KOREA WHO
-
-
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Yonsei University and Honorary Chairman of GS Caltex
Hur Dong-soo
GS Caltex Honorary Chairman Serves Third Term, Elevates Yonsei to Top Asian Private University
-
Last Updated on Aug 15, 2025
-
Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Yonsei University and Honorary Chairman of GS Caltex
Copy Url : https://www.koreawho.com/profile/HurDongsoo- Life Summary
Hur Dong-soo is the chairman of the Board of Trustees of Yonsei University and also serves as honorary chairman of GS Caltex.
Since being appointed chairman in 2017, he has been reappointed three times. His current term runs through April 2028.
He is focused on enhancing Yonsei University's educational and research capabilities and strengthening its financial foundation in order to elevate it as the leading private university in Asia.
He was born on July 13, 1943 (lunar calendar) in Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province, as the second son of Hur Jung-gu, former honorary chairman of Samyang Corporation and eldest son of GS founder Hur Man-jung.
He graduated from Bosung High School in Seoul and earned a degree in chemical engineering from Yonsei University.
He later obtained both his master’s and doctoral degrees in chemical engineering from the University of Wisconsin in the United States.
After working at a research center of Chevron, a U.S. oil and gas company, he joined GS Caltex.
In 1994, he was appointed CEO and went on to serve as chairman of the board and CEO of the company.
A passionate Go player, he served as chairman of the Korea Baduk Association for 15 years.
He places great importance on corporate social responsibility and once served as chairman of the Community Chest of Korea.
#HurDongsoo #YonseiUniversity #GSCaltex #BoardofTrustees #KoreanCEOs #GoGame #CSR #ChemicalEngineering #UniversityLeadership #Chevron
Since being appointed chairman in 2017, he has been reappointed three times. His current term runs through April 2028.
He is focused on enhancing Yonsei University's educational and research capabilities and strengthening its financial foundation in order to elevate it as the leading private university in Asia.
He was born on July 13, 1943 (lunar calendar) in Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province, as the second son of Hur Jung-gu, former honorary chairman of Samyang Corporation and eldest son of GS founder Hur Man-jung.
He graduated from Bosung High School in Seoul and earned a degree in chemical engineering from Yonsei University.
He later obtained both his master’s and doctoral degrees in chemical engineering from the University of Wisconsin in the United States.
After working at a research center of Chevron, a U.S. oil and gas company, he joined GS Caltex.
In 1994, he was appointed CEO and went on to serve as chairman of the board and CEO of the company.
A passionate Go player, he served as chairman of the Korea Baduk Association for 15 years.
He places great importance on corporate social responsibility and once served as chairman of the Community Chest of Korea.
#HurDongsoo #YonseiUniversity #GSCaltex #BoardofTrustees #KoreanCEOs #GoGame #CSR #ChemicalEngineering #UniversityLeadership #Chevron
- Life Summary
- Career Highlights & Challenges
- · Partnership for a Quantum-HPC Converged Platform with Global Companies
- · Yonsei Steps In to Attract U.S. Students Affected by Policy Shift
- · Yonsei Rises to Global Top 50 in QS World University Rankings
- · Yonsei Launches AI Semiconductor Talent Development Initiative
- · Yonsei Secures KRW 25 Billion Through Seoul RISE Program
- · Yonsei Health System Raises KRW 210 Billion, Achieves 42% of 2030 Fundraising Goal
- · Wonju Yonsei Medical Center Holds Dedication Ceremony for New Annex Building
- · Yonsei Establishes Graduate School of AI Convergence
- · KRW 20 Billion Donated for Biomedical Engineering Convergence Research
- · Ten Yonsei Research Projects Named in 2024 National R&D Top 100
- · Yonsei Hosts Korea’s First Global Climate Conference ‘IAMC’
- · Yonsei Selected for Major National Quantum Computing Project
- · Yonsei Signs Asia’s First Dual MBA Degree Agreement with Tsinghua University
- · Expanding Engagement for a Sustainable Society
- · First Private University Foundation in Korea to Pursue Public Listing of Its Company
- · First Korean Scientist Wins the Prestigious Porter Medal
- · Hur Dong-soo Donates KRW 300 Million for New Medical School Building
- · Inducted into Korea’s Business Hall of Fame
- · Hur Dong-soo Reappointed for Third Term as Yonsei Board Chair
- · Yonsei and POSTECH Declare Shared and Open Campus Initiative
- · Restructuring at Korea Baduk Association Sparks Reflection on Hur Dong-soo’s Tenure
- · GS Caltex’s Spill Prevention System Recognized as National Best Practice under Hur Dong-soo’s Leadership
- · Contributing to Local Community Development
- · Transformed Honam Oil into a KRW 60 Trillion Global Company
- · Composition of Yonsei University's Board of Trustees
- · Composition of Yonsei University's Board of Trustees
- · Yonsei University's Current Profile
- · The Journey of Yonsei University
- Vision and Goals
- Market and Social Evaluation
- Notable Incidents & Legal Affairs
- - Samyang International Faces Controversy Over Dividends Exceeding Operating Profit
- - Songdo Severance Hospital Opening Delayed Again Amid Controversy
- - GS Caltex Owner Huh Family Faces Internal Conflict Over Real Estate Deal
- - Severance Hospital Deploys Retired Professors Amid Medical Resident Walkout
- - Student Lawsuit over Disrupted Classes Ends with Court-Mandated Settlement
- - Dorm Floors Tilt, Concrete Dust Falls from Ceilings at Yonsei
- - Yonsei Professor's Lawsuit Over Joint Management of Research Funds Dismissed
- - Cho Kuk’s Son Returns Yonsei Master’s Degree
- - Former Yonsei Music Professor Receives Prison Sentence for Leaking Entrance Exam Piece
- - Chairman of Community Chest of Korea Resigns
- - Stepping Down as GS Caltex Board Chairman
- Professional Timeline
- Educational Background
- Family & Personal Connections
- Awards & Recognitions
- Additional Information
- Notable Quotations
- Infographic & Photos