Proven Expertise Through a Singular Focus on Civil Engineering... Team Leader Gwon Oshin Becomes Andong's First Licensed Engineer

Successfully Passes Civil Engineering Structural Engineer Exam

Enhances Infrastructure Safety and Technical Administration

with Field Experience

The first certified structural engineer has emerged among public officials in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province. By adding a specialized qualification to his accumulated field experience, he is expected to elevate both the safety of local infrastructure and the level of technical administrative expertise.

The city of Andong announced that Gwon Oshin, team leader in the Construction Department (age 51, Grade 6 Facility Manager), has passed the 139th Civil Engineering Structural Engineer examination administered by the Human Resources Development Service of Korea. He is the first public official in Andong to obtain the civil engineering structural engineer certification.

Andong City Official Achieves First Record in Passing Civil Engineering Structural Engineer Exam, Raising Expectations for Strengthening Technical Administration Expertise in Infrastructure Such as Roads and Bridges
By Shin Ohsin, Team Leader [Photo by Andong City]

The civil engineering structural engineer is a national technical qualification that requires advanced expertise and substantial practical experience in the design and structural safety of various civil structures, including bridges, tunnels, and retaining walls.

In particular, this certification emphasizes specialized knowledge and onsite response capabilities across all areas of structural mechanics, reinforced concrete, and steel structures, which is why it is regarded as a highly professional qualification within the field of civil engineering.

It is also noteworthy that Team Leader Gwon’s achievement came through balancing onsite administrative work with self-development.

While performing his assigned duties, Gwon prepared for the exam during evenings and weekends after work.

Based on his practical experience as a public official, he systematically studied his specialized fields, including structural mechanics, reinforced concrete, and steel structures, thereby further enhancing his expertise.

This qualification is expected to not only be a personal accomplishment, but also to contribute to strengthening Andong City’s technical administrative capacity.

His specialized knowledge and field experience can now be applied to enable more professional technical reviews throughout the planning, design, and construction phases of infrastructure projects such as roads and bridges, thereby improving both facility safety and construction quality.

As local infrastructure becomes larger and more complex, the importance of technical judgment in local administration is increasing. Therefore, securing specialized personnel within the public sector is expected to lay the foundation for enhanced technical credibility in administration.

Gwon Oshin, team leader, commented, "Balancing work and exam preparation was not easy, but thanks to the support of my family and colleagues, I was able to achieve a good result. I will actively apply my specialized knowledge and field experience in administration to help create facilities that citizens can use with confidence."

This achievement is particularly meaningful as it demonstrates a public official successfully translating field experience into a professional qualification.

Attention is now focused on whether the expertise acquired by Team Leader Gwon will lead to tangible improvements in the safety and quality of Andong’s major infrastructure, such as roads and bridges.

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