The 2nd Sports and Career Expo to be held at Jamsil Gymnasium from the 1st of next month

The 2nd Sports Advancement Career Job Fair will be held at Jamsil Student Gymnasium for two days starting September 1.

Hosted by Kyunghyang Shinmun and Sports Kyunghyang, this event will be attended by approximately 50 organizations including 16 universities, 20 institutions and groups, and 14 companies.

The Sports Advancement Career Job Fair aims to provide information on advancement, career, employment, and job creation related to sports, build networks between sports companies and related organizations, and exhibit and promote sports science products.

This year, the theme is 'Starting from Sports and Pioneering the Path to Sports (by Yourself)'.

For inquiries, contact Kyunghyang Shinmun Cultural Affairs Department (02-3701-1603).

<List of participating universities, institutions, and companies>

■ College of Physical Education admissions counseling △Digital Seoul Culture and Arts University, Department of Social Physical Education △Daerim University, Department of Sports Rehabilitation △Korea University, Department of International Sports △Dankook University △Sungkyunkwan University △Konkuk University △Dongguk University △Yonsei University △Korea National Sport University Sports Analysis Center △Hannan University △Korea National Open University △Mokpo National University

■ College admissions counseling related to special sports △Baekseok University △Korea National Sport University △Yongin University △Nazareth University

■ Organizations and groups △Korea Sports Council △Korea Sports Promotion Foundation △Korea Paralympic Committee △Korea Institute of Sports Policy and Science △Korea Football Association △Korea Professional Sports Association (professional baseball, professional soccer, professional basketball, professional volleyball, professional golf) △Korea University Sports Council (KUSF) △Korea Anti-Doping Agency (KADA) △Sports Safety Foundation △International Sports Strategy Committee (ISF) △R-KATA (Korea Athlete Trainer Association) △Korea Sports Agents Association △Gyeonggi Sports Council △Korea Sports Industry Association △Sports Ethics Center △e-Sports Advancement and Career Counseling △School Sports Promotion Association

■ Companies △Korea Construction Living Environment Testing & Research Institute (KCL, verification of sports-related equipment, products, and materials) △I-Pool (children's sports) △InBody (body composition analysis) △Fitrix (customized digital health care) △PlayDidim (AR·VR exercise equipment) △Sports2i (sports data collection and management·solution service) △Pixelscope (table tennis unmanned broadcast system) △GSTG (artificial turf·composite turf) △Sportizen (sports marketing·e-sports) △TREK (bicycle) △KSA Korea Student Athlete Academy (US university admission consulting) △EduGun (visible light pistol shooting) △Sidas (customized insole) △Team Twelve (soccer content and marketing) △Vector Bio (providing biomechanics solutions)

[2022 KGIS] An excellent choice for maintaining high-quality natural grass

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GST Co., Ltd., new product composite grass···popular in overseas golf courses and soccer fields

