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Chung Ji-sun is the Chairman of Hyundai Department Store Group. He also serves as the CEO of Hyundai Department Store.

He is actively pursuing new investments and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) with the goal of reaching KRW 40 trillion (US$ 28.8 billion) in total sales by 2030.

He is focused on turning the duty-free business profitable while also expanding distribution channels in the manufacturing sectors of food, fashion, and furniture to create synergy across the group.

He was born on October 20, 1972, in Seoul as the eldest son of Chung Mong-geun, Honorary Chairman of Hyundai Department Store. Chung Mong-geun is the third son of Chung Ju-yung, the founder of Hyundai Group.

After graduating from Kyungbok High School in Seoul, Chung studied sociology at Yonsei University before going abroad to the United States. There, he completed a Special Student Program at Harvard University and pursued graduate studies in Asian Economics at Harvard Graduate School.

He began his career at Hyundai Department Store as a general manager in the management division, later becoming Director of Planning, Executive Vice President of Planning and Management, and eventually Vice Chairman of Hyundai Department Store Group.

In 2007, he was appointed Chairman after Chung Mong-geun stepped down from the front lines of management.

He is now concentrating on new businesses in healthcare, biotechnology, eco-friendly solutions, and senior-friendly industries.

Chung is known for his warm leadership and open communication with employees.

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