The Korea Federation of Small and Medium Enterprises and the Ministry of SMEs and Startups announced on the 16th that they have selected Jeong Jeong of SIT and Hwang Jae-yoon of Leehaon as the 'Proud Small Business Persons' for the second quarter of 2025. The 'Proud Small Business Persons' is a program that identifies and rewards outstanding business persons who have contributed to the advancement of the national industry through management rationalization, increased exports, and technological development.
First, SIT is a corporation that manufactures automotive horns, wiper components, and pressure control devices. It has been recognized for its efforts to localize automotive parts that were dependent on imports through continuous research and development (R&D) in the press mold sector, which is the backbone of manufacturing competitiveness. In addition, it has established subsidiaries in countries such as China, Vietnam, and India, thereby pioneering overseas markets.
Jeong Jeong, the CEO of SIT, has managed the company for 22 years since its founding in 2002. Based on the management philosophy that 'internal customer satisfaction is the starting point for external customer satisfaction,' he has contributed to employee welfare and job security. Currently, SIT provides welfare benefits such as summer vacation pay, holiday bonuses, support for employee vacations, and facilities like dormitories and fitness rooms. It also employs all staff as regular employees.
Leehaon is a company that produces automotive parts. Based on constant investment in technology development and quality management, it has secured international competitiveness by obtaining certifications in quality, environment, and safety fields such as ISO and IATF, as well as numerous patents, while also expanding into overseas markets and winning the $10 million export tower.
Hwang Jae-yoon, the CEO of Leehaon, has achieved continuous sales growth based on strategic facility investments, production line efficiency improvements, and technological development since taking office. He has also contributed to the creation of quality jobs by participating in government employment support policies, such as the Tomorrow Savings Assistance, while employing vulnerable groups like the elderly, youth, and disabled individuals.