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  "id": 12281461,
  "title": "MiCo chairman wins top US ceramic industry award",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/mico-chairman-wins-top-us-ceramic-industry-award-12281461",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-06T02:32:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20261006/mico-chairman-wins-top-us-ceramic-industry-award"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The chairman of MiCo Group, Jeon Seon-kyu, has been awarded a prestigious honor from the American Ceramic Society (ACerS) for his significant contributions to ceramic technology. The Medal for Leadership in the Advancement of Ceramic Technology was presented to Jeon at ACerS’ Annual Honors & Awards Banquet on Monday, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The award is given to senior industry executives who have shown exceptional leadership and vision in promoting corporate growth and advancing the ceramic industry. This year, Jeon was the only recipient, making him the first Korean to receive this distinction. In Asia, only four Japanese and two Chinese individuals have previously been selected. ACerS praised Jeon for MiCo Group's development of advanced ceramic technologies used in major semiconductor manufacturing sites worldwide, as well as the company's efforts to develop core ceramic materials, localize key components for semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and establish mass production capabilities.",
  "summary": "MiCo Group Chairman Jeon Seon-kyu has received a top honor from the American Ceramic Society (ACerS) for his leadership in advancing ceramic technology, the company said Tuesday. Jeon was presented with the Medal for Leadership in the Advancement of Ceramic Technology at ACerS’ Annual Honors & Awards Banquet on Monday (local time) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The award recognizes senior industry…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "MiCo chairman wins top US ceramic industry award",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/mico-chairman-wins-top-us-ceramic-industry-award",
        "published": "2026-10-06T02:12:03.000Z"
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