Applications Open for 2025 'Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Master', the Top Technician in Gangwon Province

Applications Accepted Until the 10th of Next Month
Total of 6 Million Won in Technology Incentive Payments Over Two Years

Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province (Governor Jin Tae Kim) announced on May 9 that it will accept applications for the '2025 Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Master' until the 10th of next month, in order to discover outstanding skilled technicians who have contributed to technological advancement and the training of future generations in the industrial field.

On November 14 last year, Jin Tae Kim, Governor of Gangwon Province (right in the photo), personally presented a plaque to Jin Seop Lee, a master baker selected as the '2024 Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Master,' and took a commemorative photo. Gangwon Province is accepting applications for the '2025 Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Master' until the 10th of next month. Photo by Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Office

The 'Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Master' program is designed to identify and select outstanding skilled technicians who have led technological development in industrial sites within Gangwon Province. Up to one person per occupation will be selected from 92 occupations across 38 fields, with a maximum of four people in total.

Those selected as Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Masters will receive a certificate and a plaque. In addition, each recipient will be awarded a total of 6 million won in technology incentive payments over two years, at a rate of 3 million won per year.

Applicants must have worked in their respective occupation in the industrial field for at least 15 years, have a registered address in Gangwon Province as of the announcement date, and have worked for at least three years at a business located in Gangwon Province. However, individuals who have been designated as a 'Korea Master Craftsman' or as an intangible cultural asset by Gangwon Province, or whose selection has been canceled, are not eligible.

To apply, applicants should check the announcement on the Gangwon Province website, complete the application documents, and submit them to the Business Support Division of the Gangwon Provincial Government. Applications must be recommended by the relevant mayor or county governor, the head of a company in Gangwon Province, or the president of an industry association.

The selection process consists of the announcement and application period (May to June), document review (June), on-site expert evaluation (July to August), collection of public opinion from Gangwon residents (August), and review and resolution by the Master Selection Committee (September).

Manho Kim, Director of Economic Affairs for Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, stated, "Outstanding skilled technology is the driving force behind industrial development," and added, "We hope that many technicians will participate in the selection of the Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Master, which recognizes and honors the top skilled technicians in Gangwon Province."

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