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CEO of Daehan Shipbuilding
Wang Sam-dong
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Last Updated on Oct 20, 2025
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CEO of Daehan Shipbuilding
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Wang Sam-dong is the Head of the Business Division and CEO of Daehan Shipbuilding.
He was born on March 11, 1968, in Gwangju Metropolitan City.
He graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in Business Administration.
Wang began his career at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (now Hanwha Ocean), where he served in various key roles, including Head of Strategic Planning and Head of Business Planning.
In January 2024, he joined Daehan Shipbuilding as Head of the Management Division and was promoted to CEO in March of the same year.
Since taking office, he has pursued a management policy focused on “profitability-driven growth,” leading initiatives in selective high-value orders and production efficiency innovation.
In 2024, the company achieved KRW 1 trillion (US$ 719 million) in revenue, and in August 2025, it successfully raised KRW 400 billion (US$ 288 million) through a KOSPI listing, leveraging its eco-friendly and high-efficiency ship technologies.
He is currently focusing on maintaining profitability and strengthening the foundation for sustainable growth.
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He was born on March 11, 1968, in Gwangju Metropolitan City.
He graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in Business Administration.
Wang began his career at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (now Hanwha Ocean), where he served in various key roles, including Head of Strategic Planning and Head of Business Planning.
In January 2024, he joined Daehan Shipbuilding as Head of the Management Division and was promoted to CEO in March of the same year.
Since taking office, he has pursued a management policy focused on “profitability-driven growth,” leading initiatives in selective high-value orders and production efficiency innovation.
In 2024, the company achieved KRW 1 trillion (US$ 719 million) in revenue, and in August 2025, it successfully raised KRW 400 billion (US$ 288 million) through a KOSPI listing, leveraging its eco-friendly and high-efficiency ship technologies.
He is currently focusing on maintaining profitability and strengthening the foundation for sustainable growth.
#DaehanShipbuilding #WangSamdong #Shipbuilding #HanwhaOcean #YonseiUniversity #KOSPIListing #GreenTechnology #Profitability #SustainableGrowth #KoreaShipbuilding
- Life Summary
- Career Highlights & Challenges
- · Specialized in Medium-Sized Shipbuilding, ‘Master of Tankers’
- · Major Shareholder is KHI
- · Operating Profit Reaches KRW 62.5 Billion in Q2 2025
- · Secures 80% of Global Orders, Eco-Friendly Ships to Be Delivered by 2027
- · Strengthening Partnership with Early KRW 20 Billion Payment to Partners Before Chuseok
- · KOSPI Listing Completed with High-Efficiency Production System
- · Two Suezmax Crude Oil Carriers Named Simultaneously
- · Obtains Design Approval for ‘Carbon-Free Fuel’ Ammonia Dual-Fuel Ship
- · Strengthening Partnership with Mokpo National University for ‘Glocal University’ Initiative
- · International Certifications Strengthen Dual Eco-Friendly Technologies and 2050 Net Zero Leadership
- · Earns Integrated Grade 2 in ESG Evaluation from Korea Ratings Data
- · First Mid-Sized Shipyard to Receive Shinhan Bank RG Guarantee
- · Journey of Daehan Shipbuilding
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- Market and Social Evaluation
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- Professional Timeline
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