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Copper was always present in the history of humankind. It has been used by humankind for the longest period of time as an indispensable metal in our lives.
Copper was discovered by human beings around 6000 B.C., and has been used since as a hunting tool and a means of livelihood.
It is a metal that has made a significant contribution to the advancement of human civilization; for instance, mirrors and bells made out of copper were used
in religious ceremonies.
Copper is used continuously even in this age of hi-tech and science. It is used in our daily lives in a broad range of products
from electric and telecommunications equipment to ultramodern semiconductors that are making remarkable advancements in human civilization.
This metal is used in all arenas of our society, apart from industrial fields, including distribution, arts, and culture. The metal is also said to play an
essential role in our bodies, making it a valuable and indispensable substance for humankind.
How much do we know about the metal called copper? One of the objectives of this website is to review the facts, all of its truths and falsehoods,
about the metal, to examine the relationship with our lives, to identify the amounts and the fields where it is used, and to find out the standing of
the Korean copper industry in the world.
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