CES Insight & Innovation Awards highlights Korea's global tech competitiveness

By Park Sae-jin Posted : February 12, 2025, 16:24 Updated : February 13, 2025, 08:51
At the 2025 CES Insight  Innovation Awards held on February 12 at the Press Center in Jung-gu Seoul attendees posed for a commemorative photo Front row from left to right Kim Min-jong Vice President of Saltlux Choi Hong-jun Vice President of Upstage Jeong Kwang-cheon President of the Inno-Biz Association Lim Jeong-wook Director of the Startup and Venture Innovation Division at the Ministry of SMEs and Startups Lim Kyu-jin CEO of Aju Economic Koo At the 2025 CES Insight  Innovation Awards held on February 12 at the Press Center in Jung-gu Seoul attendees posed for a commemorative photo Front row from left to right Kim Min-jong Vice President of Saltlux Choi Hong-jun Vice President of Upstage Jeong Kwang-cheon President of the Inno-Biz Association Lim Jeong-wook Director of the Startup and Venture Innovation Division at the Ministry of SMEs and Startups Lim Kyu-jin CEO of Aju Economic Koo Yoon-cheol Special Professor at Seoul National University’s Department of Economics Kim In-je Vice Speaker of the Seoul Metropolitan Council Joo Young-seop Special Professor at Seoul National University’s Graduate School of Engineering Kim Byung-hyun CEO of Suez Engineering Back row from left to right Yun Cheol-han Chairman of the CRO at Korea University Choi Se-hwan Former Commander of the Army Kim Tae-hwan Former CEO of Nonghyup Economic Group’s Livestock Division Lee Byung-rae President of the General Insurance Association Kwak Young-gil Chairman of Aju News Corporation Kim Hyun-woo CEO of Seoul Economic Promotion Agency Lee Kyung-jeon Professor at Kyung Hee University’s School of Business Lee Myung-ja Head of the Overseas Marketing Division at the Korea International Trade Association Choi Chung-hwan Silicon Valley Representative of Aju News Corporation Lee Jung-soo CEO of Flitto AJP Yoo Dae-gil
Participants pose for a photo at the "2025 CES Insight & Innovation Awards" held at the Korea Press Center in Seoul on on Feb. 12, 2025. AJP Yoo Dae-gil  

SEOUL, February 12 (AJP) - The 2025 CES Insight & Innovation Awards, an event recognizing outstanding South Korean companies making a mark in the global market, took place on Wednesday at the Korea Press Center in Seoul.

Hosted by Aju News Corporation and its English-language news agency AJP, the event aimed to shed light on innovative Korean businesses and provide insights into the latest technology trends showcased at CES 2025. The awards ceremony was accompanied by the CES 2025 Debriefing, a panel discussion featuring industry experts analyzing the future of technology and industry shifts.

The panel included Joo Young-sup, distinguished professor at Seoul National University’s Graduate School of Engineering Practice and former administrator of the Small and Medium Business Administration, Koo Yoon-cheol, distinguished professor of economics at Seoul National University and former minister of Government Policy Coordination, Kim Hong-seok, executive director of strategic management at the INNOBIZ Association, Kim Hyun-woo, CEO of the Seoul Economic Promotion Agency, Lee Kyung-joon, professor at Kyung Hee University’s College of Business Administration, and Choi Choong-hwan, Aju News Corporation’s Silicon Valley bureau chief.

During the discussion, panelists delved into key technological advancements from CES 2025, providing a comprehensive analysis of how these innovations are shaping the global landscape. They also explored strategies for Korean companies to strengthen their competitiveness and adapt to emerging industry trends.

The awards celebrated companies that demonstrated outstanding innovation and market potential, with a focus on those recognized for their cutting-edge technologies at CES 2025.

“In an era of rapid technological shifts, it is crucial for Korean companies to align with global trends and develop sustainable growth strategies. This event serves as a platform to recognize innovation and inspire businesses to take bold steps in the international market,” said an official from Aju News Corporation.

The 2025 CES Insight & Innovation Awards was supported by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, the INNOBIZ Association, and the Seoul Economic Promotion Agency, serving as a key networking and knowledge-sharing platform for industry leaders and entrepreneurs looking to expand their global footprint.
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