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BASF celebrates 20th anniversary of ‘Kids' Lab’ in Korea
- Multiple events in Seoul, Yeosu, and Onsan to celebrate the 20th anniversary milestone
- Showcasing various programs such as creating a mini aquarium, making beaded ice cream, along with a Science Magic Show
Seoul, South Korea – December 5, 2023 – BASF is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Kids’ Lab program in Korea, with various chemistry experiments and attractions planned for aspiring young scientists. This year, a series of events will be held on December 5, 9 and 19 in Yeosu, Onsan, and Seoul.
Part of BASF’s global educational program, Kids’ Lab aims to stimulate interest in science and foster curiosity. It was first launched in 1997 at the company’s headquarters in Germany and today, the program is conducted in more than 45 countries around the world. In Korea, the inaugural event took place in Ulsan in 2003, and has been hosted annually ever since in different cities, including Seoul, Suwon, Yeosu, Ulsan, Gunsan, and Daejon, receiving positive feedback from many parents and children.
On December 5 and 19, Kids’ Lab will take place in Yeosu and Onsan, respectively, where major BASF sites are located. Both events will be open to 80 students from 3rd to 5th graders at Sora Elementary School, and more than 100 students from the 4th grade at Deoksin Elementary School, respectively, providing a unique experience to spark students’ interest in chemistry.
In addition, Kids’ Lab will be held at BASF Seoul office on December 9. Open to families of employees, the chemistry class setting provides a meaningful experience for elementary school children of BASF employees in Korea who work in the greater Seoul metropolitan region.
This year’s program will feature a variety of fun and creative chemistry experiments, including building a mini aquarium, making beaded ice cream, creating a hydrogen fuel cell, and making plastic keyrings. In addition, participants will also be entertained by the Science Magic Show, an interactive performance which infuses scientific and chemistry principles.
“Celebrating its 20th anniversary in Korea this year, the BASF Kids’ Lab initiative is our contribution to the society, and in particular to the education of children in the country. This unique program allows children across Korea to have a first-hand experience in chemistry. I am also pleased that our employees’ children have the opportunity as well understanding how their parents contribute to our purpose ‘creating chemistry for a sustainable future’," said Dr. Dschun Song, Managing Director of BASF Company Ltd., Korea.
About BASF in Korea
BASF has been a committed partner to Korea since 1954. As a leading foreign investor in the chemical industry in Korea, BASF operates eight world-scale production sites in the country. The company also maintains the regional headquarters of its Electronic Materials business and the Electronic Materials R&D Center Asia Pacific in Suwon. In addition, one R&D center for Advanced Material Solutions and two Technical Development Centers are located across Korea. In 2022, BASF posted sales of approximately € 1.5 billion to customers in Korea and employed 1,221 employees as of the end of the year. Further information is available on www.basf.com.
About BASF
At BASF, we create chemistry for a sustainable future. We combine economic success with environmental protection and social responsibility. More than 111,000 employees in the BASF Group contribute to the success of our customers in nearly all sectors and almost every country in the world. Our portfolio comprises six segments: Chemicals, Materials, Industrial Solutions, Surface Technologies, Nutrition & Care and Agricultural Solutions. BASF generated sales of €87.3 billion in 2022. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchange in Frankfurt (BAS) and as American Depositary Receipts (BASFY) in the United States. Further information at www.basf.com.
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