The Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Korea Industrial Human Resources Corporation have selected Park Bong-seo, CEO of Samsung Power Tech; Jin Gi-cheol, CEO of Sewonju Service Kia Auto Q; and Kim Hyun-joo, CEO of Sandul Information and Communication as the "Skilled Workers of the Month" for the second quarter of this year.
On July 29, the Ministry and the Industrial Human Resources Corporation held an award ceremony and meeting at the Sejong Government Complex, where they presented certificates to the three representatives of small and medium-sized enterprises.
The "Skilled Workers of the Month" program recognizes skilled technicians who possess exceptional technical abilities and serve as role models for young talent in the industry. Since its inception in August 2006, a total of 232 individuals have been honored, including this latest group.
Park Bong-seo, the April Skilled Worker, has worked in the electrical safety field for over 40 years, contributing to the prevention of electrical accidents and the enhancement of power facility safety. He has developed safety alarm devices for distribution boards and has been at the forefront of developing seismic-resistant distribution board technology to prepare for disasters.
Jin Gi-cheol, the May Skilled Worker, has been a skilled technician in the automotive maintenance field for over 50 years. He has developed future automotive service technologies, including vehicle painting systems and automatic seatbelt control systems, contributing to the digital transformation and safety improvements in the maintenance industry.
Kim Hyun-joo, the June Skilled Worker, has over 35 years of experience in the information and communication sector. He has contributed to the development of IoT and AI-based platforms and the training of female ICT talent. He has created smart home care platforms for the elderly living alone and vulnerable groups, linking technology to the establishment of social safety nets.
Minister of Labor Kim Young-hoon stated, "The Skilled Workers are living history, having laid the foundation of the industrial field in South Korea through their quiet dedication and continuous efforts. I urge young people to use your experiences and wisdom as a guide as they embark on the path of skilled technicians."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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