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  • Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group

    Chung Eui-sun

    Chung Eui-sun is the Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group. He is focused on transforming Hyundai Motor Group into a smart mobility solution provider that offers comprehensive services related to transportation, such as urban air mobility (UAM) and autonomous driving. He was born on October 18, 1970, in Seoul, as the eldest son among one son and three daughters of Chung Mong-koo, Honorary Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group. He graduated from Goojung Middle School and Whimoon High School in Seoul, and earned a degree in Business Administration from Korea University. After joining Hyundai Precision & Industries (now Hyundai Mobis) as a manager, he pursued further studies in the United States and obtained an MBA from the University of San Francisco. He worked at Itochu Corporation’s New York branch before joining Hyundai Motor Company as a purchasing manager. He served as Deputy Head of the Domestic Sales Division at Hyundai Motor, as well as Deputy Head of the Planning Headquarters for Hyundai and Kia Motors, before becoming the CEO of Kia Motors in 2005. After serving as Vice Chairman of Hyundai Motor, he was inaugurated as Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group in 2020. During his tenure as Kia’s CEO, he led the company’s "design management" strategy and brought a new wave of innovation to Hyundai Motor by actively recruiting international executives. He is known for being modest and humble and is praised for his open communication with employees. #ChungEuisun #HyundaiMotorGroup #SmartMobility #UrbanAirMobility #AutonomousDriving #KiaMotors #DesignManagement #BusinessLeadership #KoreanBusiness #HyundaiMobilityTransformation

    NEWS

    • • Chung Eui-sun’s Passion for Hyundai’s ‘N’ Pays Off — From Dismissal to Global Praise in 10 Years
    • • Chung Eui-sun Personally Oversees Hyundai’s Humanoid Robot Project as Trump’s Policies Emerge as Opportunity
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  • Chairman of Hyosung Group

    Cho Hyun-joon

    Cho Hyun-joon is the chairman of the Hyosung Group. He also serves as the CEO of Hyosung, the group's holding company. He is accelerating efforts to secure a hydrogen business value chain. Born on January 16, 1968, in Haman County, South Gyeongsang Province, he is the eldest son of Cho Seok-rea, the former honorary chairman of Hyosung Group. After graduating from middle school, he went abroad to study and graduated from St. Paul's School in the United States and Yale University with a degree in political science. He obtained a master's degree in political science from the Graduate School of Keio University in Japan. After working at Mitsubishi and Morgan Stanley, he joined Hyosung. He worked in the Strategy Headquarters, became president, and headed the Performance Groups (PG) in the textile, trade, and information and communication sectors. Even after being appointed as chairman of the group and CEO of Hyosung, he continues to oversee the business strategies of the affiliates. He led Hyosung Group's expansion into overseas markets, laying the foundation for the group's performance improvement, and completed the transition to a holding company system by liquidating the shares of Hyosung Capital held by the holding company Hyosung. He emphasizes ESG management at the group level, achieving significant results. He is proficient in English and Japanese and is an all-around sportsman with a strong competitive spirit. #ChoHyunjoon #HyosungGroup #HydrogenBusiness #PoliticalScience #OverseasMarkets #HoldingCompany #ESGManagement #Mitsubishi #MorganStanley #CompetitiveSpirit

    NEWS

    • • Cho Hyun-joon Faces Debt Crisis at Hyosung Chemical, Key Test for Group Stability
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  • CEO of Naturecell

    Byun Dae-jung

    Byun Dae-jung is the CEO of Naturecell. He is focusing on expanding the global market for the stem cell therapy “JointStem” following its designation as an “innovative therapy” by the U.S. FDA. He was born on January 26, 1973. He graduated from the Department of Law at Kyonggi University. He worked as a partner attorney at Chun Chu Law Firm and joined Naturecell in 2020 as the head of legal affairs. After the company’s owner and former CEO, Ra Jung-chan, stepped down from management, he has been leading the company together with co-CEO Kim Ju-sun. In December 2024, he was appointed as the sole CEO of Naturecell. As a professional manager with a background in law, he enjoys strong trust from Ra Jung-chan. #Naturecell #ByunDaejung #stemcelltherapy #JointStem #USFDA #biotech #CEO #RaJungchan #KyonggiUniversity #lawyerCEO

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  • Chairman of Incar Financial Service

    Choi Byeong-chae

    Choi Byeong-chae is the Chairman and CEO of Incar Financial Service. He aims to transform the company from a simple insurance sales agency into a total financial service provider. He was born on August 1, 1961, in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province. He graduated from Gwangseong High School in Incheon and majored in Landscape Architecture at Kyung Hee University. He joined Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance and, at the age of 36, became the youngest division head, serving as Marketing Planning Manager. In 1999, he founded Automobile Insurance Market Co., Ltd. (the predecessor of Incar Financial Service) with former colleagues from Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance. In April 2001, he was appointed CEO. Through bold investments in innovative information technology (IT) and training programs for insurance planners, he led the company’s growth and successfully listed it on KOSDAQ, a first in the industry. #ChoiByeongChae #IncarFinancialService #insuranceleader #KOSDAQlisting #HyundaiMarine #financialservices #Koreanfinance #CEO #fintechinnovation #totalfinancialservices

