Korea IT Leaders Forum's operation mode is too exclusive. Korea IT Leaders Forum's operation mode is too exclusive. This Forum was established with a view to offering that IT field's leaders from academic, educational and laboratory cirlces seek industrial development methods on the basis of their old great administrative ability. But, new members are difficult to be adapted for the Forum's atmosphere. Such a fact was confirmed once again in its December "Korea IT Leaders Forum's Night" event held on Dec. 21 at the Marriott Hotel. Korea IT Leaders Forum is composed of former Minister, former Vice Ministers, IT-related major institutions, chief IT corporation's CEOs. Therefore, a voice to have to open the door to its Forum is high compared with a normal year. The 2004 Korea Digital Contents Global Financing Conference The 2004 Korea Digital Contents Global Financing Conference was held on Dec. 14 at the Amiga Hotel, Seoul, Korea under the auspices of KPMG. In its Conference, Joyon Entertainment presented that the company has developed the games based on the Korean culture, and through exportation has introduced the Korean culture and history to the world, hence earning its reputation as an "Online Civilian Diplomat." The SSA 2004 Global Client Forum, Seoul The 2004 Global Client Forum, Seoul, was held on Nov. 24, 2004 at the COEX Intercontinental. Mr. Graeme Cooksley, Executive Vice President, said that SSA global's mission is to help customers move their businesses forward faster by delivering the right solution, implementing it quickly, and making it pay. The Korean Academy of Science and Technology's 10th Anniversary The Korean Academy of Science and Technology held an event to commemorate the Academy's 10th Anniversary on Nov. 18, 2004 at the Grand Intercontinental. Prof. Jerome I. Friedman of MIT delivered a speech, entitled "Basic Research: The Key to Innovation and Economic Growth. In a joint symposium between Korea and Sweden, entitled 'Creative Science and Engineering Education,' Prof. Uno Lindberg, Stockholm University, has delivered a lecture regarding "Inquiry-based Education in Science and Technology Based on Experimentation, the Swedish version." The 2004 Techno CEO Award The 2004 Techno CEO Award went to Vice Chairman & CEO Min Keh-sik of Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., Ltd and Chairman Hong Wan-ki of HJC. Since 1971, HJC has specialized in manufacturing motorcycle helmets exclusively. The combination of this extensive specialized manufacturing experience, innovative ideas, and reasonable pricing resulted in HJC's success in worldwide markets. It is HJC's continual goal to provide high quality, comfortable, and reasonably priced helmets to motorcyclists throughout the world. On one hand, Hyundai Heavy Industries allowed Korea to become No. 1's shipbuilding great power, constructing the most vehicles in the world. Vice Chairman Min is assessed to develop Hyundai Heavy Industries to the highest Heavy industries in the world by displaying abundant experience and superior management ability. The Gyeongsangbuk-do investment seminar The Gyeongsangbuk-do investment seminar was held on Nov. 16, 2004 at the Grand Hyatt. "If you are looking for a good location to establish your entity, learn about emerging technologies, key sectors and developing trends about Gyeongsangbuk-do, this event will provide an excellent opportunity to gain an in-depth perspective on how you can establish or expand an international business in the Republic of Korea and related opportunities in the North Asian region," an official of the province said.