Lee Seung-ryeol has been appointed as the new head of the Korea Testing & Research Institute (KTR).
According to KTR, Lee took office on July 20, following a career that began in April 1997 as an administrative officer at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. Over the past 30 years, he has held key positions in critical areas such as industry, trade, and energy. He has gained extensive policy experience in various departments, including Industrial Technology Development, Industrial Innovation, and Energy Conservation.
Lee has also served as the Director of the Nuclear Industry Policy Bureau and the Head of the Industrial Policy Division, overseeing national industrial policies. Prior to his appointment at KTR, he was an advisor to the National Science and Technology Advisory Council, a presidential advisory body.
During his tenure as the head of the Industrial Policy Division, Lee was responsible for strengthening the competitiveness of key industries, fostering new industries, and promoting balanced regional development. His background has led to his recognition as a suitable candidate to lead KTR, which provides testing, certification, and technical services across various industrial sectors.
In his inaugural speech, Lee stated, "KTR must fulfill its social responsibilities based on public interest and gain global recognition for its reliability. I will strive to develop KTR into a global technology service organization that prepares for future industries in the AI era, based on innovation."
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