On May 23, Environment Minister Han Wha-jin signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on "Expanding the Use of Transparent PET Recycling Materials for Food Packaging." The signing, which was held at Kensington Hotel in Yeouido, Seoul, was in collaboration with representatives from the food and beverage industry, recycling companies, the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, and the Korea Packaging Recycling Cooperative. The Minister requested their active cooperation in promoting the use of recycled materials in the food and beverage industry.