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Vice Chairman, Dongbu Corporation
Heu Sang-hee
Engineer-turned-M&A expert builds construction-shipbuilding portfolio to strengthen profitability [2026]
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Last Updated on Sep 24, 2026
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Vice Chairman, Dongbu Corporation
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Heu Sang-hee is vice chairman of Dongbu Corporation.
He was born in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, on February 15, 1964, according to the lunar calendar.
He graduated from Wonkwang University with a degree in architectural engineering.
He began his career at Jinhung Enterprise.
In 2007, he was appointed CEO of Noblesse Industries, the company responsible for Shinsung Construction's mergers and acquisitions strategy.
After serving as CEO of NITGEN & Company, which Shinsung Construction had acquired, he became CEO of Shinsung Construction.
He subsequently moved to semiconductor packaging materials manufacturer MK Electron as CEO.
He joined Dongbu Corporation as a director and was appointed CEO in 2018.
He stepped down as CEO in 2023 and has continued to serve as vice chairman.
He was born in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province, on February 15, 1964, according to the lunar calendar.
He graduated from Wonkwang University with a degree in architectural engineering.
He began his career at Jinhung Enterprise.
In 2007, he was appointed CEO of Noblesse Industries, the company responsible for Shinsung Construction's mergers and acquisitions strategy.
After serving as CEO of NITGEN & Company, which Shinsung Construction had acquired, he became CEO of Shinsung Construction.
He subsequently moved to semiconductor packaging materials manufacturer MK Electron as CEO.
He joined Dongbu Corporation as a director and was appointed CEO in 2018.
He stepped down as CEO in 2023 and has continued to serve as vice chairman.
- Life Summary
- Career Highlights & Challenges
- · Sustainable profitability guides 2026 strategy
- · Dongbu Corporation's ownership and governance
- · First-half 2026 operating profit rises 69%
- · Construction capability ranking climbs to 25th
- · AI systems strengthen construction safety and quality
- · Gunsan shipyard acquisition launches J Ocean Heavy Industries
- · Joining the Gadeokdo New Airport construction consortium
- · Diversifying beyond public housing into industry and logistics
- · Zero serious accidents from 2021 to 2024
- · Korea's first satellite-based construction site management
- · El Salvador infrastructure contract strengthens bilateral economic cooperation
- · Heu Sang-hee promoted to vice chairman and CEO
- · Overseas comeback after 40 years brings successive contracts
- · Hanjin Heavy Industries acquisition leads to HJ relaunch
- · Keystone PE becomes Dongbu Corporation's new owner
- · Dongbu Corporation's history
- Vision and Goals
- Market and Social Evaluation
- Notable Incidents & Legal Affairs
- - Two deaths in two months prompt safety-law probe
- - Courts stay business suspensions over missing reinforcement bars
- - Responding to rumors of a liquidity crisis
- - Legoland receivables recovered: KRW 13.5 billion (US$9.7 million)
- - Bangbae reconstruction halted by construction cost dispute
- - Repeated safety accidents at construction sites
- - Dispute with Ssangyong E&C over a fatal accident
- - Questions raised over below-market property purchase
- - Dividends and executive pay rise despite weaker earnings
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- Educational Background
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