The Korea Times
Korea has secured a pivotal role in shaping the future of display technology, with a Samsung Display executive elected to lead a key international standards body. The Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) said Monday that Lee Chang-hee, chief technology officer of Samsung Display, has been elected chair of the IEC TC 110. IEC is short for International Electrotechnical Commission. IEC TC 110 oversees international standards for next-generation display technologies, including OLED and flexible displays, where competition among major economies such as Korea, China, Japan and the United States has intensified. Lee’s selection marks the first time Korea has assumed the top leadership role of the committee, despite previously leading seven of its nine working groups. China had held the chair position for nine years, expanding its influence over both standard-setting and market development. Korea Agency for Technology and Standards said it had nominated Lee last year and led a coordinated campaign with industry groups to secure support from member countries. Lee was selected afte
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