The history of KAPASS SINCE 2000
Highlights of KAPASS
2021-06
Implementation of national education projects for Silver Industry
2020-10
Will host ISG2022 Daegu
2020-04
Launched Silver Industry TV on YouTube.
2019-11
Received ISG Korean Chapter status
2017-06
Awarded the Ministry of Health and Welfare for Senior-Friendly Industry Organization.
2017-01
Mr. Woojung Shim appointed as the 4th President of KAPASS.
2013-01
Silver Industry award established for the first time. (Since then, every year awardees have been selected)
2012-03
Professor Dr. Yeong-Ran Park appointed as the 3rd President of KAPASS.
2008-03
Professor Dr. Byungik Kang appointed as the 2nd President of KAPASS.
2005-09
Registered as Non-Profit Organization license #86, Ministery of Health and Welfare.
2004-03
Mz. Hajoo Ku appointed as the first president of KAPASS
2003-03
Silver Industry expert forum founded.
2002-02
A small-group gathering began for the purpose of information exchange and networking.
2000-10
Participants of Silver Industry expert program began to gather together.
Meeting History
2004-08
Facility tours (afterwards 8 tours taken)
2004-02
First annual meeting began. (Annually)
2003-12
First year-end party held. (Annually)
2003-12
First seminar started and experts in Silver Industry invited.(Once or twice a year)
2003-05
First regular meeting began. (Monthly)
Business history
2019~2020
Operated Professional training programs at Seoul 50+Foundation
2018~2020
Opened Silver Industry start-up training programs, the department of Silver Industry at Hanyang Cyber University
2017~2020
Hosted Expo and Forums, IGEF
2017~2020
professional consultation to Chungchung Provincial consortium
2014~2016
Presented Senior business trend at KINTEX
2013~2014
Published Senior Business School, Daily Economy
2011~2011
Startup training for Senior citizens sponsored by Ministry of SMEs and Startups: Internet Bz Startup training for Seniors/ Welfare Facility Startups for Seniors
2007~2019
Sponsored/Assisted EXPO (Consultation and expert forums)
2007~2007
Researches on Quality assurance for Senior-friendly products and services and standardization procedures (Ministry of Industry and Energy)
2005~2009
Hosted Silver Industry Forum, Asia at Gwangju Convention Center and KINTEX.
2005~2005
Offered Silver Industry Friday Seminar and Mentoring at Gangnam University
Special Moments
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