Korean Vacuum Society
South Korean academic organization
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The Korean Vacuum Society (KMS; Korean: 한국진공학회) is an academic organization in South Korea incorporated under the Ministry of Science and ICT. Their work aims to support semiconductor, IT, and display industries. The publish the English language journal Applied Science and Convergence Technology (ASCT) and the Korean-language journal 진공 이야기 or Vacuum Magazine[1] and hold regular summer and winter conferences. Their six departments include vacuum technology, surface and interface science, semiconductor and thin film, plasma and displays, nanoscience and bio-interface, and energy technology.
FormationSeptember 10, 1991
HeadquartersSamseong-dong, Daejong Building, #710 435 Teheran-ro, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea
Coordinates37.5066225°N 127.0544959°E
Membership4,000
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| Formation | September 10, 1991 |
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| Headquarters | Samseong-dong, Daejong Building, #710 435 Teheran-ro, Gangnam District, Seoul, South Korea |
| Coordinates | 37.5066225°N 127.0544959°E |
| Membership | 4,000 |
President | Bu Jinhyo |
| Website | www |
Applied Science and Convergence Technology
KVS presidents
- Park Dongsu (1991–1997) KVS cites Park as 1st to 3rd presidency
- Kim Yeonggi (1997–1999)
- U Jongcheon (1999–2001)
- Lee Sunbo (2001–2003)
- Son Gisu (2003–2005)
- Chung Kwang Hwa (2005–2007)
- Choi Chigyu (2007–2009)
- Lee Jihwa (2009–2011)
- Bak Jongyun (2011–2013)
- Noh Samgyu (2013–2015)
- Kang Huijae (2015–2017)
- Kim Eungyu (2017–2019)
- Yeom Geunyeong (2019–2021)
- Choi Eunha (2021–2023)
- Bu Jinhyo (2023–current)
