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    • Executive Director of the Management Support Team at Orion
      Dam Seo-won
      Dam Seo-won is Executive Director of the Management Support Team at Orion. He is gaining experience as a successor to the company’s leadership by overseeing practical tasks across Orion Group’s operations, including business strategy planning and management, global business support, and new growth initiatives. Born in 1989, he is the younger of two children of Orion Group Chairman Dam Chul-gon and Vice Chairwoman Lee Hwa-kyung. He earned a degree in Communications from New York University and completed an MBA at Peking University’s Guanghua School of Management. Seo-won began his career at Kakao Enterprise before joining Orion in July 2021 as Senior Manager of the Management Control Division. He rose quickly through the ranks, becoming Senior Vice President of the Management Support Team in December 2022 and Executive Director in December 2024. As a board member of Orion’s biotech affiliate, Ligachem Bio, he is directly involved in major decision-making. He is known for his down-to-earth personality and open communication with employees, although he rarely appears at external events. #Orion #DamSeowon #heirs #succession #leadership #businessstrategy #globalbusiness #biotech #familybusiness #SouthKorea
    • Vice Chairman and CEO of Lotte Engineering & Construction
      Park Hyun-chul
      Park Hyun-chul is the Vice Chairman and CEO of Lotte Engineering & Construction. He was brought in as a relief pitcher to Lotte E&C, which was facing a liquidity crisis due to the prolonged real estate downturn, and has since focused on improving the company’s financial structure. He was born on October 16, 1960, in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province. He graduated from Yeongnam High School in Daegu and majored in statistics at Kyungpook National University. After joining Lotte E&C, he worked at Lotte Group’s Management Coordination Office and Lotte Policy Coordination Office, later serving as Head of Business Operations at Lotte Property & Development. As CEO of Lotte Property & Development, he spearheaded the completion of Lotte World Tower, one of the group’s long-cherished projects. He later moved to Lotte Corporation, where he served as Head of the Business Restructuring Division, before being appointed CEO of Lotte E&C in 2022, succeeding former CEO Ha Seok-joo, and was promoted to Vice Chairman. He has spent nearly half of his career at the group’s control towers, the Lotte Policy Coordination Office and Lotte Corporation. Known for his attention to detail and field-oriented leadership, he has earned recognition for his crisis management capabilities. #Lotte #construction #realestate #ParkHyunchul #LotteE&C #leadership #crisismanagement #finance #LotteWorldTower #SouthKorea
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    • Vice Chairman of Fashion Group Hyungji
      Choi Jun-ho
      Choi Jun-ho is the Vice Chairman of Fashion Group Hyungji. He was born in 1984 as the son of Choi Byung-oh, Chairman of Fashion Group Hyungji. He graduated from Dankook University with a degree in Public Administration. He joined Fashion Group Hyungji and served as Head of the Group’s Integrated Purchasing and Production Division, CEO of the Supply Operations Division, and later became CEO of Hyungji Global (formerly Castelbajac). After serving as President of Fashion Group Hyungji, he has led the organization and business as Vice Chairman since 2023. He also served as Vice Chairman of the Korea Fashion Industry Association. #ChoiJunho #FashionGroupHyungji #KoreaFashion #ViceChairman #DankookUniversity #Castelbajac #HyungjiGlobal #FashionIndustry #Leadership #ChoiByungoh
    • CEO of Kakao Mobility
      Ryu Geung-seon
      Ryu Geung-seon is the CEO of Kakao Mobility. He is focusing on strengthening the competitiveness of the taxi platform business for an initial public offering (IPO) by expanding various mobility services based on the Kakao T mobile app. He was born in 1977. He graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in computer science. He began his career at Danal, where he became Head of the Development Division and later served as CEO in 2011. After joining Kakao Mobility, he was appointed co-CEO in 2019. He developed the world’s first mobile phone payment system. During the company’s expansion, he faced controversies over workplace bullying and allegations of algorithm manipulation. Despite a dismissal recommendation from the Financial Supervisory Service over suspected accounting fraud, he was reappointed. #KakaoMobility #RyuGeungseon #IPO #mobility #KakaoT #SouthKorea #ridesharing #technology #fintech #transportation
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    • Vice Chairman and CEO of LG Chem
      Shin Hak-cheol
      Shin Hak-cheol is the Vice Chairman and CEO of LG Chem. He is focusing his efforts on strengthening non-petrochemical businesses such as battery materials, eco-friendly materials, and global new drugs to grow LG Chem into a "top global science company." He was born on August 18, 1957, in a farming family in Goesan, North Chungcheong Province. He graduated from Cheongju High School and studied mechanical engineering at Seoul National University. Before graduating from college, he began his career as an engineer at Poongsan Metal Corporation. He later joined 3M Korea, worked at the Philippine subsidiary, and eventually moved to the U.S. headquarters. Starting as a regular employee at 3M Korea, he rose to become Executive Vice President overseeing 3M’s global operations, earning the nickname "Evangelist of Innovation." When LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo took office, Shin was recruited as Vice Chairman and CEO of LG Chem, and he succeeded in being reappointed for a third term in 2025. He is the first external professional manager in LG Chem’s history. He values "leadership based on fundamentals and principles" and emphasizes on-site management through active engagement in the field. In 2025, amid an industry downturn and an uncertain domestic and global environment, he pursued a selective and focused strategy for capital expenditures (CAPEX). He highlights innovation, learning, communication, and debate as essential qualities of leadership. #LG #LGchem #ShinHakcheol #CEO #leadership #battery #biotech #innovation #chemicals #globalstrategy
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    • Chairman of the National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives (Suhyup)
      Noh Dong-jin
