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nepes Supports Ochang Dongsan Community Children’s Center with a Heating and Cooling Unit■ Second Donation Under the “One Book, One Space Project”［Jungbu Maeil Reporter Yang Jeong-a］ nepes provided a heating and cooling unit to a community children’s center so that local children can read books in a warm space during the winter.nepes (CEOs Lee Byung-goo and Lee Chang-woo) delivered a heating and cooling unit worth KRW 2.3 million to Ochang Dongsan Community Children’s Center on the 6th. This marks the second donation under the “One Book, One Space Project,” which supports reading environments for local children.- Omitted -[Original Article]nepes Supports Ochang Dongsan Community Children’s Center with a Heating and Cooling Unit (November 06, 2026)Link to original article

nepes Wins Top Excellence Award in Korea’s Reading Management Excellence Workplace Certification■ Two decades of fostering a culture of reading and discussion…recognized for the third time［Jungbu Maeil Reporter Yang Jeong-a］ nepes has received the Top Excellence Award in the “2026 Korea Reading Management Excellence Workplace Certification,” recognizing its achievements in promoting reading-based management over the past 20 years.According to nepes on November 3, the company was selected as an outstanding organization on October 22 under the certification program jointly administered by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Publication Industry Promotion Agency of Korea. This marks the third time nepes has been recognized as an outstanding organization for reading-based management.The Reading Management Excellence Workplace Certification program identifies companies and organizations that incorporate reading-friendly practices into their management. Since 2014, the program has granted certification in the name of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and presented awards to outstanding organizations.- Omitted -[Original Article]nepes Wins Top Excellence Award in Korea’s Reading Management Excellence Workplace Certification (November 03, 2026)Link to original article

Professional Musicians with Developmental Disabilities Present ‘100 Great Figures Who Made Korea Shine’■ nepes Rua Orchestra to Hold Its Regular Concert on October 30 at the Small Theater of Cheongju Arts Center■ An Interdisciplinary Historical Music Drama Featuring AI-Generated Visuals in Collaboration with Writer Park Moon-young■ Invited to the 68th Chungbuk Arts Festival, with Guest Performances by the Cheongju Children’s Musical Troupe, Kang Su-yeon, and Oh Jong-bongThe nepes Rua Orchestra (headed by Lee Chang-woo) will present its fourth regular concert, ‘Great Figures Who Made Korea Shine,’ on October 30 at the Small Theater of Cheongju Arts Center. Selected for the Korea Disability Arts and Culture Center’s operational support program, the performance will also serve as an invited concert featuring an outstanding arts organization at the 68th Chungbuk Arts Festival. Two performances will take place at 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.- Omitted -[Original Article]Professional Musicians with Developmental Disabilities Present ‘100 Great Figures Who Made Korea Shine’ (October 28, 2026)Link to original article

nepes Yahad Helps Keep Neighbors Safe Through Fourth ‘Safe-On’ Volunteer Initiative■ Supporting home safety through automatic gas shut-off device installation and replacement of aging power strips［Jungbu Maeil, Reporter Yang Jeong-a］ nepes Yahad carried out its fourth ‘Safe-On’ volunteer initiative of the year to reduce fire hazards in vulnerable households.nepes Yahad announced on October 19 that it had partnered with Yongam Community Welfare Center on October 16 to visit households vulnerable to fire risks in the Yongam Jugong 2 apartment complex, replacing aging power strips and conducting electrical safety inspections.During the visits, employees replaced aging power strips with safety-certified, high-capacity models. They also inspected and cleaned areas around electrical outlets, applied fire prevention tape, and shared practical electrical safety tips with elderly residents.- Omitted -[Original Article]nepes Yahad Helps Keep Neighbors Safe Through Fourth ‘Safe-On’ Volunteer Initiative (October 22, 2026)Link to original article

Global Advanced Packaging Company ‘nepes’ Donates KRW 50 Million to Goesan County Scholarship Foundation■ Funds to Support Scholarship Programs for Discovering and Nurturing Local Talent(Goesan = News1) Reporter Lee Seong-gi — The Goesan County Scholarship Foundation announced that nepes Co., Ltd. (CEO Lee Byung-gu and Lee Chang-woo) donated KRW 50 million in scholarship funds on October 1 to support the development of local talent. The scholarship funds donated on this day will be used for various scholarship programs aimed at helping local students experiencing financial difficulties focus on their studies and discovering and nurturing talented individuals who will lead the local community.- Omitted -[Original Article]Global Advanced Packaging Company ‘nepes’ Donates KRW 50 Million to Goesan County Scholarship Foundation (October 02, 2026)Link to original article

nepes & LG Energy Solution Hold ‘Jeong Sharing Day’ with Children from a Residential Child Care Facility■ Employees Join Exhibition Visit and Hands-on Activities… Supporting Children’s Cultural Experiences［Jungbu Maeil, Reporter Yang Jeong-ah］ nepes and LG Energy Solution provided children from a residential child care facility with opportunities to participate in cultural and hands-on activities.nepes announced on October 1 that it conducted a volunteer activity titled ‘Sharing Jeong (情) with Love and Hope Day’ with LG Energy Solution on September 29 for children from Gimcheon Aehyang Children’s Welfare Center. The event was organized to provide children, who have limited opportunities to experience various cultural and hands-on activities, with opportunities to enjoy new experiences.- Omitted -[Original Article]nepes & LG Energy Solution Hold ‘Jeong Sharing Day’ with Children from a Residential Child Care Facility (October 02, 2026)Link to original article

nepes EM Business Division Receives Award from Chungbuk Association for the Welfare of Persons with Disabilities■ Supporting Home Environment Improvements for Families with Disabilities and Growth Mentoring for Children| SEOUL = Kim Jong-hyo, reporter, Hans Economy | nepes EM Business Division has received an award from the Chungcheongbuk-do Association for the Welfare of Persons with Disabilities in recognition of its contributions to improving the welfare of people with disabilities in the local community.nepes EM Business Division announced on the 30th that it received the award from the President of the Chungcheongbuk-do Association for the Welfare of Persons with Disabilities on the 29th in recognition of its contributions to promoting the welfare of people with disabilities in the local community.The EM Business Division has consistently carried out various social contribution programs to support people with disabilities and their families. Its major activities include improving the living environments of families with disabilities, providing growth mentoring for children from families with disabilities, supporting sports activities and outings, and sharing holiday food. Through these initiatives, the division has provided support to socially vulnerable members of the local community. Employees have also actively participated in life-sharing initiatives, including blood donation campaigns.- Omitted -[Original Article]nepes EM Business Division Receives Award from Chungbuk Association for the Welfare of Persons with Disabilities (October 01, 2026)Link to original article

nepesyahad Conducts Forest Experience Volunteer Activity with People with Developmental Disabilities■ 20 Participants Take Part at Sangdangsanseong Natural Recreation Forest［Jungbu Maeil, Reporter Yang Jeong-ah］ nepes yahad (CEO Lee Chang-woo) carried out a community service initiative by spending time in nature with people with developmental disabilities and participating in a forest experience program together.nepes yahad announced on the 21st that it conducted a social contribution volunteer activity titled “Together in the Forest, Connecting Hearts” at Sangdangsanseong Natural Recreation Forest, together with participants from the Byeolbit Cheongju Day Activity Center for People with Developmental Disabilities, operated by the Chungbuk Welfare Foundation. A total of 20 people participated in the activity, including 8 center participants, 4 support staff members, and 8 nepes yahad employees.- Omitted -[Original Article]nepesyahad Conducts Forest Experience Volunteer Activity with People with Developmental Disabilities (September 21, 2026)Link to original article

nepes Delivers KRW 10 Million Worth of “Warmth Sharing Kits” to Vulnerable Groups Ahead of Chuseok■ Employees Participate in Making 100 Kits Containing Daily Necessities and Food［Jungbu Maeil, Reporter Yang Jeong-ah］ nepes, a company specializing in semiconductor back-end processing, is providing daily necessities and food worth approximately KRW 10 million to 100 vulnerable households in the local community who are at risk of being overlooked by the welfare system ahead of Chuseok.nepes (CEO Lee Byung-gu and Lee Chang-woo) announced on the 21st that its employees participated in a volunteer activity to prepare “Chuseok Warmth Sharing Kits.” The initiative was organized to ease the financial burden on vulnerable members of the community who may be particularly isolated during the holiday season and to provide them with emotional support and comfort.- Omitted -[Original Article]nepes Delivers KRW 10 Million Worth of “Warmth Sharing Kits” to Vulnerable Groups Ahead of Chuseok (September 21, 2026)Link to original article

nepes Partners with Chungbuk Semiconductor High School to Link Industry-Academia Cooperation with On-site Training■ Industry-focused curriculum and on-site training programs to support the development of job-ready semiconductor talent■ Expanding the scope of industry-academia cooperation following the donation of 16 semiconductor equipment unitsnepes is launching a new industry-academia cooperation initiative with Chungbuk Semiconductor High School, connecting industry-oriented education and on-site training programs to foster practical semiconductor professionals.nepes announced on the 14th that it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Chungbuk Semiconductor High School in Eumseong County, North Chungcheong Province, to cultivate specialized talent for the semiconductor industry.- Omitted -[Original Article]nepes Partners with Chungbuk Semiconductor High School to Link Industry-Academia Cooperation with On-site Training (September 14, 2026)Link to original article

nepes kocoafab wins the 2026 Brand of the Year Award   kocoafab, an AI digital education brand developed by nepes (Co-CEOs Byung-Koo Lee and Chang-Woo Lee), has been honored with the 2026 Brand of the Year Award, organized by the Korea Consumer Forum.   Founded in 2014, kocoafab has been committed to promoting inclusive education, ensuring that everyone has access to high-quality AI and digital education without discrimination. Each year, more than 120,000 students and teachers participate in kocoafab’s educational programs.   To further enhance the quality of AI education, approximately 6,000 in-service teachers nationwide take part in the development and validation of educational content, helping to ensure its effectiveness and relevance in the classroom.   - Omitted - [Original Article] nepes kocoafab wins the 2026 Brand of the Year Award (September 07, 2026) Link to original article

nepes Supports Asset Building for Underprivileged Children in Cheongju■ Donates KRW 4 Million to Child Development Accounts (CDA) in Partnership with Green UmbrellaJung-A Yang, Chungcheong Maeil Daily – nepes, a leading semiconductor backend processing company (Co-CEOs Byung-Koo Lee and Chang-Woo Lee), has stepped forward to support asset building for underprivileged children in the Cheongju area, helping them prepare for independent living in the future.On August 31, nepes donated KRW 4 million to the Child Development Account (CDA) program in collaboration with the Chungbuk Regional Headquarters of Green Umbrella. The donation ceremony was held at Jikji Hall in Cheongju City Hall's temporary government building.The fund consists of KRW 3 million contributed by nepes and an additional KRW 1 million provided by the Chungbuk Regional Headquarters of Green Umbrella. The donation will be used as the initial savings deposit for 100 children newly enrolled in the Child Development Account program.- Omitted -[Original Article]nepes Supports Asset Building for Underprivileged Children in Cheongju (August 31, 2026)Link to original article

