CEO Greetings

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I believe in trust, faith, and the infinite possibilities of people. We will disrupt old methods and endlessly embrace changes to lead us into the future. Keep single path for 40 years to protect life with pride.

Since 1966, Gumsung Fire & Security(GFS) have focused on researching
the field of manufacture and construction of firefighting products and facilities, to ultimately achieve the safety and happiness of people for
over 40 years.

Our continued efforts and success in the firefighting industry were only possible through our priority towards the safety of the people and also
from the encouragements and support from our customers.

As our modern society advances with buildings that are high-rised in
broad areas, safety issues are being emphasized more than ever.
This is why GFS have developed the state-of-the-art GX-1 SYSTEM from
our affiliated research center and is also procuring from industry leaders
such as the EST-3 product from Edwards Systems, which have led us to achieve great success in business last few years from both domestic and overseas.
Through continuous research and development in new technology, we are confident that we will become the standard in the fire-preventing industry.

Our top priority is safety and all our employees are striving to achieve our goal of 20-folds without an accident in our production line, We are also working hard in broad areas of business in fire detection and alarm solution. As of 2010, we have set our management policy achieving world-class quality and acquiring top-tier talents.

We all understand that the success we have achieved are all from our customers’ great supports and we promise that we will do our best to distinguish our safety system by giving great satisfaction among the customers.

Education and Profession

  • 1969-Jul Joined Dongyang Electric Industries (later became Dongshin Faire Alarm Industries) as head of the general affairs department
  • 1974-Aug Established Gumsung Disaster Prevention Industries and became the CEO to this day
  • 1977-Nov Became the director of the Korea Fire Construction Association (KFCA)
  • 1978-Dec Became the director of the Korea Firefighting Escapement Industry Cooperative (KFEIC)
  • 1980-Dec Became the representative of the Korea Fire Safety Association (KFSA)
  • 1983-Feb Completed graduate school of business at Korea University
  • 1983-May Joined the Gyeonggi Northern Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI)
  • 1986-Feb Became a member of the Gyeonggi Northern Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI)
  • 1992-Mar Completed graduate school of engineering at Yonsei University
  • 1993-Feb Became the director of the Korea Fire Safety Association (KFSA)
  • 1994-Feb Awarded the chairman prize of the Korea Federation of Small and Medium Business (KBIZ)
  • 1994-May Became the chairman of the Firefighting Construction Council of the Korea Fire Safety Association (KFSA)
  • 1999-Feb Became the auditor of the Gyeonggi Northern Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI)
  • 2001-Jan Became and currently is the vice chairman of the Korea Fire Construction Association (KFCA)
  • 2001-Feb Became the board president of the Korea Firefighting Escapement Industry Cooperative (KFEIC)
  • 2002-Feb Became and currently is the vice chairman (and was the acting chairman) of the Gyeonggi Northern Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI)
  • 2002-Feb Completed graduate school of business at Daejin University
  • 2003-May Became a member of the Gyeonggi Development Committee
  • 2003-Sep Became a member of the Subcontract Dispute Mediation Council of the Korea Fire Safety Association (KFSA)
  • 2003-Dec Completed the 28th CEO Management Innovation Course offered by the Ministry of Commerce Industry and Energy
  • 2004-May Became a member of the Seoul Regulatory Reform Committee
  • 2004-Sep Became a member of the Planning & Public Relations Subcommittee of the Private Inter-Korean Economic Exchange Council (PIEC)
  • 2006-Feb Appointed as an Outstanding Subcontractor by the Hyundai Development Company
  • 2006-Jul Appointed as the Best Company by POSCO E&C
  • 2007-Nov Acquired certification for 15-folds without a lost time accident
  • 2013-Feb Acquired certification for 19-folds without a lost time accident
  • 2013-Mar Awarded the Minister Commendation from the Ministry of Knowledge Economy for contribution to national society development
  • 2013-Oct Acquired certification for 20-folds without a lost time accident

Awards, Medals, and Commendations

  • 1980-Feb Awarded the chairman prize from the Korea Federation of Small and Medium Business (KBIZ)
  • 1986-Nov Awarded the Minister Commendation from the Ministry of Home Affairs for contribution to the development of fire administration
  • 1992-Feb Awarded the chairman prize from the Korea Federation of Small and Medium Business (KBIZ)
  • 1997-May Awarded the Korea Industrial Service Medal for development of small and medium-sized business
  • 2000-Jun Awarded the Minister Commendation from the Ministry of Government Administration and Home Affairs for contribution to the development of firefighting industry
  • 2002-Mar Awarded the director prize from the Jungbu Regional Tax Office for honest tax payment
  • 2003-May Awarded the Presidential Commendation for contribution to industrial development and as an exemplary entrepreneur
  • 2004-Apr Awarded the letter of appreciation from the Korea Development Bank for contribution to national economy
  • 2006-Jul Awarded the Prime Minister Commendation for Industrial Accident Prevention Merit
  • 2007-Jul Awarded commendation from the Korea Occupational Safety & Health Agency (KOSHA) for contribution to workplace safety management
  • 2007-Nov Awarded the Civil Merit Medal
  • 2011-Oct Company name changed to GFS and new company vision announced
  • 2013-Mar Awarded the Minister Commendation from the Ministry of Knowledge Economy for contribution to national society development
  • 2013-May Awarded the Minister Commendation from the Ministry of Security and Public Administration for contribution to the development of firefighting industry

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