Korean CEOs receive Indonesian award
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Ambassador Umar Hadi, left, poses with winners of the “Ambassador Award” at his residence in Seoul Aug. 27. /Courtesy of Indonesian Embassy
By Rachel Lee
Ambassador Umar Hadi presented the “Ambassador Award” to two Korean CEOs on Aug. 27.
The Indonesian Embassy said Se Myeong Precise CEO Kim Moon-go and Daewon GSI CEO Seo Bo-sung received the award for giving appropriate rights to Indonesian workers.
Se Myeong Precise employs 11 Indonesian workers and produces gas stoves and household appliances. The latter has 12 Indonesian workers manufacturing rice-grinding machines.
At the award ceremony at the ambassador’s residence in Seoul, Hadi underlined the importance of the award because it could motivate other companies to do the same thing for 36,000 Indonesian workers working in Korea.
“On behalf of Indonesian government, I would like to extend my gratitude and high appreciation to the CEOs,” the ambassador said.
“ You have treated Indonesian workers so well. You are the inspirations for other CEOs. Other than award, I am pleased to provide both of you with a free ticket for your holiday in Indonesia.”
However, the envoy expressed concern about the safety of Indonesian workers in Korea, which he believes is relatively good, but needs to be improved for welfare.
“Therefore, today I declare as the start of the work safety and healthy campaign day. The Indonesian Embassy will make a systematic approach to the companies, the Korean government and also Indonesian workers.
“ “The aim is to have no more victims. Indonesian workers have to succeed in Korea and succeed as entrepreneurs when they go back to Indonesia.
Kim said, “Our Indonesian employees are warm-hearted, diligent and hard workers.”
Seo said, “I want to give these workers the best facilities, so they can do their best.”
Three Indonesian workers also received the Ambassador Award, for being role models for other workers and citizens.