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- Chairman of Samsung Electronics
- Lee Jae-yong is the Chairman of Samsung Electronics. As a third-generation owner-executive, he succeeded the late Chairman Lee Kun-hee and now oversees the entire Samsung Group. He is focusing his efforts on revitalizing the struggling semiconductor division, while also spearheading the growth of four next-generation businesses identified as future growth engines: automotive electronics, robotics, medical devices, and eco-friendly HVAC systems. He was born on June 23, 1968, in Seoul, as the eldest son among one son and three daughters of the late Chairman Lee Kun-hee. He graduated from Kyungbock High School and Seoul National University with a degree in Eastern History. He earned a master’s degree in business administration from Keio University in Japan and completed a doctoral program in business administration at Harvard Business School in the United States. He began his career at Samsung Electronics as a manager in the General Affairs Group. He went on to serve as Executive Vice President in charge of corporate strategy within the Corporate Planning Team, then as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Executive Vice President, President, and eventually Vice Chairman. After his father Lee Kun-hee was hospitalized due to acute myocardial infarction, Lee Jae-yong effectively led the Samsung Group as Vice Chairman. Following his father’s passing, he formally inherited control of the conglomerate. He was convicted and imprisoned for his involvement in the political corruption scandal involving former President Park Geun-hye and Choi Soon-sil (later known as Choi Seo-won), but was released on parole. In 2022, he was granted a special presidential pardon on Liberation Day and was named Chairman of Samsung Electronics in October of the same year. Although he was acquitted in the 2025 appellate trial regarding the accounting fraud at Samsung Biologics, which was linked to the merger of Samsung C&T and Cheil Industries, the case is still ongoing as prosecutors have appealed to the Supreme Court. Lee is known for his rational and pragmatic approach to decision-making. He has a modest personality and is recognized for his approachability and communication skills. #LeeJaeYong #SamsungElectronics #SamsungGroup #semiconductor #automotiveelectronics #robotics #medicaldevices #HVAC #leadership #KoreaBusiness
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CEO & President of Posco International
Lee Kye-in
- Lee Kye-in is the CEO & President of Posco International. He focuses on leading the leap from a 'comprehensive trading company' to a 'global comprehensive business company' by concentrating his capabilities after Posco Group's energy business was integrated into Posco International and he took over as CEO the following year. He was born on December 5, 1964. He graduated from Yongmoon High School in Seoul and majored in Economics at Sogang University. He also obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Sungkyunkwan University Graduate School of Business. In 1989, he joined Daewoo and held various positions in the steel trade sector, including Daewoo International Steel Team Leader, Istanbul Branch Manager, Posco Daewoo HR Support Manager, Posco International Parts & Materials Division Manager, and Steel Trade Division Manager. In 2023, he took on the role of head of the global business division overseeing all business operations after Posco International merged with Posco Energy. He is a true 'Businessman' who has been in the trading sector for 35 years. He is known for his modesty and approachability, often engaging in conversations with employees without airs.
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Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group
Chung Eui-sun
- Chung Eui-sun is the Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group. He is focusing his efforts on transforming Hyundai Motor Group into a comprehensive smart mobility solutions company, encompassing areas such as urban air mobility (UAM) and autonomous driving. He is also working to expand the hydrogen ecosystem. Born on October 18, 1970, in Seoul, he is the eldest son among three daughters and one son of Chung Mong-koo, Honorary Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group. He graduated from Gujeong Middle School and Whimoon High School in Seoul. He earned a degree in Business Administration from Korea University and completed an MBA program at the University of San Francisco (USF) School of Management in the United States. He began his career as a manager at Hyundai Precision Industry (now Hyundai Mobis), and after studying in the U.S., he worked at the New York office of Itochu Corporation, a Japanese trading company, before joining Hyundai Motor Company as Head of Purchasing. He served as Deputy Head of Domestic Sales Division at Hyundai Motor and as Deputy Head of Corporate Planning at Hyundai-Kia Motors. In 2005, he was appointed President and CEO of Kia Motors. After serving as Vice Chairman of Hyundai Motor, he was promoted to Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group in 2020. He was officially designated as the group’s ultimate decision-maker. During his time as CEO of Kia, he led a “design-oriented management” strategy, and at Hyundai Motor, he brought a new atmosphere by actively recruiting foreign executives. He is also tasked with maintaining profitability in response to the Trump administration’s automobile tariffs. He is known for being modest and humble, and he communicates with employees with an open attitude. #Hyundai #ChungEuisun #mobility #UAM #autonomousdriving #hydrogen #Kia #HyundaiMobis #designmanagement #automotivetariffs
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Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group
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Chairman and CEO of Hankook & Company
Cho Hyun-bum
