L&F announced on the 31st that its Chief Production Officer (CPO) Jang Seong-gyun was awarded the government's Industrial Service Medal for his contribution to the development of the battery industry at the '5th Battery Industry Day' ceremony held at the Chosun Palace in Seoul on October 30th.
"Battery Industry Day," hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and organized by the Korea Battery Industry Association, was established to honor the contributions of those who have contributed to the achievements and development of the battery industry. This year's event was attended by approximately 250 people, including officials from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and representatives from major battery industry companies.
This award is in recognition of CPO Jang Seong-gyun's contributions to the development of cathode active materials and the localization of materials, which are key to the competitiveness of the national battery industry.
During his tenure, CPO Jang spearheaded the development of next-generation cathode material technology and the establishment of a mass production system, thereby strengthening L&F's global competitiveness. Notably, he developed an ultra-high-nickel NCMA cathode material with a nickel content of 95%, successfully launching mass production in March 2025 and achieving a 200% increase in production capacity. He also successfully produced a prototype of a next-generation, high-density LFP cathode material, expanding L&F's technology portfolio.
CPO Jang Seong-gyun said, “We are honored to be recognized for our contributions in the battery sector, a key national industry,” and added, “This award is the result of the efforts of all L&F executives and employees, and we will continue to strive to strengthen K-Battery’s global competitiveness through technological innovation and quality improvement.”
An L&F official stated, “This industrial packaging is a case in which L&F’s technological development capabilities and achievements have been publicly recognized,” and added, “We will lead the global battery materials market by advancing next-generation cathode material technology and enhancing production efficiency.”
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