nepes Yahad Helps Reduce Fire Risks for 100 Vulnerable Households■ Replacing Aging Power Strips and Inspecting Electrical Environments at Yongam Jugong Apartment Complex No. 2 in Cheongju[Yang Jeong-a, Jungbu Maeil] nepes Yahad Co., Ltd. has launched a fire prevention initiative by replacing aging electrical appliances in households vulnerable to fire hazards in the Cheongju area.On August 28, nepes Yahad, in partnership with Yongam Community Welfare Center, carried out its “Safe-On” social contribution program aimed at improving residential environments for 100 vulnerable households at Yongam Jugong Apartment Complex No. 2 in Cheongju.The program was designed to inspect the electrical usage environment of households that are particularly susceptible to fire risks, including low-income seniors living alone and elderly residents, and to reduce the risk of fires caused by outdated electrical appliances.- Omitted -[Original Article]nepes Yahad Helps Reduce Fire Risks for 100 Vulnerable Households (August 28, 2026)Link to original article

nepes Yahad and LG Energy Solution Hold Cookie-Making Program with Children from Hyeneung Children's Home■ Employees Participate Together in an Experiential Volunteer ActivityJungbu Maeil Reporter Yang Jeong-a — nepes Yahad and LG Energy Solution jointly carried out an experiential volunteer program for local children.On August 19, nepes Yahad and LG Energy Solution hosted a one-day class for children at Chungbuk Hyeneung Children's Home, located in Oksan-myeon, Heungdeok-gu, Cheongju.The event was organized to provide local children with opportunities to enjoy a variety of cultural and hands-on experiences while fostering meaningful interactions with employees from both companies, who participated together in the program.The day's activity featured a "Bear S'mores Cookie-Making Class" led by a professional baking instructor. After receiving hygiene and safety training, the participating children experienced the entire baking process firsthand, from preparing the cookie dough and shaping the cookies to decorating and packaging their creations.- Omitted -[Original Article]nepes Yahad Makes Cookies with Children from Hyeneung Children's Home (August 19, 2026)Link to original article

Eumseong-gun Disabled Persons Welfare Center Holds Special Summer Outing■ nepes EM Business Division (10 employees) supports cultural experience activities for 21 homebound people with disabilities and children from low-income families[Chungcheong Review - Reporter Kim Sang-deuk] On the 29th, the Eumseong-gun Disabled Persons Welfare Center held a special summer outing with volunteer employees from nepes EM Business Division, targeting homebound individuals with disabilities and children from families affected by disability. The event, titled "Our Summer Outing Together with 'Romance' - 2026 Case Support Team," was organized to provide these participants with meaningful experiences.The outing was designed to provide homebound people with disabilities opportunities to enjoy rest and leisure in a new environment during the hot summer months, and to support children from families affected by disability with diverse cultural and experiential activities, helping to alleviate emotional isolation and bring new vitality to their daily lives. A total of 38 participants took part in the event, including 21 homebound people with disabilities and children from low-income families, welfare center staff, 10 employees from nepes EM Business Division, and interns.- Omitted -[Original Article]Eumseong-gun Disabled Persons Welfare Center Holds Special Summer Outing (July 30, 2026)Link to original article

nepes Lua Signs MOU with Dream With Ensemble to Support Artists with Developmental Disabilities ■ Expanding Performance Opportunities and Promoting Cultural and Artistic Activities for Artists with Developmental Disabilities ■ Enhancing Employees’ Understanding and Empathy Toward Disabilities Through “Lunch Concerts” and “Special Recitals” nepes Lua Co., Ltd. announced on Thursday the 23rd that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Dream With Ensemble, Korea’s first professional performing arts organization and social cooperative dedicated to musicians with developmental disabilities. The agreement was established to create a stable foundation for the independence of artists with developmental disabilities, promote their cultural and artistic activities, and build a collaborative framework to improve public awareness and understanding of disabilities. The signing ceremony took place at nepes Cheongju Campus 2 in Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, with Park Sang-gyu, Head of Business Operations Team at nepes, and Lee Ok-joo, CEO of Dream With Ensemble, in attendance. Under the agreement, the two organizations will pursue various collaborative initiatives, including expanding performance opportunities for artists with developmental disabilities and supporting their continued participation in cultural and artistic activities. Prior to the MOU, Dream With Ensemble participated in nepes-hosted “Lunch Concerts” and “Special Recitals,” providing valuable professional stage experience for artists with developmental disabilities. nepes employees also had the opportunity to witness the musicians’ exceptional talent and capabilities firsthand, fostering greater understanding and empathy toward people with disabilities. Park Sang-gyu, Head of Business Operations Team at nepes, stated, “Through this agreement, we will continue to support the activities and independence of artists with developmental disabilities while helping foster a more positive perception of disabilities in society.” Lee Ok-joo, CEO of Dream With Ensemble, added, “We hope this partnership will broaden performance opportunities for our members and serve as a stepping stone for their growth as professional artists.” Founded under the slogan, “When prejudice closes its eyes, the heart listens to music,” Dream With Ensemble is a professional ensemble composed of musicians with developmental disabilities. Over the past 11 years, the organization has delivered more than 800 invited performances both in Korea and abroad, including appearances at the Kennedy Center in New York, USA. (End)

Cheongju Companies Form Voluntary Alliance “Dream Bridge”… Launch First Joint Community Project ■ Six companies and two welfare centers participate… First joint plogging event scheduled for September■ Expanding voluntary corporate social contribution efforts… “Hoping for the city’s interest and cooperation” ［JoongBu Maeil, Reporter Yang Jeong-a］ Companies in the Cheongju area have joined hands for the local community.“Cheongju Dream Bridge,” a corporate social responsibility (CSR) network involving LG Energy Solution, EcoPro, nepes, Jahwa Electronics, GC Biopharma (GC Green Cross), and LG Chem, will carry out its first joint social contribution project this coming September. The initiative is drawing attention because it represents private companies working together to address local community issues, going beyond their individual CSR activities.On July 22, Cheongju Dream Bridge held its quarterly meeting at Jahwa Electronics’ headquarters in Cheongju, where participants discussed plans for implementing their first joint social contribution project.- Omitted -[Original Article]Cheongju Companies Form Voluntary Alliance “Dream Bridge”… Launch First Joint Community Project (July 22, 2026)Link to original article

nepes Selected for the “Large–Small Enterprise Win-Win Smart Factory Construction Support Program”■ FEMS (Factory Energy Management System) to Be Implemented at Cheongju Campus 1 in Collaboration with the Korea Federation of SMEs and Samsung Electronics■ KRW 350 Million Project; Investment Burden Reduced Through Samsung Electronics ESG Fund-Linked Financingnepes, a leading semiconductor backend processing company (Co-CEOs Byung-Koo Lee and Chang-Woo Lee), announced on Thursday, July 16, that it has been finally selected for the 2026 Large–Small Enterprise Win-Win Smart Factory Construction Support Program and will receive financial support to establish a Factory Energy Management System (FEMS) at its Cheongju Campus 1.The program aims to strengthen manufacturing innovation and competitiveness by supporting the implementation of various types of smart factories tailored to the manufacturing environments of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and mid-sized companies. nepes was selected under the Advanced Smart Factory category and will receive KRW 150 million in support from the Korea Federation of SMEs (KBIZ) and Samsung Electronics.Through this project, nepes plans to deploy a Factory Energy Management System (FEMS) at Cheongju Campus 1, enabling integrated management of energy and utility data and facilitating data-driven energy-saving initiatives across the site.FEMS is a platform that centrally manages operational data from major energy sources used in manufacturing facilities, including electricity, as well as key utility systems such as chillers, compressed dry air (CDA) systems, process cooling water (PCW), and deionized water (DI) facilities. The system will enable the systematic collection and analysis of data that has previously been scattered across individual facilities and processes. By monitoring utility consumption and operating conditions in real time, nepes will be able to identify abnormalities and sources of inefficiency at an early stage. Leveraging these insights, the company plans to optimize utility operating conditions and continuously improve energy efficiency at Cheongju Campus 1.The project has a total budget of KRW 350 million, funded through support from the Korea Federation of SMEs and Samsung Electronics, together with nepes’ own investment. To further reduce its initial investment burden, nepes will also utilize interest-free financing linked to Samsung Electronics’ ESG Fund for its share of the project cost.Gil Ho-Seop, Team Leader of Environment, Safety & Infrastructure at nepes, said, “The implementation of FEMS will allow us to monitor and manage the operational status of key utility systems at Cheongju Campus 1 through data-driven insights. Going forward, we will continue to identify energy-saving opportunities based on the data accumulated through the system, while proactively responding to our customers’ carbon neutrality goals and supply chain ESG requirements.”

nepes Runs “Semiconductor Science Class” with Multicultural Children■ Hands-On CSR Initiative Centered on Semiconductor Education[Jungbu Maeil, Reporter Yang Jeong-a] nepes Co., Ltd. and nepes Cocofab Co., Ltd. continued their social contribution efforts by organizing a semiconductor experience program for local children.On July 15, nepes (Co-CEOs Byeong-gu Lee and Chang-woo Lee) held the “nepes Science Class,” an experiential corporate social responsibility (CSR) program, at the Atrium of its Cheongju Campus 2 in collaboration with Mokryeong Comprehensive Social Welfare Center.The program was attended by nine children from the Ochang area, including both immigrant-background and non-immigrant-background children, who participate in the welfare center’s “Dadaikseon” program. nepes employees were paired one-on-one with the children and accompanied them throughout the entire educational and hands-on learning experience.- Omitted -[Original Article]nepes Runs “Semiconductor Science Class” with Multicultural Children(July 16, 2026)Link to original article

nepes Certified as an "Excellent Employee Invention Compensation Company"■ Certified by the Korea Invention Promotion Association and the Intellectual Property Office, securing incentives such as expedited examination and reduced registration fees ■ nepes Ark and nepes Yahad also certified as Excellent Employee Invention Compensation Companiesnepes (Co-CEOs Lee Byung-gu and Lee Chang-woo), a semiconductor back-end process specialist, announced on Tuesday, the 14th, that it has been certified as an "Excellent Employee Invention Compensation Company" under a program run by the Korea Invention Promotion Association and the Intellectual Property Office.The Employee Invention Compensation System, based on the Invention Promotion Act, was established to encourage employees' job-related inventions and promote the securing of rights and commercialization of inventions, thereby strengthening industrial technological competitiveness. To help activate the system, the government certifies companies that operate excellent compensation programs as "Excellent Companies" and provides them with a range of incentives.Through this review, nepes was certified as an Excellent Company, while nepes Ark and nepes Yahad each went through separate individual reviews and were also certified as Excellent Employee Invention Compensation Companies. The certification is valid for three years, from June 17, 2026 to June 16, 2029.As a certified Excellent Company, nepes will receive expedited examination benefits for patent, utility model, and design applications, allowing it to receive examination results faster than usual, as well as an additional registration fee reduction of up to 20%. In addition, the company will receive extra points when applying for government intellectual property support programs such as IP-R&D projects and patent-based commercialization R&D projects, and will also receive preferential benefits, including premium discounts, when purchasing SGI Seoul Guarantee Insurance. Yoo Myung-hoon, Head of the Patent Team at nepes, said, "This certification reflects recognition of both our employees' creative ideas and the company's efforts to fairly compensate them," adding, "We will continue to upgrade our employee invention compensation system so that employees' innovative inventions can translate into business competitiveness."

