Paving the Way to the Future of Buyeoas a Strong Economy County

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By responding to regional crises through investment attraction, overseas agriculture expansion, local currency, and global branding, Mayor Park Jung-hyun is promoting engines for Buyeo’s future growth

Park Jung-hyun, Mayor of Buyeo County, is a politician who succeeded in winning re-election in Buyeo, and is a representative figure of Chungcheongnam-do Province who enjoys wide support beyond political parties and factions. Based on his experience as an entrepreneur during his younger days, he is helping to create practical results in the economic and welfare sectors – thanks to his customer-centered thinking and outstanding business execution capability.
His notable achievements include the global marketing of Goodtrae agricultural products, expansion of agriculture to overseas, fostering the largest smart farm in Korea, attracting foreign investment companies, expanding Goodtrae pay incentives, and the Social Impact and Compensation Business (SIB). We met with Mayor Park in order to listen to his views on recent hot issues and future plans.

Mayor Park Jung-hyun

 What is your vision for the future of Buyeo County?
Rural local governments across Korea are facing the threat of extinction due to population decline and aging. Given this situation, the most important value is
sustainability. The future development strategy of Buyeo County is to secure economic growth momentum to build a ‘sustainable rural community.’ It is thus intended to create a ‘Buyeo where people want to live.’

What are Buyeo County’s goals and strategies for attracting corporate investments?
Buyeo County was selected as an Opportunity Development Zone (ODZ) by Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) in 2024. Last year, it attracted Hangke, a Chinese partner of LG Energy Solution, to Buyeo County, gaining an investment of KRW 65 billion. In order to foster the County, with its ancient capital of Baekje, as a historical and cultural city, the County is visualizing its plan to build a 5-star hotel, and an investment of KRW 150 billion is expected to be made soon.
We are converting undesirable facilities into preferred facilities. For example, our bio-gasification facility was selected for a public contest of 47.1 billion won. We aim to achieve sustainable development through eco-friendly energy production and resource recycling. We plan to actively attract bio companies in connection with the selected ODZ.


Buyeo is known to be an advanced county in agriculture. Could we hear more about any strategies for strengthening agricultural competitiveness?
Buyeo County is generating annual sales of KRW 900 billion in the field of horticultural facilities such as smart farms. Buyeo County has global competitiveness in smart farm operations. In addition, the County has been planning and promoting the plant leather industry, which replaces animal leather and artificial leather, for more than 10 years. Buyeo County is the largest mushroom producing region in Korea, and is utilizing mushroom mycelia as plant leather materials. Currently, a prototype has been developed, and the vegan leather development and demonstration cluster construction project has won a government contest, securing KRW 13 billion in project expenses until 2027.
As for overseas agriculture, Buyeo County is carrying out a K-Goodtrae rice cultivation project in Namangan Province, Uzbekistan, and it is expected to produce seven tons of rice per hectare. The crops produced in this way will be exported to neighboring countries. Buyeo County’s agriculture will contribute to the globalization of K-agriculture, and also contribute to the nation’s food security.

What is the globalization strategy of the agricultural specialty brand Goodtrae?
Goodtrae is the No. 1 local agricultural brand in Korea. We will increase Goodtrae’s international recognition through global marketing. We are pursuing various projects such as securing sales channels for Goodtrae agricultural products through collaboration with Lotte Wellfood.

What is your future economic strategy for balanced regional development?
Goodtrae Pay is recognized for having protected local businesses, leading to stable growth of the regional economy. Goodtrae Pay in fact created KRW 52.7 billion of circulated added value in Buyeo County.
In the administrative sector, Buyeo County secured the largest amount of KRW 148.1 billion in investments ever among Chungcheongnam-do’s balanced development projects.
What we sensed through our interview with the Mayor Park Jung-hyun was that he is administrating the county as if he were a leader of a strong but small nation, despite the fact that he is a Mayor in a lower-level local government. The Mayor is playing a leading role in responding to the crisis of local extinction through overseas agricultural development, attracting foreign investment, and global city marketing targeting the global market. Thus, Mayor Park Jung-hyun is seen to be building a foundation for a bigger global small, but strong, county.