Golf Course-Specific Artificial Grass/Mat Industry Leader, Natural 60~70%·Artificial 30~40% Composite Grass Coming Soon GSTG Co., Ltd., a specialized artificial grass company, specializes in developing and producing golf course products and solutions, and is leading the industry by making several products a hit. In particular, it has developed a composite grass that will make course management easier and is scheduled to be released in the spring of 2023. GSTG Co., Ltd.'s high-quality composite grass and artificial grass are gaining popularity in domestic and international markets. GSTG Co., Ltd. (CEO Lee Hyo-sang), a specialized artificial grass company, was established in 1994 and has specialized in developing and producing products and solutions in the field for 28 years. It has successfully branded artificial grass and has led the industry by making several products a hit. GSTG Co., Ltd.'s representative product is the composite artificial grass 'Cabaron'. It has been a steady seller that has been loved for over 10 years since its release, and it is a hit product that has been well-received, especially when used a lot on golf course intensive pressure areas. In 2015, the company developed the ‘HERO HYBRID (Patent: 10-1939139)’, a composite grass (95% natural grass, 5% artificial grass) that boasts the world’s highest quality, and has been recognized for its quality by installing it in about 50 prestigious overseas clubs, including Real Madrid, Manchester City, and Brentford Stadium. In addition, it was installed in Sangam World Cup Stadium in Seoul for the first time in Korea last year. A product for greenkeepers is also scheduled to be released soon. The company has developed a composite grass (60-70% natural grass, 30-40% artificial grass) that will make course management easier, and is currently undergoing test cultivation and field testing at the Yeoju Farm in Gyeonggi Province, and is expected to release it in the spring of 2023. In addition, GSTG has developed various types of artificial mats such as stance mats and tee mats and supplied them to many golf courses, supporting golf course sales and course management, and is also well-received by golfers. The main products of GSTG that are well-received by golf courses are as follows. Hybrid grass for golf courses Expected lifespan 4 times that of natural grass···Strength of natural beauty The notable new product, hybrid grass for golf courses, is designed with a 20mm thick sand layer to be compatible with existing natural grass and turf fields. If natural grass is damaged by concentrated pressure, it can be moved to a spare field to restore the natural grass, and this process allows for semi-permanent use. It has the same function and texture as natural grass, but is resistant to external impacts, allowing for natural course presentation and high durability. It can be applied to concentrated pressure areas or teeing areas of courses, and has an expected lifespan of about 4 times that of areas made only of natural grass. High-density tee mat Soft tee holder·Excellent durability This is a product specialized for teeing areas where artificial mats are most commonly used. Made of nylon material, it has excellent durability and allows for soft and natural tee placement. Another advantage is that it is easy to construct as a roll type. Bunker Lawn·Riveted Bunker Solution Prevents bunker sand loss·Creates long-life bunkers Developed to prevent sand loss from bunkers, Bunker Lawn has smooth drainage and sand layer stabilization effects during rain, and minimizes bunker sand loss even in heavy rain. Riveted bunkers (aka jar bunkers), which are difficult to manage, can be constructed using artificial grass instead of piling up natural grass, and can be manufactured to be used as event holes. Riveted bunker solutions have strong durability against hits from golf balls, and golfers can have a new and exciting golf experience while going over high slopes. With an expected lifespan of over 10 years, it can be used for a long time after construction, and is well-received even by prestigious golf courses. Turf Guard Hexagonal honeycomb structure, the best grass protection ability and efficiency Using EVA material that is resistant to temperature, pressure, and wear, it protects the grass more efficiently. It also has excellent resilience, allowing natural grass to return to its original state when the mat is removed. The hexagonal honeycomb structure provides excellent stability, and the large hole size provides ample space for grass growth. It shows excellent ability to protect grass with protrusions and circular supporters for load distribution. Cabaron The best solution for pressure areas···Eco-friendliness GSTG's best hit product is artificial grass with a honeycomb mesh structure on top of natural grass, used on walkways and areas with high pressure to protect grass from external impact. It is ideal for golf courses and landscaping, and has the distinction of being able to be used in European countries with many restrictions on butadiene content, etc., by using an eco-friendly coating solution. Compared to existing artificial grass, it can smoothly express course undulations with its flexible structure and can create a very natural and green landscape. Another advantage of Kabalon is that it is easy to install and maintain. In the future, GSTG plans to actively pursue the fusion of natural grass and artificial grass and the development of related markets, focusing on composite grass. Composite grass is more eco-friendly than existing artificial grass and contains less chemicals due to its high proportion of natural grass. In addition, damaged grass can be restored or recycled as part of the redevelopment of the field after a game or practice at a sports field. The high proportion of natural grass is expected to increase user satisfaction by providing results that do not feel foreign in sensitive areas of the game, such as ball rolling or bounce, in addition to the presentation of the course or field. GSTG is continuously investing in the development of artificial grass-related technologies, such as obtaining domestic and international quality certifications such as FIFA and FIH. As a result, high-quality products ranging from Kabalon to composite grass have been released, and the company plans to spare no investment and effort for new leaps forward in the future. Interest in new concept grasses applied to sports fields such as composite grass has increased due to events such as the Olympics and the World Cup, and composite grasses that combine natural grass and artificial grass are expanding the relevant markets in which they can be applied. GSTG plans to actively target this expanded and activated market while also focusing on awareness and market development in sports industry-centered markets such as the US and Europe. As we have already supplied to many prestigious club fields, we expect that good reviews in the market will be a great help in conquering overseas markets. A GSTG official said, “Praise for our products continues from domestic golf courses to prestigious overseas club fields,” and “We will continue to develop technology and create high value-added products to expand our target market and provide products that satisfy more users.”