SGC E&C executive receives Order of Industrial Service Merit for overseas construction work

SGC E&C announced Wednesday that Lee Hee-song, executive vice president and head of the company's plant business division, received the Order of Industrial Service Merit (Bronze Tower) at the "2026 Overseas Construction and Plant Day" ceremony held Tuesday at the Construction Hall in Gangnam-gu. The event was organized by the Overseas Construction Association of Korea and supported by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.

The ceremony has been held every two years since 2005 to recognize past achievements and future vision in overseas construction and to honor industry contributors. Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport Minister Hong Ji-seon and Overseas Construction Association of Korea President Han Man-hee were among those in attendance. A total of 14 people received government commendations that day.

Lee was recognized for successfully executing numerous overseas projects over more than 30 years and pioneering new markets in the plant sector.

Lee has directed the expansion of SGC E&C's overseas order portfolio through market insight and drive. Particularly notable was his hands-on involvement from the time of SGC E&C's first entry into Saudi Arabia in 2009, when he worked directly on the ground to complete a series of major projects.

"The solid network and strong order base we built in the Middle East became a decisive foothold for firmly establishing ourselves in the global market," a company official said. "Drawing on project execution experience gained in the field, we have also moved to develop new emerging bases, expanding our overseas order results — built around the Middle East — into Southeast Asia, including Vietnam and Malaysia."

"Based on the experience and know-how accumulated over 30 years on a single path in construction, I will contribute to the company's continued growth," Lee said. "I will continue to play a leading role in powerfully cementing South Korea's plant capabilities as a top-tier global plant company."