Park Jin-kyu, Vice Minister of Industry, "Lucky to Work on the Frontline of South Korea's Economic Development... Must Not Lose Pride"

Park Jin-gyu, 1st Vice Minister of the Ministry of Industry, Shares Reflections in Farewell Speech
Passed 1990 Civil Service Exam, Served 31 Years in Public Office
"Never Lose Pride in the Ministry of Industry Regardless of Circumstances"

Vice Minister Park Jin-gyu Visits Busan New Industry Open Platform
(Seoul=Yonhap News) Park Jin-gyu, First Vice Minister of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, is speaking during his visit to the Busan New Industry Open Platform, established to create space development infrastructure, on April 22nd last month. 2022.4.22 [Provided by Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy. Redistribution and DB reproduction prohibited]
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[Asia Economy Sejong=Reporter Lee Junhyung] "It was a great fortune to be able to work at the forefront of South Korea's economic development as a member of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, the ministry overseeing the country's real economy."

Park Jinkyu, the 1st Vice Minister of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, stated this in his farewell speech on the 10th. Park, who entered public service after passing the 34th Administrative Examination in 1990, concluded his 31 years of public service with the farewell ceremony held that day.

Vice Minister Park said, "The excitement of a 25-year-old new employee who entered the Gwacheon Central Officials Training Institute with a fearful and trembling heart is still vivid," and added, "I would like to express my gratitude to everyone who helped me reach this position." He continued, "Since my appointment as Vice Minister in November 2020, working alongside Ministers Sung Yoon-mo and Moon Seung-wook and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy staff over the past year and a half has been an immensely rewarding and happy time," adding, "This was all thanks to the support of senior and junior colleagues and fellow staff at the ministry."

Vice Minister Park also said, "I cannot help but mention that the domestic and international environment surrounding us has been more difficult and challenging than ever," and stated, "Hardworking employees have faced difficulties, and there are still ongoing issues, which is regrettable." He added, "The realities before us were all severe and the tasks were not easy," and said, "At times, I ran around related ministries, the Blue House, and the National Assembly to fiercely discuss ensuring that policies, which were hard-earned, were properly implemented."

He said, "The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy staff are proud public officials who firmly support and develop South Korea's industry," and expressed confidence, "I believe you will not lose pride in the ministry under any new circumstances and will do your best in your assigned duties."

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