The Korea Aerospace Research Institute holds industry-wide discussions with the aerospace sector…Industry forum to take place.

Yoon Youngbin Director of Korean Aerospace Agency. [ⓒ Korea Aerospace Research Institute]

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, ‘[Digital Daily Reporter Jae Seong-o] The Korean Aerospace Agency (Director Yoon Youngbin) announced on the 23rd that it held a meeting with industry stakeholders at the agency’s headquarters to listen to industry difficulties and suggestions, and discuss policy directions related to the aerospace industry.’,
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, ‘Previously, the Korean Aerospace Agency has been holding industry meetings in 4 sectors (Space Transportation, Satellite, Space Science Exploration, and Aviation Innovation) at the agency’s Headquarters since June to broadly incorporate industry opinions in the policy-making process in anticipation of the New Space era led by the private sector.’,
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, ‘At this meeting, key officials including Director Yoon Youngbin were present along with representatives from 15 major aerospace companies in Korea such as Korea Aerospace Industries, Hanwha Aerospace, Korean Air, Doosan Mobility Innovation, LIG Nex1, BESSEL Aerospace, Pustec, ANH Structures, Daejin Friction, Korea Lost Wax, and Korea Airports Corporation.’,
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, ‘The industry emphasized the need for increased support for the development of future aircraft systems and advanced R&D in materials, components, and equipment, crucial for the leap of our aerospace industry. They also voiced the urgent need for policy funding support suitable for the aerospace industry, which requires large initial investments and long development periods, and the establishment of industry-shared testing and certification infrastructure.’,
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, ‘Furthermore, they stressed the necessity to utilize Korea’s world-class defense purchasing power to promote quantitative growth, create a foundation for sustainable qualitative growth through nurturing specialized personnel, and attracting foreign talents. They requested the Korean Aerospace Agency to establish a policy roadmap for the aerospace industry by closely communicating with the industry.’,
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, ‘Director Yoon Youngbin stated, “As our research and manufacturing capabilities in the aerospace industry have been proven through the successful export of FA-50 and the successful development of KF-21, it is inevitable that our space aerospace industry will grow into one of the top 5 countries in the world.” He also expressed, “Based on the valuable experiences of success and failure in the aviation industry, I urge various strategies and suggestions to lead our space aerospace industry to the path of success.”‘,
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