- Cho Hyun-bum is the CEO and Chairman of Hankook & Company. He also serves as Chairman of its subsidiary, Hankook Tire & Technology. He is currently focusing on achieving internal integration that can generate synergy between the group’s existing businesses and the recently acquired Hanon Systems. Cho was born on January 7, 1972, in Haman County, South Gyeongsang Province, as the youngest son among two sons and two daughters of Cho Yang-rae, Honorary Chairman of Hankook & Company Group. He attended Kyungbok Elementary School in Seoul, Dwight-Englewood School in the United States, and graduated from Boston College with a degree in Finance. After joining Hankook Tire, he served as Head of the Marketing Division and Head of the Management Operations Division, later moving to the holding company Hankook Tire Worldwide (now Hankook & Company) as Head of the Corporate Planning Division. He became CEO of Hankook Tire in 2017. Amid investigations and trials related to personal corruption charges, he repeatedly resigned from and returned to his position as CEO. In May 2025, he was sentenced to three years in prison and taken into custody for embezzlement and breach of trust. He is the son-in-law of former President Lee Myung-bak. #Hankook #HankookTire #ChoHyunbum #HanonSystems #automotive #Korea #businessleadership #conglomerate #LeeMyungbak #corporategovernance
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Chairman and CEO of Hankook & Company
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CEO of DL Construction
Yeo Sung-chan
- Yeo Sung-chan is the CEO of DL Construction. Having been appointed after a serious industrial accident, he is known as a field expert who places a strong emphasis on strengthening on-site safety. He is also focusing on expanding the company’s order backlog, which has recently been sluggish. He was born in December 1972. After graduating from Moonil High School in Seoul, he earned a degree in architecture from Hongik University. He began his career at Daelim Industrial (now DL E&C), where he served as site manager for major projects such as ePyeonhansesang Seochang and Acro Seoul Forest, and oversaw the construction site of the PyeongChang Olympic Village. He later became an executive in charge of the Housing Business Division at DL E&C and was appointed CEO of DL Construction in September 2025. He is recognized as a “field-oriented leader” who has built his career by leading major construction sites. #DLConstruction #YeoSungchan #DLENC #construction #Korea #architecture #leadership #safety #housing #PyeongChangOlympics
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CEO & President of SK Biopharmaceuticals
Lee Dong-hoon
- Lee Dong-hoon is the President and CEO of SK Biopharmaceuticals. He also serves as CEO of its subsidiaries, SK Life Science and SK Life Science Labs. He is committed to expanding sales of the company’s novel epilepsy treatment, Cenobamate, while actively pursuing the discovery of new drug candidates. Lee was born on August 12, 1968. He studied Business Administration at Seoul National University and completed his MBA at the Fisher College of Business, Ohio State University, in the United States. Beginning his career as a certified public accountant, Lee led the investment advisory division at KPMG Samjong before entering the pharmaceutical industry as Head of Business Development at Dong-A Pharmaceutical. He later joined Dong-A Socio Holdings, where he played a key role in transitioning the company into a holding company structure and was appointed Executive Vice President and CEO in 2013. He also served as Executive Vice President in charge of global business at Dong-A ST. In 2019, Lee joined SK Group as Head of the Investment Center, overseeing investments and mergers and acquisitions in the biopharmaceutical sector. He was appointed President of SK Biopharmaceuticals in 2022. He was involved in establishing a joint venture with U.S.-based Roivant, as well as in investments in cell and gene therapy CDMO companies Yposkesi and CBM. With his background as an investment expert, Lee has brought a dual advantage to the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. He is also focusing on expanding SK Biopharmaceuticals’ digital healthcare business. #LeeDonghoon #SKBiopharmaceuticals #Cenobamate #SKLifeScience #biotechleadership #CDMO #Roivant #Yposkesi #digitalhealthcare #biopharmainvestment
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CEO & President of SK Biopharmaceuticals
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Chairman and CEO of JB Financial Group
Kim Ki-hong
- Kim Ki-hong is the Chairman and CEO of JB Financial Group. Under the vision of building a “small but strong financial group,” he has focused on qualitative growth based on profitability while expanding the group’s global operations. He was born on January 10, 1957, in Seoul. He graduated from Kyungdong High School in Seoul and earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Barat College in the United States. He went on to receive a master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Missouri and a Ph.D. in Business Administration from the University of Georgia. He began his career as a professor in the Department of Business Administration at Chungbuk National University and served as a senior research fellow at the Korea Institute of Public Finance. He later became Director of Research Coordination at the Korea Insurance Development Institute and then served as an Assistant Governor at the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS). After returning to Chungbuk National University as a professor, he moved to KB Kookmin Bank as Senior Executive Vice President and Head of the Strategy Group. He also led the task force for establishing KB Financial Group’s holding company. He later served as CEO of Pan Asia Consulting and CEO of JB Asset Management before being appointed Chairman and CEO of JB Financial Group in 2019. Known for his bold and proactive leadership style, he has earned the nickname “Bulldozer,” yet he also places great emphasis on communication and collaboration. #JBFinancialGroup #KimKihong #banking #finance #leadership #globalstrategy #KookminBank #FSS #ChungbukNationalUniversity #KoreaFinance
