Mingisuk, the CEO of SK Shieldus, delivered a New Year’s address on January 5, 2026, emphasizing the company’s future direction of not only reacting to the speed and direction of change but also proactively reading the flow of change and setting standards ahead of time. In his first New Year’s address to internal employees since taking office, he highlighted the evolution of technology and the heightened expectations surrounding security by society and customers, suggesting that the standard for security has risen to a point where complacency is not an option.
He stressed the importance of establishing criteria and responsibilities for service delivery in 2026, a year he referred to as one of swift adaptation to change. These standards would not just be declarations but would be proven through cumulative results in work methods and choices.
Mingisuk thanked employees for their dedication, especially in challenging conditions over the past year, acknowledging the necessity to reconsider what they need to protect.
The direction of change was outlined in three key areas: prioritizing customer trust as the basis for all decisions, consistently integrating compliance, safety, and security throughout business practices, and transforming principles from mere documents into functional standards. This includes enhancing onsite safety and risk management systems to ensure procedures support stable operations rather than being burdensome.
In terms of business, the company plans to fundamentally review its approach across cybersecurity and physical security. It aims to lead the creation of a new market category, subscription-based security for small and medium-sized enterprises, while seeking scalable business opportunities and strengthening its portfolio in physical security, considering changes in population structure and social environment.
For organizational and talent strategy, the company views employee growth as a critical component of its transformation. It intends to strengthen leadership pipelines to facilitate employee growth leading to company change, systematically nurture talent for the next steps, and continuously expand opportunities for employees to challenge new roles and experiences.
Mingisuk concluded by saying that establishing standards in a changing era and incorporating them into the organizational culture is a journey that cannot be completed in a short time, but is essential. He committed to listening to internal and external voices and ensuring the company’s transformation strengthens employees’ everyday lives.