Steel Association Opens Applications for the 22nd Iron Day Awards

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Yoon-joo] The Korea Iron & Steel Association is accepting nominations for awards recognizing contributors to the development of the steel industry in celebration of the 22nd Steel Day on June 9. Eligible candidates are those who have worked for more than three years in steel-related fields such as steel manufacturing, sales, and research institutions, and have contributed to the advancement of the steel industry.

The award categories include ▲ Steel Management Development ▲ Steel Trade and Commerce ▲ Development of New Steel Demand ▲ Steel Human Resources and Labor ▲ Steel Environment, Safety, and Energy ▲ Steel Technology and Skill Advancement ▲ Steel Informatization (AI, Big Data, etc.) ▲ Steel Resource Recycling ▲ Other Steel Development Areas.

The application deadline is January 29, and for more details, inquiries can be made through the Korea Iron & Steel Association website or the Planning and Management Office.

The association established Steel Day on June 9, the day when molten iron was first produced in a modern blast furnace, to raise awareness of the importance of the steel industry as a national key industry and to instill pride among steel workers. Every year, it holds commemorative events and selects exemplary steel workers for awards.

Up to last year, the association has awarded government honors to a total of 457 contributors to the steel industry’s development, including 33 Industrial Medals, 21 Industrial Decorations, 40 Presidential Citations, 42 Prime Minister Citations, and 321 Ministerial Citations.

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