Promotion of an R&D preliminary feasibility study project for securing super gap technology

Establishment of R&D think tanks for constant technical advice

Reflection of academic opinions through strategic collaboration with the Korean Information Display Society

Activation of technology-academic exchanges in the future

Development and management of an R&D technology development business project

Support for technology development and successful commercialization to achieve the vision and goals of the display innovation process platform construction project

Implementation of new innovative tasks and sources to secure technology gaps with competitors, such as a meta-surface structural design for OLED and contactless electroluminescence inspection equipment

Performing tasks to achieve the project group's goals, such as technical consulting on implementation tasks and meetings between the materials, parts, equipment and panel industries

Establishment and management of occasional progress inspections and the performance management system for each detailed task

Customized consulting support for each task associated with purchasers

Promotion of inter-industry meetings to discover cooperative projects between suppliers and purchasers

Support for the establishment of a display innovation process center

The innovation process center introduces construction and equipment, supports problem-free warehousing, and seeks business models for independence after the completion of a project

<Innovation Process Center Building>

Clean room building(8,642m2)

EstablIshment of a 2nd generation (370 x 470 mm) OLED process and innovative equipment (roll to roll) that match the characteristics of the center

Company support building(5,550m2)

Built to support the effective operation of the clean room with convenience and security

Support for the global cooperation strategies of member companies through the operation of the international joint R&D research group

Securing a super-gap foundation through a combination of Korea's top display manufacturing technology and original technology possessed by leading countries such as the U.S., Japan, and EU member countries

Leadership in next-generation display standardization

Leadership in international standards on displays/wearables and strengthening of leadership in standardization

Network activation and the establishment of a standardization foundation through the expansion of standardization areas

Establishment of a foundation for achieving carbon neutrality by 2050

R&D technology development according to the 「2050 Carbon Neutrality Strategy (Dec.7, 2020)」to achieve carbon neutrality in the display industry

(Preliminary) Development of policy responses and support tasks for responding to this preliminary feasibility study

(Non-preliminary) - Promotion of a process gas development research project to replace high GWP gas used in the display manufacturing process with GGWP gas

Development of intergovernmental proposals for the display ESG response

Acceleration of the paradigm shift in global ESG corporate management since COVID-19

Development of government-proposed activities to discover difficulties in the industry and implement rational systems following the expansion of renewable energy

Strengthening of preventive industrial safety and health policy activities

Responses to safety-related laws and regulations directed at companies through the establishment and revision of the Serious Accidents Punishment Act, and responses to safety and health regulations

Enhancement of the field operability of the chemical substance safety management system

Rationalization of the designation and management system for hazardous chemicals considering their chemical properties

Improvement of the contract approval system under the Occupational Safety and Health Act

Implementation of government-industry regular consultative meetings to discuss chemical safety management policies

Strengthening of internal and external policy activities to respond to environmental regulations

Strengthening of industry cooperation and joint responses through the provision of policy change services to member companies subject to the Integrated Act and regular exchange meetings

Investigation of supply and demand disruptions such as supply shortages and delays in the delivery of key parts of equipment due to the recent global supply chain reorganization

Suggestions for additional display technologies through visits to the National Assembly and listening to explanations by MOTIE and MOEF

Assignment of tariff support for overseas dependent items

Suggestion to apply the allocation tariff in the display field to reduce tariffs on items scheduled to be imported in 2023 because domestic production is not possible based on a demand survey of member companies

Candidates: transparent polyimide manufacturing facilities and raw materials, solvents for OLED cleaning agents, parts for OLED equipment, etc.

A briefing session on the revised tax law will be held in 2022.

To help member companies understand the implementation and revision of the tax law in 2022 and to hold a briefing session on various tax credit items that can be used by the display industry

< Overview of the briefing session on the 2022 revised tax law >

▶ Date / Venue: Apr. 12, 2022 14:00-17:00 / Yangjae EL Tower

▶ Subject : Corporate tax representative for display related materials, parts, equipment, and panels

▶ Contents: Information on the tax law (corporate-related) to be changed in 2022, tax credit items in the display field,
methods of using tax credits, application procedures, corporate preparations, etc.

Explanations during visits to the semiconductor display department by the Ministry of Industry, and submission of proposals from the Prime Minister's Office, the Joint Public-Private Regulation Improvement Promotion Team, and the MOEF's Innovation Growth Promotion Planning Team

Proposed difficulties in the industry through collaboration with major economic organizations such as the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the Korea Enterprises Federation, and the Federation of Middle-Market Enterprises of Korea

Promotion of customized public relations activities for each subject, such as the government, the National Assembly, the public, etc.

