Professor Jeong Jin-gyu of Silla University Receives Seoul Mayor's Commendation at 'Jewelry Day Commemoration Awards Ceremony'

Professor Jeong Jin-gyu (left), recipient of the Seoul Mayor's Commendation, and Seoul Metropolitan Council member Lim Jong-guk are taking a commemorative photo after the award ceremony.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters, Trainee Reporter Hwang Du-yeol] Professor Jeong Jin-gyu, majoring in Jewelry Design in the Department of Design Art at Silla University, received the Seoul Mayor's Commendation at the '2021 Jewelry Day Commemorative Awards Ceremony.'

The awards ceremony was held on the 17th at the Seoul Jewelry Support Center, hosted by the Korea Precious Metals and Jewelry Association Council.

The ceremony was attended by officials from the Korea Precious Metals and Jewelry Association Council, Seoul Metropolitan Government, and Seoul Metropolitan Council. The awards were presented in compliance with COVID-19 prevention guidelines.

Silla University stated, "Professor Jeong was recognized for his contributions to the promotion of the jewelry industry through research for the industry's development and internal and external activities for nurturing talent."

Professor Jeong has revitalized the jewelry market by serving as an advisory member for the Small Business Specialized Support Center, Korea Jewelry Industry-Academia-Research Association, and Urban Regeneration Cultural Foundation.

He has also worked as a test committee member for jewelry qualification exams and as a judge for the Korea Design Exhibition and various contests. He participated in various government-funded projects such as the Small Business Product and Technology Value Enhancement Support Project.

To strengthen the employment capabilities of Silla University students, he guided them with a practical curriculum aimed at obtaining at least one qualification per person and winning at least one international contest.

Professor Jeong said, "I will continue to strive through practical education to develop the local jewelry industry, activate exchanges between regions, and nurture excellent talent."

Currently, Professor Jeong serves as the head of the Busan branch of the Korea Precious Metals and Jewelry Design Association and is an expert committee member of the Korea Jewelry Coordinator Association.

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