Nepes Selected as Lead Demonstration Factory for Semiconductor AX Pilot Industrial Complex in Cheongju■ Participates in Smart Green Industrial Complex AX Demonstration Project, Introducing AI into Semiconductor Packaging Processes■ Collaborating with Chungcheongbuk-do and Cheongju City to Foster Cheongju as a Key Hub for Semiconductor AX DemonstrationNepes, a leading semiconductor backend-processing specialist (Co-CEOs Byung-Koo Lee and Chang-Woo Lee), announced on Friday the 10th that it has been selected as the lead demonstration factory for Advanced Semiconductor Packaging Process AX (AI Transformation) under the “Smart Green Industrial Complex AX Demonstration Complex Development Project” promoted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE).This large-scale AX transformation initiative is being carried out in collaboration with Chungcheongbuk-do Province, Cheongju City, the Chungbuk Branch of the Korea Industrial Complex Corporation (KICOX), and Chungbuk Technopark, with the goal of establishing Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, as a key hub for semiconductor AX demonstration. The project will run through December 2029. As part of this initiative, Nepes will undertake the AX Lead Demonstration Factory project.Through this project, Nepes plans to build a Data Lake that integrates manufacturing, process, equipment, inspection, and quality data, and to develop AI models for yield prediction and defect forecasting based on the integrated data platform. Beyond simply developing AI models, the company aims to evolve the system into a package-type process optimization AX platform equipped with comprehensive capabilities including analysis, prediction, recommendation, and simulation.Jeon Deok-ho, Head of the AI Innovation Team at Nepes, said, “The essence of AX is ultimately about creating tangible changes that can be felt on the manufacturing floor. Through this AX Lead Demonstration Factory project, we will accelerate our transition toward process optimization-driven AX and translate it into meaningful outcomes that strengthen the competitiveness of semiconductor backend manufacturing.”

Nepes Cocofab Selected as a Global Best Practice and Award Winner at the UN’s ‘AI for Good’Presented its case study and received the award in Geneva, Switzerland, on July 7, showcasing the excellence of Korean AI education to the world.Nepes (Co-CEOs Byung-Koo Lee and Chang-Woo Lee), a leading advanced semiconductor company, announced that its AI digital education division, Cocofab, was selected as a global best practice and received the top award in its category at the United Nations-hosted “AI for Good” initiative.AI for Good is a global platform that identifies and promotes innovative solutions that leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The initiative is organized through collaboration between the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and more than 50 UN partner agencies, with the Swiss government serving as a co-host.Among the nine competition tracks, Nepes Cocofab entered Track 5: “Generative AI for Creativity, Education and Public Services,” which focuses on the application of generative AI in education and public services. Cocofab was recognized as the Category Winner, receiving the highest honor in the track.- Omitted -[Original Article]Nepes Cocofab Selected as a Global Best Practice and Award Winner at the UN’s “AI for Good” (July 08, 2026)Link to original article

Nepes Selected as an “Eumseong County Distinguished Local Taxpayer”■ Recognized in the Corporate Distinguished Taxpayer Category for Contributing to Local Fiscal Growth Through Faithful Tax PaymentNepes, a semiconductor packaging and testing specialist (Co-CEOs Byung-Koo Lee and Chang-Woo Lee), announced that it was selected as a Corporate Distinguished Taxpayer at the Local Tax Distinguished Taxpayer Awards Ceremony held in the main conference hall of the Eumseong County Office on Thursday, July 2, and was presented with a commemorative plaque.Hosted by the Eumseong County Office, the ceremony honored 12 individual taxpayers and 17 corporations that have contributed to strengthening local finances and revitalizing the regional economy through the faithful payment of local taxes. Nepes was recognized for its exemplary tax payment record and was named among the award recipients in the corporate category.To foster an advanced tax-paying culture in which conscientious taxpayers are respected and rewarded, the Eumseong County Office continues to provide various incentives, including postponement of tax audits, preferential financial services, and cultural and medical benefits. The awards ceremony was organized as part of these ongoing efforts.Hong Seok-Jo, Team Manager of the EM Business Division at Nepes, commented, “While maintaining our business competitiveness by supplying functional materials for semiconductor and display manufacturing processes, we have also faithfully fulfilled our tax obligations as a member of the local community. This award is a recognition of those efforts, and we will continue to contribute to the revitalization of the regional economy as a responsible corporate citizen.”

Nepes Selected for “Industrial Energy Management System (EMS) Deployment Support Program”■ Integrated FEMS to be established for core utility facilities at Cheongju site… Transition to data-driven energy management■ Government support expected to maximize energy efficiencyNepes (Co-CEOs Byung-Gu Lee and Chang-Woo Lee), a semiconductor backend processing specialist, announced on Friday the 26th that it has been selected for the “2026 Industrial Energy Management System (EMS) Deployment Support Program” promoted by the Korea Energy Agency. As part of this initiative, the company will build an integrated FEMS for key utility facilities at its Cheongju site.The core focus of this project lies in the key utilities that drive energy consumption in semiconductor backend processes. Nepes will implement an integrated FEMS covering major energy sources such as electricity, as well as facilities including chillers, compressed dry air (CDA), process cooling water (PCW), and deionized water (DI) systems. Since these facilities account for a large portion of the site’s total energy consumption, even small operational improvements are expected to generate significant energy savings.Once the system is fully implemented, energy usage across previously dispersed facilities will become visible in real time. This will enable anomaly detection of unusual usage patterns and support optimization of facility operations based on data insights, thereby reducing unnecessary energy waste. Through this process, Nepes aims to systematically enhance overall energy efficiency.The support structure combines government assistance with contributions from private partners. Nepes will receive partial funding from the government to cover FEMS implementation costs, while also benefiting from an interest-free loan financed through Samsung Electronics’ ESG fund to cover the private share. This combination of public and private support significantly reduces the initial investment burden associated with infrastructure deployment.Ho-Seop Gil, Head of the Environment, Safety, and Infrastructure Team at Nepes, stated, “The biggest achievement is that we can now monitor the energy flow of previously dispersed utility facilities on a single data-driven platform,” adding, “Based on the accumulated data, we will continue to improve energy efficiency on an ongoing basis.” (End)

Nepes CocoaFab announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Future Education Innovation Center at Seoul National University to promote and expand AI and digital-based educational innovation.Nepes CocoaFab is a youth AI and digital education brand established by advanced semiconductor company Nepes (Co-CEOs Lee Byung-gu and Lee Chang-woo). This agreement aims to drive educational innovation using AI and digital technologies and to cultivate talent equipped with the AI and digital competencies required in future society.Through this agreement, the two organizations plan to collaborate in various areas of education, including:Joint planning, development, and operation of AI and digital-based education programsJoint planning, development, and operation of government and local government education support projectsIndustry-academia-research collaborative studies and project developmentPromotion of global cooperation initiatives- Omitted -[Original Article]Nepes CocoaFab and Seoul National University Future Education Innovation Center Sign MOU – Digital Times (June 23, 2026)Link to original article

Nepes Selected for Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy’s ‘Industrial Supply Chain Carbon Partnership Program’■ Participating as a partner company in the Samsung Electronics consortium, accelerating low-carbon transition in semiconductor backend processes■ Introducing high-efficiency emission reduction facilities with support from the government and Samsung Electronics… proactively responding to global carbon regulationsNepes, a semiconductor backend processing specialist (Co-CEOs Lee Byung-gu and Lee Chang-woo), announced that it has been selected as a partner company in the Samsung Electronics consortium for the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy’s “2026 Industrial Supply Chain Carbon Partnership Program.”The Industrial Supply Chain Carbon Partnership Program is a government initiative in which anchor companies and partner companies form a “one team” to promote carbon reduction across the supply chain and jointly respond to increasingly stringent global carbon regulations. This year, eight consortia—including Hyundai Motor–Kia and Samsung Electronics—and 31 small and medium-sized partner companies were selected. Nepes was included as a partner company in the Samsung Electronics consortium representing the electronics and semiconductor sector.Through this program, Nepes plans to introduce high-efficiency carbon reduction facilities at its business sites, focusing on hybrid pre-cooling and reheating systems and inverter-type P-vacuum pumps. In addition, energy efficiency improvement equipment such as cooling water waste heat recovery systems and dry-coil pump inverters will be installed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions across the entire semiconductor backend process.With its selection for this program, Nepes will receive up to 50% of the facility investment cost for carbon reduction from the government, along with interest-free loans supported by Samsung Electronics through its ESG fund to cover the private share. This is expected to reduce the burden of initial investment and improve the reliability of emissions data.Gil Ho-seop, Head of the Environment, Safety, and Infrastructure Team at Nepes, stated, “Through participation in this program, we will accelerate the low-carbon transition of key backend processes and establish a foundation for sustainable growth together with supply chain partners,” adding, “We will actively align with the carbon neutrality policies of our customers and the government and continue to advance an eco-friendly semiconductor production system.” (End)

The Nepes EM Co., Ltd. division located in Samseong-myeon announced on the 19th that, in cooperation with the Eumseong County Welfare Center for the Disabled (Director Jeon Ho-chan), it provided support for repairs and installation of insect screens for households with disabled individuals suffering from poor living conditions.For this residential environment improvement project, nine employees from the Nepes EM division participated. They carried out repairs of insect screens and installed roll-type screen doors at entrances to help prevent pests during the summer season, along with providing additional support for necessary improvements in the living environment.- Omitted -Original Article▶ Eumseong TimesNepes EM Division Supports Screen Repairs/Installation and Residential Environment Improvement (June 19, 2026)Original article link

On June 12, Tapdaeseong-dong in Sangdang-gu, Cheongju conducted a large-scale cleanup to improve the living conditions of an elderly couple suspected of hoarding.The couple had accumulated household waste and discarded items both inside and outside their home over a long period, raising concerns about hygiene and safety.Around 40 volunteers participated, including groups from LG Energy Solution, Nepes Co., and the Central Office of the Livestock Hygiene Control Support Center.Over more than six hours, the volunteers removed waste and organized the living space. With support from Renew Energy Chungbuk Co., approximately 20 tons of waste—including old clothes and furniture—were fully collected and disposed of.The head of Tapdaeseong-dong stated that through close cooperation between the public and private sectors, efforts will continue to ensure that no one in the community is left behind.Original Article▶Dong Yang Ilbonepes Joins Volunteer Effort to Remove 20 Tons of Waste from Hoarding Case in Cheongju (June 14, 2026)Read the full article: [Link to original article]

Nepes Chairman Byung-Koo Lee Awarded Honorary Doctor of Engineering Degree by Soongsil University■ Nepes Chairman Byung-Koo Lee receives honorary doctorate at Soongsil University’s first such ceremony in 18 years, recognized for contributions to semiconductor back-end industry developmentByung-Koo Lee, Chairman of Nepes Co., Ltd. (co-CEOs: Byung-Koo Lee and Chang-Woo Lee), was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Engineering degree by Soongsil University on Friday, June 5. The university stated that the decision was made in recognition of Chairman Lee’s outstanding contributions to the advancement of Korea’s semiconductor industry and his innovations in advanced packaging technologies.Chairman Lee is considered a first-generation figure in Korea’s semiconductor industry, having devoted approximately 48 years to the field since joining LG Semiconductor Co., Ltd. in 1978. In 1990, he led improvements in semiconductor manufacturing productivity as Head of the Production Technology Center. In the same year, he founded Clean Creative, the predecessor of Nepes, and went on to establish Nepes Co., Ltd. in 1991, marking the beginning of his full-scale entrepreneurial career.Following the company’s founding, Chairman Lee spearheaded the development of core technologies in advanced packaging, including Korea’s first mass production of Wafer-Level Packaging (WLP) and the world’s first development of Fan-Out Panel-Level Packaging (FOPLP). These achievements played a pivotal role in advancing Korea’s semiconductor back-end processing industry. In recognition of his contributions, he was awarded the Silver Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit in 2006 and the Gold Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit in 2022.He also contributed to building a global semiconductor back-end ecosystem by expanding business operations into key countries such as the United States, China, and the Philippines. In recognition of these efforts, he was granted honorary citizenship by the City of Toledo, Ohio, and Yixing City in Jiangsu Province, China. Additionally, he has actively supported broader societal development, serving as Co-Chair of the Future Committee at Handong Global University and as a member of the Future Development Committee at Yonsei University Health System.Chairman Lee’s industry experience and insights also extended into academia. From 2008 to 2019, he served as an adjunct professor at Ewha Womans University’s College of Business Administration, and later as a visiting professor at Sookmyung Women’s University, contributing to the development of future talent. He has also supported industry-academia collaboration by partnering with specialized high schools, universities, and education offices, helping to foster practice-oriented education and talent cultivation while strengthening collaborative foundations between industry and academia.Chairman Byung-Koo Lee stated, “I accept this honor not merely as a personal distinction, but as a call for Soongsil University and Nepes to work together in nurturing people and creating a positive impact on society.” He added, “We will continue to strengthen cooperation in industry-academia collaboration and talent development, and work together to establish a practical model for preparing future generations.”Meanwhile, this honorary doctorate conferment ceremony marked the first such event held by Soongsil University in 18 years. The ceremony concluded successfully under the university’s auspices, with the attendance of key figures from academia and industry.

