Korean Air is partnering with the Korea Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science (KIEES) to strengthen its core capabilities in electromagnetic technology within the aerospace sector.
On August 21, Korean Air announced that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with KIEES during the summer academic conference held from August 19 to 22 at the Alpensia Resort in Pyeongchang, Gangwon Province.
The MOU signing ceremony on August 20 was attended by Kim Kyung-nam, head of Korean Air's Aircraft Technology Research Institute, and Park Young-cheol, president of KIEES.
Under this agreement, the two organizations plan to expand collaboration in various areas, including hosting and participating in academic events in the fields of electromagnetic technology and aerospace, providing technical consulting, conducting joint research, and training personnel.
They also aim to enhance mutual technology exchange to contribute to the advancement of domestic electromagnetic and aerospace technologies.
Korean Air has been involved in the 'Electronic Warfare (Block-I) System Development Project,' a key initiative for the Republic of Korea Air Force to secure electromagnetic spectrum (EMS) capabilities, since 2025.
This project focuses on developing large special mission aircraft that can collect and analyze threat signals from neighboring countries and disrupt enemy air defense and wireless command and communication systems during wartime. Korean Air is responsible for the overall aircraft integration and modifications.
With this MOU, Korean Air expects to broaden its collaboration with KIEES and enhance its technological competitiveness in advanced electronic warfare development projects and related fields.
A representative from Korean Air stated, "Through this MOU, we will enhance domestic technological competitiveness and self-reliance in the fields of electromagnetic technology and aerospace. We will continue to strive to contribute to the advancement of cutting-edge aerospace and electronic warfare technologies and strengthen the military capabilities of the Republic of Korea."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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