Changwon Special City Congratulates Establishment of Hanwha-KIMS Joint Research Center

Expectations for Localization of Aircraft Engine Materials

Jang Geumyong, Acting Mayor of Changwon Special City, attended the unveiling ceremony for the Hanwha-Materials Joint Research Center held at the headquarters of the Korea Institute of Materials Science on the 22nd and offered his congratulations.

Group photo celebrating the establishment of the Hanwha-Materials Research Institute Joint Research Center in Changwon Special City.

The event was attended by more than 100 participants, including Choi Cheoljin, President of the Korea Institute of Materials Science, Yoon Samson, CTO of the Aerospace Division of Hanwha Aerospace, as well as representatives from local governments, research institutes, universities, and defense companies.

The Hanwha-Materials Joint Research Center was established with the goal of localizing key materials such as nickel and titanium, which are highly dependent on imports, and securing core technologies for advanced aircraft engines and both manned and unmanned aerial vehicle engine materials.

The Korea Institute of Materials Science, the nation’s leading materials research institute, and Hanwha Aerospace, a leader in Korea’s defense industry, plan to collaborate in building a continuous and systematic research cooperation platform through joint research, technology collaboration, and personnel exchanges.

Jang Geumyong, Acting Mayor of Changwon Special City, stated, "I expect that the collaboration between these two institutions, including the newly established Hanwha-Materials Joint Research Center, will serve as a significant milestone not only for joint research and development of materials but also for opening the future of Korea's advanced aircraft engine materials technology based on trust and mutual synergy. Changwon City will also actively support defense companies and relevant organizations to play a leading role in developing core defense technologies and innovating advanced material technologies."