Life Summary
Sung Ki-hak is the founder and chairman & CEO of Youngone Corporation. He also serves as the CEO of Youngone Outdoor.

He was born on July 8, 1947.

He graduated from the affiliated high school of Seoul National University College of Education and later earned a degree in International Trade from Seoul National University.

He began his career at Seoul Trading Company.

In 1974, at the age of 27, he founded Youngone Corporation at the suggestion of a foreign buyer.

An avid sports enthusiast, he developed a strong interest in outdoor sportswear during his university years as a member of the mountaineering club.

Since the company’s founding, he has maintained a consistent record of profitability without ever posting a loss.

He is known for his keen market insight and bold decision-making.

He actively promotes gender equality and strives to create jobs for women.

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