 
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Energy ICT Convergence Platform

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[INQ. NO. 2501E13] SmartWatcher® is an energy ICT convergence platform used for solar PV generation monitoring systems and energy management systems.
It is used to monitor electric-energy generation and consumption status when installed inside and outside of houses or buildings.

As the platform is able to collect, analyze, store and send data by using a dedicated gateway unit and process data with remote servers, it is easy to establish and maintain the system in line with the onsite status of a power plant.
SmartWatcher® is an intelligent energy management system that allows efficient energy use, optimizes energy generation and consumption, reduces electricity costs and handles failures or emergency situations.
SmartWatcher® supports web-based real-time monitoring service. As a platform that provides mobile-based monitoring service, the product can be used via Android phones and iPhone terminals. In addition, it is equipped with an energy monitoring gateway unit.
Hymatics Inc. — as an energy IoT solution developer with expertise built up over 11 years in establishing integrated IoT systems for solar PV power plants — is well aware of how it should combine embedded solutions and IoT to provide commercial services.
SmartWatcher® applies solar technology related to smart farms and utilizes ICT/IOT solutions to enable the supply and efficient use of new renewable energy.

Hymatics is enhancing its AI-prediction capabilities to manage energy-generation and failures more efficiently.
Hymatics’ expertise includes the development of servers, IoT devices, firmware, embedded software for wireless connectivity, and applications used for 3G, LTE, and 5G communications.
Since its establishment as an M2M solution technology developer in Seoul in 2007, Hymatics has been so far providing monitoring services for commercial new renewable energy by controlling remote monitoring systems.
Hymatics is providing solutions for apartment-management companies, solar-power installation companies, homeowners and building-management companies for them to save and generate energy, and deal with failures.
The CEO of the company, Hyeong-seob Yoon, said, “We have recently acquired U.S. trademark registration as a specialized energy brand, and registered an American patent (US-11329602-B2).”

 
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Wearable Eye-exercise Device

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[INQ. NO. 2501E12] IZON’s eye-exercise wearable device (Personal Scope-EX) helps to maintain and improve eyesight by allowing anyone to easily and comprehensively do all kinds of exercises for the eyes.
In today’s busy life, the eyes are often neglected or abused due to continuously living with seeing bright images, close and small things, on devices such as smartphones, tablets, PCs, and laptop computers, TVs, and so forth. So, the eye also needs to be managed through exercise, and proper exercise for the eye can help to improve vision.

IZON’s eye exerciser has achieved the honor of having been selected as a winner of the “Korea Customer Satisfaction Brands” for 10 consecutive years, and of being registered by the U.S. FDA and MDA (Malaysia) Class 1.
Moreover, the product has been well-received not only in Korea but also in many other countries around the world, winning the Grand Award in the International Invention Innovation Competition in Canada, and Malaysia, and the Gold Medal at the International Exhibition of Inventions held in the USA, China, and Taiwan.
As our eyes are located inside the body based on the autonomic nervous system, it is quite difficult to do proper eye exercises except for simple vertical and horizontal eye movements or massages. However, it has been proven that only comprehensive movements can maximize the effect of eye exercises and keep eyes healthy.

IZON’s Personal Scope-EX is an eye exercise apparatus embedded with an iris training mechanism with an adjustable brightness function and perspective shift gaze.
Training programs enable users not only to do massages and simple eye movements, but also to perform complex eye exercises with ease, which would be otherwise difficult to perform on one’s own. The device also allows users to check changes in their vision after doing exercises for five minutes.
When used daily, it naturally helps any users who are short-sighted, far-sighted, astigmatic or presbyopic, or suffer from dry eyes even strabismus(squint) improve their vision and have normal vision to maintain, as it enables oe to perform all necessary exercises for their eyes easily and simply.