      Noh Dong-jin is the chairman of the National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives (Suhyup). He was born on November 13, 1954, in Jinhae, Gyeongsangnam-do, the son of an ark shell farmer. He graduated from Changshin University with a degree in Chinese language and literature. He worked in high-frequency heat treatment at the Changwon National Industrial Complex and also sold fish at Jagalchi Market in Busan. In 1984, he was selected as a successor in the fishing industry, and after his father passed away, he inherited the family ark shell farming business. He served as the head of the Jinhae Suhyup Cooperative. In 2023, he ran in the election for chairman of the National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives and was elected. In 2025, he was re-elected as chairman of the Fisheries Committee of the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA). He is currently serving as a board member and chairman of the Fisheries Committee of the ICA, as well as chairman of the Korea Federation of Fisheries Industries. He is dedicated to preventing insolvency in member cooperatives and addressing the damages to the fishing industry caused by climate change. #NohDongjin #Suhyup #fisheries #cooperatives #ICA #arkShellFarming #JagalchiMarket #Changwon #climatechange #SouthKorea
    • CEO of GFC Life Science
      Kang Hee-cheol
      Kang Hee-cheol is the CEO of GFC Life Science. He is strengthening the company’s research and development capabilities in materials such as exosomes and microbiomes. Based on this, he is accelerating efforts to enter global markets. He was born on May 21, 1967. He graduated from Kyung Hee University with a degree in chemistry and earned a Ph.D. in Applied Biotechnology from Ajou University. He worked as a researcher at several cosmetics companies, including Namyang Aloe (now Univera), Dongyang Cosmetics (now Welcos), and Intercotech. Noticing that Korea relied heavily on imports for cosmetic raw materials, he founded GFC Life Science (then called Recom Shopping) in 2002. Coming from a cosmetics research background, he places strong emphasis on research and development. He values people. #KangHeecheol #GFCLifeScience #CEO #exosome #microbiome #biotechnology #cosmetics #research #globalexpansion #leadership
    • President of Sookmyung Women’s University
      Moon Si-yeun
      Moon Si-yeun is the president of Sookmyung Women’s University. She was born on September 11, 1965, in Seoul. She graduated from Eunkwang Girls’ High School in Seoul and earned her bachelor’s degree in French Language and Literature at Sookmyung Women’s University. She received a master’s degree in Theater Studies at Université Paris 3 – Nouvelle Sorbonne and later obtained her doctorate in Literature at the same university. She is an expert in French literature, particularly French theater. In 1997, she was appointed professor in the Department of French Language and Literature at Sookmyung Women’s University. She also served as president of the World Association for Hallyu Studies. During her candidacy for university president, she drew public attention by declaring, “Justice delayed is not justice,” pledging to promptly conclude the verification of Kim Kun-hee’s master’s thesis. #MoonSiyeun #Sookmyung #universitypresident #Frenchliterature #Frenchtheater #NouvelleSorbonne #Seoul #highereducation #Hallyu #academicjustice
    • President and CEO of Sajo Daerim
      Kim Sang-hoon
      Kim Sang-hoon is the President and CEO of Sajo Daerim. He was born on October 5, 1961. He graduated from Soongmoon High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in Trade from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS). He also obtained a master’s degree in Management Information Systems (MIS) from the Graduate School of Business Information at HUFS. Kim joined Sajo Group in 2004, where he served as Head of Management Support at Sajo Haepyo and later as CEO of Sajo C&C, building his reputation as a financial expert within the group. In 2016, he was appointed President and CEO of Sajo Haepyo (now Sajo Daerim), and since 2022, he has also served as Chief of Food Business at Sajo Group. Kim has played a leading role in driving the group’s external growth through aggressive mergers and acquisitions (M&A), as well as in organizational integration to strengthen management fundamentals. He enjoys the full confidence of Chairman Joo Jin-woo and has been a key figure in succession planning for Vice Chairman Joo Ji-hong, the group’s third-generation heir.
    • CEO of Antrogen
      Lee Sung-koo
      Lee Sung-koo is the CEO of Antrogen. He was born on July 25, 1954. He graduated from Yangjeong High School in Seoul and earned a degree in pharmacy from Seoul National University. He also received a master’s degree in pharmacy from the graduate school of Seoul National University. He worked as deputy manager in the development department of Korea Merica Industrial, and later as a pharmacist at Saesudo Pharmacy. He joined Bukwang Pharmaceutical, where he served as head of planning, executive director of planning, and in 2004 was appointed president and CEO of Bukwang Pharmaceutical. During his tenure, in 2006, he founded Antrogen and concurrently served as its president and CEO. In 2013, he left Bukwang Pharmaceutical to fully lead Antrogen. Through his career as a chemical industry developer, pharmacy pharmacist, and pharmaceutical company president, he strengthened his determination to take on challenges in new drug development. Based on the stem cell research experience he accumulated at Bukwang Pharmaceutical, he developed Cupistem, the world’s second stem cell therapy. He is known for his perseverance and focus. #LeeSungkoo #Antrogen #BukwangPharmaceutical #Cupistem #stemcelltherapy #pharmaceuticalindustry #drugdevelopment #biotechnology #Koreapharma #healthcare
    • President and CEO of AutoCrypt
      Lee Seok-woo
      Lee Seok-woo is the President and CEO of AutoCrypt. He was born on December 22, 1968. He graduated from the Department of Industrial and Management Engineering at POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology) and earned a master’s degree in Industrial Management from POSTECH. After gaining four years of experience at a software company, he founded Penta Security in 1997. In 2022, he spun off Penta Security’s automotive security business unit to establish AutoCrypt. He is focusing on securing talent in response to the strengthening of global automotive security regulations. He is also interested in improving profitability through restructuring the revenue model. He is concurrently serving as an adjunct professor in the Department of Industrial and Management Engineering at POSTECH. #LeeSeokwoo #AutoCrypt #PentaSecurity #cybersecurity #automotive #POSTECH #technology #spinoff #profitability #talentacquisition
    • The Chairperson of Kwangwoon University.
