The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers co-hosted the 7th Local Construction Materials Conference at SETEC Convention Center May 7 with the Korea Ministry of National Defense. Opening remarks were given, from left, by Baek, Seung-joo, Vice Minister of National Defense; Kim, Ki-soo, MND U.S. Forces Korea Base Relocation Office Chief Director; and Col. Donald E. Degidio, Jr., commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far East District. This conference helps local manufacturers improve their products to fit federal standards, saving construction costs, and reducing procurement time.