Kim Bongseok, Director of the Root Industry Team, Explores Digital Transformation Strategies for
Korea’s Root Industry during Visit to Siheung Root Technology Support Center
On December 17, 2024, Kim Bongseok, Director of the Root Industry Team from the Industrial Supply Chain Policy Division of the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy (MOTIE), and Bang Manhee, Deputy Director, visited the Siheung Root Technology Support Center.
The visit aimed to review the center’s efforts in assisting local companies that rely on traditional root technologies, helping them adopt cutting-edge digital manufacturing technologies such as AI, 3D Printing, and Robotics etc. The Root Industry Team received a comprehensive briefing on the center’s key achievements and future initiatives to facilitate the digital transformation of the root industry.
The delegation also toured the support facilities, including advanced manufacturing equipment and industrial automation systems, gaining insight into how these resources could enhance domestic manufacturing competitiveness. The MOTIE representatives emphasized the importance of accelerating digital transformation in Korea’s root industry and expressed their commitment to reflecting these insights in next year’s policy framework and support plans.
This visit reaffirmed the Ministry’s dedication to fostering a robust and sustainable root industry through digital innovation and strategic policy development. KAMIC and the Siheung Root Technology Support Center remain committed to driving technological advancements in Korea’s manufacturing ecosystem. 🚀