Soongsil University invited Nepes Group Chairman Lee Byung-goo, a leader in the global semiconductor packaging industry, to host a forum discussing management and community values in the era of artificial intelligence (AI).Soongsil University recently announced that it held the “6th SRT (Soongsil Round Table) Forum” on the morning of the 8th at the Kim Deok-yoon Chapel in the Hankyungjik Memorial Hall on its campus in Dongjak-gu, Seoul. About 90 people attended the forum, including President Lee Yoon-jae, key university officials, staff members, labor union representatives, student council leaders, and students majoring in semiconductor-related fields.The keynote lecture at the forum was delivered by Chairman Lee Byung-goo of Nepes Group, a global leading company in semiconductor packaging. Nepes is recognized not only for its technological innovation but also for its organizational culture based on “gratitude management” and “people-centered management.”Original Article▶ Kukmin Ilbo (Christian Daily)“Soongsil University Holds the 6th SRT Forum… Invited Lecture by Nepes Chairman Lee Byung-goo”(May 20, 2026)Read the full article → [Link to original article]

[Jungbu Maeil Reporter Yang Jeong-a] Nepes (Co-CEOs Lee Byung-gu and Lee Chang-woo), in collaboration with the Yongam Comprehensive Social Welfare Center of the Chungbuk Welfare Foundation, held a reading contest aimed at promoting a reading culture among local elementary school students.According to the Yongam Comprehensive Social Welfare Center on May 13, the “Meeting Great Figures Through Reading” contest for elementary school students in the Sangdang District has concluded, and an awards ceremony was held.This contest was inspired by one of Nepes’ corporate codes of conduct, “Meeting Great Figures Through Reading.” The welfare center explained that the event was organized to help children experience the joy of reading and learn positive values through biographies of great figures.Original Article▶ Jungbu MaeilNepes Hosts Elementary School Reading Contest, “Meeting Great Figures Through Books”(May 13, 2026)Read the full article → [Link to original article]

nepes held a commemorative event marking the 20th anniversary of its Music Classroom Program on Thursday, April 30, at the atrium of the Cheongju Campus 2. The event was organized as an opportunity to reflect on the program’s 20-year journey and its meaning, while sharing its future direction with employees.The first part of the event featured a special music session under the theme “Growing Together Through Music.” It began with an introductory video presenting the teachers of the Music Classroom Program, highlighting stories of those who have been part of the program from its early days to the present. Current instructors, along with former teachers who previously led the program, took the stage together and performed three songs—“Butterfly,” “Our Dream,” and “A Beautiful Day in October.”In the second part of the event, a storytelling video capturing the past 20 years of the Music Classroom Program was screened, followed by a presentation by Lee Sang-ho, Head of the Management Support Office. Lee noted that “the nepes Music Classroom Program has become a distinctive aspect of nepes’ organizational culture, attracting external interest as a benchmark case.” He added, “Looking ahead, nepes will prepare for the next 20 years by motivating voluntary participation from the MZ generation, selecting music that resonates across generations, and continuously improving the employee experience to drive positive change.”A special moment of appreciation followed, during which a bouquet was presented to Professor Park Mi-kyung, who participated in the initial setup of the Music Classroom Program. Appreciation gifts were also given to the music instructors, expressing gratitude to those who have contributed to building the program together over the years. The event concluded with a cake-cutting ceremony celebrating the 20th anniversary, and all participants joined together to sing “The Song of Friendship.” It was a meaningful moment that reflected on two decades shared through music while reaffirming the program’s role as a lasting cultural asset and competitive strength of nepes.Over the past 20 years, the nepes Music Classroom Program has served as a representative cultural initiative, connecting employees through music and fostering intergenerational understanding and communication. nepes plans to continue developing a people-centered organizational culture through the Music Classroom Program and a wide range of cultural activities.

The Eumseong-gun Welfare Center for Persons with Disabilities (Director: Jeon Ho-chan), in collaboration with the EM Division of nepes, conducted a “Campaign to Promote Blood Donation Culture” to encourage community participation and promote blood donation as a regular practice.The campaign was carried out using a mobile blood donation bus operated by the Hanmaeum Blood Center of the Korea Association of Occupational Health and was held at both the Welfare Center and the nepes EM Division’s Eumseong plant. Employees from the welfare center and executives and staff of the nepes EM Division actively participated, while the nepes EM Division’s Nanumi Club (Chair: Bang Ji-hyun) supported the campaign by preparing a prize-draw event to encourage participation.A representative of the nepes EM Division stated that the campaign was meaningful as part of ongoing efforts to grow together with the local community, adding that nepes will continue social contribution activities and regular campaigns to promote interest in blood donation. The Eumseong-gun Welfare Center for Persons with Disabilities and nepes plan to further strengthen their cooperation through volunteer activities and campaigns to support persons with disabilities and promote community welfare.Original Article▶Walfare Daily“Campaign to Promote Blood Donation Culture” Conducted with nepes EM Division (April 27, 2026)Read the full article: [Link to original article]

On the 21st, nepes integrated World Vision’s Basic for Girls CSR program into a training course for newly promoted senior employees, aiming to create social value while strengthening capabilities for proactive workplace innovation.Held at the Chungbuk National University Institute of Convergence Technology, the program involved 60 participants and was conducted under the theme “Re:act – Proactive Work Innovation.” It reframed the issue of menstrual hygiene shortages faced by girls in Africa as practical challenges requiring real-world solutions.Participants handcrafted reusable cloth sanitary pads, reinforcing problem-solving skills based on the Re–Act framework and internalizing proactive execution capabilities. The items produced will be delivered to girls in African countries including Kenya, Tanzania, and Zambia, contributing to continued education and improved hygiene conditions, as well as long-term social value creation.Original Article▶The Dongyang Ilbonepes Strengthens Capabilities Through Partnership with World Vision (April 23, 2026)Read the full article: [Link to original article]▶Walfare Dailynepes Advances CSR Initiatives Based on “Re:act” Proactive Work Innovation, Achieving Both Social Value and Organizational Transformation (April 22, 2026)Read the full article: [Link to original article]

The Eumseong-gun Welfare Center for the Disabled announced the implementation of a housing environment improvement project in cooperation with the EM Business Division of nepes. The project aims to improve living conditions for vulnerable households with disabilities in the local community.Through this initiative, the welfare center and nepes provided waste disposal and residential cleaning services for two home-based households with disabilities. The project is part of nepes’s ongoing collaboration with the welfare center to support community welfare.nepes has continued various social contribution activities in Eumseong-gun, including housing improvement programs and donation initiatives. For this year’s project, nepes raised KRW 60 million in donations, which will be used to provide improved housing environments for a total of six households.Original Article▶Chungcheong Ilbo nepes EM Division and Eumseong Welfare Center Collaborate on Housing Improvement Project (April 22, 2026)Read the full article: [Link to original article]

The EM Division of nepes officially launched its community engagement efforts by participating in the 2026 Growth Mentoring Program Kickoff Ceremony for Children from Families with Disabilities, held on April 13, 2026, at the Eumseong-gun Welfare Center for the Disabled in Chungcheongbuk-do.The program is designed to support the emotional stability and healthy development of children from families with disabilities who are receiving in-home care. Employees from the nepes EM Division volunteered as mentors and will take part in a long-term mentoring initiative spanning approximately eight months, with a focus on building meaningful and sustained relationships with the children. Through regular meetings, the mentors will provide academic support while also engaging in emotional exchange and everyday conversations, offering close companionship throughout the children’s growth journey.Following a successful pilot program last year and positive feedback from participants, the Growth Mentoring Program has been expanded in 2026. The initiative is particularly meaningful as it is driven by the voluntary participation of employees, delivering not only personal fulfillment for those involved but also reinforcing the organization’s broader commitment to social responsibility.Seok-jo Hong, Team Leader of Management Support, commented, “Growth mentoring is not a one-time volunteer activity, but a partnership in which we stand by children and support them throughout their life journey.” He added, “Even small amounts of time and care from our employees can make a significant difference in a child’s life, and we hope this program becomes a valuable growth experience for everyone involved.” He also expressed his hope that more divisions and employees will join such meaningful social contribution activities in the future.Meanwhile, the nepes EM Division has continued to carry out a range of community-linked initiatives and sharing campaigns. The Growth Mentoring Program is part of the company’s ongoing efforts to practice people-centered ESG values, and the EM Division plans to further expand employee-driven social contribution activities going forward.

nepes rua, the disability standard workplace of nepes, announced that its Rua Orchestra (http://www.nepesrua.co.kr) has been selected as a final implementing organization for the Capacity-Building Track of the Disability Arts Group Establishment and Operation Support Program hosted by the Korea Disability Arts & Culture Center (KDACC). Following its selection under the General Track in 2024 and 2025, this marks the third consecutive year of participation in the program.The program aims to support stable artistic activities for artists with disabilities and to expand quality employment opportunities. The Capacity-Building Track targets organizations that have operated disability arts groups for more than two years, focusing on strengthening artistic quality and organizational professionalism.nepes rua was highly evaluated for the stability of its operational foundation, the professionalism of its educational system, the concreteness of its business plan, and its commitment to disability arts.Rua Orchestra, composed entirely of musicians with severe developmental disabilities, has actively promoted disability awareness through invited performances at schools, public institutions, and welfare centers across the Chungcheong region. The orchestra performed 65 times in 2025 and 63 times in 2024, surpassing 200 cumulative performances since its establishment in 2022.nepes rua stated that Rua Orchestra’s selection reflects its recognized stability and growth potential, adding that the orchestra will continue to serve as a meaningful channel for sharing the values created by nepes through its ongoing social responsibility efforts.