Operation of working-level organizations for establishing and implementing public relations strategies

Operation of meetings for regular communication with the media and analysts

Support for national core technology protection

Reviewing and suggesting technologies subject to new designation, modification, and cancellation through the collection of opinions on the revision of core technologies and advanced technologies from members of the association

Providing information related to national core technology and advanced technology and responding to inquiries

Operation of the display KAIT

Efforts to normalize the activities of the second-term council (launched on Apr. 2021) contracted due to COVID-19

Reorganizing the consultative body, which consists of about 15 people, including people from the National Industrial Security Center and the industry, and holding joint workshops and security education seminars for technical protection

Developing a security guide for core display personnel to prevent technology leakage through personnel movement through the operation of a working committee under the council (during 1H of 2022)

(Fostering of next-generation display process, equipment, and material specialists) Fostering and nurturing of display process, equipment, and material specialists and guidance to employment channels of small and medium-sized enterprises

Strengthening of customized employment support activities and expansion of the scale of industry-academic project support centered on field-specific training

(Cultivation of personnel in the wearable convergence industry) Training of master's personnel who have completed curriculums for each wearable application and activation ofbusiness systems

Planning of training to foster new professional specialists and management of the overall project performance for the implementation of follow-up projects (stage 2)

(Industrial-specific training) Re-training is conducted to strengthen the capacity of incumbent personnel due to changes in the industrial environment and the transformation of major business areas (LCD→OLED).

In connection with the professional manpower training project and the SC project, theory and practical training related to next-generation technologies such as OLED and QD are promoted for employees in the materials, parts and equipment fields.

(Fostering of display AI convergence talent) To meet the demand of AI experts and strengthen the AI capabilities of industrial field experts, an AI convergence education program is being operated.

Enhancement of AI utilization capabilities for incumbent employees and fostering of AI experts in the display industry through the operation of a curriculum tailored to education needs by duty and level.

(Survey on manpower) Development of basic policy data, such as data on manpower shortages in different industries and areas requiring education, and the creation of a policy base through a private-led survey of manpower supply and demand for education and training.

(Employment expo) IMID, the largest display industry competition in Korea, efficiently promotes the current status of industries and matches companies with job seekers.

(Matching platform) Establishment of a job-seeker matching platform to help resolve the problem of mismatching between job seekers and job providers in the industry and to provide customized jobs

(Duties briefing session) Duties briefing sessions for universities, graduate schools, and specialized high schools are held to raise awareness of SMEs and understanding of their jobs

(Employment guidebook) Publication of brochures containing information on job seekers, such as the completion of courses and project performance history of master's and doctorate (scheduled) personnel, and their distribution to member companies

< Overview of the IMID Expo in 2022 >

▶ Date/Venue: Aug.10, 2022 (Wed.) - Aug.12(Fri.) / Seoul COEX Hall A (10,368m2)
  * (Symposium) Aug. 23, 2022 (Tue.) - Aug. 26 (Fri.) / Busan BEXCO

▶ Host: Korea Display Industry Association (KDIA)

▶ Scale: 150 companies, 480 booths, 10 thousand participants

▶ Main events: purchase consultation, overseas trade consultation, business forum, booth tour, job fair, etc.

Brand as a global exposition specialized in the display industry

Establishment of identity through the exclusive display industry exhibition
* The first solo exhibition to be held separately from the Korea Electronics Show (KES), Semiconductor Exhibition (SEDEX) and symposium

Use of a special hall to secure the scale of an international exhibition

Collaboration with global exhibition organizers to secure the global status of IMID

Enhancement of exhibition programs to enhance the business performance of participants

Improvement in satisfaction through the provision of comprehensive marketing solutions tailored to participants from the fields of “marketing,” “information,” “personnel,” etc.

Expanded operation of buyer invitations and exchange programs organized by the host company

Strengthening of expertise through the operation of the organizing committee

Establishment and operation of an organizing committee composed of industry, academia, research, and government experts to secure expertise and establish mid- to long-term development strategies for IMID

Promotion of communication and spread of the exhibition’s value through continuous social media activities before and after the exhibition on websites, Facebook, YouTube, etc.

< Overview of the business forum >

▶ Date/Venue: Aug. 11, 2022 (Thu.) - 12 (Fri.) / Seoul COEX

▶ Program (tentative):

① Business strategy of big players (Keynote), ② Trends in the market and industry
③ Status and issues of OLED technology
④ Carbon reduction technology & ESG
⑤ Global display technology and business strategy of China, the U.S., Taiwan, etc.
⑥ Next-generation display technology, ⑦ Vehicle displays, ⑧ AR/VR/3D technology, etc.

