The National Institute of Technology and Standards under the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy announced on June 14 that the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) board meeting will take place in South Korea from June 17 for two days.
The IEC is one of the three major international standardization organizations recognized by the World Trade Organization (WTO), alongside the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). It is responsible for the development and management of international standards in the electrical and electronics fields.
The IEC board serves as the highest decision-making body, discussing the organization's operational direction, long-term strategies, cooperation among member countries, and key policy issues. It plays a crucial role in determining the direction of international standardization activities in the electrical and electronics sectors.
During the board week, a meeting will be held on June 15 with participants from domestic industry, academia, and research sectors. On June 16, a meeting of the IEC presidency will take place. The board meeting from June 17 to 18 will discuss major policy directions, future standardization strategies, and cooperation among member countries.
The National Institute of Technology and Standards views this meeting as an opportunity to showcase the technological capabilities and contributions to international standardization of key domestic industries, including semiconductors, batteries, displays, power and energy, and AI. International standards are considered critical for enhancing technological competitiveness and securing export competitiveness in global markets.
Additionally, Moon Il-joo, head of the Technology Innovation Division at Korea Electric Power Corporation, has been elected as a director of the IEC Market Strategy Board (MSB), beginning his term this month. The MSB analyzes future technology trends and identifies areas where international standardization is needed.
Kim Dae-ja, head of the National Institute of Technology and Standards, stated, "The hosting of the IEC board meeting in Korea demonstrates our country's active participation in international standardization discussions in the electrical and electronics fields. We will expand the participation of domestic industry experts in IEC policies and support the international standardization activities of our companies and technologies."
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