Mokryeong Comprehensive Social Welfare Center conducted a “Spring Fire Safety Support Project for Seniors Living Alone” on March 20 in partnership with nepes Semiconductor Division and the Cheongju Eastern Fire Station. The initiative aimed to enhance fire safety awareness and improve living conditions for elderly residents living alone in rural areas during the high-risk spring season.A total of 24 participants, including nepes employees and fire officials, attended fire safety education and smoke detector installation training led by the fire station. Teams later visited 17 households in the Ochang and Ogeunjang areas to install smoke detectors and provide fire prevention guidance. The center plans to continue public-private cooperation to promote safer living environments for older adults.Original Article▶Cheongju Ilbo Mokryeong Comprehensive Social Welfare Center Holds Fire Safety Project for Seniors Living Alone(March 23, 2026)Read the full article: [Link to original article]

From March 9 to 11, nepes, a semiconductor packaging company, participated in a large-scale blood donation campaign organized by the Korea Red Cross Chungbuk Blood Center as part of the “Cheongju Dream Bridge” relay program.Employees from nepes’s Cheongju and Cheongan campuses, as well as affiliated companies nepes ark and nepes yahad, joined the campaign. Mobile blood donation buses visited each site over three consecutive days, enabling participation across multiple locations.Despite busy work schedules, nepes employees actively took part, contributing to blood supply stability and community support. The Cheongju Dream Bridge blood donation relay will continue with GC Green Cross in April, followed by LG Energy Solution in May.Original Article▶Welfare Dailynepes Engages All Five Campuses in Blood Donation Campaign, Launching a Four-Day Journey of Life Sharing (March 11, 2026)Read the full article: [Link to original article]

The nepes EM Division announced that on February 26, 2026, it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Hanmaeum Blood Center to promote blood‑donation initiatives aimed at sharing life. The agreement seeks to help stabilize the regional blood supply and establish a regular, employee‑participation‑based social‑contribution program. Under the MOU, nepes will conduct four blood‑donation drives each year—one per quarter.Immediately following the signing, two blood‑donation buses visited three nepes sites—Ochang Iridos, the Cheongan Research Center, and the Eumseong Campus—where employees participated in on‑site donation activities. This rotating‑site format significantly improved accessibility, resulting in a high participation rate of 30% and demonstrating the organization’s strong commitment to action.The nepes EM Division was officially recognized for excellence in social‑responsibility activities last year when it received certification under the “2025 Social Contribution Recognition Program.” Building on that achievement, the new MOU expands the company’s ESG initiatives and strengthens its efforts to carry out consistent and structured community‑focused social‑contribution activities.Hong Seok‑jo, Team Leader of the EM Management Support Team, stated, “The nepes EM Division values a corporate culture in which all members grow together with the local community. This agreement and the blood‑donation activities represent meaningful action that directly saves lives and sends a strong message that our company continually fulfills its social responsibilities.” He added that the division will continue improving operational methods and support systems to make participation even more convenient, aiming to embed life‑sharing as a natural part of the company culture.The nepes EM Division plans to further enhance the blood‑donation environment, strengthen cooperation across sites, and expand participation convenience so that blood‑donation activities become a core element of its organizational culture. The division also intends to continue activities that protect the safety and lives of the local community, reinforcing its ESG management centered on social value.

The Mokryeong Community Welfare Center announced on the 4th that it has launched the “Diverse Harmony” program—aimed at supporting social integration and human‑rights awareness for children from both migrant and non‑migrant backgrounds—with support from nepes and the Chungbuk Community Chest of Korea.The program is designed to enhance emotional stability and self‑esteem among children in the Ochang area by helping them understand and respect different cultures and experiences, ultimately fostering their growth as healthy members of society.nepes, a semiconductor back-end processing company located in the Ochang Industrial Complex, is providing budget support to ensure smooth program operations. The welfare center will continue working with local organizations to build a regional network and offer cultural education, experiential activities, and other integrated programs for migrant‑background children.Program inquiries can be directed to the Mokryeong Community Welfare Center’s Service Provision Team.Original Article▶ Cheongju IlboMokryeong Community Welfare Center Launches ‘Diverse Harmony’ Children’s Program in Partnership with nepes(March 05, 2026)Read the full article: [Link to original article]

On February 25, Hyo‑soon Lee, Senior Manager of the 8‑inch Manufacturing Technology Team at nepes, was selected as a recipient of the “2026 Proud Working Mom of Korea” award by Great Place To Work® Korea (GPTW Korea), a global trust‑based organizational culture evaluation institution.GPTW Korea assesses and evaluates workplace culture based on global standards and annually recognizes Korea’s “Best Workplaces” along with working‑mom leaders who have demonstrated both organizational performance and excellence in balancing work and family. This year’s honorees were chosen through a combination of recommendations and open nominations, followed by a rigorous evaluation process that resulted in the selection of 49 leaders, including working‑mom executives and CEOs.Lee was honored for her strong professional expertise, responsible leadership within the organization, and her ability to successfully balance both work and family life. She was also recognized for consistently delivering strong performance and serving as a positive role model for colleagues.Launched in 2011 as Korea’s first award dedicated to recognizing working moms, the “Proud Working Mom of Korea” program marks its 15th year. It celebrates women who have established leadership and contributed to organizational growth while navigating work–life integration. Lee’s recognition is seen not only as a personal achievement but also as validation of nepes’ people‑centered growth philosophy and commitment to fostering a healthy organizational culture.

– Why does nepes focus on community contribution?nepes has long emphasized service and positive social impact, especially in the Eumseong and Cheongju regions. Guided by ESG values, the company completed 864 volunteer hours in 2025 through hands‑on, community‑based activities.– What activities does the company run?Employees directly participate in home repairs for households with disabilities, mentoring programs for children, meal support for seniors, environmental cleanups, and blood donations. Long‑term partnerships with local welfare centers support these efforts.– What is most important in their approach?nepes prioritizes authenticity and sustainability, maintaining 10+ years of continuous cooperation with local welfare institutions and focusing on direct, skill‑based volunteering rather than one‑time donations.– What results have been achieved?The company has received awards such as the KBS President’s Award and strengthened trust with partners. Internally, employee pride and engagement have grown, and real improvements—like safer housing and educational support—have been delivered to the community.– Were there challenges?In the early stages, sustaining participation was difficult. nepes overcame this by shifting to more meaningful, skill‑based programs and improving coordination with partner organizations.– Thoughts on being selected as a ‘Community Contribution Certified Company’?nepes considers it meaningful recognition of years of consistent work and plans to continue acting as a responsible corporate citizen.– Future plans?In 2026, the company aims to expand volunteer hours to over 1,200, broaden nonprofit partnerships, and roll out group‑wide, region‑specific programs to increase its positive impact.Original Article▶ Chungbuk Social WelfareCommunity Contribution Certified Company nepes, Connecting Communities and People with “Positive Impact”(February 26, 2026)Read the full article: [Link to original article]

nepes donated 20 million KRW in cash and food packages to the World Vision Chungbuk Office on January 10 in celebration of the Lunar New Year. The funds and gifts will be delivered to children and families in vulnerable situations across the Chungcheongbuk-do region.Original Article▶ Chungcheong Maeilnepes Donates 20 Million KRW to Support Vulnerable Families Ahead of Lunar New Year(Febuary 10, 2026)Read the full article: [Link to original article]

Semiconductor company nepes, headquartered in Eumseong, provided school supply support for children from vulnerable families in Cheongju as they prepare to enter elementary school. On February 4, nepes and the Yongam Community Welfare Center carried out the “First Steps with Children Project” to encourage 27 children from group homes, multicultural families, and low‑income households.nepes interns participated by pairing 1:1 with each child, preparing school‑supply kits, writing personalized congratulatory messages, and delivering the items directly. Each kit—worth about 100,000 KRW—included a backpack, snacks arranged as a bouquet, and various school supplies.The welfare center expressed hopes that the support would help children begin school with confidence, while nepes noted that the interns’ direct involvement made the experience especially meaningful. The company stated that it will continue fulfilling its social responsibility through ongoing community engagement activities.Original Article▶ Joongbumaeilnepes Provides School Supplies to Children from Vulnerable Families in Cheongju(Febuary 04, 2026)Read the full article: [Link to original article]

nepes received the “ESG Practice Company” and “Hope Sharing Company” plaques from the Korean Red Cross Chungbuk Chapter on Wednesday, January 28.The plaque presentation ceremony took place during an on-site visit by representatives of the Korean Red Cross Chungbuk Chapter. Five officials, including Chapter President Jang Hyun-bong and Secretary-General Lee Hye-young, visited nepes to deliver the plaques in person.As part of the visit, the Korean Red Cross delegation received an introduction to nepes’ corporate culture and toured the company’s 12-inch semiconductor production line.The Korean Red Cross explained that nepes was selected for the plaques in recognition of the company’s ongoing ESG initiatives and its continued commitment to social contribution activities rooted in mutual growth with the local community.nepes stated that it will continue to pursue diverse ESG initiatives aimed at fulfilling its corporate social responsibility and growing together with the community.

Members of the nepes Rua Orchestra achieved a remarkable milestone after all participating members received awards at the 9th Tool Music Competition for Musicians with Disabilities, held in December 2025. Following their success, the orchestra took the stage at the inaugural “Tool Music Festival for Musicians with Disabilities” on January 13, 2026, at the Icheon Art Hall, where they performed for a live audience.At the competition, four orchestra members were recognized for their musical excellence:Jinyoung Lee – 2nd place, CelloSeoyeon Cho – 3rd place, CelloSeojin Park – 3rd place, ViolinTaeyeon Kang – Honorable Mention, ViolinEach awardee was subsequently invited to perform again at the festival, showcasing the skills they have honed over time.Behind these achievements lies the members’ commitment not only to performance but also to their daily work routines. Rua Orchestra members maintain regular working hours, fulfill their assigned duties, collaborate with colleagues, and manage themselves responsibly. This steady discipline and stable job structure have contributed directly to their artistic growth, ultimately culminating in their success at an external competition.The accomplishments represent more than individual excellence—they reflect nepes Rua’s operational philosophy of building a sustainable employment model rooted in professionalism and responsibility, rather than viewing employment for people with disabilities solely as an act of protection or care. Members are valued as working professionals first, and on that foundation, they continue to expand their artistic capabilities.A nepes Rua representative stated, “These achievements represent not only the efforts of each Rua member, but also the accumulated contributions of the entire nepes organization—our work environment, collaborative structure, and stable operational system. Rua Orchestra will continue balancing diligent work with musical challenges, spreading positive influence within and beyond nepes, and fostering a culture where all members grow together.”

