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Samsung Electro-Mechanics executive honored for MLCC technology work
Kim Wi-heon, who leads the MLCC Manufacturing Technology Team at Samsung Electro-Mechanics, received an Industrial Service Medal at the 21st Electronics and IT Day ceremony.
The company announced the award on October 13.
Kim has worked in multilayer ceramic capacitors, or MLCCs, for 26 years.
He led the development of key technologies and new products in the field.
His work helped localize high-value MLCCs for information technology and automotive electronics.
The award recognized his contribution to strengthening South Korea’s electronic components industry.
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Samsung Electro-Mechanics executive Kim Wi-heon received an Industry Medal at the 21st Electronics and IT Day awards ceremony.
The company announced the award on October 13, 2026.
Kim leads the MLCC Manufacturing Technology Team in the company’s Component Business Division.
He was recognized for 26 years of work leading core technologies and new product development in multilayer ceramic capacitors.
His work helped localize high-value MLCCs for IT and automotive electronics and strengthen South Korea’s electronic components industry.
- Who
- Kim Wi-heon, an executive at Samsung Electro-Mechanics.
- What
- He received an Industry Medal for his work on MLCC technology.
- When
- The company announced the award on October 13, 2026; the ceremony date is not stated.
- Where
- At the 21st Electronics and IT Day awards ceremony. The location is not stated.
- Why
- He was recognized for leading MLCC technology and new product development, and contributing to localization of high-value IT and automotive MLCCs.
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- Recipient
- Kim Wi-heon
- Award
- Industry Medal
- Event
- 21st Electronics and IT Day awards ceremony
- Experience
- 26 years in the MLCC field
- Announcement
- October 13, 2026
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