Tech / Space Industry
Contech to Complete Jeju Asian Space Park in April
Dong-A Ilbo |
Updated 2026.02.04
■ Contec: “Jeju ‘Asian Space Park’ to be completed in April”
Contec, a specialist in space ground station services (CEO Lee Sung-hee), announced on the 3rd that it will officially complete in early April the “Asian Space Park (ASP·photo),” which will be the largest private ground station complex in Asia, in Sangdae-ri, Hallim-eup, Jeju City, Jeju.
The Jeju ASP is the only “private antenna farm” in Korea, bringing together 12 antennas for satellites (low Earth orbit and geostationary orbit), consisting of Contec’s own antennas and those of its global partner companies. Leveraging the completion of Jeju ASP, Contec plans to build an artificial intelligence (AI)-based data center and expand its function into a “space data all-in-one hub” that goes beyond simple satellite data reception to conduct analysis and preprocessing on site.
The completion of ASP is expected to do more than expand infrastructure; it is anticipated to highlight Jeju as a strategic hub for space business in Asia. Jeju Province has focused on the growth potential of the private-led space industry and ground station infrastructure, and has provided administrative and institutional support throughout the construction and completion process of ASP.
CEO Lee Sung-hee stated, “ASP will grow into a core space hub in Asia where space companies from around the world can exchange data and create new business value.”
■ Skin digital healthcare solution ‘Dermatrix’ secures seed investment
Dermatrix, a startup developing a skin digital healthcare solution, announced on the 3rd that it has secured seed investment from deep-tech accelerator (AC) Blue Point Partners. The investment amount and exact corporate valuation were not disclosed.
Founded by CEO Kim Kyung-hoon, a former dermatologist at Asan Medical Center in Seoul, Dermatrix aims to achieve digital connectivity across the entire skin health journey, from AI-based precision skin analysis and dermatology clinic data management to everyday care.
Its smart data management and workflow automation solution helps efficiently manage every step from clinical photography of dermatology patients and data management to clinical use and sharing with patients. The system has been operated for more than three years in the Department of Dermatology at Asan Medical Center in Seoul and other institutions, verifying its stability and effectiveness.
Kim Kyung-hoon, CEO of Dermatrix, said, “Through this investment, we will strengthen our R&D capabilities and expand our service scope to create a dermatology care environment that enables optimal personalized treatment.”
The Jeju ASP is the only “private antenna farm” in Korea, bringing together 12 antennas for satellites (low Earth orbit and geostationary orbit), consisting of Contec’s own antennas and those of its global partner companies. Leveraging the completion of Jeju ASP, Contec plans to build an artificial intelligence (AI)-based data center and expand its function into a “space data all-in-one hub” that goes beyond simple satellite data reception to conduct analysis and preprocessing on site.
The completion of ASP is expected to do more than expand infrastructure; it is anticipated to highlight Jeju as a strategic hub for space business in Asia. Jeju Province has focused on the growth potential of the private-led space industry and ground station infrastructure, and has provided administrative and institutional support throughout the construction and completion process of ASP.
CEO Lee Sung-hee stated, “ASP will grow into a core space hub in Asia where space companies from around the world can exchange data and create new business value.”
■ Skin digital healthcare solution ‘Dermatrix’ secures seed investment
Dermatrix, a startup developing a skin digital healthcare solution, announced on the 3rd that it has secured seed investment from deep-tech accelerator (AC) Blue Point Partners. The investment amount and exact corporate valuation were not disclosed.
Founded by CEO Kim Kyung-hoon, a former dermatologist at Asan Medical Center in Seoul, Dermatrix aims to achieve digital connectivity across the entire skin health journey, from AI-based precision skin analysis and dermatology clinic data management to everyday care.
Its smart data management and workflow automation solution helps efficiently manage every step from clinical photography of dermatology patients and data management to clinical use and sharing with patients. The system has been operated for more than three years in the Department of Dermatology at Asan Medical Center in Seoul and other institutions, verifying its stability and effectiveness.
Kim Kyung-hoon, CEO of Dermatrix, said, “Through this investment, we will strengthen our R&D capabilities and expand our service scope to create a dermatology care environment that enables optimal personalized treatment.”
Heo Jin-seok
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