Fifteen employees from nepes volunteered at the Yongam Community Welfare Center on the 20th, providing support for 180 seniors living alone who face food insecurity and social isolation.The team donated 3.55 million KRW and assisted with packaging rice cake soup ingredients, writing New Year cards, delivering lunch boxes, and serving meals. A special menu featuring nutritious dishes like galbitang and jeon received enthusiastic feedback.Center Director Chae Geun-sook thanked the volunteers, while a nepes representative reaffirmed the company’s commitment to ongoing community service. nepes continues to support various social initiatives, including programs for people with developmental disabilities, home improvement projects, blood donation drives, care kit deliveries, and plogging activities.Original Article▶ Dongyang IlboNepes Conducts Volunteer Service at Yongam Community Welfare Center(January 20, 2026)Read the full article: [Link to original article]

Nepes corporation partnered with World Vision Chungbuk Office on December 29 to deliver “Dream Support Gift Sets” to 100 children from underprivileged backgrounds in the local community.This initiative was carried out as part of World Vision’s child development program, Dreaming Children, and was made more meaningful through the active participation of Nepes employees. Employees were matched one-on-one with participating children and received letters introducing each child’s dreams and the efforts they have made to pursue them.Moved by the children’s stories, Nepes employees wrote personalized encouragement letters and carefully prepared 100 gift packages, each consisting of LEGO toys, snacks, and cultural gift vouchers. The gift sets will be delivered directly to the children’s families through World Vision’s Chungbuk Office.Guided by its management philosophy of “serving the world through people who are put to meaningful use,” Nepes continues to pursue social contribution activities that grow together with local communities. The company has consistently supported initiatives that help children and adolescents discover their potential and pursue their aspirations for the future.Choi Chi-ho, Head of Corporate Management Support at Nepes, stated, “Encouraging children to continue pursuing their dreams without giving up is one of the important social responsibilities of a company. We hope this initiative provides both comfort and courage to the children, and we will continue to work with World Vision to support children in our local communities.” Nepes plans to continue fulfilling its role as a responsible corporate citizen by engaging employees in social contribution activities that promote shared growth with local communities and deliver hope to those in need.

On December 4, at its Cheongju 2 Campus, Nepes was awarded a Chairman’s Commemorative Plaque by the Korean Red Cross Chungbuk Blood Center in celebration of the organization’s 120th anniversary. This honor recognizes Nepes’ contributions to promoting the culture of life-sharing in the local community through continuous participation in group blood donations and social contribution activities.The event included the plaque presentation ceremony and the signing of a Life-Sharing Partnership Agreement, reaffirming both organizations’ commitment to stabilizing regional blood supply and spreading the value of life-sharing through collaborative efforts.Nepes has consistently organized regular group blood donation drives involving hundreds of employees at its Cheongju and Cheongan sites. Since 2023, the company has operated two to three group blood donation events annually at the Cheongju 2 Campus, earning recognition as a model company for practicing life-sharing. In addition, Nepes has provided financial support, including a special contribution of KRW 10 million to the Korean Red Cross in 2016.True to its name, which signifies “Eternal Life,” Nepes embraces a people-centered management philosophy and core values of service, challenge, and gratitude. Building on its technological competitiveness in semiconductor packaging and back-end processes, Nepes has led initiatives in job creation, talent development, and collaboration culture. The company also contributes to community growth through diverse social responsibility activities, such as operating a standard workplace for supporting independence of persons with developmental disabilities, founding an orchestra, and sponsoring various social organizations.Looking ahead, Nepes plans to strengthen its partnership with the Chungbuk Blood Center, expand regular group blood donation programs, and promote corporate-linked blood donation campaigns—continuing its leadership in realizing the value of life-sharing.[Request to add press release distribution list]

Nepes Rua, a subsidiary-type standard workplace established to promote employment for persons with disabilities, was recognized as an “Outstanding Employer of Artists with Disabilities” on November 21 at the 2025 Performance Sharing Conference for Customized Job Support for Artists with Disabilities, hosted by the Korea Disability Arts & Culture Center. The event was held at the Modu Art Theater in Jung-gu, Seoul, featuring a celebratory performance by artists with disabilities, an award ceremony for outstanding employers, and presentations of best practices.This recognition highlights Nepes Rua’s efforts to expand employment opportunities for artists with disabilities and build a cultural arts job model through the operation of the Rua Orchestra, which was officially acknowledged as an exemplary case.The Customized Job Support Program for Artists with Disabilities is a national initiative launched in 2021 to ensure stable creative activities and broaden employment opportunities for artists with disabilities. Among these efforts, Nepes Rua’s corporate orchestra model stood out as a leading example.Over the past three years, Nepes Rua has organized more than 200 performances at Nepes’ main business sites, local government offices, special schools, youth centers, welfare institutions, and educational facilities. These activities have provided a sustainable platform for artists with disabilities to develop professional skills and maintain continuous engagement. Additionally, Nepes Rua has refined its internal systems—such as performance planning, rehearsal operations, and work support structures—to strengthen job competencies and improve accessibility to the arts.The Korea Disability Arts & Culture Center commented:“Nepes Rua’s corporate-led orchestra has successfully established a foundation for continuous activity by artists with disabilities and achieved meaningful results in enhancing professionalism. It is regarded as one of the best employment models for artists with disabilities among private companies.”During the best-practice presentation session, Nepes Rua shared its corporate orchestra operation framework, strategies for securing employment stability, and achievements in community performances. The company also emphasized the social value of art-based employment models for persons with disabilities and the cultural employment structure led by corporations, while introducing Nepes’ people-centered corporate culture aligned with ESG management—drawing significant attention.Building on this award, Nepes Rua plans to expand orchestra performances and cultural arts programs in 2026, encouraging participation from employees, families, and local communities. The company also aims to continue collaborative activities such as disability awareness education, performances linked to youth and welfare institutions, and ESG-based social contribution projects.A Nepes Rua representative stated:“We will continue to fulfill our corporate responsibility to support the stable growth of artists with disabilities. Through ongoing collaboration with various organizations, we aim to create sustainable jobs and promote cultural engagement in local communities, centered around the orchestra.”[Request to add press release distribution list]

Nepes EM Division’s in-house volunteer group, “Nanumi,” received the “Best Mentor-Mentee Couple Award” in the 2025 Growth Mentoring Program for Children from Families with Disabilities, jointly organized by the Korean Society for Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities and other partners. The award ceremony took place on November 24 at the Eumseong County Welfare Center for the Disabled during the program’s closing event. Out of a large-scale national sharing project involving 15 provinces and 29 partner organizations, only 13 teams were selected for this honor, with Nepes EM Division employee Kwon Na-young earning the distinction.The Growth Mentoring Program for Children from Families with Disabilities is a social value initiative led by the Korean Society for Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities, Korea Post, and the Korea Post Public Foundation. It pairs children from families with disabilities with adult mentors in a one-on-one relationship to support holistic development in areas such as emotional well-being, learning, social skills, career planning, and independence. The program is highly regarded for going beyond academic support to provide meaningful emotional care that instills hope and self-esteem in children.Nepes EM Division formally joined the mentoring program for the first time this year after signing a social value partnership agreement with the Eumseong County Welfare Center for the Disabled in March. Two employees, Kwon Na-young and Heo Yoon-seok, represented the division as mentors, actively supporting the growth of children from families with disabilities.Despite being a first-time participant, Kwon Na-young demonstrated exceptional dedication through emotional engagement with her mentee, guidance on improving daily habits, and accompanying the child on cultural experiences. Her efforts led to noticeable positive changes in the child’s development, earning her the Best Mentor-Mentee Couple Award.Kwon Na-young shared her thoughts:“Mentoring required a lot of personal time, but seeing the child regain their smile and open their heart made it truly rewarding. I hope to continue participating and help spread the culture of sharing.”Founded in 2006, Nepes’ volunteer club “Nanumi” has been a cornerstone of the company’s social contribution efforts for 19 years, focusing on welfare, education, culture, and environmental initiatives in the Eumseong campus region. Nanumi has established itself as the flagship volunteer brand of the EM Division, consistently delivering impactful community engagement.Bang Ji-hyun, President of Nanumi, stated:“This award is a testament to the heartfelt efforts and dedication of Nepes EM employees. We will continue to share hope with the community and actively practice social values as a company that grows together with society.”The Growth Mentoring Program for Children from Families with Disabilities is a nationwide annual initiative jointly promoted by Korea Post, the Korea Post Public Foundation, and the Korean Society for Rehabilitation of Persons with Disabilities.[보도자료 배포 리스트 추가 요청]

Nepes EM Division has been selected as a new certified company under the “2025 Community Contribution Recognition Program,” organized by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Korea National Council on Social Welfare, and officially received the certification plaque on November 25.The “Community Contribution Recognition Program” certifies companies that have continuously contributed to local communities through partnerships with nonprofit organizations. Nepes EM Division was recommended by the Eumseong County Welfare Center for the Disabled and successfully completed the review process to be listed as a newly recognized company this year.Nepes EM Division earned high marks for its ongoing community-focused social contribution activities led by its in-house volunteer group “Nanumi,” including growth mentoring for children from families with disabilities, support for vulnerable groups’ living and emotional needs, and seasonal goods and daily necessities sharing. In particular, its long-term cooperation structure with local welfare institutions and the establishment of a volunteer culture based on employee participation were positively evaluated during the review.Through this certification, Nepes EM Division has secured official recognition as a socially responsible company by the Ministry of Health and Welfare and the Korea National Council on Social Welfare, strengthening external credibility and providing objective grounds for ESG evaluations. The company can also use the official “Community Contribution Certified Company” emblem, enabling active communication of its CSR activities internally and externally. Additionally, the certification is expected to improve accessibility to collaborative projects with local welfare institutions and municipalities, as well as encourage employee volunteer participation and enhance organizational culture.A representative from Nepes EM Division stated, “It is highly meaningful that our consistent social contribution efforts, driven by a sense of responsibility to grow together with the community, have been officially recognized. We will continue to faithfully carry out sustainable social contribution activities for children from families with disabilities and vulnerable groups in the region.”[Request to add press release distribution list]

Recognized for Contributions to Fire Safety and Administrative AdvancementOh Jun-sik, a Star-level employee in the Utility Part of Nepes’ Environmental Safety Infrastructure Team, was honored with a commendation from the Fire Commissioner during the 63rd Firefighting Day ceremony held on November 6 at Cheongju Dongbu Fire Station.The event recognized firefighters, volunteer fire brigade members, and civilians who contributed to the development of fire administration and community safety throughout the year. Attendees included fire officials, volunteer brigades, and local organization representatives, reaffirming the vital role of fire services in public trust and safety. Oh Jun-sik was commended for his dedication to his duties and significant contributions as a fire safety manager.In his acceptance speech, Oh stated: “It is an honor to receive this meaningful commendation on Firefighting Day. I am grateful to everyone who has worked alongside me, and I will continue to fulfill my responsibilities as a fire safety manager to protect lives and property. Together with all team members, I will strive to make Nepes’ 2nd Campus an even safer workplace.” Nepes reaffirmed its commitment to prioritizing safety management as a core value and will continue efforts to build a safe workplace in collaboration with its employees.

