Silla University Awards Honorary Doctorate in Engineering to FelixTech Vice Chairman Kim Jong-oh

Shilla University awarded an honorary Doctor of Engineering degree to FelixTech Vice Chairman Kim Jong-oh.

Silla University awarded an honorary Doctor of Engineering degree to Kim Jong-oh, Vice Chairman of FelixTech (right). Photo by Silla University

On the 12th, Shilla University held an honorary Doctor of Engineering degree conferment ceremony at the Future Aviation Convergence Hall, attended by over 250 local dignitaries and guests, including Shilla University President Heo Nam-sik and Busan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Yang Jae-saeng.

In accordance with the Higher Education Act, Shilla University awards honorary doctoral degrees to individuals who have made special contributions to the promotion of academia and culture or have contributed to the development of human society, the local community, or the nation.

FelixTech Vice Chairman Kim Jong-oh, who received the honorary Doctor of Engineering degree, was highly recognized for his exemplary corporate management, continuous technological innovation and export expansion, as well as his dedicated service and sharing, contributing to the development of the nation and local community.

Vice Chairman Kim Jong-oh founded FelixTech in 1998 with the goal of becoming a global company. Starting with exporting automotive parts to the U.S. and European markets in 2000, the company achieved export performance of approximately 80 million USD in 2023. He has grown the company into a world-class export enterprise, receiving awards such as the Gyeongnam Province Trade Award, Excellent Export Company Award, Industrial Medal for Export Merit, Prime Minister’s Commendation for Export Merit, Busan Export Award, and the 70 Million USD Export Tower.

He developed and patented the first eco-friendly and fuel-efficient forged pistons for automotive and industrial use, achieving the number one position in the global market. Additionally, FelixTech is targeting the high value-added forged parts market through technological innovation and bold investment in semiconductor parts, forged parts for liquefied hydrogen, and aircraft engine parts, showing outstanding performance in the plant business as well.

With servant leadership that prioritizes employees, the company was selected as a Great Place to Work by the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry in 2018 and as an Excellent Employment Company by Busan City in 2024. Through exemplary and creative management, it has earned infinite trust and respect not only from its members but also from society.

Alongside corporate growth, FelixTech has continuously donated to organizations for the disabled, social welfare facilities, and neighbors in need. Recently, Vice Chairman Kim joined the Honor Society, a high-donor club established by the Community Chest of Korea to practice noblesse oblige, actively leading donations and volunteer work for regional development and community realization.

Shilla University President Heo Nam-sik said, “It is an honor to welcome Vice Chairman Kim Jong-oh, a proud entrepreneur representing Korea beyond Busan and Gyeongnam, who is dedicated to regional economic development and practices sharing for the local community, to our university.” He added, “We congratulate Vice Chairman Kim Jong-oh on receiving the honorary Doctor of Engineering degree and expect him to play an even greater role as a warm-hearted leader practicing sharing for the region and as a business leader driving economic development.”

FelixTech Vice Chairman Kim Jong-oh and employees. Photo by Silla University

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