Seoul Metro Awards Kim Hyo-geun, 15-Year Veteran, as Best Conductor of the Year

2022 Best Train Operator Selection Competition... Selected Through Theory and Practical Evaluations

[Asia Economy Reporter Lim Cheol-young] Seoul Metro announced on the 21st that it held this year's Best Train Operator Selection Contest, selecting eight outstanding employees and naming Kim Hyo-geun, who works at Sinnae Train Operation Office on Line 6, as the '2022 Best Train Operator.'

The company holds the Best Train Operator Selection Contest annually, evaluating various qualities of train operation staff, including theoretical knowledge and technical skills.

This year's contest was conducted with contestants selected through preliminaries from each of the 15 train operation offices. The selection contest consisted of a theory test held on September 22, and driving-related evaluations and fault handling assessments conducted from September 26 to October 7. Kim Hyo-geun, who was selected as the 2022 Best Train Operator, is a 15-year veteran operator who joined in 2007 and achieved excellent results in both theory and practical evaluations.

Kim Hyo-geun said, "Looking back on the days since I joined, I thought this was a great opportunity, so I applied for the Best Train Operator Selection Contest," adding, "I believe the good results came thanks to the help and support of all the staff at the operation office."

Kim Hyo-geun, selected as the Best Train Operator in the contest, will receive a mayoral commendation, while the other seven will be awarded the president’s commendation. All eight awardees participated in an emergency response drill simulating emergency measures during a fire and a train operation failure scenario. The awardees demonstrated excellent skills, proficiently performing rescue coupling, the last resort in fault handling.

Kim recalled, "About 10 years ago, during a train operator experience and depot tour, I drove a train carrying children on the tour. One of them showed particular interest," and added, "I kindly guided them, and recently I received news that they entered a railway-related department. That memory came back, and I was very happy."

He continued, "Our train operators work in a separated space while being in contact with passengers, making it a lonelier job than people think. I hope many will support the operators and conductors who do their best in their duties."

An Chang-gyu, Head of the Train Operation Headquarters at Seoul Metro, said, "We will continue to strengthen the capabilities of all our train operation staff to become the best train operators, ensuring safe and prompt responses during emergencies to guarantee safe operation and customer satisfaction services."

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