History
Take-off Stage
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2020
- Launched the "Shared VISION 2030": Aiming to become a global player in precision optics beyond Earth.
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2019
- Completed the GOS building.
- Established Green Optics VINA Corporation and the Green Optics VINA building.
- Received the Korean Remarkable Patent Award.
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2018
- Awarded as an Excellent Partner with Samsung.
- Received the M Prize for Technology Innovation in the Korean Industry.
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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.
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2016
- Achieved AS 9100 certification.
- Recognized as a leading employer in Cheongju City.
- Completed the LPO factory in Osong.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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2010
- Awarded the Technology Prize from the Korean Optics Committee.
- Received the Million Dollar Export Tower Trophy.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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2005
- Constructed the main factory.
- Certified as a specialist corporation for component materials.
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2002
- Recognized as a venture corporation.
- Certified as an INNO-BIZ corporation.
- Selected as an outstanding technology corporation.
- Increased capital to 350 million won.
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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.
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1999
- Incorporated as Green Optics Corporation with an initial capital of 50 million won.
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1997
- Established Green Optics Coorporation.