Choi Wookak of Daesung Hitec and Dongseok Park of PSDI Named "Proud SME Entrepreneurs" for Q3
Korea Federation of SMEs Selects "Proud SME Entrepreneurs" for the Third Quarter of 2026
The Korea Federation of SMEs and the Ministry of SMEs and Startups announced on October 1 that they have selected Choi Wookak, CEO of Daesung Hitec, and Dongseok Park, CEO of PSDI, as this third quarter's "Proud SME Entrepreneurs." The "Proud SME Entrepreneur" program is a system operated by the Korea Federation of SMEs and the Ministry of SMEs and Startups to recognize exemplary SME leaders who have contributed to the advancement of national industries through management innovation, export growth, and technological development, and to promote their positive influence by discovering and rewarding such outstanding entrepreneurs.
Daesung Hitec is a precision parts specialist, supplying over 8,000 types of core components to more than 70 global companies in 27 countries. Since its initial transaction with Yamazaki Mazak of Japan in 1997, the company has steadily grown its international presence.
CEO Choi Wookak has sought to reduce reliance on the cyclical nature of the semiconductor and machine tool industries and to secure a foundation for sustainable growth by designating the "Four Strategic Pillars for Precision Parts Expansion"—namely: defense, robotics, AI data centers, and medical devices—and driving business diversification. As a result, in 2022 he was awarded the Order of Industrial Service Merit (Gold Tower), which recognizes outstanding technological prowess and management performance. He continues to strengthen Daesung Hitec's position in the global precision component market through ongoing technological innovation and managerial excellence.
PSDI, a semiconductor component manufacturer, has contributed to the development of core technologies for semiconductor equipment by localizing related equipment parts. By establishing its own technological capabilities and acquiring international standard certifications, the company improved its quality standards and achieved approximately 50 percent sales growth, from 21.7 billion won in 2023 to 32.6 billion won last year.
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CEO Dongseok Park not only serves as a member of the Global Export Company Council and as a director of the Korean Skilled Technicians Association—contributing to skill enhancement and active exchanges among skilled workers—but has also made diverse efforts to improve the working environment for employees.
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