KR Holds 32nd Regular ISO Seminar ... Shares ISO Standards and More

[Financial News] The Korean Register (KR) said on the 11th that it had held its 32nd regular ISO seminar at the Asti Hotel in Busan on the 4th.
KR holds an annual ISO seminar to support its customers’ sustainability management and provide the latest information on ISO standards and key management issues.
This year, to expand customer services, KR held its first seminar in Seoul on September 11, followed by a second seminar in Busan on the 4th.
About 60 people from the shipping, logistics and manufacturing industries, including Sido Shipping, LX Pantos, HMM Ocean Service Co., Ltd., HANLA IMS and STX Engine Co., Ltd., attended the seminar. Experts gave presentations on topics including information security management systems (ISO 27001), the importance of cybersecurity, ESG trends and supply chain due diligence, and the need to introduce anti-corruption management systems.
KR also presented plaques of appreciation to six companies that have exemplary ISO management systems and have maintained KR certification for a long time. The recipients were Samwoo T.E.S., Sangji Shipping, Seongrim Jegwan, Korea Ship Managers, C-Net and Pocheon Marine.
Ryu Gyeong-bu, head of KR’s New Growth Business Division, said, “The business environment surrounding companies is changing rapidly with the digital transformation, the spread of artificial intelligence technologies, and stronger ESG and supply chain management.” He added, “KR’s Certification Center will continue to fulfill its role as a trusted partner, helping companies respond effectively to these changes and secure sustainable competitiveness.”


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