i-Scream Media

Present - 2018

Growing up as a Global EdTech Company

2019

elected as the best institution for 6 consecutive times in operation evaluation of 2019 KERIS Distance Education Training Center
Opened “Tinker Bell,” a real-time quiz discussion service
Launched “True and Coding,” a coding education service for parents

EduTECH ASIA 2019
- - Gold Prize in Best Robotic Solution (True True)
- - Bronze Prize in Best AR•VR Solution (XR School)

Changed the name to i-Scream media

Launched i-Scream S, “YouTube Q', a YouTube curation service for elementary school teachers

2018

i-Scream S obtained “Good Content Service” certification
Exceeded sales of 30,000 units of TrueTrue domestically and internationally

TrueTrue – Broadcasting on KBS 2TV “ㅋㄷㅋㄷ Coding TV”

Launched the smart coding robot “TrueTrue”
TrueTrue – Donation of SW education for low-income families
2018 Korea's Most Loved Brand Award (TrueTrue)

2017 - 2014

Built Digital Education Ecosystem

2017

Awarded the Minister of Education's Award in the field of specialization of operation evaluation of the 2017 Distance Education Training Center

Selected as the best institution for 5 consecutive times in operation evaluation of KERIS Distance Education Training Center in 2017

i-Scream S - Donation Ceremony for School Benches to Improve Convenience of Seoul National University Students

Provision of multimedia educational contents for early preschoolers and children to NAVER (Knowledge Encyclopedia, Naver TV, Genever)
Launched teacher-only content platform “Teacher’s Blog”

Ministry of Education, selected as an organization to perform “Cloud-based intelligent customized learning service” hosted by KERIS

Free i-Scream S access to students in National University of Education
Seoul National University of Education industry-academic cooperation pre-service teacher education content development research support

i-Scream S, certified as an Official Flipped Learning Partner
i-Scream S, publishes a class management guidebook for new teachers

2016

Awarded 2017 5th Korea Resonant Brand HTHI Early Childhood Education Content Category 1st Prize
Published a book of humanities psychology, 〈The Secret of Healing Counseling to Save Body and Mind〉

Switzerland Worldiddac Award 2016
- Awarded Grand Prize in Platform and Learning Content (i-Scream S)
Participated in Frankfurt Book Fair 2016

Japan e-Learning Awards 2016
- Awarded the Global Main Award in Education Platform and Learning Content (i-Scream S)
Participated in the 2016 Happy Education Fair booth hosted by the Ministry of Education
Developed and launched 〈Lee O-young’s Storytelling Keywords 50〉 for creative and personality education

Acquired the 2016 Contents Service Quality Certification by Korea Data Agency (i-Scream S)
Opened student platform “S Class”

KOICA 〈International Development Cooperation-Introductory Edition, Advanced Edition〉 Published level-3 certification textbook
Launched elementary school digital education platform and mobile app “i-Scream S”

2015

Selected as the best institution for 4 consecutive times in operation evaluation from 2015 KERIS Distance Education Training Center
Developed 16 kinds of digital content series products
Participated in 2015 Seoul International Early Childhood Education Fair

Developed Kakao Daum Encyclopedia content “Knowledge Con”

Published educational research book 〈Classroom play, adding happiness to class〉

Launched “NuriNori Parent Service”, an early childhood education site

Launched “NuriNori Touch”, a teaching tool for early childhood education institutions

2014

Selected as an excellent institution for 3 consecutive times in operation evaluation from 2014 KERIS Distance Education Training Center
Launched a mobile version of the educational shopping mall “i-Scream Mall”

Published a book 〈Short Stories, Long Thoughts〉 by former Minister of Culture Lee, O-young

Park Ki-Seok, CEO, awarded Gold Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit

Released Poet Kim Cho-Hye's book 〈Happiness〉

Signed contract for a new kindergarten project in China
Launched “i-Scream Welfare Mall', a shopping mall for elementary school teachers

Started selling 100 kinds of PB products in the i-Scream Mall
Launched “NuriNori STEAM”, a science creative teaching tool for early childhood education institutions

Participated in Colombia digital textbook project (ICT)
Started i-Scream Mall global delivery to overseas schools

2013 - 2008

No.1 Digital Education Company

2013

Received the Prime Minister's Award for “Merit for Establishing Legal Order” by the Ministry of Justice
Selected as an excellent institution for 2 consecutive times from 2013 KERIS Distance Education Training Institute

Published the book 〈Culture is the only way to survive〉

Published the English version of the book 〈Lee O-young's Thinking in 80 Seconds〉
Published the book 〈Turn Your Lessons Over〉

Launched digital library content service platform “CRECON”

