Park Woo-jin, a director at LS Electric, received a Science and Technology Award for his contributions to the localization of key technologies in low and high voltage distribution equipment and for leading the development of next-generation direct current (DC) power devices. His efforts come as the importance of DC distribution technology grows with the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers.
LS Electric announced on September 8 that Park, who heads the Global Product Development Research Division, was honored at the 'Technology Development Day' ceremony held on September 7 at the Fairmont Ambassador Seoul in Yeouido.
Park has spearheaded the localization of core technologies for low and high voltage distribution equipment. He contributed to the development of next-generation arc extinguishing technology, air circuit breakers (ACB), vacuum circuit breakers (VCB), and gas-insulated switchgear (RMU), securing independent product design capabilities.
Notably, he led the development of the first domestic DC 1000V ACB and the world's first DC 1500V ACB and direct switchgear (DSU) product line. These products have expanded their market reach to the United States and Europe, with cumulative sales of ACB and VCB products, including DC products, surpassing 1 trillion won from 2021 to 2025.
As AI data centers become more power-intensive and high-density, DC distribution technology has emerged as a key growth area for LS Electric. In July, the company launched a 'DC Factory' at its Cheonan facility, operating entirely on DC distribution. It has also begun joint demonstrations of 800V DC power infrastructure targeting the LG Uplus and NVIDIA 'Vera Rubin' environment.
Technology Development Day is a national commemorative day established to honor the technological innovation achievements of corporate researchers. This year marks the first celebration since it was designated as an official national commemorative day.
Park Woo-jin stated, "We will continue to focus on developing next-generation power grid and eco-friendly power solution technologies to firmly establish South Korea's technological leadership in the global market."
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