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Chairman and CEO of JB Financial Group
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CEO of Hanwha Aerospace
Son Jae-il
- Son Jae-il is the CEO of Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems. He is leading the integration of Hanwha Group’s land, sea, and air defense businesses. He is focusing on securing defense export contracts and building local production facilities to expand global sales. He was born in Daegu on March 5, 1965. He graduated from Yeongjin High School in Daegu and majored in Business Administration at Korea University. He began his career at Korea Explosives (now Hanwha) and has since worked exclusively within the Hanwha Group. He served as Executive Director of Hanwha’s Explosives Division and Managing Director of Hanwha Techwin’s Defense Business Division before being appointed CEO of Hanwha Land Systems in 2017. In 2020, he became CEO of Hanwha Defense, the unit overseeing Hanwha Group’s entire defense business, solidifying his reputation as a defense industry expert. He was appointed CEO of Hanwha Aerospace in 2022 and CEO of Hanwha Systems in 2024. He also serves as President of the Korea Space Technology Promotion Association. #SonJaeil #HanwhaAerospace #HanwhaSystems #HanwhaGroup #defenseindustry #Koreandefense #spacetechnology #KoreanCEOs #armsintegration #defenseexports
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CEO & President of SK Chemicals
Ahn Jae-hyun
- Ahn Jae-hyun ("안재현" in Korean) is the President and CEO of SK Chemicals. He leads SK Chemicals jointly with CEO Kim Cheol. He is accelerating SK Chemicals’ transition toward “green chemicals.” He was born on February 2, 1966. He graduated from Yeouido High School in Seoul and studied Applied Statistics at Yonsei University. He later earned an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in the United States. He began his career at Daewoo Group, where he headed the New York office of Daewoo Securities for four years until the firm was sold off during the IMF financial crisis. He later joined SK Group, where he served as project leader at the SK Restructuring Headquarters. In 2004, he was appointed CEO of SK D&D. He held key leadership roles in SK E&C (now SK Ecoplant), including Head of Global Marketing, and in SK Gas as Head of Management Support. He went on to serve as CEO of Global Biz, overseeing SK E&C’s overseas business. In 2019, he was appointed President and CEO of SK E&C and was reappointed to the position. In 2022, he became CEO of SK Discovery, and in 2023, he was appointed President and CEO of SK Chemicals. He is known for his bold personality and decisiveness. He is friendly and approachable with junior staff, even offering cigarettes in casual conversation. #SKChemicals #AhnJaehyun #greenchemicals #SKgroup #leadership #WhartonMBA #corporatereform #SKDiscovery #SKDND #SKecoplant
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Chairman of L&F
Heo Jae-hong
- Heo Jae-hong is the Chairman of the Board at L&F. He was born on November 24, 1976, to Heo Jeon-su, who was then Chairman of Saeronix. He graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in chemical engineering and earned a master’s in the same field from the University of Southern California (USC). He worked at the LG Philips LCD Research Center before joining the research division of L&F. He later moved to Saeronix and was appointed CEO in 2010 after his father’s passing. In 2018, he became CEO of L&F. In 2021, after L&F adopted a professional management system, he took on the roles of executive director and Chairman of the Board. He also serves as CEO of affiliates such as Wuxi Guangming Future Materials Co., Ltd. and JH Materials (formerly Sanko Korea). A fourth-generation member of the GS family, he rarely makes public appearances.
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CEO of LG Energy Solution
Kim Dong-myung
- I’ve refined the text to improve flow, grammar, and style while keeping all the details intact. Here’s the corrected version: Kim Dong-myung is the President and CEO of LG Energy Solution. He was born on June 30, 1969. He graduated from Wooshin High School in Seoul and earned a degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Yonsei University. He went on to receive both his master’s and doctoral degrees in Materials Engineering from KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology). Kim began his career at LG Chem as a researcher at the Battery Research Institute, where he served as Head of the Assembly Technology Team, Head of the New Battery Applications Project Team, and Head of Polymer and Reliability Development at the Small Battery Development Center. He later became Head of Small Battery Product Planning and Head of the Small Battery Business Unit. In 2020, he was promoted to Executive Vice President and Head of the Automotive Battery Business Unit, after which he moved to LG Energy Solution following its spin-off. In March 2024, he was appointed President and CEO of LG Energy Solution. With a background as a researcher, Kim is recognized as an expert who has gained extensive experience not only in development but also in production, product planning, and all other aspects of the battery business. He also serves as Chairman of the Korea Battery Industry Association. #LG #LGEnergySolution #battery #EVbattery #SouthKorea #KAIST #YonseiUniversity #energystorage #automotiveindustry #KoreaBatteryIndustryAssociation
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- Lee Kye-in Drives POSCO International’s LNG Powerhouse to Record Profits
- JB Financial’s Longest-Serving CEO Thrives on Earnings, But Lacks Diversification
- Chung Eui-sun’s Robotics and Autonomous Driving Ambitions Hit Union Roadblock
- SK Chemicals Taps Subsidiary Stake to Fund Green Transition
- Hanwha Aerospace Hires Pentagon Veterans, Speeds U.S. Entry With Wheeled K9
- L&F’s Expanding Investments Deepen Heo Jae-hong’s Control Dilemma
- Hyundai’s First Supercar N74 Set to Debut Next Year
- HD Hyundai Bets Big with Unified Shipbuilding Push Against China
