Gyeonggi Province announced that it has selected 11 individuals as 2004 'Gyeonggi Finest' who have reached the highest level in their respective fields (across 6 categories) based on strong professional consciousness and creative thinking.
In the food sector, Kim Myung-ja (female, Suwon), who has researched, developed, and recreated Pyebaek, traditional wedding ceremony food, for over 30 years, was selected. In the hair and beauty sector, Chae Moon-hee (female, Suwon) and Kim Myung-soo (male, Gwangmyeong), who assist newlyweds with difficult circumstances by providing makeup and hair services, were selected.
In the crafts sector, Lee Jung-ja (female, Seongnam), who has devoted 50 years to needle embroidery and patchwork, and Kim Young-hee (female, Uijeongbu), who acquired skills in jade and stone jewelry crafting at age 12 and has passed down the craft for 30 years, were selected. In the ceramics sector, Kim Bok-han (male, Icheon), who obtained a patent for 'a method of manufacturing pottery with visible patterns,' Won Seung-sang (male, Icheon), who developed natural celadon glaze that gives a clear and warm feeling reminiscent of Goryeo celadon, and Son Yu-soon (female, Icheon), who supplies daily-use ceramics to a major broadcasting station's dramas, were respectively selected.
Additionally, in the agriculture and livestock sector, Cho Yi-hyung (male, Anseong), who steadily expands consumer base with the 'Joaara Hwangto Herbal Chicken' brand, and Baek Yi-nam (male, Anseong), who has researched pesticide-free grape cultivation throughout his life, were selected. In the manufacturing sector, Shin In-young (male, Anseong), who supplies all farming equipment to Yongin Folk Village, was selected.
The province plans to present 'Finest Certification Plaques and Certificates' to the selected 'Gyeonggi Finest' individuals in early September and hold a demonstration event. Additionally, the province plans to produce and distribute related publications and promotional video tapes for publicity purposes.
A province official stated, "Through this project, we will spread productive and creative professional consciousness and foster a healthy occupational culture where anyone in any field can become the best in their sector through dedication."
'Gyeonggi Finest' has selected 105 individuals since its inception in 1999 to the present.
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