[Celltrion] Celltrion Launches Seven Energy-Saving Initiatives

Celltrion has implemented seven energy-saving measures in response to increasing global oil prices and the government’s energy stabilization policy. This comprehensive initiative aims to enhance corporate social responsibility and advance carbon-neutral management across the company.

The plan focuses on reducing electricity and fuel consumption in daily operations. The company has implemented a voluntary vehicle rotation system to limit fuel use, with exemptions for pregnant employees, individuals with disabilities, and eco-friendly vehicles.

Within workplaces, Celltrion has implemented partial lighting shutdowns during daytime hours and keeps indoor temperatures at 26°C or higher in summer and 18°C or lower in winter. Smart plugs have been installed to reduce standby power consumption, and employees are instructed to turn off electronic devices before leaving.

The company is upgrading its production facilities with environmentally friendly infrastructure. The cleanroom lighting is being replaced with energy-efficient LED systems, and solar panels installed at a new drug product (DP) plant are anticipated to provide renewable energy beginning in the second half of the year.

Celltrion is advancing a paperless office by implementing electronic approval systems and promoting stair use to support a low-carbon workplace culture. A company spokesperson affirmed that Celltrion will persist in its social responsibility efforts by enhancing energy efficiency and adopting renewable energy sources.

[Korea Polar Research Institute] First Direct Observation of Antarctic Deep-Sea Hydrothermal System

The Korea Polar Research Institute has achieved the first-ever direct observation and sampling of a deep-sea hydrothermal system along the Antarctic mid-ocean ridge using an unmanned submersible.

Mid-ocean ridges are extensive underwater mountain ranges formed by magma ascending from beneath the Earth’s crust. The hydrothermal systems found in these areas, resulting from interactions between magma and seawater, are regarded as significant scientific and economic resources due to their abundant unknown life forms and mineral deposits.

In November 2025, a research team led by Dr. Park Sung-hyun embarked on an expedition aboard the icebreaking research vessel Araon. They investigated the underwater mountain called Nalgae, situated approximately 1,200 kilometers from Korea’s Jang Bogo Station at a depth of 1,300 meters.

Using an unmanned submersible, the team documented extensive, valuable hydrothermal mineral deposits on the seafloor, confirming the area’s resource potential.

The expedition successfully collected 12 deep-sea organisms, such as cnidarians and sponges, using a robotic arm and suction system. The research team intends to analyze the samples to identify potential new species and to gain deeper insights into the mechanisms of extreme hydrothermal ecosystems.

A senior researcher highlighted that utilizing advanced robotics for direct observation of hydrothermal environments along the Antarctic ridge constitutes a major global breakthrough and signifies a pivotal advancement in obtaining precise data beyond the capabilities of traditional ship-based exploration.

[Incheon Global Campus] IGC Announces 

“2030 Vision” for Global Innovation

The Incheon Global Campus (IGC) held its “IGC 2030 Vision Declaration Ceremony” on April 2, outlining a new strategic direction for Korea’s next 100 years.

The event represented the culmination of internal task forces and workshops dedicated to sharpening the campus’s long-term vision. It also signified the beginning of IGC’s growth as a global hub for education, research, and industry-academia collaboration.

The vision holds particular importance as it marks the inaugural joint outcome resulting from collaboration among the Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority (IFEZA), five foreign universities on campus, and the foundation.

Approximately 500 participants attended the event, including the mayor of Incheon, the city council speaker, officials from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, IFEZA representatives, university presidents, and students.

The ceremony started with a symbolic unveiling of the vision plaque, then featured a CEO presentation detailing future strategies and a collaborative implementation agreement among the involved universities. A synchronized banner performance, where all attendees revealed the vision slogan together, emphasized the campus community’s collective commitment.

IGC has defined its new mission to foster global talent and promote the convergence of knowledge and industry, aiming to shape Korea’s future over the next 100 years. By 2030, it aspires to be a leading international K-platform that integrates education, research, and industry collaboration.