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<Series> A Promise to the Earth RE:GEN FUTURE MATERIALS

Hyosung Advanced Materials produces advanced materials that make the cars we drive every day safer. We also manufacture aramid, an advanced material used in essential safety gear such as bulletproof vests, ballistic helmets, and fire-resistant suits, even though we may not encounter them frequently. The technology of Hyosung Advanced Materials has already been deeply integrated into our daily lives to make them safer. Hyosung Advanced Materials produces cutting-edge materials such as carbon fiber and aramid, gaining attention as key technologies in the future food industry. These unique and innovative material technologies can make our everyday lives safer and more convenient. In addition, we are not only focused on creating better materials but also conducting research to develop more sustainable materials that incorporate environmental friendliness. Our goal is to develop materials that are not only suitable for the next generation but also for all generations, with a strong emphasis on sustainability.

Hyosung Advanced Materials' Eco-friendly Pop-up Store.

Hyosung Advanced Materials hosted an eco-friendly pop-up store at Musinsa Terrace in Seongsu-dong, a popular neighborhood among Generation Z. The pop-up store comprised different zones, including an art exhibition area showcasing entries from an art contest that visually expressed Hyosung Advanced Materials' essence. Additionally, there was a clothing exhibition zone featuring a collaboration with the renowned fashion brand KangHyuk, which had previously collaborated with Hyosung and gained significant attention. Furthermore, the pop-up store included a Hyosung product experience zone to demonstrate the company's cutting-edge technology. As part of the event, we created a unique beer label utilizing contest submissions, and we also exhibited eco-friendly bags made from Hyosung Advanced Materials' airbag fabrics, aiming to promote both the technological innovation and trendiness of Hyosung Advanced Materials while enhancing brand familiarity. This eco-friendly pop-up store allowed the general public, particularly Generation Z, to become acquainted with the remarkable technology of Hyosung Advanced Materials.

Hyosung Advanced Materials: Adding Safety to the Environment

In addition to carbon fiber, often referred to as the "future growth engine," Hyosung Advanced Materials possesses another remarkable material with immense potential. It is the high-temperature resistant fiber called aramid, well-known for its use in flame-resistant clothing and firefighting gloves. However, aramid holds boundless possibilities beyond these applications and is used in various areas where it safeguards our daily lives and ensures safety.

Aramid fibers are divided into two categories: meta-aramids and para-aramids. Meta-aramids are  known for their excellent heat resistance and flame-retardant properties, making them suitable for applications such as firefighting suits, fire gloves, and electrical insulation in vehicles. On the other hands, para-aramids are characterized by high strength. They are used to produce body armor, ballistic helmets, protective gloves, as well as reinforcement materials for tires and construction purposes.

Hyosung Advanced Materials' aramid brand, ALKEX®, has a diverse customer base worldwide, including Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East. It offers excellent flame retardant and ballistic solutions. Moreover, aramid is also used in 5G fiber optic cables, enabling us to use smartphones more efficiently and at faster speeds. In 5G technology, due to the shorter wavelength of the signals, they are easily obstructed by buildings or obstacles, leading to diffraction and the need for more base stations. Fiber optic cables are required to connect these base stations, and aramid is used in these cables. Fiber optic cables, buried in the ground or deep underwater, are challenging to maintain once installed. They need to withstand various environmental conditions and remain flexible without easily breaking. Aramid perfectly suits these requirements. Lastly, aramid also contributes to lightweight electric vehicles. Aramid is applied in belts, hoses, brake pads, and other components of internal combustion engine vehicles to enhance their durability thanks to its outstanding heat resistance, flame retardancy, and chemical resistance. It is also used in electric vehicles, which are increasingly being adopted. Aramid is employed in electric batteries and motors. To achieve longer distances, more batteries need to be installed. For lightweight vehicles where weight reduction is crucial, aramid is used as a substitute to achieve lightweight, allowing them to travel further even with the same battery capacity. Furthermore, aramid is applied in tire cords to design them to withstand the vehicle's load and absorb external impacts.

With its widespread applications in various fields, Hyosung Advanced Materials' aramid is gradually gaining higher market share due to its advanced technological capabilities and potential for use. The possibilities for its future development are highly anticipated.

Hyosung Advanced Materials is a company that develops and produces advanced materials. In fact, when we think of advanced materials, it often seems distant or inaccessible. However, it is truly astonishing to realize that Hyosung Advanced Materials' products, such as polyester yarn for airbags, seat belts, and tire cords, incorporate so many advanced materials used in everyday cars we drive. Aramid, which is not only used in tire cords but also in applications such as body armor and flame-resistant clothing, is also utilized as reinforcement material for tires and construction structures. It is even used in 5G fiber optic cables, enabling us to have fast internet access every day. Without realizing it, we have been encountering Hyosung Advanced Materials' advanced materials in our daily lives.

Hyosung Advanced Materials is dedicated to researching methods for developing eco-friendly high-tech materials we use in daily lives. We are committed to ensuring that these material technologies not only enhance convenience and safety but also contribute to environmental protection. Recognizing the growing importance of environmental issues, we understand the need to strive towards creating future materials that align closely with nature. We aim to provide all generations with an improved quality of life. Hyosung is genuinely devoted to developing technologies that safeguard the environment, and we will continue moving forward, as we believe that the sustainable future we envision can be realized through the innovative technologies created by Hyosung Advanced Materials. We promise to concentrate all our efforts on developing material technologies that protect the environment, fulfill our social responsibilities, and ensure safety and convenience. We hope that Hyosung Advanced Materials' endeavors for a better future will be inherited by future generations.

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