LG Chem opens research center in Georgia

Representatives of LG Chem and Georgia Tech sign an agreement to build a research center in Atlanta, Georgia on Tuesday. [LG CHEM]

LG Chem, a leading chemical company in Korea, has opened a research and development center in Georgia, the United States, to develop new battery materials and bioplastics under a partnership with a local university.

LG Chem's North America Innovation Center in Georgia will focus on developing technologies involving next-generation battery materials, recycling and bioplastics while recruiting qualified local engineers, the company said in a statement.

LG Chem has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Georgia Institute of Technology to develop new technologies in the three fields.

The company said it will expand the innovation center into a major R&D center in North America by 2025.

BY PARK EUN-JEE, YONHAP [park.eunjee@joongang.co.kr]