      Cho Sun-young
      Cho Sun-young is the Chairperson of Kwangwoon Academy, the educational foundation of Kwangwoon University. She was born in 1978 as the eldest daughter of former Kwangwoon Academy Chairperson Cho Moo-sung. She graduated from Crossroads High School in the United States and Carnegie Mellon University. She received her master’s degree in economic policy from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and completed a doctoral program in organizational theory at Yonsei University Graduate School of Business. She worked at the Yonsei University Management Research Institute and later as a consultant at KPMG. She then moved to Kwangwoon Academy as Director of Policy before succeeding her father Cho Moo-sung in 2018 to become Chairperson. Ahead of the academy’s 100th anniversary, she is focusing on nurturing talent with expertise in convergent artificial intelligence and promoting cooperation among regional universities in advanced academic fields. #ChoSunyoung #KwangwoonUniversity #KwangwoonAcademy #education #AI #convergence #highereducation #YonseiUniversity #CarnegieMellon #leadership
    • Chairman of MBK Partners
      Michael Byung-ju Kim
      Kim Byung-ju, also known as Michael Byung-ju Kim, is the chairman of MBK Partners. He leads MBK Partners, the largest private equity fund (PEF) in South Korea with assets exceeding US$30 billion, and one of the major private equity firms in Northeast Asia. He now faces the task of repairing MBK Partners’ tarnished reputation following the Lotte Card and Homeplus crises. Kim was born on October 8, 1963, in Jinhae, South Gyeongsang Province. As a teenager, he moved to the United States alone, where he majored in English literature at Haverford College and later earned an MBA from Harvard Business School. During his studies abroad, he acquired U.S. citizenship and gave up his Korean nationality. His English name is Michael ByungJu Kim. He married Park Kyung-ah, the fourth daughter of former Prime Minister Park Tae-joon, whom he met while she was studying at Parsons School of Design in the U.S. Kim began his career at Goldman Sachs in New York and Hong Kong before moving to Salomon Smith Barney. During the Asian financial crisis, he participated in South Korea’s issuance of US$4 billion in foreign exchange stabilization bonds. He later joined The Carlyle Group, where he drew attention in the private equity market by leading the acquisition of Hanmi Bank. In 2005, he founded MBK Partners as an independent firm. Starting with the acquisition of Daewoo Precision, he participated in numerous bidding processes and became known as the “Godfather of Private Equity.” The name “MBK” Partners was derived from the initials of Michael ByungJu Kim. Over the years, he achieved major successes in high-profile acquisitions and earned the nickname “Midas’ Hand” in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market. However, his reputation has dimmed as MBK Partners has faced mounting responsibility after Homeplus filed for corporate rehabilitation in 2025, coupled with the fallout from the massive data breach at Lotte Card. #MBKPartners #MichaelByungJuKim #privateequity #investment #SouthKorea #finance #mergersandacquisitions #Homeplus #LotteCard #leadership
    • CEO of 3billion
      Keum Chang-won
      Keum Chang-won is the CEO of 3billion. He was born in May 1981. He graduated from the Department of Bioinformatics at Soongsil University and earned a master’s degree in bioinformatics from KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology). He completed a doctoral program in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics at the University of Southern California (USC). After working as a researcher at the Institute for Molecular Design, he founded Zeperence in 2012. In 2014, he closed the company and joined Macrogen, where he served as head of the Clinical Genetics Team. In 2016, he decided to spin off Macrogen’s genome business and established 3billion. As a researcher in bioinformatics, he has set a vision of global expansion in AI-based drug development, leveraging accumulated genomic data. To prevent a prolonged net loss structure, he is focusing on entering the U.S. market. #3billion #KeumChangwon #bioinformatics #genomics #AI #drugdevelopment #Macrogen #USC #KAIST #startup
    • ChatGPT said: CEO of Korean Air and Chairman of Hanjin Group
      Cho Won-tae
      Cho Won-tae is the Chairman of Hanjin Group and also serves as the CEO of Korean Air. He is completing the integration of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, which will officially launch in 2027, and is focusing on strengthening Korean Air’s competitiveness in the global aviation market. He is also preparing for a potential future management dispute with Hoban Group, which has been increasing its stake in the holding company, Hanjin KAL. He was born on January 25, 1976, in Seoul, the eldest son among one son and two daughters of the late Cho Yang-ho, former Chairman of Hanjin Group. He graduated from Marian High School in the United States, transferred from Hilbert College to the Department of Business Administration at Inha University, and later completed an MBA program at the University of Southern California. After joining Hanjin Information Systems & Telecommunications, he moved to Korean Air. In 2007, he was appointed CEO of Uniconverse, Hanjin Group’s IT subsidiary. In 2016, he became CEO of Korean Air and in 2019, he was inaugurated as Chairman of Hanjin Group. Although he was at a disadvantage in the group’s management control battle due to a lower equity stake, he reversed the situation through the acquisition and merger of Asiana Airlines. By successfully acquiring Asiana Airlines, he ushered in the era of a “mega carrier,” or super-scale airline. As a third-generation owner-manager, he has been transforming Korean Air’s traditionally conservative corporate culture into one that is younger and more innovative. #ChoWontae #HanjinGroup #KoreanAir #AsianaAirlines #merger #megacarrier #aviationindustry #leadership #innovation #SouthKorea
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    • Leader of the People Power Party
      Jang Dong-hyeok
      Jang Dong-hyeok is the leader of the People Power Party. He is working to strengthen the party’s fight against the opposition and to boost its approval ratings. He is also focused on laying the foundation for victory in the 2026 local elections. He was born on June 2, 1969, in Boryeong, South Chungcheong Province. He graduated from Daecheon High School in South Chungcheong and went on to earn a degree in French Education from the College of Education at Seoul National University. After passing the 35th Higher Civil Service Examination, he worked as an education administration officer. He later passed the 43rd Bar Examination and served as a judge and lawyer. He was elected in a by-election for Boryeong and Seocheon, South Chungcheong, during the 21st National Assembly election, and secured re-election in the same constituency in the 22nd general election. He has served as the party’s spokesperson for the National Assembly, secretary general, senior spokesperson for the Assembly, supreme council member, and head of the Situation Room for the People Power Party’s presidential election campaign committee in the 21st presidential election. In the National Assembly, he has also worked as secretary of the Legislation and Judiciary Committee. #JangDonghyeok #PeoplePowerParty #SouthKoreaPolitics #politicalleader #Boryeong #Seocheon #NationalAssembly #lawyer #judge #conservativeparty #2026localelections
    • CEO of G2GBIO
      Lee Hee-yong
