Ministry of SMEs and Startups Encourages Gumi Electronics Technical High School on Its 70th Anniversary... "Contributing to National Development"

Meister High School Producing Over 25,000 Graduates
Also Visited Iljin Electronics Industry Run by the 20th Graduating Class

The Ministry of SMEs and Startups congratulated Gumi Electronics Technical High School on its 70th anniversary and cheered for its leap into the next 100 years on the 18th.

O Gi-ung, Vice Minister of the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
Photo by Ministry of SMEs and Startups

On the same day, Deputy Minister Oh Gi-woong visited Gumi Electronics Technical High School and said, “The cultivation of technical talents and excellent achievements in new technology and new industry fields are thanks to the efforts of the principal and faculty members,” adding, “Alumni who are leading in their fields and contributing to national development should inspire students to live with pride.”

Founded in 1954 and celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, Gumi Electronics Technical High School is a Meister high school that has produced over 25,000 graduates, contributing to national economic development and revitalization of the local economy. Every year, it achieves excellent results not only in domestic competitions such as the National Skills Competition but also in international contests like the International Robot Olympiad and the International Robot Contest. In particular, by operating a semiconductor-specialized curriculum, the school is striving to nurture talents in the semiconductor field, which is a core industry of the future.

After the anniversary event, Deputy Minister Oh also visited Iljin Electronics Industry, managed by the 20th graduating class of Gumi Electronics Technical High School, to offer encouragement. Iljin Electronics Industry is a leading manufacturer in related fields such as assembly of cables for defense industry use, and has been recognized for its contribution to the local economy and national defense industry development through continuous growth, job creation, and social contribution activities, receiving the Industrial Medal on the 57th Taxpayer's Day.

Deputy Minister Oh stated, “I will listen to the voices from the field regarding management difficulties and spare no effort in policy support to resolve the challenges faced by local companies.”

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