout the development process, greatly contributing to enhancing the competitiveness of the new vehicle project. △Osstem, which received the “Win-Win Growth” award, was selected for a government-supported project and is currently localizing the production of rear axles to be included in new vehicle models. In addition, the company is actively participating in the localization of subframes for new vehicles through technical partnerships with domestic firms. Stéphane Deblaise, President of Renault Korea, expressed his appreciation for the efforts of all partner companies, stating, “Renault Korea Motors is currently focusing on strengthening its competitiveness through new vehicle development. All of this stems from mutual growth and innovation with our partners, and we will spare no effort in achieving shared growth with them.” Meanwhile, Renault Korea launched the XM3 E-TECH Hybrid last October, featuring a hybrid system that closely resembles a fully electric vehicle. Next year, the company plans to introduce a new mid-size hybrid SUV to both domestic and global markets, built on the CMA platform, which is also used by leading global brands such as Volvo and Lynk & Co.Source: AVING(https://kr.aving.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=1779293) .news-wrap{ max-width: 1000px; /* 본문 폭(원하는 대로 760~1024px 추천) */ margin: 0 auto; /* 가운데 정렬 */ padding: 0 24px; /* 모바일/좁은 화면 좌우 여백 */ } /* 이미지가 가운데로 오도록(원하면) */ .news-wrap img{ display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto; /* 이미지 가운데 */ }
2023-05-17
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ESG Activities
Corporate Social Contribution Activities for Community Co-Prosperity and Social Value Creation
Corporate Social Contribution Activities for Community Co-Prosperity and Social Value CreationAs part of our ESG management initiatives, we are continuously carrying out a wide range of social contribution activities to promote mutual growth with local communities and create social value.To strengthen cooperation with the communities where our operations are located, we signed a sisterhood partnership agreement with Changyong 4-ri Village in Yeongin-myeon, Asan-si, near our Asan Plant. Through this partnership, we continue to engage in collaborative activities aimed at community development and shared growth.In addition to local community engagement, we operate regular donation programs through the Community Chest of Korea (Love Fruit), supporting vulnerable groups and promoting a culture of sharing. Through these efforts, we conduct social contribution activities that benefit not only local communities but also broader members of society. These initiatives are designed to support community development and enhance the welfare of residents and underprivileged groups, there by creating meaningful social value. As a responsible corporate citizen, we are committed to growing together with our communities and society. We will continue to practice sustainable ESG management built on trust through diverse social contribution activities.
2023-01-21
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ESG Activities
Operation of QR Code–Based Safety Leaflets to Enhance Visitor Safety
Operation of QR Code–Based Safety Leaflets to Enhance Visitor SafetyAs part of our ESG management initiatives, we have developed and implemented QR code–based safety leaflets to strengthen safety awareness among visitors and new employees.By scanning the QR code, users can access video guidance on safety rules and fire evacuation procedures. The leaflet is designed to deliver safety information in a more intuitive and effective manner.This initiative enhances awareness of safety guidelines prior to site visits and helps prevent on-site accidents. Through safety management activities that leverage digital technology, we are committed to protecting the safety of all stakeholders and will continue striving to prevent serious accidents while advancing sustainable ESG management practices.
2023-01-21
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KGM 2023 Partners Day Award
SsangYong Motor announced on the 13th that it held the “2023 Partners Day” to promote win-win cooperation and mutual growth with its partner companies.The previous day, SsangYong Motor hosted Partners Day at the Grand Hyatt Seoul, where it shared the company’s current management status and business vision. The event, which had previously been operated under the name “Regular General Meeting of the Cooperative Association,” was renamed “Partners Day” to mark a new beginning as a KG family company (KGPA).This event was held to strengthen a horizontal partnership based on shared responsibility and the common goal of achieving mutual growth.Approximately 200 partner company representatives attended the event, including SsangYong Motor Chairman Kwak Jae-sun, President & CEO Jung Yong-won, President Eom Ki-min, and newly appointed Partners Chairman Park Kyung-bae of Kyunggi Industrial. The program included a presentation on SsangYong Motor’s management status and mid- to long-term strategy, as well as an awards ceremony recognizing outstanding partners.Through the management briefing session, SsangYong Motor shared its current business status, mid- to long-term development strategies, and key product development plans with its partners. The company also requested their continued efforts to ensure flawless quality, stable parts supply, and strengthened cost competitiveness to achieve mutual growth based on trust.The partner companies likewise pledged to fulfill their responsibilities by improving parts delivery performance, quality, and cost competitiveness, thereby helping SsangYong Motor reestablish itself as a leading SUV brand with strong competitiveness. A company official stated, “The generous support and cooperation of our partners were the driving force behind SsangYong Motor’s successful completion of its corporate rehabilitation process,” adding, “We will continue to grow together with our partners as a global SUV specialist through close cooperation and strong partnerships.”Source: https://www.mk.co.kr/news/business/10605398 .news-wrap{ max-width: 800px; /* 본문 폭(원하는 대로 760~1024px 추천) */ margin: 0 auto; /* 가운데 정렬 */ padding: 0 24px; /* 모바일/좁은 화면 좌우 여백 */ } /* 이미지가 가운데로 오도록(원하면) */ .news-wrap img{ display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto; /* 이미지 가운데 */ }
2023-01-13
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ESG Activities
Full Replacement of Office Lighting with LED Panels at the Asan Plant to Improve Energy Efficiency
Full Replacement of Office Lighting with LED Panels at the Asan Plant to Improve Energy EfficiencyAs part of our ESG management initiatives, we fully replaced office lighting at the Asan and Busan plants with high-efficiency LED panel lights, simultaneously promoting energy savings and improving the working environment.By replacing existing 80W LED tube lights with high-efficiency 40W LED panel lights, we reduced annual electricity consumption by 12,896 kWh and achieved a greenhouse gas reduction of approximately 5.9 tCO₂. This initiative represents a practical example of sustainable ESG management, reducing environmental impact through improved energy efficiency while creating a more comfortable and productive workplace.
2022-01-06
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CEOs of Incubated Companies at KATECH Chungnam Cheonan–Asan InnoTown
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Yujin SMRC 2025 Management Workshop Event Held
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Practicing Global Sharing through Employee-Participatory Social Contribution Activities
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Establishing an ESG-Based Organizational Culture through the ALL-CEO Initiative
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Commercialization of 60% Lighter Automotive Air Duct Imminent… Enhances Both Noise Reduction an...
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RK 2023 Supplier Conference Award
2023-05-17