      Lee Hee-yong is the CEO of G2GBIO. He focuses on expanding cooperation with global big pharma companies and building patent barriers through securing intellectual property rights. He was born on April 4, 1965. He graduated from the Department of Biochemistry at Yonsei University and earned both his master’s and doctoral degrees in biochemical engineering at KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology). He worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology (KRICT), the College of Pharmacy at the University of Kentucky in the United States, and KAIST. He also served as a senior researcher at Hyundai Pharm and at the Antioxidant Protein Research Center at Paichai University. He further worked as a research professor at the College of Pharmacy at Wonkwang University. At Peptron, he spent about 14 years serving as head of the research institute and overseeing business development, before founding G2GBIO in 2017. He has devoted more than 30 years to the development of sustained-release injectable drugs. He values honest corporate management and social contribution. #G2GBIO #LeeHeeyong #biopharma #drugdevelopment #sustainedrelease #bigpharma #patents #KAIST #YonseiUniversity #Peptron #pharmaceuticals
    • Chairman of Samra Midas Group
      Woo Oh-heun
      Woo Oh-heun is the chairman of Samra Midas (SM) Group. He was born on November 6, 1953, in Goheung, South Jeolla Province, as the seventh of eight siblings. He graduated from Gwangju Commercial High School and earned a degree in architectural engineering from Gwangju University. He also obtained a master’s degree in moral education from the Graduate School of Education at Chosun University. As a high school student, he began his business career by starting a poultry farm. In 1988, he founded Samra Construction, the predecessor of SM Group, and entered the construction industry. Through aggressive mergers and acquisitions, he elevated the company to the ranks of mid-sized conglomerates, reaching over KRW 10 trillion (US$ 7.2 billion) in assets and climbing to 30th place in Korea’s business rankings. He has presented a vision of transforming SM Group into a global shipping and diversified corporation, aiming to play a key role in revitalizing Korea’s shipping industry and growing into a logistics hub in Northeast Asia and beyond. He has been called “the prodigy of the business world” and “a master of mergers and acquisitions.” However, he faces significant challenges, including financial and governance weaknesses, volatility in core industries, and uncertainty over succession. #WooOhheun #SMGroup #shipping #conglomerate #mergers #acquisitions #SouthKorea #logistics #businessstrategy #corporateleadership
    • Vice Chairman and CEO of Hyundai Card
      Chung Tae-young
      Chung Tae-young is Vice Chairman and CEO of Hyundai Card and also serves as CEO of its affiliate, Hyundai Commercial. He has been leading Hyundai Card’s transformation into a financial technology company, strengthening its competitiveness in data and digital capabilities. His vision is to establish the company as a “global data platform enterprise” based on a technology strategy centered on finance. He was born on April 11, 1960, in Seoul as the eldest son of Chung Kyung-jin, founder of Jongno Academy. After graduating from Korea University High School, he earned a degree in French literature from Seoul National University and later completed an MBA program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of Management. He began his career as Director of Planning at Hyundai Trading Company, then served as Head of the Americas branch and Mexico branch at Hyundai Precision. He later became Head of Planning and Finance at Hyundai Mobis and Head of Purchasing at Kia Motors. After moving to Hyundai Card as Executive Vice President, he was promoted to President and appointed CEO of Hyundai Card, Hyundai Capital, and Hyundai Commercial. In 2021, he stepped down from his role as CEO of Hyundai Capital. At Hyundai Card, he has introduced innovative management practices and actively pursued cultural marketing initiatives. He is married to Chung Myung-yi, President of Hyundai Commercial and the second daughter of Chung Mong-koo, Honorary Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group. #HyundaiCard #HyundaiCommercial #ChungTaeyoung #HyundaiMotorGroup #fintech #digitaltransformation #globaldataplatform #MIT #innovation #culturalmarketing
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    • CEO of Sapien Semiconductor
      Lee Myung- hee
      Here’s a smoother version with the awkward parts fixed while keeping the original meaning fully intact: Lee Myung-hee is the CEO of Sapien Semiconductor. She aims to surpass Taiwan’s Novatek and establish the company as the global leader in the Micro LED DDIC field. She was born on January 21, 1962. She graduated in electronic engineering from Hanyang University, earned a master’s degree in electronic engineering from Arizona State University in the United States, and received a Ph.D. in electronic and computer engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. She began her career as an engineer at Doosan Computer. She later moved to the United States, working as an engineer at IBM’s T.J. Watson Research Lab, and then gained further experience as Worldwide IC·EE R&D Integration Manager at Agilent Technologies. She joined Samsung Electronics, where she served as head (research fellow) of the System LSI Mobile DDI Development Team, before moving to Hyundai Autron as head of the Automotive Semiconductor R&D Center. After serving as an industry-academic cooperation professor in the Department of Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Engineering at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST), she founded Sapien Semiconductor in August 2017. Sapien Semiconductor is a fabless company specializing in display driver integrated circuits (DDI). It has independently developed core Micro and Mini LED display technologies and holds both domestic and international patents. #SapienSemiconductor #LeeMyunghee #semiconductor #MicroLED #DDIC #fabless #Samsung #HyundaiAutron #UNIST #Novatek
    • President and CEO of SK Square
      Han Myung-jin
      Han Myung-jin is the President and CEO of SK Square. He focuses on strengthening the performance of the group’s investment company and increasing corporate value by restructuring and streamlining non-core assets. He was born on October 26, 1973. He graduated from Korea University with a degree in Business Administration. At SK Telecom, he held several leadership roles, including Head of Global Business Development, Head of Global Alliance, and Head of the MNO Business Support Group. In 2023, he was appointed Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) of SK Telecom while also overseeing the Next Service division. In 2024, he moved to SK Square as Head of the Investment Support Center. He was later promoted to President and subsequently appointed CEO. Since taking office, he has delivered improved financial results through ongoing management reforms. #HanMyungjin #SKSquare #SKTelecom #CEO #businessstrategy #investment #corporategovernance #KoreaUniversity #telecomindustry #managementreform
    • CEO of Dongbang Medical
      Kim Keun-sik
      Kim Keun-sik is the CEO of Dongbang Medical. He was born in March 1956. He graduated from the Department of Horticulture at Kyung Hee University. In 1985, he founded Dongbang Acupuncture Manufacturing, a manufacturer of traditional Korean acupuncture needles, which later became Dongbang Medical. The company started as a local manufacturer and distributor of acupuncture needles and has grown into the No. 1 domestic company in the traditional Korean medical device market. It has expanded its business into aesthetic medical devices such as fillers, sutures, and lifting threads, transforming into a global aesthetics company. The company is focusing on strengthening its competitiveness not only in China, Southeast Asia, and Dubai but also in the United States and Brazil, the world’s No. 1 and No. 2 plastic surgery markets. #KimKeunsik #DongbangMedical #acupuncture #medicaldevices #aestheticmedicine #fillers #liftingthreads #plasticsurgery #globalexpansion #Koreanmedicalcompany
    • CEO of Daejin Advanced Materials
      Yoo Sung-joon