 
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All-in-one Service AI SaaS Platform

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[INQ. NO. 2501E11] MaasFarm Co., Ltd. provides an all-in-one service based on an AI SaaS platform including yield-increase hydroponics cultivation, pest-disease diagnosis, crop-specification, and real-time market price supply.
By using AIoT convergence technology and AI environment control and yield prediction models, MaasFarm can forecast production quality, identify types of pests, operate and manage greenhouses, and control automatic machinery in real time through its driver control, and thus optimize crop production.

MaasFarm’s MaaS-UI is an all-in-one service AI SaaS platform that uses AIoT and convergence technologies to forecast production yield and quality, diagnose pests, and operate and manage greenhouses.
MaasFarm uses existing motors and sensors installed around a typical greenhouse. These sensors capture eight types of specific nutrient and environmental information for MaasFarm’s software.
Then MaasFarm uses motors that control windows, fans, and ventilators as well as nutrient system to provide the optimal environment and nutrient conditions subject to MaasFarm’s software.
MaasFarm’s software gathers, analyses and predicts data using reinforcement deep learning techniques, as well as supervised machine learning techniques, to generate yield prediction models and its environment control model. This software immediately provides specific data to control the motors, resulting in better yields and production of crops.
Through its driver control, MaasFarm can control automatic machinery in real-time to optimize crop production.

  
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Water Battery

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[INQ. NO. 2501E10] COSMOS LAB Co., Ltd., founded in 2021, is a tech startup that commercialized safe water battery cells that do not cause fire or explosion.
The lithium-ion batteries that are representative in the existing battery market have high performance, but they have structural and safety limitations such as fire risk due to explosion and ignition, and environmental pollution during the production process.
On the other hand, COSMOS LAB has successfully commercialized a product that can replace existing lithium-ion batteries by using water as an electrolyte and possessing the advantage of 100% non-ignition, and can thus deliver high performance at low temperatures (below -20˚C) and high temperatures.

Launching the sale of next-generation ‘non-ignition water battery’ product in the 4th quarter of 2024
COSMOS LAB’s water battery is 100% non-ignition with no risk of fire, so it is guaranteed to be safe in all living environments such as ESS, UPS, and mobility.
Through technological advancement of each material that makes up the battery, it is possible to achieve non-ignition and excellent discharge characteristics, without a temperature maintenance device, in extremely low and high temperatures.
By using recycled raw materials from waste instead of using expensive raw materials (lithium, nickel, etc.), it can be provided at a lower price than LFP/NCM, and BMS-free design is also possible, depending on the use.
COSMOS LAB can provide non-ignition batteries for small, medium, and large applications, and can be customized to the shape requested by the customer, such as square/pouch type.

“As an eco-friendly company that considers the environment, we have minimized carbon dioxide emissions compared to existing manufacturing processes in the battery. We are contributing to achieving carbon neutrality by shortening and simplifying the manufacturing process,” the company’s CEO proudly explained.

  
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In-Vitro Diagnostic Systems

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[INQ. NO. 2501E09] ABSOLOGY aims to be the global standard for in-vitro diagnostic devices. Since its establishment, it has been showcasing its superior capabilities in the diagnostic systems field along with prominent patents.
ABSOLOGY possesses world-class technology for immuno-diagnosis in Point-Of-Care Testing (POCT), and ultra-high sensitivity using photo oxidation induced amplification and diagnostic chip that adjusts the initial moving distance of a diagnostic sample.
ABSOLOGY is committed to saving more lives and promoting peoples’ good health by providing innovative and improved-quality products.

Automated Fluorescent Immunoassay (FIA) Analyzer (ABSOL & ABSOL VET)
ABSOL and ABSOL VET are automated fluorescent immunoassay (FIA) analyzers. They are designed for POCT near a patient-testing device. They provide quantitative results based on immunoassay technology.
The Absoludy cartridges utilize microfluidics lateral flow technology where the analyte of interest in the sample forms immune complexes while moving though the pathway in the cartridges. Inside the ABSOL analyzer, a built-in on/off valve system can actively control the flow of specimens, so test results are reliable.

