Park Kyung-guk, New President of Gas Safety Corporation, "Leading the Development of the World's No.1 Hydrogen Industry"

Inauguration of the 18th President Park Kyung-guk

Park Kyung-guk, the newly appointed president of the Korea Gas Safety Corporation, stated on the 2nd, "Let the corporation take the lead in fostering the world's number one hydrogen industry and achieving carbon neutrality goals through the establishment of hydrogen safety infrastructure." President Park held an inauguration ceremony at the headquarters in Eumseong, Chungbuk, and began his term.

President Park emphasized, "As the Gas Safety Corporation celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, let us redefine its role in the era and leap forward as a global energy safety institution leading the future." He announced plans to establish an 'Advanced Gas Safety Strategic Roadmap' that includes ▲innovation in safety management by integrating advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics ▲promotion of new technologies and industries through technological convergence ▲bold improvements in safety regulations.

Along with this, President Park proposed measures to fulfill the social responsibilities of a public institution, such as expanding market access for small and medium-sized enterprises and social enterprises, increasing win-win programs that provide practical help to local communities, and expanding safety services for marginalized neighbors. He stated, "To achieve these management goals, harmony among executives and employees and close cooperation between labor and management are important," adding, "Let us transform the corporation into a young organization centered on employees, where human-centered management prevails, the field is at the core, autonomy and responsibility are practiced, and creativity and innovation thrive."

Park, who entered public service through the 24th Administrative Examination, served as the youngest county governor of Danyang in Chungcheongbuk-do, director of the Economic and Trade Bureau, director of Planning and Management Office, and deputy governor. At central government agencies, he held positions such as director of the Regional Cooperation Bureau of the Presidential Committee on Regional Development, director of the National Archives, first vice minister of the Ministry of Public Administration and Security, and chairman of the Gambling Industry Integrated Supervision Commission under the Prime Minister. President Park's term is three years, ending on December 28, 2026.

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