      Yoo Sung-joon is the CEO of Daejin Advanced Materials. Driven by a vision to transform Daejin Advanced Materials into a global materials company, he has concentrated on commercializing composite material technologies and expanding the company’s international footprint. He was born on December 3, 1987. He earned a master’s degree in business administration from Kyung Hee University Graduate School and later completed his doctoral coursework. Before founding Daejin Advanced Materials (then known as Daejin) in 2019 and becoming its CEO, he worked at a parts injection molding company in the Philippines operated by his uncle. He is recognized for his sharp ability to anticipate market trends. During his time in the Philippines, he saw the potential of antistatic films and went on to build a process materials company aimed at the secondary battery industry. He places a strong emphasis on technology. #YooSungjoon #DaejinAdvancedMaterials #CEO #compositematerials #globalexpansion #KyungHeeUniversity #businessadministration #antistaticfilm #secondarybattery #technologydriven
    • CEO and President of OB Beer
      Ben Verhaert
      Ben Verhaert is the CEO of OB Beer. He has been working to maintain the company’s leading position in the domestic market by consistently launching new products aimed at younger generations. Born in Belgium in 1978, he graduated from the Catholic University of Leuven with a degree in business administration. He joined AB InBev, the parent company of OB Beer, in 2001 and began his career as a sales executive in Belgium. He later served as country president in Luxembourg, as well as in Southern Europe and South Asia. In 2020, he was appointed CEO of OB Beer in Korea. He currently oversees the Korean market in line with AB InBev’s global strategy. Recognized as an expert in international operations, he has built his career leading markets in Luxembourg, Southern Europe, and South Asia. He is also committed to ESG management, with a focus on eco-friendly initiatives and improving corporate culture. #OBBeer #BenVerhaert #ABInBev #beerindustry #SouthKorea #businessleadership #ESG #sustainability #corporateculture #beverageindustry
    • CEO of ISU Petasys
      Choi Chang-bok
      Choi Chang-bok is Vice President and CEO of ISU Petasys. He was born in August 1971. He earned his MBA from the Graduate School of Business at Sogang University. He began his career at ISU Petasys, serving as Head of Business Planning and Head of Planning. He later moved to ISU, where he worked as Executive in charge of Planning and Head of Planning, before returning to ISU Petasys. In March 2023, he was appointed Vice President and CEO of ISU Petasys. Within ISU Group, he is recognized as an expert in printed circuit boards (PCBs). He has strengthened technological capabilities and expanded production capacity by advancing high-layer PCB technology and spearheading investments in the construction of ISU Petasys’ fourth and fifth plants in Daegu. Since 2007, he has also carried the longstanding task of diversifying the company’s business portfolio. #ISUPetasys #ISUGroup #PCB #ChoiChangbok #semiconductor #electronics #manufacturing #Daegu #businessdiversification #technology
    • CEO of Lotte Innovate
      Kim Kyung-yub
      Kim Kyung-yub is the CEO of Lotte Innovate. He is leading initiatives to secure future growth engines such as electric vehicles, AI, autonomous driving, and the metaverse, while also working to expand revenue. Born on October 19, 1970, he graduated with a degree in accounting from Seowon University and later earned a master’s degree in accounting from the University of Notre Dame in the United States. He began his career at Lotte Data Communication, where he served as head of the Finance Team, the Strategic Planning Team, the Management Innovation TF Team, and the Management Support Division. In 2018, he was appointed CEO of Hyundai Information Technology, a subsidiary of Lotte Innovate. He later returned to Lotte Data Communication, taking on roles as head of the Corporate Strategy Division and the Business Solutions Division. In November 2024, he moved to Lotte Innovate and was appointed CEO and Executive Vice President. Throughout his career, he has specialized in strategic planning and finance, helping to design the company’s future roadmap and lead new business initiatives. Currently, he is enhancing the company’s enterprise AI agent “iMember” to increase external revenue and reduce reliance on internal transactions. #LotteInnovate #KimKyungyub #AI #autonomousdriving #metaverse #EV #corporatestrategy #futuregrowth #innovation #Koreanbusiness
    • President of Sejong University
      Eom Jong-hwa
      Eom Jong-hwa is the president of Sejong University. He was born in 1965. He graduated from Neung-in High School in Daegu and earned his bachelor’s degree in physics from Seoul National University. He received his master’s degree in physics from the Graduate School of Seoul National University and his doctorate in physics from Northwestern University in the United States. In 2001, he was appointed professor of physics and astronomy at Sejong University. He later served as Dean of External Affairs, Dean of Academic Affairs, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Vice President for Administration before being appointed president in 2024. His term runs until July 26, 2027. He is a physicist recognized for developing the world’s first spin transistor. He aims to transform Sejong University into a leading institution representing Korea’s G2 status. He is focusing on educational innovation, such as introducing digital programs, as well as campus development, including the construction of the new Aejiheon Complex. #EomJongHwa #SejongUniversity #universitypresident #physics #spintransistor #educationinnovation #campusdevelopment #digitalprograms #Koreanuniversity #leadership
    • President and CEO of GC Green Cross
      Huh Eun-chul
      Huh Eun-chul is the President and CEO of GC Green Cross. After two attempts, he succeeded in launching sales of the blood-derived product “Aliglo,” a treatment for immunodeficiency, in the United States, marking the company’s full-scale overseas expansion. He is also strengthening efforts in developing vaccines and treatments for rare diseases, broadening GC Green Cross’s business portfolio. Huh was born on February 23, 1972, in Seoul, as the second son of former Green Cross Chairman Huh Young-sup and his wife Jung In-ae. His grandfather is Huh Chae-kyung, founder of Hanil Cement. He graduated from Youngdong High School and Seoul National University with a degree in Food Science and Technology, and went on to earn a master’s degree in Biochemical Engineering at Seoul National University. He later completed a Ph.D. program in Food Science at Cornell University in the United States. Huh began his career at Green Cross in the Corporate Planning Office and worked mainly in the research and development (R&D) division. He advanced through roles as Managing Director and Senior Managing Director of R&D Planning, then broadened his responsibilities as Chief Technology Officer (CTO), before becoming Head of Corporate Strategy, overseeing company-wide management. He initially shared leadership under a co-CEO system with Vice Chairman Cho Soon-tae, but now serves as the sole CEO of GC Green Cross after Cho’s departure. Huh is a devout Christian. He dislikes rigid formalities, prefers a horizontal organizational culture, and is regarded among employees as an icon of youthful energy and communication. #GCGreenCross #HuhEunchul #biopharma #immunodeficiency #Aliglo #rareDisease #vaccine #biotechnology #globalExpansion #ChristianLeadership
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    • President and CEO of Hana Tour
      Song Mi-sun
      Song Mi-sun is the President and CEO of Hana Tour. She was born on January 16, 1976. She graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in Business Administration and earned a master’s degree in Business Administration from the same university’s graduate school. She also completed an MBA program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. She worked as a partner at the Boston Consulting Group’s Seoul office, where she carried out projects with Hana Tour and IMM Private Equity, Hana Tour’s major shareholder. Through this connection, she was recruited in March 2020 as Co-CEO and President in charge of Finance and Management at Hana Tour. Since December 2022, she has been leading the company on her own. She joined during the travel industry’s greatest crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, directing restructuring efforts and improving the company’s fundamentals. In the post-COVID era, she has focused on recovering demand for overseas travel and strengthening the competitiveness of the company’s online platform. In 2024, she also served as Vice Chairman of the Korea Association of Travel Agents. #SongMiSun #HanaTour #travelindustry #leadership #postCOVID #tourism #globaltravel #businessstrategy #WhartonMBA #restructuring
