Ha Young-bok, CEO of Edison Electric, has been awarded the Silver Tower Industrial Medal for his contributions to preventing electrical accidents and managing electrical safety. Noh Jeong-kyu, CEO of Hyundai Rotem, and Kim Seong-joo, Technical Director of the Korea Electrical Safety Corporation, received Industrial Medals.
The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment announced on the morning of September 8 that the 29th Korea Electrical Safety Awards were held at the The May Hotel in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province.
The Korea Electrical Safety Awards have been held since 1995 to honor individuals who have contributed to the prevention of electrical accidents and the promotion of electrical safety, as well as to pledge the spread and practice of a safety culture.
This year, a total of 49 awards were presented, including one Silver Tower Industrial Medal, two Industrial Medals, five Presidential Citations, six Prime Minister's Citations, and 35 Ministerial Citations from the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment.
The event was held in conjunction with the 2nd Korea Electrical Safety Conference, which runs from September 8 to 11. Approximately 210 attendees, including Lee Ho-hyun, Second Vice Minister of the Climate Ministry, and Lee Won-taek, Governor of North Jeolla Province, participated.
The Electrical Safety Conference features eight events, including seminars on renewable energy and secondary battery inspection technology, as well as accident investigation.
Vice Minister Lee stated, "Electricity is a key foundation that drives not only the daily lives of citizens but also industries and the national economy. Electrical safety is the most fundamental safety net that protects the lives and property of the public."
He added, "The government will do its utmost to expand a smart safety management foundation using advanced technology, strengthen preventive safety management focused on the field, and create an environment where electrical safety workers can work safely."
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