The Small Business Association and the Ministry of SMEs and Startups announced on October 1 that Choi Woo-gak, CEO of Dae Sung Hi-Tech, and Park Dong-seok, CEO of PSDI, have been selected as this year's third-quarter 'Proud Small Business People.'
According to the Small Business Association, CEO Choi has focused on diversifying his company's operations to reduce dependence on the semiconductor and machine tool industries. He identified four key growth areas: defense, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) data centers, and medical devices.
Additionally, he has established a stable growth foundation by expanding long-term supply contracts with global clients and was recognized for his technological prowess and management achievements with the Gold Tower Industrial Medal in 2022.
CEO Park has contributed to the enhancement of skilled workers' technology and the promotion of mutual exchange as a member of the Global Export Enterprises Council and a director of the Skilled Korean Workers Association.
He has also worked on distributing management performance through employee stock options and reward systems for outstanding employees, as well as improving working conditions by facilitating the enrollment of employees in the Tomorrow Savings Plan and converting non-regular workers to regular status.
The 'Proud Small Business People' program is a system established by the Small Business Association and the Ministry of SMEs and Startups to discover and reward exemplary small business leaders who contribute to national industrial development.
Meanwhile, the Small Business Association is engaged in various activities, including the 'Small Business Awareness IDEA Contest,' to promote the excellence and growth potential of small businesses and to spread positive perceptions.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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