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History

Take-off Stage

  • 2020
    • Launched the "Shared VISION 2030": Aiming to become a global player in precision optics beyond Earth.
  • 2019
    • Completed the GOS building.
    • Established Green Optics VINA Corporation and the Green Optics VINA building.
    • Received the Korean Remarkable Patent Award.
  • 2018
    • Awarded as an Excellent Partner with Samsung.
    • Received the M Prize for Technology Innovation in the Korean Industry.
  • 2017
    • Completed a new building for office and manufacturing.
    • Honored with the Minister's Award (Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Energy) for advancements in material/component technology.
  • 2016
    • Achieved AS 9100 certification.
    • Recognized as a leading employer in Cheongju City.
    • Completed the LPO factory in Osong.
  • 2015
    • Received the President's Award in the small and medium-sized business competition.
    • Certified as a small and medium-sized business dedicated to developing human resources.
    • Recognized as a family-friendly corporation.
  • 2014
    • Won the Minister of Education Prize.
    • Selected as a global leading company by the Korea Industrial Complex Corporation (KICOX).
    • Completed construction of the Osong GOM factory.
  • 2013
    • Established GOI, a subsidiary focused on optical material marketing.
    • Moved to the affiliated research center of the Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute.

Growing

  • 2012
    • Selected as a finalist for entry into the Osong Bio-Health Science Park.
    • Introduced the MRF machine for the first time in Korea.
    • Achieved GMP certification.
    • Participated in the CES exhibition.
    • Awarded the Grand Corporation Prize by the Korea Industrial Technology Association.
  • 2011
    • Declared "VISION 2020": Aiming to be a top player in Asia.
    • Selected as one of the 300 "Outstanding Working Environment" corporations by the Ministry of Knowledge Economy.
    • Completed the construction of the third factory (R&D Center).
    • Recognized as a Prosperous Small Corporation by the Small and Medium Business Administration.
    • Concluded MOUs with HITACHI (Japan) and the Korean Astronomy & Space Science Institute.
    • Established a business agreement with the Advanced Medical Device Development Supporting Center.
  • 2010
    • Awarded the Technology Prize from the Korean Optics Committee.
    • Received the Million Dollar Export Tower Trophy.
  • 2009
    • Registered as a cooperative firm with Samsung Electronics.
    • Established a factory on the SCHOTT GLASS MALAYSIA site.
    • Awarded the Grand Prize for Innovative Entrepreneurship by the Korean Accounting Committee.
  • 2008
    • Established the second research center at Chungbuk Techno-Park.
    • Supplied the Microsoft Pentagon Mirror.
    • Selected as the model corporation of 2008 in Chungcheongbuk-do.
    • Recognized as a prospective pre-board corporation by the Financial Investment Association.
  • 2007
    • Developed portable infrared thermal imaging cameras.
    • Created a composite polarizing film optic axis measuring device.
    • Participated in CeBIT 2007 in Germany.
    • Completed construction of the new headquarters building.
    • Inaugurated semiconductor equipment at Juseong College (the third factory).
    • Designated as a promising small and medium corporation for exportation.
  • 2006
    • Established TOS Corporation as a subsidiary.
    • Achieved ISO 14001 certification.
    • Awarded for outstanding small and medium corporations by the Small and Medium Business Administration, Chungcheongbuk-do.
    • Won the Grand Prize at the Regional Innovation Exhibition from the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Energy.
    • Participated in CeBIT 2006 in Germany.

Stabilizing

  • 2005
    • Constructed the main factory.
    • Certified as a specialist corporation for component materials.
  • 2002
    • Recognized as a venture corporation.
    • Certified as an INNO-BIZ corporation.
    • Selected as an outstanding technology corporation.
    • Increased capital to 350 million won.
  • 2001
    • Achieved ISO 9001 certification.
    • Participated in the Seoul International Image, Video, and Optic Device Exhibition.
    • Won the bronze medal in the small and medium company technology innovation competition.
    • Received the "King of the Inventors" prize at the Scientific Technology Exhibition in Chungcheongbuk-do.
  • 1999
    • Incorporated as Green Optics Corporation with an initial capital of 50 million won.
  • 1997
    • Established Green Optics Coorporation.