Delivering Hope to Vulnerable Communities Amid Winter ColdNepes’ EM Business Division, together with Iridos, brought warmth and compassion to the local community through the “Sharing Love and Warmth” campaign on November 13.A total of 15 employees participated in the activity, personally delivering 3,000 coal briquettes, 80 boxes of instant noodles, and heating oil to households in need—sharing heartfelt support during the harsh winter season.This initiative was made even more meaningful through a ₩5 million donation raised via Nepes’ in-house giving program, “n-Share Seeds.” Employees expressed their feelings while carrying briquettes, saying: “It’s just a small gesture, but we feel fulfilled knowing we can help our neighbors enjoy a warmer winter.”A Nepes representative commented: “Fulfilling corporate social responsibility goes beyond simple donations—it’s about growing together with the local community. We will continue to spread hope and share warmth with more neighbors through ongoing volunteer activities.” This effort was more than material support; it was a heartfelt act of service powered by employees’ voluntary participation, leaving a deep impression on the community. The Nepes Nanumi Volunteer Club plans to continue realizing the value of “Togetherness” through diverse social contribution programs.[Request to add press release distribution list]

Nepes received the KBS President’s Award in the Human Sharing category at the 2025 Korea Sharing Awards ceremony held on November 6 at the KBS New Building Public Hall in Yeouido, Seoul.The Korea Sharing Awards, jointly hosted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, KBS, and the Community Chest of Korea, is the nation’s most prestigious event recognizing individuals and organizations that contribute to spreading a culture of sharing.Since its founding, Nepes has operated its electronic materials (EM) business in Eumseong and embraced co-growth with the local community as a core corporate value. Over the past 20 years, Nepes has collaborated with the Eumseong County Welfare Center for the Disabled to carry out 156 volunteer activities, including regular donations, holiday essentials support, housing improvements, cultural experiences, heating fuel assistance, and growth mentoring for children from families with disabilities. These efforts reflect the company’s commitment to sustained, employee-driven human sharing activities.This award recognizes Nepes’ dedication to making social responsibility a core corporate value, going beyond technological innovation. The company’s authentic efforts to create tangible change in partnership with the local community were key to winning in the Human Sharing category.Under its 2026 slogan, “All Hands on the AI Core,” Nepes plans to continue fostering a corporate culture of sharing and mutual growth while equipping all employees with AI-driven capabilities to execute strategies in the field.Representing Nepes at the ceremony, Ji-Hyun Bang, Manager of the EM Business Division, shared: “It is deeply meaningful that an activity that began with a small intention has grown into a company-wide volunteer movement driven by employees’ voluntary participation. We will continue to create real change together with the local community.”Jung-Young Lee, Head of the EM Business Division, added: “Practicing sharing is more than fulfilling corporate social responsibility—it is the path to collective growth. We will actively support more employees in joining these initiatives.”Nepes plans to use this award as a springboard to expand the scope of its sharing activities and strengthen its position as a leading example of corporate social responsibility. The 2025 Korea Sharing Awards ceremony will be broadcast on KBS 1TV on Saturday, November 22, at 3:15 PM.[Request to add press release distribution list]

On September 26, 2025, Nepes Ark held a donation ceremony at the Cheongan Township Office in Goesan County, Chungcheongbuk-do, presenting gift sets of local specialty honey. This meaningful initiative reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to regional coexistence and was organized to support vulnerable groups in Goesan during the holiday season, while simultaneously promoting ESG management and revitalizing the local economy.The ceremony took place at the Cheongan Township Office and was attended by officials from the Goesan County Welfare Division, the Cheongan Township Office, representatives from Honeybee Land (the local honey producer), and members of Nepes Ark and the Nepes Culture Team. The event served as a reminder of the importance of regional collaboration.Nepes Ark has been providing regular annual support to Goesan County amounting to approximately KRW 14 million. Starting this holiday season, the company has expanded its efforts by donating gift sets made from local specialties. The donated honey sets are high-quality products produced by Honeybee Land, a local business and a representative of Goesan’s specialty goods.In addition, Nepes Ark selected the same honey sets as holiday gifts for its employees, reinforcing its connection with the region and making a tangible contribution to the local economy.A Nepes Ark representative stated, “Engaging in ESG activities alongside the local community is one of Nepes Ark’s core values. This donation further strengthens our ongoing partnership with Goesan County.” Nepes Ark plans to continue expanding its collaboration with Goesan County and will actively pursue ESG management that grows together with the local community.

On Tuesday, September 16, nepes yahad joined forces with LG Energy Solution and Cheongju City to carry out a volunteer initiative aimed at improving the living conditions of a household suspected of hoarding behavior in Sangdang-gu, Cheongju. This collaborative effort was part of a broader ESG initiative to support vulnerable members of the community and promote sustainable practices.A total of 15 employees from nepes yahad and LG Energy Solution participated in the activity, which involved clearing out waste paper, scrap materials, and long-accumulated items from the apartment’s entrance, hallway, and interior. The household, occupied by an elderly individual living alone, had been suffering from severe sanitation issues due to years of hoarding, posing health risks not only to the resident but also to neighboring households.This volunteer effort aimed to restore a safe and healthy living environment for the resident, while also contributing to waste reduction and resource circulation through systematic sorting and disposal. It served as a meaningful example of ESG-driven community engagement and demonstrated the power of public-private collaboration in addressing local social challenges.nepes yahad remains committed to ESG values and will continue to engage in meaningful social contribution activities in collaboration with customers and local communities.

Nepes successfully concluded its Life-Sharing Blood Donation Campaign with the voluntary participation of its employees. On the 22nd, the Empathy 2 Division of the Nepes Management Support Office, in cooperation with the Korean Occupational Health Association's Hanmaeum Blood Center, invited a blood donation vehicle to the Cheongan Campus and held a blood donation campaign for employees. A total of 34 employees signed up for the campaign, which was designed to facilitate participation even during busy work hours. Of these, 27 successfully donated blood, embodying the value of life-sharing. Employees from various departments at the Cheongan plant, including Nepes Ark, Nepes Yahad, Nepes Laweh, and the EM Research Center, voluntarily participated in this campaign. Staff from the Security Building, the Catering Department, and the Environmental Sanitation Team also participated, fostering a warm corporate culture. The active promotion and support of the Nepes Ark Environmental Safety Team and the Cheongan EM BU Business Management Team were particularly instrumental in the campaign's success. One employee who participated in the event said, "I was happy to participate, knowing that even small actions can save someone's life." He added, "I hope this meaningful activity continues in the future." Coach Kim Jeong-du of Empathy 2 said, "I deeply appreciate the cooperation of each business unit and the support of the executives. We plan to continue various social contribution activities to foster a healthy culture of sharing with the local community." He added, "We will create a warm organizational culture that fulfills our corporate social responsibility." This blood donation campaign is recognized as a meaningful event that demonstrates Nepes's sense of social responsibility and the spirit of sharing among its employees.

- 19 people with developmental disabilities work at a subsidiary of Nepes, a standard workplace for the disabled. - Four hours of individual practice and ensemble practice every day... Over 80 performances last year drew attention. - Director Kim Nam-jin: "I feel rewarded by seeing the growth and potential of the members every day."Rua Orchestra’s practice room in Naedeok-dong, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju City. / Reporter Jo Eun-sookEditor's NoteDevelopmental disabilities, particularly autism spectrum disorder, show significant delays in social communication from early childhood. These individuals often exhibit restricted and repetitive behaviors or intense focus on limited interests. Lifelong socialization education is essential.In the past, people with developmental disabilities were often confined to homes or facilities. Today, early diagnosis and social education are helping many achieve independence.We visited Rua Orchestra (Artistic Director Kim Nam-jin), which supports the socialization of individuals with developmental disabilities through music. Rua Orchestra Inauguration CeremonyEvery morning, the sound of practice fills a building in Naedeok-dong, Cheongwon-gu, Cheongju. Rua Orchestra is the first orchestra in North Chungcheong Province composed of individuals with developmental disabilities. Members range in age from early 20s to late 30s.They are employees of Nepes Rua Co., Ltd., a subsidiary-type standard workplace for the disabled under Nepes, a semiconductor company. Nepes founded Rua Orchestra to train individuals with disabilities as members of society and support their independence. With guaranteed retirement, members practice daily from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., including personal and sectional practice, and ensemble sessions with Artistic Director Kim Nam-jin.“Rua” means “to shout with joy.” The orchestra began with eight members in May 2022 and officially launched with 25 members on November 3 of the same year. Currently, 19 members are active, supported by Director Kim and 11 instructors. The ensemble includes one percussionist and 18 string players (violin, cello, contrabass), and performances often incorporate piano, dance, and vocals. 2nd Regular Concert at Yonsei University Centennial Hall, SeoulCreating Something from NothingNepes, headquartered in Cheongju, recruited members primarily from the province. Few local individuals with disabilities had musical training, so selection focused more on willingness than skill. Except for two or three, most members learned their instruments through the orchestra. Director Kim and instructors taught everything from reading sheet music to bowing techniques, eventually producing harmonious sounds.Director Kim said, “The only difference is that our members learn more slowly and need more practice. Watching them improve and harmonize brings me joy and fulfillment.”Rua Orchestra performed over 80 times last year, averaging one performance per week. They won the grand prize at the 2023 National Developmental Disability Music Festival and held their first paid concert at Yonsei University’s Centennial Hall.Rua Orchestra Practice SceneInside the Practice RoomDuring ensemble sessions, Director Kim leads with warmth and patience, explaining everything at the members’ level.Once practice begins, the previously distracted members focus intently. Director Kim, though gentle, conducts with precision.He shared, “At first, I just hoped they could sit for 30 minutes. Now, they understand how to play and behave just by watching my gestures and expressions. Beyond musical ensemble, we teach the harmony of living as musicians.”Rua members consistently practice with joy and enthusiasm. They look forward to each morning in the practice room, tuning instruments and engaging in conversation without being prompted. Since joining the orchestra, they’ve gradually changed—those who once exhibited impulsive behaviors have improved, and frequent stage appearances have led them to care more about their appearance and hygiene.Rua Orchestra Inaugural PerformanceRua’s DreamRua Orchestra plays life’s score brightly and cheerfully, sometimes deeply and resonantly. Through music, members share joy and fill their lives with shining moments, realizing dreams of independence and a life without barriers.Director Kim said, “We want to move audiences with our harmony and deliver messages that improve awareness of disabilities. We’re preparing to share Rua’s unique stories and music with broader stages and the world.”Rua Orchestra will hold its regular concert at Cheongju Art Hall on October 24.Source: 루아오케스트라, 인생 악보 빛 그리다 < 사회 < 기사본문 - 충청리뷰

On March 11, 2025, Nepes (President Lee Jung-young) and the Eumseong County Disabled Welfare Center (Director Jeon Ho-chan) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance disability welfare and realize social value. The signing ceremony took place at the Welfare Center's conference room, with key members from both organizations in attendance.President Lee Jung-young emphasized Nepes' commitment to social responsibility and continuous support for improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. Director Jeon Ho-chan expressed gratitude for Nepes' support and pledged to create a warmer welfare environment through collaboration.This MOU is expected to provide substantial support to people with disabilities in Eumseong County and contribute to spreading a culture of sharing in the community.

On September 12, the Nepes EM Division Divide Club, together with the Welfare Center for the Disabled, conducted a social contribution activity to share the holiday food made with the difficult neighbors in the area ahead of Chuseok.About 10 employees of the Eumseong Campus, including members of the Nanumi Club, handcrafted and carefully packed holiday foods at the Eumseong County Welfare Center for the Disabled and delivered them directly to vulnerable families near the workplace.An employee who participated in the volunteer service said, "Everyone was delighted to participate in volunteer activities, thinking of the neighbors who would be delighted to receive the gifts we made." "We hope that our neighbors will have a little help in sending a warm Chuseok holiday."I expressed my participation testimony.

