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POSCO Future M sets up ESG committee to advance governance
POSCO Future M said it has moved to strengthen governance by creating new board-level committees, after securing anode material orders and diversifying its business amid external uncertainty. The company reappointed CEO Eom Gi-cheon at its annual shareholders\' meeting and outlined plans for proactive investment and broader customer and product portfolios. It also detailed anode material supply contracts, investments in Vietnam and Saemangeum, and moves into solid-state batteries and LFP cathode materials.
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K-battery searches for turnaround card at InterBattery 2026
InterBattery 2026 opened in Seoul with 667 companies from 14 countries and 2,382 booths, as industry officials voiced concern over Korean battery makers\' shrinking global share and weaker factory utilisation. Executives said cost competitiveness and supply-chain and protectionist pressures are risks. Companies presented strategies focused on energy storage systems, solid-state batteries and growth markets such as robots and urban air mobility. Plans also included moving into LFP cathode materials and expanding production scale.
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K-battery industry targets mass production of all-solid-state batteries key to humanoids
South Korea\'s battery industry is ramping up a full-scale push from cell manufacturing to materials development with the goal of mass-producing all-solid-state batteries in 2027. The batteries are seen as a game-changer for humanoid robots, drones and other next-generation sectors, offering about 1,000 Wh/L energy density and higher safety than lithium-ion cells. Companies plan to showcase development progress and materials portfolios at InterBattery 2026.
