KT&G (CEO Bang Kyung-man) has newly introduced its “Master Hand System” this year, officially appointing three Master Hands among all its corporate sectors. The system is designed to cultivate highly skilled technicians in production as core talent, while institutionalizing and disseminating KT&G’s unique, field-driven technical expertise across the organization.

On August 4, KT&G held the “2025 Master Hand Appointment Ceremony in Manufacturing Equipment” at its Daejeon headquarters. At the event, three leaders were honored with the inaugural title: Cho Young-il, Team Leader of the Cigarette Machinery Division (Daejeon Factory); Shin Dong-guk, Group Leader of the Packaging Machinery Division (Yeongju Factory); and Kang Tae-hoon, Team Leader of the Electronics & Systems Division (Daejeon Factory). The newly appointed Master Hands are recognized for their extensive on-site experience and outstanding expertise. Moving forward, they will serve pivotal roles in delivering technical knowledge and mentoring next-generation engineers.

With their leadership at the forefront, KT&G plans to promote optimization of manufacture process, adoption of new technologies, and technical R&D, further enhancing efficiency at its manufacturing sites. The company will also focus on strengthening technological self-sufficiency at its overseas plants and pioneer innovative technologies to fuel future growth.

A KT&G spokesperson commented, “The launch of the Master Hand System is a milestone that institutionalizes our unparalleled field-based technical expertise, and ensures its systematic transfer between generations. By expanding leadership in production and technology throughout the organization, KT&G will secure its position as a global leader in manufacturing.”