    • Chairman of Kyowon Group
      Jang Pyeong-soon
      Jang Pyeong-soon is the chairman of Kyowon Group. He is leading the company’s digital transformation while also working to expand its education business customer base and strengthen its non-education divisions. He was born on January 3, 1951, in Dangjin, South Chungcheong Province, as the eldest of seven siblings. He graduated from Incheon High School. He first prepared for the civil service exam but was unsuccessful. In 1980, he began selling cabbages, which earned him a significant amount of money. He later tried again for the civil service exam but eventually gave up. He joined Woongjin Publishing, where he became the “National Sales Champion” just four months after joining. Within six months, he was promoted to team leader, and after one year, he advanced to division head, achieving rapid promotions. In 1985, he rented an office in Insadong, Seoul, and with three employees founded the Central Education Research Institute, the predecessor of Kyowon. After launching learning material businesses such as Red Pen and Kumon Learning, he diversified into new areas by establishing Kyowon Travel, Kyowon Life, and Kyowon Property. He currently serves as chairman of Kyowon Group and as CEO of its affiliate Kyowon Property. #JangPyeongsoon #Kyowon #education #digitaltransformation #publishing #entrepreneurship #Kumon #RedPen #diversification #SouthKorea
    • President and CEO of KB Asset Management
      Kim Young-seong
      Kim Young-seong is the President and CEO of KB Asset Management. By introducing performance-based systems and streamlining the organization, he has been working to strengthen the company’s competitiveness in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and protect its market share. He was born on September 8, 1969. He graduated from Hansung High School in Seoul and earned a degree in economics from the University of Minnesota in the United States. He later completed an MBA at Temple University’s Fox School of Business. He began his career as a bond investment manager at Samsung Life Insurance, then served as Head of the Bond Investment Division at Samsung Asset Management and as Head of the Overseas Investment Team at the Government Employees Pension Service. After joining KB Asset Management, he held key roles including Head of Global Strategy Investments and Head of the Pension and Securities Division. In 2024, he was appointed President and CEO of KB Asset Management. He is regarded as an expert in bond investment and overseas investment. He now faces the challenge of securing future growth drivers in the rapidly growing pension market while improving profitability. #KimYoungseong #KBAssetManagement #ETF #pensionmarket #investment #globalstrategy #bondinvestment #CEO #assetmanagement #finance
    • CEO of OpenEdge Technologies
      Lee Sunghyun
      Lee Sunghyun is the CEO of OpenEdge Technologies. He was born on January 26, 1976. He graduated from the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Seoul National University, where he also earned a master’s degree and completed the doctoral program. He began his career at the Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology and later worked as a researcher in the SoC development team at Samsung Electronics’ LSI Business Division. In 2017, he co-founded OpenEdge Technologies. The company is the only semiconductor design asset (IP) developer in Korea. It became the first in the world to create an artificial intelligence (AI) integrated solution that combines NPU (neural processing unit) IP with memory system IP to supply computational data. In 2026, it launched the world’s first semiconductor IP brokerage platform. #OpenEdge #semiconductor #IP #design #NPU #AI #memory #brokerage #Samsung #technology
    • President of Dongguk University
      Yun Jae-woong
      Yun Jae-woong is the president of Dongguk University. He was born in 1961 in Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province. He graduated from Yongsan High School in Seoul and majored in Korean Language and Literature at Dongguk University. He later earned both his master’s and doctoral degrees in Korean literature from the university’s graduate school. Yun was appointed professor in the Department of Korean Language Education at Dongguk University, where he also served as head of the Strategic Public Relations Office, dean of the College of Education, and dean of the Graduate School of Education. In January 2023, he was appointed president of Dongguk University. He has been pursuing mergers and acquisitions (M&A) with small and medium-sized universities in the Seoul metropolitan area and is focused on expanding enrollment in cutting-edge technology fields. Yun is the last disciple of poet Seo Jeong-ju, also known as Midang, and a dedicated researcher of his works. He has served as president of the Dongak Society of Language and Literature and the Literature and Environment Society, and currently works as secretary general of the Midang Memorial Society. #DonggukUniversity #YunJaeWoong #universitypresident #Tongyeong #Koreanliterature #SeoJeongju #Midang #highereducation #universityM&A #technologyexpansion
    • Chairman of the Fair Trade Commission
      Ju Biung-ghi
      Ju Biung-ghi is the first chairman of the Fair Trade Commission under the Lee Jae-myung administration. He is working on institutional reforms and policy initiatives to establish a fair market order and consumer sovereignty, which are key national tasks of the Lee administration. He was born on August 6, 1969, in Jeongeup, North Jeolla Province. He graduated from Moonil High School in Seoul and the Department of Economics at Seoul National University. He earned a master’s degree in economics from the graduate school of Seoul National University and later received a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Rochester in the United States. As head of the Center for Distributive Justice Studies at the Institute of Economic Research, Seoul National University, he focused on research in the fields of “distribution” and “fair economy” in Korea. He has served as president of the Korea Applied Economics Association, president of the Korean Social Science Research Council, and director of the Korean Economic Association. In August 2025, he was nominated by President Lee Jae-myung as chairman of the Fair Trade Commission. #JuBiungghi #FairTradeCommission #LeeJaemyung #economist #fairmarket #consumerrights #distributionjustice #SouthKorea #publicpolicy #economicreform
    • Vice Chairman and CEO of Philenergy
      Kim Kwang-il
      Kim Kwang-il is Vice Chairman and CEO of Philenergy. He was born on December 7, 1961, in Uiseong County, North Gyeongsang Province. He graduated from Busan High School and earned a degree in mechanical design from Seoul National University. He went on to receive both his master’s and doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago. He began his career at Samsung Electro-Mechanics and later served as head of the Production Technology Research Institute, Central Research Institute, and Production Technology Center at Samsung SDI. He was then recruited as CEO of Philoptics, and in 2022, following a corporate spin-off, he was appointed CEO of Philenergy. He is a battery engineer who spearheaded the industry’s evolution from small secondary batteries to lithium-ion batteries. Currently, he is focusing on strengthening competitiveness by positioning winding machines, a core piece of equipment for manufacturing next-generation 4680 cylindrical batteries, as a new growth driver. #Philenergy #KimKwangil #battery #4680 #cylindricalbattery #SamsungSDI #Philoptics #lithiumion #secondarybattery #energystorage
    • CEO of Orum Therapeutics
      Lee Sung-joo
