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LG Energy Solutions' strategic move begins with powerful open innovation. In cooperation with the Small and Medium Venture Business Corporation, we discovered promising companies in key fields such as battery process technology and diagnostic systems, and established a win-win model that combines technology verification (PoC) and equity investment. This serves as a conduit for securing innovative technologies for large corporations and provides practical market entry opportunities for small and medium-sized businesses, thereby solidifying the fundamentals of the domestic battery industry. Furthermore, through university-industry cooperation conferences, we are breaking down the barriers between academia and industry, completing a virtuous cycle that kills two birds with one stone: next-generation battery research and securing professional talent.

Aggressive expansion of production bases toward the global market is also a core competitiveness of LG Energy Solutions. In line with the US Biden administration's 'Buy America' policy and the Green New Deal, we are dramatically increasing our independent production capacity in the US by making large-scale investments by 2025. This goes beyond simply building a factory and is a commitment to establishing a stable supply chain in the United States that extends from raw material procurement to finished product production. In particular, close partnerships and ESS supply contracts with global automakers such as Tesla prove that LG Energy Solutions has established itself as an essential partner in the era of electric vehicles and energy transition beyond a simple parts supplier.

Technological advancement and localization strategy are the driving forces that enable our unrivaled position in the global market. While companies such as Fox ESS are competing by introducing integrated energy solutions optimized for the Korean market, LG Energy Solutions is also accelerating manufacturing intelligence through smart factories and digital transformation (DX). This not only improves production efficiency, but also serves as a foundation for flexibly responding to increasingly complex global regulations and market requirements. Customized battery solutions and differentiated portfolios that satisfy the needs of various customers form a strong moat that remains unwavering even in the face of market changes.

As well as the company's external growth, its internal leadership and management philosophy are also receiving industry attention. The innovative management demonstrated by Vice Chairman Kwon Young-soo led to horizontal improvements in organizational culture and restoration of customer trust, which led to his induction into the ‘Korean Corporate Hall of Fame’. The record competition rate and public interest at the time of the IPO reflect the market's high expectations for the company's future growth potential. Rather than worrying about short-term stock price fluctuations, the management's consistent vision for securing technological sovereignty and sustainable management clearly presents the direction in which the Korean battery industry should move.