Life Summary
Hong Young-chul is Chairman of Kiswire.

He is focusing on producing tangible results in advanced new businesses, including superconducting wire.

He was born on May 29, 1948, in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, as the second son of Hong Jong-yeol, the honorary chairman and founder of the company.

He graduated from Kyungbock High School in Seoul and Yonsei University with a degree in business administration.

He joined Kiswire and became CEO in 1987. He was appointed chairman in 2001.

He is credited with establishing Kiswire as a world-class company specializing in specialty wire products.

He is working to ensure a stable transition to third-generation management under his son, Vice Chairman Hong Seok-pyo.

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