      Lee Sung-joo is the CEO of Orum Therapeutics. He was born on December 8, 1974. After majoring in biochemistry at Yonsei University, he earned a Ph.D. in biophysics from the University of California, Berkeley. He completed a two-year postdoctoral research program in the Department of Chemistry at Stanford University. He joined LG Life Sciences as a researcher and later moved to Sanofi, where he served as Head of R&D for Asia-Pacific and Korea. In 2016, he founded Orum Therapeutics, a company dedicated to researching and developing degrader-antibody conjugates (DAC). He is regarded as a symbolic figure who demonstrated the potential for domestic biotech companies in new drug development to strike major deals with global pharmaceutical firms. He now faces the challenges of securing clinical success and continuously expanding the company’s pipeline. #OrumTherapeutics #LeeSungjoo #biotech #drugdevelopment #pharma #DAC #YonseiUniversity #UCBerkeley #Stanford #Sanofi #LGScience
    • Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
      Kim Yun-duk
      Kim Yun-duk is the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. As the first minister to lead the ministry under the Lee Jae-myung administration, he is dedicated to implementing the new government’s inaugural “Housing Supply Expansion Plan,” which aims to deliver 1.35 million homes in Seoul and the surrounding metropolitan area by 2030. He is also focusing on reforming the Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH), centered on direct implementation, and on establishing stronger systems to prevent recurring safety accidents at construction sites. He was born on May 23, 1966, in Buan County, North Jeolla Province. He graduated from Dongam High School in North Jeolla and earned a degree in accounting from Chonbuk National University. In 2000, he began his political career as co-representative of Citizens’ Action 21 and later served as a member of the 8th North Jeolla Provincial Council. He went on to serve as president of the North Jeolla Economic and Trade Promotion Agency and has been elected to the National Assembly for Jeonju A District in the 19th, 21st, and 22nd terms. Within his party, he has held several key posts, including deputy floor leader of the New Politics Alliance for Democracy, chairman of the North Jeolla chapter of the Democratic Party, chief special advisor to the party leader, and secretary general. In the National Assembly, he has served on the Culture, Sports, Tourism, Broadcasting and Communications Committee; the Education, Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee; the Special Committee on Budget and Accounts; the Land, Infrastructure and Transport Committee; and as secretary of the Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee. #KimYunduk #MOLIT #LeeJaemyung #housingpolicy #LHreform #constructionsafety #Korea #NationalAssembly #DemocraticParty #publicpolicy
    • CEO of Musinsa
      Cho Man-ho
      Cho Man-ho is the CEO of Musinsa. He is working to enhance Musinsa’s corporate value as the company prepares for an IPO. He was born in Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province, in August 1983. He graduated from Dankook University with a degree in Fashion Design. While still a senior in high school, he created and managed an online community on Freechal called “A Place with a Lot of Shoe Pictures,” which later became the foundation of Musinsa. After graduating from high school, he founded Musinsa.com and launched Musinsa Magazine, which focused on shoe-related content. In 2009, he established Musinsa Store. He is often described as “the Jeff Bezos of Korea’s fashion industry” and “a leader of mutual growth.” #Musinsa #ChoManho #fashion #ecommerce #IPO #startup #Kfashion #entrepreneur #corporatevalue #management
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    • Vice Chairman and CEO
      Jang Seung-kook
      Jang Seung-kook is Vice Chairman and CEO of BTRCEL. He was born in March 1962. He graduated from Sungkyunkwan University with a degree in English Language and Literature. He began his career at Daewoo Group through open recruitment and later served as head of Daewoo Electronics’ European subsidiary. He then moved to Ire Electronics as Executive Vice President before joining BTRCEL. In 2008, he was appointed President and CEO of BTRCEL, and in January 2024, he was promoted to Vice Chairman. He is recognized for his resilience and drive in turning crises into opportunities. He aims to foster a corporate culture that values people. He is focusing on expanding the company’s global presence and entering the secondary battery business. He faces challenges such as managing risks in new technology commercialization and enhancing global competitiveness. He also oversees the management of BTRMILTec, an affiliated company. #BTRCEL #JangSeungkook #secondarybattery #globalmarket #corporateculture #resilience #technologycommercialization #competitiveness #affiliatedcompany #leadership
    • President of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
      Park Jeong-woon
      Park Jeong-woon serves as president of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. He was born on March 20, 1960. He earned his bachelor’s degree in English at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and went on to receive a master’s degree in English from its graduate school. He later obtained both a master’s and a doctoral degree in linguistics from the University of California, Berkeley. He began his academic career as a full-time lecturer at Seowon University in North Chungcheong Province and, in 1996, returned to his alma mater as a professor in the Department of English at HUFS. He has held various key positions, including director of the Institute of Language Research, head of the Office of External Affairs, director of the Foreign Language Examination (FLEX) Center, and dean of the College of English. Externally, he has served as president of the Discourse and Cognitive Linguistics Society of Korea and vice president of the International Society of Korean Language and Culture. Elected through a direct vote, he initiated sweeping restructuring measures immediately upon taking office. He has also worked to promote closer integration of the Seoul Campus and the Global Campus (formerly Yongin Campus) into a single, unified institution.
    • Chairman and CEO of Eduwill
      Yang Hyung-nam
      Yang Hyung-nam is the Chairman and CEO of Eduwill. He returned as CEO in 2024 after eight years, to revive the company that had fallen into capital erosion following two consecutive years of losses. He was born on August 3, 1962, in Seoul. He graduated from Hanyang University with a degree in English Language and Literature. He received a master’s degree in Digital SME Management from Hansung University Graduate School and completed a doctoral program in Human Resource Development Policy at Chung-Ang University Graduate School. In 1992, he founded the National Examination Education Center, which later became Eduwill. In 2016, he stepped down from frontline management to serve as Chairman of the Eduwill Social Contribution Committee, before returning as Chairman and CEO in 2024. He developed Eduwill into a leading comprehensive education company in Korea. He is now focusing on attracting investment to foster future growth businesses. #YangHyungnam #Eduwill #education #CEO #leadership #Seoul #investment #businessstrategy #Korea #growth
    • CEO of Aton
      Kim Jong-seo
      Kim Jong-seo is the CEO of Aton. He is leading the company’s growth in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven cybersecurity operations and quantum computing solutions. He was born on March 27, 1969. He graduated from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies with a degree in Electronic Computing (now the Department of Computer Engineering) and earned a master’s degree in Computer Science from the university’s Graduate School of Electronic Computing. He began his career at Daou Technology in the Financial Business Division. In 2000, he founded AT Solution, the predecessor of Aton. He drove innovation in financial IT by introducing Korea’s first mobile securities trading service. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he opened up the private certification market with services such as PASS, which were widely used nationwide. #Aton #KimJongseo #AI #Cybersecurity #QuantumComputing #Fintech #PASS #FinancialIT #Innovation #MobileTrading
