Daegu Transportation Corporation names its first executive director from open recruitment

【Financial News, Daegu = Reporter Kim Jang-uk】Daegu Transportation Corporation has drawn attention by appointing its first executive director (division head) from among employees hired through open recruitment.
Daegu Transportation Corporation (the corporation) appointed former Head of Sales Seo Jae-un as head of operations and former Head of Technology Jeong Yeon-jin as head of technology on the 13th. Their terms are three years, beginning on October 13, 2026.
President Han Geun-su emphasized, “The corporation is a key public enterprise responsible for citizens’ mobility and regional development,” adding, “I hope you will work hard to deliver results citizens can feel and practice responsible management so that the corporation can move forward as a public enterprise trusted by citizens.”
Newly appointed Head of Operations Seo Jae-un joined the corporation in 1999 as part of its first open-recruitment cohort. An urban rail operations expert, he has worked for about 28 years across key departments in administrative operations, including planning, budgeting, general affairs, human resources, public relations and sales.
Newly appointed Head of Technology Jeong Yeon-jin began his public service career at the Busan Regional Railroad Administration in 1986. He joined Daegu Subway Corporation, the predecessor to the current corporation, in 1996; across his roughly 40-year public service career, he has held a range of roles, from practitioner to on-site manager and senior administrator. He is regarded as an urban rail technology expert.
The head of operations oversees operational functions, including sales strategy, station services support, business development, operating plans, and the safe operation and control of trains. The head of technology oversees technical functions, including rolling stock inspection and operations, electrical and mechanical systems, signaling, and communications.

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