Kumoh National Institute of Technology Awards Honorary Doctorates to Baek Seung-gyun, CEO of Gu-il Engineering, and Yoo Hae-gwi, CEO of G-Tech

Representative Yu Haegwi, who received an honorary doctorate (left in the photo), President Kwak Hosang, and Representative Baek Seunggyun (right in the photo).

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Koo Dae-sun] Kumoh National Institute of Technology awarded honorary Doctor of Business Administration degrees on the 22nd to Baek Seung-gyun (65), CEO of Gu-il Engineering, and Yoo Hae-gwi (61), CEO of G-Tech, in recognition of their contributions to regional community development and the popularization of science and engineering fields.

CEO Baek Seung-gyun has worked in the display components and equipment sector for 30 years. He was recognized for his contributions to enhancing global competitiveness through system development and equipment localization. Under his leadership, Gu-il Engineering achieved selection as a World-Class Small and Medium Enterprise by Gyeongbuk Province, certification as an ICX Global Leading Company, and received awards such as the $30 million Export Tower and the Venture 10 Billion Won Company Award.

CEO Yoo Hae-gwi founded G-Tech, a specialized manufacturer of display inspection equipment, in 2001 and grew it into a company holding over 30 patents. In line with the Fourth Industrial Revolution, he has pursued strategic business diversification including inspection equipment for electric vehicle batteries and camera modules, as well as smart platforms. He also established a knowledge industry center worth 25 billion KRW and a factory worth 10 billion KRW in the Gimcheon area.

CEO Yoo received the Presidential Citation on the 45th Commerce and Industry Day, was selected as a Gyeongbuk Star Company, and awarded as a Leading Innovation Company in the Gyeongbuk region.

Kumoh National Institute of Technology President Kwak Ho-sang stated, “Kumoh National Institute of Technology has awarded honorary doctorates to masters who have led technological innovation in the industrial field, built companies, and contributed to industrial and regional community development. We are pleased to hold this meaningful occasion to confer honorary doctorates to these two gentlemen who have worked hard for regional development through corporate management, and we ask that they continue to contribute to the advancement of the university and the local community.”

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