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  • CEO of Musinsa

    Cho Man-ho

    Cho Man-Ho is the CEO of Musinsa. He is dedicated to fostering a cooperative ecosystem within the domestic fashion industry while actively promoting international expansion. Born in 1983 in Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province, he attended Tongyeong High School until the first year before moving to Seoul to complete his high school education. He graduated from Dankook University with a degree in Fashion Design. During high school, he founded "Mujinjang, a place with many shoe photos," which eventually became the leading fashion platform in South Korea. After establishing Musinsa.com and serving as its CEO, he stepped down in 2021 to become the chair of the board. In March 2024, he returned as CEO to strengthen responsible management. He is often referred to as the "Jeff Bezos of the domestic fashion industry" and the "manager of coexistence." His passion for fashion is evident as he entered the fashion platform industry to help designers facing poor working conditions. #ChoManHo #Musinsa #fashion #ecosystem #internationalexpansion #responsiblemanagement #fashiondesign #coexistence #SouthKorea #fashionplatform

    NEWS

    • • Cho Man-ho's Strong First Year Back at Musinsa Hits a Snag, Emergency Management to Boost IPO Valuation
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  • Governor of the Bank of Korea

    Rhee Chang-yong

    Rhee Chang-yong is the Governor of the Bank of Korea. He is dedicating his full efforts to implementing optimal monetary policies aimed at stabilizing inflation while also helping the economy recover from sluggish growth amidst concerns over an economic downturn and an uncertain external environment. He was born on May 16, 1960, in Nonsan, Chungcheongnam-do. He graduated from Inchang High School in Seoul and the Department of Economics at Seoul National University. He earned a master’s and doctorate degree in economics from Harvard University in the United States. He served as an assistant professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Rochester in the United States and as a professor in the Department of Economics at Seoul National University. After participating in the Presidential Transition Committee during the Lee Myung-bak administration and designing the blueprint for financial policies, he held positions as Vice Chairman of the Financial Services Commission and Director-General of the Planning and Coordination Division of the Presidential Committee for the G20 Summit. He worked as the Chief Economist at the Asian Development Bank and later served as the Director of the Asia-Pacific Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He was appointed Governor of the Bank of Korea just before the inauguration of the Yoon Suk-yeol administration in 2022. He is known for his expertise in both theory and practice and for his strong international network. He is also regarded as rational in handling tasks and well-regarded for his interpersonal relationships. #RheeChangyong #BankofKorea #KoreanEconomy #MonetaryPolicy #EconomicRecovery #IMF #HarvardEconomist #G20Summit #AsianDevelopmentBank #SouthKorea

    NEWS

    • • Bank of Korea’s Rhee Holds Rates, Shifts Focus to Extra Budget — Will Fiscal Policy Gain Steam?
    • • Rate Cut Cycle Begins: Bank of Korea’s Rhee Chang-yong Announces 2.75% Benchmark Rate, Hints at Further Cuts
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  • CEO of Shinhan Card

    Park Chang-hun

    Park Chang-hun is the President and CEO of Shinhan Card. He is focusing on transforming Shinhan Card into a platform company, with "change" and "innovation" as the key themes. He also faces the challenge of reclaiming the top spot in net profit in the card industry, a position that was lost after ten years. He was born on May 5, 1968. He graduated from Jinju High School in South Gyeongsang Province and studied Political Science and Diplomacy at Yonsei University. He joined LG Card and worked as Head of Sales Planning Team, among other roles. After Shinhan Card acquired LG Card, he held various positions at Shinhan Card including Head of Big Data Marketing Team, Head of Court 9 Task Force, Head of New Growth Division, Head of Life Business Division, Head of DNA Business Promotion Division (Executive Director), and Head of Payment Group (Executive Director). He was appointed as President of Shinhan Card in 2025. He is the second CEO to be promoted from within the company. He is the figure behind the "bold promotion" from executive director to CEO. Having worked in key departments related to digital and sales, he was chosen as the right person to lead the transformation into a platform company. He is regarded as a “new business expert” at Shinhan Card. With over 30 years of experience in the card industry, he possesses a deep understanding of the entire card business. #ShinhanCard #ParkChangHun #creditcardindustry #platformbusiness #digitaltransformation #KoreaFinance #CEOpromotion #YonseiUniversity #LGCard #KoreanCEOs

    NEWS

    • • Shinhan Card Files 'iPay' Trademark, Signaling Deeper Payment Partnership with Apple
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  • CEO of Korea Investment & Securities

