"Leading Housing Construction and Welfare"... Choi Byungho, CEO of Samgu Construction, Awarded Gold Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit

Choi Byungho, CEO of Samgu Construction, was awarded the Gold Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit at the 2025 Housing Construction Day event held on December 11. Since entering the construction industry in 1981, CEO Choi has dedicated over 40 years to housing construction and regional development projects. Centered in Pohang, he has led efforts to improve local residential standards by supplying more than 10,000 housing units, primarily under the flagship brand 'Trinien.' He is recognized for his leadership in this field. Over the past 20 years since 2005, he has participated annually in projects to renovate aging homes for national merit recipients, and has also contributed to improving housing conditions for marginalized communities and addressing welfare blind spots in the region.

Choi Byungho, CEO of Samgu Construction. Provided by Korea Housing Builders Association

The event was co-hosted by the Korea Housing Builders Association, the Korea Housing Association, and the Housing and Urban Guarantee Corporation, with support from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. It was organized to commend and celebrate the efforts of more than 8,000 housing construction industry professionals across the country who have devoted themselves to improving the public's standard of living and advancing the housing industry, despite challenging business conditions. A total of 48 individuals, including CEO Choi, housing construction professionals, and association representatives, received government commendations and awards from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.

Lee Kwonsu, Chairman of Gowoon Construction, and Yoon Jino, CEO of Dongbu Construction, received the Silver Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit. Six individuals, including Noh Giwon, CEO of Taeyang ENC, and Lee Kidong, CEO of Gyeongnam Enterprise, were awarded the Industrial Service Medal. The Presidential Commendation was presented to six people, including Choi Dongwook, CEO of Halla Engineering & Construction, Moon Jongseok, CEO of Daishin Construction, and Kim Yongnam, Executive Director of HDC Hyundai Development Company. In addition, the Prime Minister's Commendation was awarded to nine people, including Lee Dongtae, CEO of Joeunjib, and Song Jeong, Senior Manager at Kumho Construction. Twenty-four individuals, including Choi Seongyeong, CEO of Changdae DNC, received commendations from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.

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