Automated High-Sensitivity ELISA System (ABSOL HS DUO)
ABSOL HS DUO is an automated highly sensitive ELISA system designed to detect femtogram-levels by using Photooxidation-Induced Fluorescence Amplification (PIFA) technology.
ABSOL HS DUO amplifies a fluorescence signal by adding a photooxidation reaction to a fluorescence signal that has not been accurately measured before.
By analyzing the amplification curve of the fluorescent signal, the amount of target protein in a very small amount can be measured in reverse.
ABSOL HS DUO diagnoses Alzheimer’s disease and cardiovascular diseases including mild cognitive impairment.
The related reagents are Amyloid Beta Oligomer, Amyloid Beta 40/42 and p-Tau181 & p-Tau217.
ABSOL HS DUO adjusts temperature to 37°C and creates the best conditions for immune reaction.

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Smart POP Solution

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[INQ. NO. 2501E08] NEXTDATA, Inc. provides a smart POP solution for retail stores. In most stores, point of purchase (POP) displays made of paper or plastic are used to provide information and advertise.

Digital POP with ultra-wide display
NEXTDATA’s smart POP is a digital POP product based on an ultra-wide display. It is an optimal solution to replace the existing paper POP digitally with an optimized screen size and Internet-based content management.
NEXTDATA is composed of personnel with more than 10 years of experience in automation in the retail field based on ICT technology and innovation. This product can be used to replace the existing analog POP in a wide range of places such as restaurants, department stores, coffee shops, and hospitals.

NEXTDATA’s digital POP solution consists of an ultra-wide display, an Android 9.0-based operating system, and content management software. The ultra-wide display has a size of 71 x 21 x 16mm optimized for the information desks of stores, and provides a digital screen that is wider POP compared to the existing analog paper POP.
With the built-in communication function, 2GHz/5GHz wireless communication is possible without the need for a separate set-top box, and 2GB RAM and 16GB flash disk enable stable operation.

Remote management of digital POP
You can easily and efficiently manage your digital POP remotely by using cloud-operated content management software (CMS). It is Web-based and does not require installation, and it is possible to upload content and set advertisements at the head office.
It supports various multimedia contents and can play images (JPEG, BMP, GIF, PNG), video (MPEG-1/2, VP8, MPEG4), audio (MPEG audio, OGG audio, midi audio) and YouTube. The content playback scheduling is possible, and interactive screen composition is possible using touch.

 
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Air-Purification Sterilizer

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[INQ. NO. 2501E07] Puresys’s air purifier sterilizer has improved upon the disadvantages of the conventional air purifier-cum- sterilizers that generated ozone for sterilization and purification.
It was chosen as an one of the next-generation world-class products in 2020.
Further, this product also absorbs the surrounding harmful ozone.
Therefore, it has been recognized for physical safety and is evaluated to be useful for eliminating sick house syndrome, preventing infections, and decomposing harmful chemicals in hospitals, postpartum care centers, laboratories, government offices, schools, etc. Puresys is gradually expanding its market to overseas markets including China, Vietnam, Belgium and Thailand.
With this technology, Puresys won a prize at the Korea Invention & Patent Awards and it has been designated as a patented technology of superior inventions for preferential purchase.
A passenger cabin air quality improvement system applying the Puresys’ Nano-catalytic technology was installed in the engine rooms of all the railroad cars of Seoul Metro Subway Lines 1 to 4 in 2014.
The all-in-one series of Puresys is an air purifier-cum-sterilizer for operating rooms that removes bacteria, virus and harmful gases by decomposing harmful substances at the source using a catalyst safe for humans (Patent No. 10-1069685), has improved disadvantages of the conventional air purifier-cum-sterilizer that had to generate ozone for sterilization and purification, and even eliminates the surrounding harmful ozone.


 As the Enforcement Regulation of the Medical Law was recently enforced, it became necessary to have air purifying equipment that can prevent infection of patients in operating rooms and hospitals, and supply clean air from which dust and germs are removed. Therefore, such air purifying equipment has been installed in postpartum care centers, laboratories, government offices, schools, etc. as well as operating rooms of hospitals.
Puresys has developed a module of the ventilation and purification device for smoking rooms and smoking booths and, therefore, are constantly receiving supply orders from manufacturers of smoking booths and smoking rooms.

