Coke aggregates and carbon artifacts were produced to investigate the interactions of coke and pitch during the kneading process. In addition, the kneading ratio of the coke and binder pitch for the coke aggregates was controlled to identify the formation of voids and pores during carbonization at 900°C. Experiments and thermogravimetric analysis revealed that carbon yields were improved over the theoretical yield calculated by the weight loss of the coke and binder pitch; the improvement was due to the binding interactions between the coke particles and binder pitch by the kneading process. The true, apparent, and bulk densities fluctuated according to the kneading ratio. This study confirmed that an excessive or insufficient kneading ratio decreases the density with degradation of the packing characteristics. The porosity analysis indicated that formation of voids and pores by the binder pitch increased the porosity after carbonization. Image analysis confirmed that the kneading ratio affected the formation of the coke domains and the voids and pores, which revealed the relations among the carbon yields, density, and porosity.

In order to be used as a basic data for building the insect industry, the preference of the consumers and market value of insect were analyzed. The survey was conducted on 302 ordinary citizens aged 19 to 59 on their perceptions of industrial insects. Questionnaire about the awareness of insect-related products was found to be ‘mostly known’ at 94.7%, and the product information was obtained by TV/radio > Introduction by an acquaintance > Internet search > Newspaper magazine. The experience for the product was 61.6 %, and the type of experience was the highest in edible/pharmacic (67.0%), and the next in the study/attraction (26.2%). It was found that more than half (58.3%) of the purchase experience was never purchased before. The purchase of insect products was the most widely used for edible/pharmacic, followed by the study/ attraction insects. The route of purchase was in the order of specialized stores > exhibition/fairs > acquaintances, etc. Satisfaction with the purchase of products was relatively high in quality, route of purchase, and farming techniques, with the exception of price.

The consumer satisfaction level for insect products for feed was investigated in order to be used as a basic data for the establishment of the insect industry. The survey was conducted on 302 ordinary citizens aged 19 to 59 on consumer satisfaction with insect-related products for feed. When insect is supplied as a food source, most consumers are purchased for reptiles (66.7%). Asking about food type, most of them answered that they buy food in living form (83.3%), which is higher than dry form (16.7%). The kind of insect-related products for feed were in the order of crickets (83.3 %) > mealworm (16.7 %). The frequency of use of the product was once (66.7%) > 2 to 3 times a week (16.7%) > 2 to 3 times a month(16.7%). Consumer satisfaction with insect food for feed was average, but they said they were relatively satisfied with the quality, the route of purchase and the nutritional content.

This study was carried out to confirm the parasitic and developmental features of A. japonica and D. suzkii was used as a parasitic natural enemy. A. japonica attacked the D. suzukii larvae and the emergence of adults were observed from D. suzukii pupae. Black spots were observed in parasitized D. suzukii larvae. Mortality of parasitized larvae, rate of parasitic and developmental feature were investigated according to developmental stages of host, D. suzukii. Mortality and rate of parasitic of D. suzukii larvae were the highest when second instar larvae were attacked. Developmental period of parasitized D. suzukii larvae showed differences to developmental stages, but there was no significant difference in developmental stage of pupal period.

Since fireflies are considered to be insects that come from green or clean regions, many local festivals are held around the country. Fireflies in Muju, Chonbuk, Mt. Gyeyang in Incheon, Anter Village in Chungbuk, and O-chang Chungbuk (Chungbuk Agricultural Research Extension Services) are the most popular festivals. In the case of O-chang, Chungbuk, we looked at the possibility of fireflies succeeding as a local festival. The O-chang Firefly Festival was held from June 1, 2018 to June 5, 2018, marking the ninth anniversary of the Firefly Festival as the topic of “Firefly·Insect industry Festival.” Firefly (Luciola lateralis, the larvae are aquatic) is a main exhibiting insect. About 30 living species of aquatic insects, attracting insects, agricultural insects, and edible insects, and insect photo artwork were displayed. The event was organized not only watch, but also experience for making various insect models, such as cooking insects and a exhibition of illustrated poems of insect subjects. In addition, they performed special stage performances such as bubble shows, magic shows, puppet shows, and insect movies to watch while waiting. As a result, the number of visitors increased 67 percent year-on-year to 21,700 this year. It is considered a success by relieving visitors of various free attractions and experiences.