#Packaging Researcher
I am Oh Hyung-taek from the SCM Unit’s Development & Procurement Department, specifically the Package Research Team. After five years in the packaging development team, I moved to the research team. Here, I focus on verifying and implementing new ideas that were previously postponed due to the concentration on new product development. Every quarter, I quickly grasp new technologies, ESG-related regulations, and the latest trends in packaging to create and share packaging trend reports with relevant departments. One memorable achievement from the research team was replacing the metal spring in pumps with plastic injection, resulting in the first domestic commercialization of the metal-free pump.¹⁾

1) Metal Zero Pump

#Research for the Earth
I am in charge of the ESG segment on the team. I visit pop-up events of newly released products and attend packaging seminars and exhibitions to gather ideas for environmentally friendly packaging. The variety of plastic types and recycling methods is indeed vast. We look into replacing traditional plastics with flexible packaging materials like pouches and tubes and explore chemical recycling methods, which are more eco-friendly than physical recycling, to reduce waste.

#My Unique Way of Traveling
I love traveling so much that I go on trips three to four times a year. During my travels, I often try various experiences, like wearing the traditional attire of the country I visit. I also enjoy setting themes for each city I explore. Recently, I traveled to the Netherlands and France. In Amsterdam, I relished the romance and leisure of the canals, while in Paris, I immersed myself in art, culture, and desserts.

#Cat Butler
I have been living with my cat, Nar, for ten years. Nar loves to eat and has an adorably silly charm. Sometimes, Nar enjoys romantic walks on the rooftop. Thanks to Nar, I developed a fondness for cats, and now I collect cat-related souvenirs during my travels.