The world's first supply network for ultra-thin flexible glass will be established in South Korea, announced by Corning's chairman - South Korean report

American glass giant Corning recently announced that it has established the world's first supply chain for next-generation ultra-thin flexible glass in South Korea. This is ultra-thin flexible glass.
This means that the entire process, from manufacturing to sales, will be handled in South Korea. This supply chain construction will take place in April this year, to coincide with President Yoon Seok-Yeol's visit to the United States.
This is part of the announced plan to invest 2 trillion won (approximately 220 billion 48 million yen) over five years. The company's Wendell P.
Mr. Weeks, CEO and Chairman,
The company also revealed plans to supply products produced at the plant to customers not only in Korea but also around the world. Chairman Wendel said, ``Korea will become a hub for flexible glass manufacturing and technology development in the future.
"Flexible glass can expand our business field to the extent that it can be applied not only to mobile devices but also to automotive displays."
In South Korea, Chairman Wendell has met with key figures in the business world one after another. On August 31st, Hyundai
Meeting with automobile group chairman Chung Eui-sung. On September 1, Lee JeYeon, chairman of Samsung Electronics, and a research institute in Asan, Chungcheongnam-do (South Chungcheong Province)
They met at their research and development (R&D) center and factory and discussed policies for business cooperation and reinforcement.