Toray Advanced Materials Korea (TAK) participated in ADEX 2025 (Seoul International Aerospace & Defense Exhibition) held at KINTEX, Ilsan near Seoul from October 20 to 24, showcasing its advanced carbon fiber composite material technologies.
During the exhibition, TAK presented next-generation Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) components and TOW-PREG materials that incorporate the carbon fiber composite technology of the Toray Group — the global No.1 in the carbon fiber sector.
TAK plans to continue leading the advanced materials market by strengthening close partnerships with customers in the aerospace and defense industries.
A view of TAK’s pavilion at ADEX 2025 that took place at KINTEX, Ilsan near Seoul from October 20 to 24.
In addition to the product exhibits, Toray Advanced Materials Korea(TAK) also hosted a seminar, “Advanced Composite Material Solutions for Aerospace and Defense Industries,” sharing innovative technologies for next-generation aircraft structures utilizing both thermoset and thermoplastic composites.
In last April, TAK obtained the AS9120 certification — an aerospace quality management system established by the International Aerospace Quality Group (IAQG).
With this certification TAK has been supplying Toray Group’s aerospace composite materials domestically and establishing itself as a key local production base, contributing to the rapid growth of Korea’s aerospace industry.
Meanwhile, aerospace components require materials that are both high in strength and lightweight. Carbon fiber, which offers ten times the strength of steel at only one-fourth the weight and superior elasticity, is widely used in this field.
TOW-PREG, made by impregnating carbon fiber with epoxy resin, also boasts exceptional lightness and durability, making it an essential material not only for aerospace applications but also for hydrogen storage tanks.
Winners of 8th Korea Toray Science Foundation Award
The Korea Toray Science Foundation has announced the recipients of the 8th Korea Toray Science and Technology Award.
Professor Kim Jong-Seung of Korea University’s Department of Chemistry has been selected in the Basic Research category, while Professor Cha Hyung-Joon of POSTECH’s Department of Chemical Engineering has been selected in the Applied Research category. Each awardee will receive a prize of 100 million won.
Professor Kim pioneered the field of theranostics — a technology enabling selective diagnosis and treatment of tumors. Kim is leading global pharmaceutical innovation in this domain.
He has also been named one of the “Most Influential Researchers in the World” for 11 consecutive years since 2014, significantly elevating the profile of Korean science.
Professor Cha, a leading scholar in biomaterials engineering, has been recognized for his research on mussel-derived adhesive proteins—the only work of its kind worldwide.
His efforts have driven original material development, expanded into the medical field, enabled diverse applications, and contributed to the advancement of marine biotechnology materials through successful technology transfers.
In addition, five young scientists have been selected for the Korea Toray Fellowship. Each will receive 150 million KRW in research funding over three years.
The fellowship awardees are:
Basic Research: Professor Park Yoon-su (KAIST, Department of Chemistry), Professor Son Chang-yoon (Seoul National University, Department of Chemistry)
Applied Research: Professor Kim Min-Kyu (Inha University, Department of Chemistry), Professor Cho Soo-yeon (Sungkyunkwan University, Department of Chemical Engineering),
Professor Cho Him-chan (KAIST, Department of Materials Science and Engineering)
Candidates for the Korea Toray Science and Technology Award and Fellowship were nominated between April and June, with recipients selected following a rigorous review process. The ceremony will be held on Oct. 31.
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