Established SIGONG education by spin-off of the “i-Scream Home-Learn” business division of SIGONGmedia
Capital split 3.3 billion Won, Capital 6.4 billion Won
Launched “i-Scream Books', a book site for teachers
Released 〈The Breath of the Wetland〉

Published 〈Turn Your Class Upside Down〉, a joint translation with McGraw-Hill Education
Launched “NuriNori Package”, a teaching tool for early childhood education institutions

Vice Chairman Kwak Duk-Hoon received “Silver Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit”
Kwak Duk-Hoon, the former President of EBS, inaugurated as Vice-Chairman of SIGONG media

Published 3 books of 〈Lee O-young's Thinking in 80 Seconds〉

2012

Selected as an excellent organization for operational evaluation from 2012 KERIS Distance Education Training Institute
Awarded Children Education Award from 2012 9th Web Awards Korea
Published 〈Lee O-young’s Thinking in 80 Seconds〉 Thinking Box

Awarded Early Childhood Education Grand Prize (NuriNori Kids) from 2012 Web Awards Korea
Opened “NuriNori Kids”, a home site for early childhood education

Published 〈Lee O-young’s Thinking in 80 Seconds〉 Pre-edition book

Oman Ministry of Education invited to participate in COME 2012
Samsung Electronics, operate pilot lesson of i-Scream S smart class

Achieved 99.8% use of i-Scream S in elementary classrooms in Korea
Launched “NuriNori”, a site for early childhood education institutions

Broadcasted on KBS 1 and 2 TV 〈Lee O-young’s Thinking in 80 Seconds〉

2011

Awarded Ministry of Culture Sports and Tourism‘s Next Generation Content Award from Korea Content Awards
Korea Creative Contents Agency’s contents provision service quality certification business certification

Broadcasted on KBS 〈Lee O-young’s Thinking in 80 Seconds〉
Launched “i-Scream Home-Learn”, smart home learning

2010

Launched “i-Scream Mall”, an educational shopping mall specialized in school budget

Received 2010 World e-Learning Competition Platinum Grand Prize

Approved by Distance Education Training Institute “Ice Cream Distance Education Training Institute”

Selected as “2010 New Media Linked Contents Support Project” by the Korean Creative Content Agency

Selected as “Service related to Education Techniques” by the Unification Education Center by the Ministry of Unification

2009

Korea Contents Awards Digital Contents Division Best Prime Minister Award
2009 Korea IT Innovation Awards, Minister of Knowledge Economy citation award

2009 World e-Learning Competition Grand Prize (I.M.S. Learning Impact Award) Asia Pacific Regional Representative Award

Inauguration of Co-CEO Kim Young-Soon

Selected as a management innovative SME by the Seoul Regional Ministry of SMEs and Startups
Selected as “2009 Interactive Convergence Content”, a government project by the Korea Creative Content Agency

Selected to produce “3rd Ubiquitous Home Media Service” Joint R&D Participation by the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI)

Launched “i-Scream S', an elementary school digital education platform
Awarded from the Ministry of SMEs and Startups for excellent employment

2008

Awarded by the Minister of Education, Science and Technology
Awarded the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award in the educational information content category at the Digital Content Awards

Designated as a venture company-Technology credit guarantee, R&D company

Participated in the 2nd joint research and development of “Ubiquitous Home Media Service” by the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI)
Opened the beta service of “i-Scream S,” an elementary school digital subject platform

2007 - 2002

Securing competitiveness of educational content company

2007

Changed the name of company to SIGONGmedia

2006

Inauguration of CEO Park Ki-Seok

2005

Selected as a “Local Traditional Culture Resource” by Andong City Hall

2004

Selected as a construction company for the “Turtle Ship Cyber Naval Battle Experience Center” by Yeosu City Hall

Cyworld mini homepage image content “Baekdudaegan Series” production

Opened “Museum.co.kr”, Korea's first exhibition culture portal site

2003

Selected as “2003 Korean Cultural Archetype Digital Contents Project (Amulet Restoration)” by the Korean Cultural Contents Agency government project

Designated as a venture business by Ministry of SMEs and Startups

Started exporting “HimalamaZone” (Japan, USA, and Canada)
Merger and acquisition of AvatarSoft

Established “Human Digital Research Institute”, a corporate-affiliated research center

2002

Signed a distribution contract for “HimalamaZone” with CMEX, a special video distributor

Selected as “The 2nd Cultural Original Digital Content Development Project in 2002 (Restoration of Hanseon)” by the Korea Creative Content Agency

Awarded the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Energy Award at the 37th Korea Industrial Design Exhibition

Established Korea Visuals (SIGONGtech Content Business Division)