LG Electronics’ CTO selected ‘Leader in World Safety’ by Underwriters Laboratories in US

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2008-12-04 06:10

Seoul--(뉴스와이어)--LG Electronics, a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, today announced that the company’s Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Dr. Woo Paik has been selected as the winner of ‘Leaders in World Safety’ by Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (UL), one of the most reputable product safety testing and certification organizations in North America.

The award recognizes a person who has set the global standard for safety in new products and this year’s honor is awarded to Dr. Woo Paik. The award ceremony was held on Wednesday, December 3 at LG Twin Towers in Seoul, Korea. Sajeev Jesudas, president of UL International, presented the prize to Dr. Paik on behalf of UL`s CEO, Keith E. Williams. This is the first year UL has issued the “Leaders in World Safety” Award.

“LG has made every effort to offer products and services with quality, safety and sustainability,” said Sajeev Jesudas. “This award highlights Dr. Woo Paik’s contributions and commitment to safety and quality.”

In August 2008, Dr. Paik received a technical Emmy Award from the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for the recognition of his outstanding achievements in television and broadcasting.

Dr. Paik, known throughout the industry as the “Father of HDTV,” garnered public attention after a cover story in USA Today on November 17, 1997. He was also inducted into the Consumer Electronics Hall of Fame and the Academy of Digital Television Pioneers in 2004.

Dr. Paik earned his doctorate in electrical and electronics engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Prior to joining LG Electronics in 1998, Paik was Executive Vice President of Technology for the General Instrument Communications Division (now the broadband division of Motorola) and served as Senior Vice President of Technology for Qualcomm, Inc.

LG Electronics 개요
LG Electronics Inc., (KSE: 06657.KS) is the leader in consumer electronics and mobile communications. The company has more than 72,000 employees working in 77 subsidiaries and marketing units around the world. LG Electronics is the world’s largest producer of CDMA handsets, residential air conditioners, optical storage devices and home theatre systems. With total revenue of more than USD 35 billion (consolidated USD 45 billion), LG Electronics is comprised of four business units: Mobile Communications, Digital Appliance, Digital Display and Digital Media. For more information, please visit www.lge.com.

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