Pohang City Selects 5 Top Artisans of the Year Contributing to Industrial Technology Development

Creating an Atmosphere Favoring Technicians, Selecting 5 People in 4 Occupations

Top Masters to Receive 100,000 KRW Monthly Technical Incentive for 3 Years

On the 27th, Pohang City awarded certificates and plaques to five individuals selected as this year's "Pohang City's Master Artisans."

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Dong-guk] On the 27th, Pohang City Hall's External Cooperation Office awarded certificates and plaques to five individuals selected as the ‘2022 Pohang City Master Artisans’.

The ‘Pohang City Master Artisan,’ selected according to relevant ordinances to honor skilled technicians who have greatly contributed to the development of local industrial technology, was chosen by a judging committee composed of external experts in related fields. The committee reviewed candidates who applied following the announcement in September and conducted document and interview evaluations on the 25th of last month to select the final five.

This year’s Pohang City Master Artisans include five individuals across four fields: Jeong Yong-geol (POSCO) and Yoo Byung-jong (POSCO) in heat treatment, Seong Song-geun (POSCO) in mechanical production management, Hwang Il-sik (Hwang Ilsik Pastry Shop) in baking and confectionery, and Eun Hyun-joo (By The Bella) in beauty.

The selected master artisans receive certificates and plaques along with benefits such as a monthly technology encouragement allowance of 100,000 KRW for three years.

Mayor Lee Kang-deok expressed his gratitude, saying, “Thank you for your outstanding skills and strong professional ethics in your respective fields, as well as your continuous efforts and dedication to community service and donations. We will continue to strive to boost the morale of skilled technicians and create an environment where technicians are respected.”

Since enacting the ‘Ordinance on the Fostering and Support of Skilled Technicians in Pohang City’ in 2019, Pohang City has been selecting ‘Pohang City Master Artisans,’ and including this year’s five, a total of 25 master artisans have been chosen.

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