18 Individuals Protecting the Root Industry Selected as 'Seoul City Excellent Skilled Technicians'

18 Experts Selected for 48 Years of Dedicated Service in Mechanical Metal and Jewelry Skilled Technology Development

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon is having a conversation with the owner of a wooden mold and casting company in the machinery and metal complex in Mullae-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 6th. Photo by Jin-Hyung Kang aymsdream@

[Asia Economy Reporter Han Jinju] #Lee Chunsung, CEO of Cheonwoo Engineering, has dedicated 48 years to the mechanical metal field. After receiving German-style practical training at Naju Handok Technical High School in 1970 and starting mold work at Dongyang Precision Industry at the age of twenty, he has never stopped working since.

Seoul City selected 18 master craftsmen who have protected the root industry for the first time this year as 'Excellent Skilled Technicians.'

On the 15th, Seoul City announced that it selected 18 Excellent Skilled Technicians of Seoul Metropolitan City 2022, who have long contributed to the development of local skilled technology in the urban manufacturing sector, and held an award ceremony.

Seoul City awards certificates and certification plaques to the master craftsmen selected as Excellent Skilled Technicians and provides a development incentive of 1 million won.

To ensure that the experience and careers of the masters are not broken and are passed on to junior small business owners, the Excellent Skilled Technicians also participate in special lectures in the training courses of technical education centers related to urban manufacturing.

The selection of Excellent Skilled Technicians was a follow-up measure after Mayor Oh Se-hoon visited the Mullae-dong site earlier this year and promised various supports to prevent skilled technology from disappearing.

The city held a public contest from September 23 to November 11 and received 23 candidates recommended by district offices. A panel of judges by field conducted document screening, on-site inspection, and final evaluation, selecting 5 in jewelry, 4 in garment sewing, 3 in mechanical metal, 5 in handmade shoes, and 1 in printing.

The selected Excellent Skilled Technicians are ▲Jewelry: Kim Yunbong, Song Younghoe, Lee Jeonggi, Lee Changsoo, Jeon Jeongnam ▲Garment Sewing: Kim Incheol, Lee Gwanyong, Choi Cheolgeun, Han Sangmin ▲Mechanical Metal: Song Jeongwoo, Lee Chunsung, Jo Jaehun ▲Handmade Shoes: Park Gwanghan, Jeon Taesu, Jeong Giho, Lee Jongcheon, Lee Pyeongjae ▲Printing: Kim Yongchun, totaling 18 people.

Lee Chunsung, CEO selected as an Excellent Skilled Technician in the mechanical metal field, said, "I feel greatly recognized after dedicating 48 years to the mechanical field," and added, "I have passed down skilled technology as a family business, will be a role model for junior small business owners in the Mullae cluster, and will work hard to improve the status of small business owners."

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