    Kim Sung-hwan

    Kim Sung-hwan is the President and CEO of Korea Investment & Securities. He is working to expand the organization and business with the goal of transforming the company into a global financial investment firm. He was born on November 21, 1969, in Seoul. He graduated from Dangkok High School in Seoul and majored in Economics at Korea University. He began his career at Kyobo Life Insurance. After working at LG Investment & Securities, he moved to Dongwon Securities and continued to work there even after Dongwon Securities was acquired by Korea Investment & Securities. He held various roles, including Head of the Project Finance Division, Group Head of the IB Division, Vice President of Strategic Planning, and Group Head of the Retail Client Division, before being appointed CEO in 2024. He is an investment banking (IB) expert who introduced asset-backed securities (ABS) and asset-backed commercial papers (ABCP) based on real estate project financing (PF) to the securities industry for the first time. #KimSungHwan #KoreaInvestment #securities #investmentbanking #CEO #globalfinance #realestatefinance #financialinnovation #ABS #leadership

    NEWS

    • • Korea Investment & Securities' Asset Management Soars, Kim Sung-hwan Shows Confidence in Global Expansion
    • • Kim Sung-hwan Leads Korea Investment & Securities Toward IMA Leadership and Financial Innovation
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  • CEO of DL E&C

    Park Sang-shin

    Park Sang-shin is the CEO of DL E&C. He is focusing on improving operating profit to navigate through the construction industry downturn. He was born on April 6, 1962. He graduated from Daheung High School in Chungnam and earned a degree in Business Administration from Korea University. After joining Samho, he consistently worked in DL Group’s construction affiliates, handling the housing business. At Samho, he served as Head of Sales and Development Projects before becoming Head of the Management Innovation Division. In 2016, he was appointed CEO of Korea Development Corporation. He later served as Head of the Housing Business Division and CEO of the Construction Business Unit at Daelim Industrial. After a brief tenure as CEO of Jinheung Construction, he returned as CEO of DL E&C in 2024. He led the rebranding of the high-end apartment brand "ACRO." He is recognized for his outstanding crisis management skills. #ParkSangshin #DLE&C #construction #realestate #housing #CEO #business #management #Korea #ACRO

    NEWS

    • • DL E&C Nears Hannam District 5 Contract in a Year, Park Sang-shin Focuses on Cost Efficiency in Housing Business
    • • DL E&C’s Strong Reserves and Order Book Fuel Park Sang-shin’s Profit Confidence
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  • Chairman of LX Group

    Koo Bon-joon

    Koo Bon-joon is the chairman of LX Group. He also serves as the CEO of LX Holdings, the holding company of LX Group. After separating from LG Group to form LX Group, he established it as a prominent conglomerate within two years. He is focused on developing new businesses, including the semiconductor business, which he had to leave midway during his tenure at LG Group. He was born on December 24, 1951, in Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do, as the third son of Koo Ja-kyung, Honorary Chairman of LG Group. He graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in Computational Statistics and earned an MBA from the University of Chicago. He worked at AT&T Technologies in the United States, then held positions such as Manager at Goldstar Semiconductor, Executive Director at LG Chemical, Executive Director at LG Semiconductor, and CEO of LG Semiconductor. He served as the President and CEO of LG Philips LCD (now LG Display), was promoted to Vice Chairman, and then moved to serve as Vice Chairman and CEO of LG International Corp. When LG Electronics faced a crisis, he returned as a savior and served as Vice Chairman and CEO of LG Electronics for 4 years and 8 months. He then moved to lead the New Growth Business Promotion Team of LG Corp., where he was responsible for identifying the group's growth engines. He played a pivotal role in the management system of former LG Group Chairman Koo Bon-moo by enhancing the competitiveness and profitability of core businesses and overseeing overall business operations. He represented the group both internally and externally, managing group operations, strengthening new businesses, and presiding over performance reporting meetings on behalf of former LG Group Chairman Koo Bon-moo. When former LG Group Chairman Koo Bon-moo passed away and his son Koo Kwang-mo ascended as chairman, Koo Bon-joon retired as an advisor to LG. Following LG Group's tradition, he separated from LG Group in 2021, officially launching LX Group and becoming its chairman. He has a keen interest in the technology and products that form the foundation of manufacturing and is highly passionate about leading the market. He is known for his "direct" style, being unreserved in expressing his thoughts and pursuing what he wants to do. #LXGroup #KooBonJoon #Chairman #LGGroup #Semiconductor #NewBusiness #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #Manufacturing #MarketLeadership

    NEWS

    • • LX Group’s 'No.1 DNA' and Chip Dream Still Distant, Koo Bon-joon Bets on Samsung Man
    • • Koo Hyung-mo, Eldest Son of Koo Bon-joon, Promoted to President; LX Group Starts Succession