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Jung Il-taik is president and CEO of Kumho Tire.

He was born on June 11, 1964.

He graduated from Gwangju Jeil High School and Chonnam National University with a degree in chemical engineering. He earned a master's degree in polymer engineering from the graduate school of Chonnam National University.

He began his career at Kumho Tire. He served as managing director in charge of materials development in the Compound Division and then as executive vice president and head of the KTG subsidiary. He also served as head of the original equipment (OE) Tire Sales Division and as vice president and head of the Research and Development Division.

He was appointed president and CEO in 2021.

Except for about three years when he served as head of the KTG subsidiary and head of the Sales Division, he built most of his career in research and development.

He is accelerating the construction of the Hampyeong New Plant and Kumho Tire's first European production base as the company works to overcome the setback from the Gwangju Plant fire.

He actively communicates with employees.

He has served as chairman of the Korea Tire Manufacturers Association.

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