▶ Paid registration (goal): approx. 300 ppl. (* 281 ppl in 2021/hosted online)

Intensification of programs through customized programs

Specialization and internationalization of forums through the expansion of C-level and overseas participants

Strengthening of marketing support for Korean companies to enter China

Support for marketing, such as by holding road shows for visiting panel companies scheduled to invest in China and consulting with local companies to expand the market of Korean companies in China

Invitations for key purchasing and technology buyers from Chinese panel companies with investment plans to hold 1:1 trade consultations with domestic equipment and materials companies during the IMID period

Expansion of exchange channels between Korea and China through the establishment of a new program to link IMID (KDIA) and DIC (CODA)

Establishment of a marketing support advisory group for providing checklists related to entry for legal, market, and entry information, etc., and tailored training

Operation of an overseas expo with Korea

Establishment and operation of the Korea joint hall booth and business consultation operation to develop the global market and establish various networks among excellent domestic companies

Market research and discovery of new models in India and China's Overseas Partnership Council

Formation and operation of a joint expansion council for large enterprises, medium enterprises, and small enterprises that are scheduled to enter India and China

Formation of an advisory group for overseas experts and market research and buyer discovery based on cooperation with local display-related organizations and research organizations

For Vietnam and India, where domestic companies are expanding their presence, establishment of a plan to build joint facilities for companies that do not have enough capacity to enter the markets alone

Hosting of exchange meetings and counseling sessions for local enterprises and buyers, related associations, government organizations, etc., to develop local markets based on joint occupancy facilities

The 13th Display Day will be held to honor the hard work of those engaged in the display industry and to promote harmony and solidarity

< The 13th Display Day >

▶ Date/Venue: Sep. 22, 2022 (Thu.) / JW Marriott Hotel Seoul

▶ Participants: Minister of MOTIE, president of the association, president of the society, academia of the display industry, etc.

▶ Contents: display industry development merit award ceremony

Presentation of rewards to those who have contributed to the development of the display industry and continuation of public relations activities through the media, etc.

Efforts to secure additional government awards by explaining the status of the display industry and the justification for expanding rewards through cooperation with MOTIE

Insight of the CEO

Strengthening support for information services of member companies, providing the latest industrial trends, research technology trends, global market analysis, and government policy directions related to displays

Publishing of display industry statistics

Issuing the “Display Industry Statistics” to provide statistical information of member companies (four times a year)

Providing statistical information related to the display industry, such as information onglobal display market share by country, the global equipment market, domestic production, exports, and imports

Expanding investment plans that are in high demand by collecting opinions from member companies, and newly adding statistics on the material parts market

Provision of customized information services for member companies

Continuously providing information on the Chinese market and bidding information, and production and investment plans of panel companies, which are in high demand from member companies, both online and offline

Semiconductor and display technology roadmap seminar

For the win-win development of the display industry, a technology road map seminar will be held to share the direction of future technology development of large companies with materials, parts, and equipment companies (1 H).

Semiconductor and display companies (Samsung, LG, SK Hynix, etc.) will announce future technology development directions and business strategies, and share the economic outlook for 2022.

Holding online/offline meeting according to the spread of COVID-19 and the government response stage

Support of world-class product selection

Recommending and supporting member companies for the selection of world-class products as the world market leader emerges due to the enhanced competitiveness of display companies
* World-class product benefits: Priority on export credit guarantees and short-term export insurance guarantees, additional points for supporting national projects for parts and materials, additional points for examining the purchase of goods by the Public Procurement Service, support for participation in overseas exhibitions, etc.

The 15th display overall workshop

The overall workshop will be expanded to include new R&D projects, such as the establishment of a platform for display innovation processes, micro LED businesses, and small department technology development projects in 2022.

< Display overall workshop operation plan for 2022 (tentative) >

▶ Period: Jul. 2022 (scheduled)

▶ Participants: 300 ppl. including members of MOTIE and KETI and display academics

▶ Content: Keynote speeches from panel companies, discussions on future strategies, presentation of the current status of national R&D projects (100 projects in total), and rewards for outstanding research results, etc.

Creation of new business models to find ideas and lay the foundation for technology commercialization

Holding a contest to discover innovative ideas and progressive technologies that can lead the future display industry through convergence with other industries

< 2022 Display Challenge (exhibition) >

□ Name of exhibition: 2022 Display Challenge

The Classification, Creativity section, and Technology section are displayed.

Classification	Creativity section (future leading technology)	Technology section (industrialization technology)
Evaluation Standards	Creativity(50), Practicality(30), Marketability(20)	Business feasibility(50), level of technology(30), differentiation(20)
Reward Scale	Subject((Minister prize/2), Excellence Award(Association President Award and Sponsored Enterprise Award/2)

Creativity section(future leading technology): new product and creative ideas that can be implemented in the near future

Technology section(industrialization technology): technology and commercialization ideas that can improve existing display characteristics

□ Period: May-Jun. 2022 (two months)

□ Eligibility for application: university, general department, youth department (elementary, middle, high school)/individual or team (less than five persons)

Equipment Subcommittee

Strengthening CEO meetings among equipment industries and implementing RFP planning and analysis of demand in new business areas through working-level meetings

Continuous meetings of equipment CEOs to discuss major issues in the equipment industry

Materials Subcommittee

Organizing a planning committee for materials centered on OLEDs to conduct research on technology demand and conduct activities to promote new projects

Holding meetings of heads of research institutes and CEO meetings to discuss major issues in the material industry (five times)

Korea-China Cooperation Subcommittee

Operating Korea-China executive exchange meetings and regular exchange meetings of subcommittees

Holding regular meetings to create an atmosphere of organic cooperation among domestic companies participating in subcommittees to prevent excessive competition