Atomy Chairman Park Han-gill / Courtesy of Atomy

For the sixth consecutive year, Atomy has been honored as one of the Best Workplaces in Korea. Chairman Park Han-gill was also named as one of the Most Respected CEOs in Korea, becoming the first figure to be given the title for six years. This recognition reflects the company’s philosophy that places people at the heart of management.

Chairman Park explained Atomy’s ethos through an analogy comparing a cow to a baby, saying that cows are valued for their milk but babies are loved unconditionally just for being themselves, emphasizing that people are never just a means to an end at the company but rather partners in shared growth.

While autonomy shapes Atomy’s culture, trust fuels its systems. This is reflected in the company’s initiatives, such as granting employees the freedom to make final decisions for their tasks, giving corporate cards to all staff and paying salaries in advance.

These policies align with "amoeba management," a flexible, team-based structure that adapts to projects and fosters creativity and freedom through open seating.

“Do not sacrifice yourselves for the company. Instead, use the company as a platform for your own happiness,” Park said.

The company’s innovations are driven by a "can-do" spirit, which challenges hierarchy and empowers open dialogue. The chairman values well-being as much as work, even recognizing exercise as working hours. He believes that when employees are fulfilled, they can focus on customers better, leading them to create the world’s best products and services.

Atomy’s strength lies in the unwavering consistency of its core values. By proving that human-centric management drives excellence, Chairman Park has set a new global standard, with the company’s motto, “Cherish the Spirit” acting as the very engine of its innovation.

Source: Korea Times News