President and CEO Lee Woo-young explained, puresys is continuing a project which is related to many things that add Internet of Things technology while building the apartment and install Built-in product from start of the construction and Puresys is building Infection management system for fire station’s mental and physical stability room.
Based on the proven performance in terms of secured safety and the strength of Korea’s science and technology, Puresys has been deeply researching and developing new-technology purification and sterilization materials by using state-of-the-art equipment and the excellent research infrastructure of KAIST.
Based on such source science and technology, Puresys is researching and developing new technologies aiming at environmental improvement and a people-oriented ‘Puretopia.’ In addition, Puresys’s all-in-one series is entering global markets, such as China, Southeast Asia and Europe, with its world-best level of technical superiority and design.


 
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Air Purification & Sterilization Device

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[INQ. NO. 2501E06] Air T&S Co., Ltd. was founded in 2007 and has a mission to provide a healthy and safe living environment for people worldwide through sustainable environmental conservation innovation technology.
After seven years of research since 2009, Air T&S developed a new metal oxide material and registered a patent.
Based on the experience of the Seoul Underground Fine Dust Collection Project in 2014, Air T&S launched the airzenQ series of household fine dust collectors.
The airzenQ series can be safely used in individual living spaces as well as on the move through the airzenQ77 for living rooms, the airzenQ33 for small rooms, and the airzenQ11 for vehicles and portable devices.

In 2021, Air T&S developed a positive and negative pressure device, which was selected as an innovative venture quarantine product by the Public Procurement Service, and Air T&S installed it in COVID-19 isolation rooms and negative pressure wards in public hospitals.
Air T&S aims to grow into an environmental specialist company by establishing an air system and AI-based quarantine system based on continuous research and development results.

Efficiently managing air-quality with an air-purification & sterilization function
Air T&S’s air purification and sterilization device is a combination product that efficiently manages air with an air-purification function and a sterilization function that removes viruses and bacteria.
Air T&S air multifunction device applies a three-stage structure of Advanced Avalanche Plasma (AAP) technology.

In the first stage, the cold plasma principle is used to remove ultrafine particles, fine dust, bacteria, viruses, etc.
In the second stage, fine dust is re-absorbed and removed in the hi-filter, and bacteria/viruses are removed by chemical reaction.
In the third stage, cold plasma is generated in each high-voltage device so that OH radicals are formed in the space.
The air released into the space is completely free of bacteria and viruses, and also free of ultrafine dust, providing users with safe, clean, and healthy air.

  
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POS System

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[INQ. NO. 2501E05] IMU Inc. is the only integrated solution provider in Korea in the POS area, founded in 2010.
As Korea’s leading integrated solution provider, IMU has been offering customized POS systems optimized for various industries, including retail and food services, delivering a user-friendly interface and reliable performance.
To revolutionize its customers’ business operations, I’m U takes on challenging paths that are not easily accessible to others. Through the automation of POS systems and kiosk technology, along with advanced software development, IMU maximizes store-management efficiency and enhances customer experience.

IMU’s systems combine a user-friendly interface with reliable performance to boost business operations. By automating POS systems and kiosk technology, IMU streamlines store management and improves customer experiences, setting new standards in efficiency and innovation.
The POS system is an integrated solution for processing sales, managing inventory, and analyzing revenue in industries such as retail and food services. By automating tasks that were previously done manually, it maximizes store operation efficiency. The global POS market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.4% in the coming years.

Significantly reducing store operation time & greatly improving task accuracy
IMU’s POS system integrates various functions, such as payment processing, inventory management, and customer management, into a single system. This integration significantly reduces store operation time and greatly improves task accuracy.

Based on its unique expertise, IMU’s POS system ensures reliable product lifespan through excellent heat dissipation, and uses a single cable to prevent space utilization issues and installation confusion. Additionally, it features outstanding impact protection and touch sensitivity, helping to keep the screen clean and functional over time.

 
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