Reorganization into Korea Institute of Materials Convergence Technology

Accredited for product certification system by Korea Accreditation System(KAS)

Advanced material and component construction completed

The institute's korean title changed

Appointed as Co-operating Organization for Standards Development(COSD) institute

The Korea Certification(KC) testing accreditation system service for footwear certification

Certified by Korea Laboratory Accreditation Scheme(KOLAS) as an international public testing institute

Business incubator opened

Leather research center opened at Dongdu Chen

Legal entity changed as industrial technology research institute specialized in footwear & leather

Laboratory expansion completed

Pilot plant construction completed

Main research building completed