Korea Association of Machinery Industry Appoints Sangmo Kim as New Full-Time Vice Chairman

Former Director-General of Industrial Technology Convergence Policy at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy

The Korea Association of Machinery Industry announced on August 20 that it held its 201st Board of Directors meeting at the DoubleTree by Hilton Seoul Pangyo Hotel and approved the appointment of Sangmo Kim, former Director General of Product Safety Policy at the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards, as the new full-time Vice Chairman.

Sangmo Kim, newly appointed full-time Vice Chairman of the Korea Institute of Energy Technology Evaluation and Planning (KETEP)

Sangmo Kim, full-time Vice Chairman, graduated from Yonsei University in 1989 and obtained a master's degree in economics from the same graduate school. He began his public service career after passing the 38th higher civil service exam. He previously served as Director of Machine and Robot Division, Director-General of Industrial Technology Convergence Policy, and Spokesperson at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.

In his inauguration speech on this day, Vice Chairman Kim stated, "The machinery industry is facing an era of significant transformation with the restructuring of global supply chains, digital transformation, and the pursuit of carbon neutrality." He added, "Based on the experience and network I have built over 30 years in the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, encompassing both the public and private sectors, I will do my utmost to serve as a stepping stone for the growth of the association and its member companies."

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