Last August 31 to September 4, at the National Quality Team Competition 41st, that is hosted by Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and is organized by Korea Standards Association, the Danyang plants 'harmony' and 'Woori' Team, each won a gold medal and silver medal. The on-site production team Harmony Team, which participated in the site Improvement sector introduced the #10 ground slag improvement in conveying process equipment to reduce downtime', won the gold medal ahead of other excellent Teams even though it's first appearances. Especially Hanil Cement gained more valuable results of holding the honor of the Gold Award for the first time since it has participated in competitions.

Team group leader Lee Gyu-Wan team leader, said of "I am so glad to get a good result even though it is our first time since I did not have high expectations," he told the impression that "quality improvement efforts by the Team members paid off in the performance." In addition, "we will strive to further develop this award for the occasion," he said. The Team "Woori" that won the Silver award in conservation management division received a higher rating under the theme of 'joyful conservation management activities to improve overall plant efficiency.

Meanwhile, the National Quality Team Competition is held to improve the quality and presentation of best practices that can be called in the form of a National Games competition in the industry to encourage innovation lead through a quality review of the corporate site. This year, which is the 41st time the event is held nationwide in 17 cities and provinces. 294 teams of 3911 team members have been selected through a regional qualifying competition also waged a heated competition.