Boeing has signed a new partnering agreement with the Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology (KEIT) and the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT) to expand joint research and development activities and further develop critical aviation technologies. The agreement will focus on advanced production systems for commercial aircraft manufacturing, urban air mobility, aerospace semiconductors, and cultivating industry talent in Korea.
The Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Boeing Korea President Eric John, KEIT President Chun Yoon-jong, and KIAT President Min Byung-joo during the visit of Korean President Yoon Seok Yeol to the United States. Through this collaboration, the company and research institutions will seek opportunities to cooperate across the private and public sectors, enhance the competitiveness of Korea’s aerospace industry, and strengthen Boeing’s future aerospace capabilities.