PAGO Named One of Korea’s 100 Great Places to Work

PAGO Networks was recognized at the Great Place to Work Korea Awards, joining leading companies acknowledged for building strong organizational cultures grounded in trust.

The Great Place to Work Institute evaluates companies across more than 150 countries using a consistent framework. The assessment focuses on trust in leadership, pride in work, fairness, camaraderie, and credibility. It goes beyond surface level programs and looks at how culture functions in practice. This year, PAGO Networks received recognition in multiple categories, including Best Workplace, Most Respected CEO, and Innovation Leader. These distinctions reflect the collective effort of our leadership and teams rather than a single initiative.

Trust as an Operating Principle

For a cybersecurity company operating 24/7 MDR services, culture is closely tied to performance. Analysts, engineers, and leadership teams work in environments that require sound judgment and clear communication. Internal trust directly affects how effectively we protect customers.

The awards highlighted organizations that embed trust into daily operations. In several company case presentations, speakers emphasized that workplace strength comes from leadership philosophy taking root across the organization. That perspective resonates with us. Systems and policies matter, but culture is defined by how people treat one another and how decisions are made under pressure.

Leadership Recognition

The recognition of Paul Kwon as a Most Respected CEO reflects leadership grounded in clarity and accountability. In the security industry, steady direction from the top shapes organizational confidence.

The GPTW Innovation Leader recognition awarded to John Choi highlights leadership that strengthens internal systems and operational discipline. Recruitment, evaluation, and development processes must align with company values for culture to remain consistent.

Culture Shows Up in Daily Work

In cybersecurity, performance depends on people who communicate clearly and take ownership of their decisions. Our analysts and engineers work in real time environments where judgment matters. That level of work requires confidence in each other and clarity in leadership.

A healthy workplace it is defined by how teams handle pressure, feedback, and growth. When expectations are clear and respect is mutual, work moves faster and decisions are stronger. Those principles shape how we operate inside PAGO.

What This Means for PAGO

As we continue to expand our MDR capabilities and strengthen DeepACT, we know that scale brings complexity. Maintaining culture requires intention. It requires leaders who listen, teams who speak openly, and systems that support collaboration.

We are proud of the team that represents PAGO every day, especially those working quietly behind the scenes to protect our customers. Events like this remind us that strong external performance begins with strong internal alignment.