Samsung SDI's Kim Younggi and Yoo Heeeun Receive Prime Minister's and Minister's Commendations at 'Battery Industry Day'

Kim Younggi recognized for bringing cathode materials in-house and developing LFP
Yoo Heeeun recognized for developing high-safety battery technology
6th Battery Industry Day ceremony held at Josun Palace in Seoul

Samsung SDI said on October 29 that it received the Prime Minister's Commendation and the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy's Commendation at the 6th Battery Industry Day in recognition of its achievements in bringing next-generation battery materials in-house and developing high-safety batteries.

Kim Younggi, a professional at Samsung SDI’s research center who received the Prime Minister’s Commendation, (left), and Yoo Heeeun, group leader of Samsung SDI’s Large-Capacity Battery Business Division, who received the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy’s Commendation, at the 6th Battery Industry Day ceremony. Samsung SDI

The 6th Battery Industry Day ceremony was held that afternoon at Josun Palace in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Battery Industry Day was established in 2021 to celebrate the achievements of Korea's battery industry and promote its development. The commemorative day is November 1.

Kim Younggi, a professional at Samsung SDI's research institute, received the Prime Minister's Commendation in recognition of his contribution to enhancing the competitiveness of Korea's battery materials technology through more than 10 years of dedicated research and development (R&D) on cathode materials.

In particular, he contributed to securing next-generation battery materials technologies, including bringing lithium cobalt oxide (LCO) materials for prismatic batteries in-house and developing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) materials for energy storage systems (ESS).

Yoo Heeeun, group leader at Samsung SDI's Large and Medium-Sized Business Division, received the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy's Commendation for leading the development of high-safety batteries that significantly reduce the risk of ignition even when physically damaged, as well as battery electrodes that deliver high energy density.

High-energy prismatic batteries incorporating electrodes whose development was led by Yoo received recognition for their technological capabilities by winning an award at the InterBattery 2026 Awards early this year.

A Samsung SDI official said, "This recognition is highly meaningful because it acknowledges the achievements of employees who have worked to drive technological innovation in the development of next-generation battery materials and products." The official added, "We will continue to contribute to the development of Korea's battery industry and strengthen its global competitiveness through differentiated technological capabilities."

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