[Asia Economy Reporter Je Moon-won] The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the Korea Association of Construction Technicians announced on the 22nd that they will hold a commemorative ceremony for the '2020 Construction Technicians Day' at 2:30 PM on the 23rd at the Imperial Palace Hotel in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, with 45 attendees including construction technicians.
Construction Technicians Day, established in 2001 to inspire pride and morale among 870,000 construction technicians, marks its 20th anniversary this year. This year's event is held under the theme "Construction Technicians! Adding Hope," reflecting the commitment to become the main players of the 'New Normal' in the construction sector in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
Considering the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), the ceremony will strictly adhere to quarantine guidelines and will be attended by a minimum of 45 people, including Prime Minister Chung Sye-kyun, First Vice Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Park Seon-ho, and government award recipients. However, the event will be broadcast live via YouTube and the Construction Technicians Association website.
The highest honor, the Gold Tower Industrial Medal, will be awarded to Jeong Byeong-yul, CEO of Seohyun Engineering Group, for his contributions to the expansion of the national railway network. Based on over 43 years of expertise in railway technology, he contributed to the stable construction of railway facilities, budget savings, and youth employment.
The Silver Tower Industrial Medal will be awarded to Jin Hyun-gi, Vice President of Shindonga Construction. Vice President Jin has successfully carried out major government national projects, including the relocation of U.S. military bases in Korea for over 37 years, and supplied a total of 6,645 apartment units nationwide.
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