Professor Shim Young-seok of KOREATECH Receives Ministerial Commendation for Developing Drug Detection Technology
Professor Shim Young-seok of the Korea University of Technology and Education (KOREATECH) recently received a commendation from the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy. This award recognizes Professor Shim's significant contributions to public safety through the development of drug detection technology.
Since joining KOREATECH in September 2022, Professor Shim has been researching advanced drug detection technology that can be utilized at major gateways in our society, such as airports and seaports. Amid the rising social issue of drug-related crimes, his technology is helping to identify drugs quickly and accurately in the field.
Professor Shim's research field is not limited to drug detection alone. He is consistently developing technologies applicable to national defense, security, and the broader public safety sector, striving to strengthen the national safety net.
This award reaffirms that technological development is directly linked to the safety of the public. It is expected that Professor Shim's research will continue to be applied in various public settings, playing a major role in building a safer Republic of Korea.