It is expected that the gathering of various expert opinions for the safe use of reused and remanufactured battery technology will greatly contribute to promoting technological innovation and commercialization in related industries in the future.

The Korea Electrotechnology Research Institute (KERI) held the '2025 KERI Reusable Battery Technology Trends and Safety Utilization Method Seminar' at the Changwon Convention Center on the 29th.

This event was organized as part of the 'Project to Activate the E-Mobility Industry Ecosystem Using Reused Batteries', which is being promoted with joint support from Gyeongsangnam-do, Yangsan-si, and Busan Metropolitan City.

The event focuses on increasing the availability of reused and remanufactured batteries in local communities and exploring ways to ensure their safety.

About 50 people from local related organizations and companies attended the seminar and had in-depth discussions on the latest technology trends, success stories, and future industry development strategies related to reusable batteries.

At the event, Team Leader Jong-Rae Jo of Gyeongnam Technopark first introduced the outline and progress of the reused battery business and emphasized that reused batteries can contribute to energy security and achieving carbon neutrality.

Next, Professor Oh Ji-min of Kyungpook National University gave a presentation on the technology trends and safety assurance strategies of the reusable battery industry, and touched on the essential elements for future technological advancement and establishment of safety standards in related industries.

In addition, Poen's Director Song Ki-joong shared the difficulties and improvement measures in the actual application process based on field cases in the remanufactured battery industry, and emphasized the need for companies to introduce a more systematic remanufacturing system.

GoodbyeCar CEO Nam Jun-hee highlighted cost efficiency and environmental friendliness through corporate application cases of recycled batteries, and Depths Director Kim Eun presented a case study of building a recycled battery resource circulation platform, suggesting a virtuous cycle structure for sustainable resource utilization and revitalization of eco-friendly industries.

Dr. Bae Jeong-hyo of KERI Smart Grid Headquarters said, “Reusable batteries are a key technology that provides both economic feasibility and sustainability in solving global issues such as energy security and carbon neutrality,” adding, “This seminar served as a valuable opportunity to specifically establish technological safety and industrialization strategies not only in the reuse but also in the remanufacturing sector.”

He added, “This project, in which the government, local governments, and academia-industry collaboration are taking place, will play a major role in activating the local battery ecosystem and enhancing the competitiveness of the future mobility industry.”

Gyeongsangnam-do Seok Wook-hee, head of the Key Industries Division, said, “The ‘Gyeongsangnam-do Reusable Battery Industrialization Center’ scheduled to be completed in October of this year in the Gasan General Industrial Complex in Yangsan-si will establish a full-fledged support system for collection and storage of used batteries, KC safety assessment certification, and small mobility certification,” adding, “We will continue to make various efforts to foster the local reusable battery industry ecosystem.”