Nepes corporation practiced warm neighborly love during the Lunar New Year holiday.World Vision 'Yongam Community Welfare Center' announced on the 7th that Nepes delivered 280 Lunar New Year gift sets to local underprivileged households.This gift set, which consists of multigrain rice, two types of nuts, gamjatang, meat stew, and sweet persimmons, was produced by Nepes employees over a period of six days from the 1st to the 6th.Nepes and World Vision Yongam Community Welfare Center executives and staff delivered gift sets to vulnerable groups at risk of skipping meals, including 100 households in Cheongan-myeon and 180 low-income senior households using welfare centers.An official from Nepes said, “We hope that some warmth will be delivered to those in need in the community,” and added, “We will continue to work together to create a compassionate community.”https://www.inews365.com/news/article.html?no=801015

Team leader Gil Ho-seop of (Nepes Environmental Safety Team of Semiconductor Division) received a citation from the Minister of Environment in recognition of his contribution to environmental conservation.Nepes received the award in recognition of its environmental and chemical preventive management activities and activities related to regional environmental conservation at a commendation ceremony organized by the Ministry of Environment on December 29, 2023.As for the main activities, ▲Reducing waste material resources and greenhouse gases and reducing fixed costs (1.9bn) ▲Removal of high-concentration nitrogen and non-degradable organic matter from the semiconductor production process through the Clean Factory technology development project (the Ministry of Industry and Commerce) ▲Companies near Ochang Industrial Complex, Chemical Safety Community of Small and Medium Enterprises, Chungbuk Technical Association (Executive Activities) and Chungcheongbuk-do Environmental Technology Advisory ▲23 years Environmental and chemical related government offices unannounced inspection 5 times Unsuitable 0 cases ▲22 years ESG evaluation excellent grade A maintenance.We will make more efforts to preserve the environment that matches the status of Korea's only high-tech post-processing company, said team leader Gil Ho-seop. "We will also prepare more solidly for major environmental and safety issues regarding the business division's key promotion items in 24 years."

Nepes was selected as the best company in the announcement of best practices of the Electronic Industry Safety and Health Council hosted by the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency's Smart Safety and Health Institute.To prevent poisoning accidents caused by major substances handled by the electronics industry, the Smart Safety and Health Research Institute has formed a consortium composed of experts related to the electronics industry, main contractors, and suppliers, and has been actively reflecting opinions through policy gathering. In September, we shared best practices in safety and health management.Nepes was awarded the Grand Prize for outstanding achievements among the announced companies.Since 2021, Nepass has implemented a company-wide safety and health management evaluation system to comply with safety and health regulations and achieve disaster-free goals, and is essential to all employees' KPIs to raise awareness of safety and health, and is checking risks at manufacturing sites through the "SEMI-WEB Safety Inspection Program" introduced in 2017. In addition, it is striving to create a healthy working environment by operating internal and external psychological counseling programs, invited lectures, and job stress prevention education.Gil Ho-seop, head of the Environmental Safety Team, said, "Thanks to the safety and health management activities being carried out in collaboration with other departments, it seems to have been a meaningful year for Nepass to be recognized as an excellent company by external organizations." "In the upcoming new year, rather than being satisfied with the present, we will gather wisdom with our department members to make more efforts to become a Nepass that can sustain healthy production with more safety and health activities."

Nepes, released the first ESG report...containing 'sustainable future' -Nepes expands the key principal of 'gratitude Management' to ESG activities -New creation of new jobs, expanding eco-friendly business, and achieving a 100% recycling rate. Nepes (the chairman Lee Byung-Koo ) has released an ESG report containing its sustainable business operation, ESG achievement and vision. The ESG report entitled 'Sustainable Future' includes Nepes ESG business operation vision and strategy, and its ESG achievement in 2021. Nepes has written environmental and safe business strategy and promotion of work, eco-friendly business and reduced environmentally influential activity in 2021, and released greenhouse gases, waste, and emission of air and water pollutants from its sites. For the business part of human resources , it also introduced creation of jobs and human resources development, which are the purposes of the company. Nepes have formed ESG TF since the declaration of ESG Life Management in 2021, conducted its own status inspection and evaluation by analyzing the reference indicators such as K-ESG and GRI, and is conducting ESG management activities linked to better performance outside based on their investments. From 2022, the ESG education curriculum has been added as an essential competency course for the S1 positions to create and familiarize its in-house ESG related vibe. Nepes plans to continually check and improve its ESG status to find more realistic and improved ESG implementation measures. Chairman Lee Byung-Koo said that "Since establishment of the Nepes, we have been following the management principle centered on the purpose of 'seeking the interests of others.'" He also added that "nepes have a great responsibility and our goal is be necessary to the world and we will patiently practice ESG management by sharing what we have with the world." The electronic document file of the Nepes ESG report can be found on their website (https://www.nepes.co.kr/kr/company/introduce.php). Nepes ESG report

On May 31, Nepes visited an amusement park with members of the Nepes Disabled Orchestra 'Lua Chamber'.This 'Happy Together Outing' was designed to give warm memories to the members of the Rua Chamber, and they had a pleasant day wearing orange tees and riding rides.The Lua Chamber Orchestra consists of eight people who are disabled people employed by Nepes. They will hold an opening ceremony at the end of June and will carry out activities to spread the Nepes corporate culture based on music management both inside and outside.

▲Kim Nam-Chul, president of the semi BU, who participated in the cover model of <Fruit of Love>, Nepes staff Yoon Han-Gyeol, Im Ye-Won.Nepes was introduced in the March issue of The Fruit of Love, a monthly edition of the Love Fruit Social Welfare Community Chamber.The fruit of love is a public institution established in 1999, and it plays the role of supporting neighbors and small and medium social welfare organizations that need help through regular fundraising.It publishes the monthly sharing magazine "The Fruit of Love", and contains sharing issues in each region such as its own events, donors, and donation companies.In this March issue, Nepes was introduced as a representative company with a beautiful corporate culture in the Chungcheongbuk-do area.Nepes has been carrying out various social contribution activities linked to local communities and organizations under the philosophy of sharing management by Chairman Lee Byung-Koo.In particular, we donate some of the donations of 'n Sharing Seed', which is operated by 'Matching Grant Fund', to the fruits of love every month.'School Project', 'Children's Family Counseling Room', 'Covid 19 Support', 'Kimchi Dipping of Love', 'One-person Household Care Service'In the meantime, Nepes has introduced various sharing activities in <The Fruit of Love>.E-book t: https://nanumnews.or.kr/ebook/2203/

Nepes signed an agreement with the Korea Employment Agency for Persons with Disabilities(KEAD) for the Disabled to promote employment of the disabled on the 28th in the creative room of the ns2 campus. The signing ceremony was attended by Park Hyung-gun, president of management support, and Cha Jeong-hoon, director of employment promotion of the KEAD, and agreed to cooperate to create and support high-quality jobs for the disabled. According to the signing of this agreement, Nepes plans to establish and gradually expand an orchestra composed of members with disabilities to support job creation in the field of culture. 

Nepes has been campaigning for 'Good Cycling' for two weeks from March 7 to 18.The Good Cycling Campaign was prepared to encourage Nepes staff to participate voluntarily by emphasizing the effect of job creation and recycling of disabled people through product donations.This is not used by 40 staff, but it has donated 916 items including clothing, miscellaneous items, and household appliances that can be reused. The donated items were delivered to the MIRAL Welfare Foundation Good Will Store.The Good Will Store is a place that sells and reuses items donated by individuals and companies and supports resource cycles, and 273 disabled people are working in 13 stores.The goods Nepes donated through this campaign will be sold at the Daejeon and Gangnam stores, and the proceeds from sales will be used for salary support purposes for disabled employees. Nepes has been doing Goodwill Store goods donation activities since the last 2019 and continues to cooperate with the disabled for expanding employment and resource circulation.

On the 14th, Nepes and Nepes Ark donated 60 million won to support international emergency relief activities caused by the Ukrainian war and support the Gangwon-do and Gyeongsangbuk-do wildfire damage.Nepes donated 30 million won to the Korean Red Cross to support Ukraine's emergency relief activities, and Nepes ark donated a total of 30 million won to the Korea Disaster Relief Association, including 5 million won of n-sharing seed, to support the forest fire damage area. In addition to this donation, Nepes has participated in sharing activities to support domestic and overseas disaster damage such as support for the volcanic eruption in the Philippines and prevention of the spread of COVID-19 in 2020 through "n sharing seeds" which is operated in a matching grant method.

Nepes announced that it had participated in the 'The Red Cross Creating Shared Value(RCSV)' induction ceremony at 14:00 on the 28th (Tuesday) at the lobby of the Chungbuk branch of the Korean Red Cross.The Red Cross Creating Shared Value (RCSV), a corporate organization operated by the Korean Red Cross, is a socially shared value platform that systematizes Red Cross humanitarian and corporate social contribution activities.On this day, Nepes President Kim Nam-cheol, Sunwoo Chemtech CEO Cha Tae-hwan, and Korea Ceramics Co., Ltd. Managing Director Kim Nam-cheol attended the signing ceremony and took a commemorative photo, and delivered the sign-up plaque and name plate. Inducted into the Chungbuk Governor Hall of Fame.Nepes, a global semiconductor component manufacturer, has 'a life of service, a challenging attitude, and a grateful heart' as its key management philosophy, and continues to make efforts for the underprivileged in welfare blind spots such as voluntarily participating in sharing and contribution activities.

On May 24, Nepes delivered donations for the treatment of children with disabilities through the MIRAL Welfare Foundation. The Contactless online auction bazaar was held from April 25 to 30 to mark Family Month in May. It was conducted by taking pictures of goods using the Yammer community tool and presenting prices in comments.A total of 48 items, including small home appliances, backpacks, and golf clubs, were registered at the bazaar, achieving a total profit of 1,043,400 won.Nepes raised a total of 2,086,800 won in donations under the 1:1 matching grant fund system for companies and staff and donated it to the MIRAL Welfare Foundation to support treatment costs for children with disabilities. 

Nepes ran the walk donation campaign 'Miracle Walker' for a week since November 23rd to improve staff health and support medical expenses for disabled children.The campaign was conducted in a matching grant fund system in which the company donated 3 million won when Nepes staff achieved 3,000 steps a week, and they achieved 161% of the target steps and delivered 3 million won through the MIRAL Welfare Foundation. Another staff said, "it was amazing, fun, and rewarding to know that there was a donation that could be participated without any material or talent, it was good to be able to walk exercise these days, which is colder than anything else."Also, Nepes is planning to start various contactless volunteer activities like this campaign in 2021 to overcome COVID-19. 

Nepes contributed 100 million won to the Daegu Community Chest of Korea on the 3rd to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and overcome the crisis. Chairman Lee Byung-Koo said, "We have gathered our hearts to send a small comfort in a difficult time." "It is a hard time, but we hope Daegu citizens will overcome the crisis with one heart."The donation to the Daegu Community Chest of Korea will be used for low-income residents in Daegu suffering from COVID-19, including COVID-19 prevention supplies and medical support. Also, Nepes is collecting voluntary donations from staff for residents of the Chungcheongbuk-do affected by the prolonged COVID-19. 

   On March 3rd, Jiangsu nepes provided 6,000 dust masks for free to nepes hayyim, a Philippine production Corporation.Recently, COVID-19 has unstable the supply and demand of dust masks at the Philippine plant. In response to this issue Jiangsu nepes decided to provide 6,000 masks after an urgent discussion with nepes hayyim. Kim Nam-chul, President of the semiconductor BU, thanked Jiangsu nepes and said, "Thank you for giving your full support and prompt response at a time where each country is facing hardships with unstable mask supplies." Meanwhile, last February, Nepes passed on the 10,000 masks to Huai'an City, Jiangsu Province, China through Jiangsu nepes. And Jiangsu nepes did a good deed for nepes hayyim again.