Bum Sung Kim
Professor
Korea Institute of Industrial Technology
Bum Sung KIM is a Senior Researcher at the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology (KITECH) and a Professor at the University of Science and Technology (UST). He previously served as Director of the Korea Rare Metals Center (KIRAM) and currently leads multiple national R&D and international standardization projects. Dr. Kim has extensive experience in materials chemistry, rare earth elements recycling, and powder metallurgy. He actively contributes to international standardization efforts through ISO TC 298, ITU-T, IEC, and ASTAP, where he serves as an expert and project leader. Dr. Kim received his Ph.D. in Materials Chemistry from Osaka University(2004), Japan, and has authored over 120 SCI(E)-indexed publications. He has also received multiple awards, including ministerial commendations and international best presentation awards for his contributions to rare metals research and standardization.
Strategic Collaboration for Rare Metals: Korea-Uzbekistan Model for Sustainable Innovation
This presentation will emphasize the strategic role of rare metals in advanced industrial applications and the importance of international standardization in building sustainable and secure supply chains. It will introduce Korea’s collaboration model with Uzbekistan for rare metal refinement and recycling through ODA-driven infrastructure and joint R&D. The presentation highlights how standardization, certification, and public-private partnerships can enhance the traceability, quality assurance, and global competitiveness of rare earth-based materials in electric vehicles, semiconductors, and high-performance alloys.