In a significant move towards international collaboration, NS Lab, a start-up company from Kumoh National Institute of Technology, has made headlines with its latest initiative. On August 16, the company signed a letter of intent at UTM University in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to donate its blockchain-based electronic voting solution, 'Pure Voting', to the university.

▲ 왼쪽부터 김동성 CEO, 정성호 KICS 회장 (한국외국어대 교수), Prof. Dr. Jafri Bin Din, Dean, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Prof. Ts. Dr. Abd Latif bin Saleh, Pro Vice C     ©

'Pure Voting' is a cutting-edge electronic voting system designed with a strong emphasis on security, transparency, and anonymity. It's specifically tailored for voting and decision-making processes within universities. The donated solution, including five years of maintenance, holds an estimated value of $80,000.

Looking ahead, NS Lab intends to deepen its international cooperation with Malaysia’s UTM, focusing on areas such as research, technology, and human exchange. The company is also actively expanding its presence in Southeast Asia, including markets in Indonesia, the Philippines, and Laos, as well as in Africa, targeting countries like Nigeria. Earlier this year, NS Lab pursued international partnerships and market entry in Nigeria in February, Laos in March, and Malaysia in August.