    • Chairman of Taeyoung Group
      Yoon Suk-mynn
      Yoon Suk-mynn is the chairman of Taeyoung Group. Following the decision by its affiliate Taeyoung Construction to enter a corporate workout program, he is concentrating his efforts on restoring the company’s financial stability and normal operations. He was born on October 9, 1964, in Seoul, as the only son of Yoon Se-young, the founder of Taeyoung Group. He graduated from Whimoon High School and earned a degree in chemical engineering from Seoul National University. He went on to obtain a master’s degree in chemical engineering from the same university and later completed an MBA at Harvard Business School in the United States. He began his professional career at Taeyoung Construction. In 2000, he was appointed CEO of SBSI, and in 2004, he became president of both Taeyoung Construction and Taeyoung Industry. After serving as CEO of SBS Media Holdings, he was appointed chairman of the board of TY Holdings in 2020, when Taeyoung Group shifted to a holding company structure. He also served as president of the Korea Ski Association. He is regarded as modest, diligent, and highly disciplined in self-management. #TaeyoungGroup #YoonSukmynn #leadership #construction #SBS #TYHoldings #SeoulNationalUniversity #HarvardMBA #KoreaSkiAssociation #businessrestructuring
    • President and Head of the Home Appliance & Solution (HS) Business Division at LG Electronics
      Lyu Jae-cheol
      Lyu Jae-cheol is President and Head of the Home Appliance & Solution (HS) Business Division at LG Electronics. He is spearheading LG’s expansion in the North American and European appliance markets with premium products such as “LG Signature” and the customizable built-in line “LG Built-in.” He is also focusing on applying artificial intelligence (AI) through the “LG ThinQ AI” home platform, aiming to seamlessly connect appliances across everyday life. Lyu was born on March 15, 1967, in Sacheon, South Gyeongsang Province. He earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Seoul National University and an MBA from the University of Illinois. He joined LG Electronics (then Goldstar) as a washing machine researcher and has spent three decades building his expertise in home appliance technology. Over the years, he has held key roles including Refrigerator Production Manager, Head of the Room Air Conditioner (RAC) Business, and Head of the Living Appliance Division, overseeing a wide spectrum of household appliances. Since 2023, he has been leading LG’s home appliance business, succeeding former president Song Dae-hyun, who set record performance levels for the H&A Division. In November 2024, LG Electronics reorganized its structure, with the H&A Division—which previously included the air solutions business—restructured as the HS Division, focusing exclusively on home appliances. He is widely regarded for his sharp insight into customer needs and market dynamics. #LG #LGElectronics #homeappliances #ThinQAI #LyuJaecheol #builtinkitchen #LGSIGNATURE #NorthAmerica #Europe #strategy
    • President and CEO of Fond Group
      Lim Jong-min
      Lim Jong-min is the President and CEO of Fond Group. He is committed to expanding the e-commerce business, pursuing overseas growth, and enhancing shareholder value. He was born on December 25, 1961. He graduated from Pusan National University with a degree in economics. He began his career at Samsung C&T, marking his entry into the fashion industry. He later worked at Sejung21 and Ssangbangwool. He then joined Cowell Fashion, where he served as head of the support division and later led the fashion business division. In 2017, he was appointed CEO of Cowell Fashion. In 2023, when the fashion division was spun off as an independent entity, he became Co-CEO and President of the newly established Fond Group. #FondGroup #LimJongmin #fashionindustry #ecommerce #globalexpansion #shareholdervalue #SamsungCT #CowellFashion #Sejung21 #Ssangbangwool
    • CEO of Hyundai Bioscience
      Jin Geun-woo
      Jin Geun-woo is the Chief Executive Officer of Hyundai Bioscience. He was born on October 27, 1980. He graduated from the Department of Chemistry at Seoul National University and received both his master’s and doctoral degrees in biochemistry from the graduate school of the same university. He conducted research on anticancer drug delivery systems at the Fels Institute for Cancer Research at Temple University in the United States and at Samyang Biopharm. After serving as a senior researcher at CNPharm, he joined Hyundai Bioscience as head of the research institute. In March 2025, he was appointed CEO of Hyundai Bioscience. Since 2025, he has also served as co-CEO of Hyundai ADM Bio. He is an expert in drug delivery systems. Coming from a research background, he values decision-making based on scientific evidence. He faces challenges such as achieving clinical success, securing global approvals, strengthening financial stability, and responding to international regulations. #HyundaiBioscience #JinGeunwoo #CEO #biopharmaceuticals #drugdelivery #anticancer #globalapproval #clinicalresearch #financialstability #biotech
    • Chairman of iM Financial Group and President of iM Bank
      Hwang Byung-woo
      Hwang Byung-woo is the Chairman of iM Financial Group and concurrently serves as President of iM Bank. He is focused on restoring performance that had deteriorated following the bank’s transition into a commercial lender and the impact of real estate project financing (PF), while also working to firmly establish its identity. He is also committed to strengthening sound group governance and advancing ESG (environmental, social, and governance) management. Born on April 27, 1967, in Sangju, North Gyeongsang Province, he graduated from Seonggwang High School in Daegu and studied economics at Kyungpook National University, where he went on to earn both his master’s and doctoral degrees in economics. He began his career as a researcher at Daegu Bank’s Financial and Economic Research Institute and later served as head of the DGB Management Consulting Center, head of the Corporate Management Consulting Center, and manager of the Bonri-dong Branch. After Kim Tae-oh took office as Chairman of DGB Financial Group, Hwang moved to the holding company, where he held key posts including Chief of Staff, Head of Management Support, Head of Group Future Planning, and Head of Group Sustainability Management, while also serving as Director of the ESG Strategy and Management Research Institute. In 2023, he was appointed President of Daegu Bank (now iM Bank), and in 2024 he became Chairman of DGB Financial Group (now iM Financial Group). In December 2024, he was reappointed as President of iM Bank, extending his dual role as both President of the bank and Chairman of the holding company for another year. He places great importance on communication and is quick to adapt to change. #iMFinancialGroup #iMBank #banking #leadership #ESG #SouthKorea #finance #PFloans #DaeguBank #HwangByungwoo
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    • CEO of Nongshim
      Lee Byeong-hak
      Here’s a smoother, more natural version of your text with improved word choice and flow while keeping the original meaning intact: Lee Byeong-hak is the President and CEO of Nongshim. He is tasked with strengthening the company’s global performance and increasing shareholder value. He was born on September 11, 1959. He earned a degree in Agricultural Chemistry from Chungnam National University. At Nongshim, he held positions as head of the Production Technology Team, plant manager of the Gumi and Anyang factories, and later executive director of the production division before being promoted to vice president. In March 2022, he was appointed as co-CEO of Nongshim. A veteran production specialist, he has spent 36 years building his career in the company’s manufacturing operations. He played a key role in automating Nongshim’s factories and introducing cutting-edge production processes. #Nongshim #LeeByeonghak #CEO #manufacturing #automation #shareholdervalue #globalstrategy #foodindustry #SouthKorea #leadership
    • Chairman of the National Credit Union Federation of Korea
      Kim Youn-sik
      Kim Youn-sik is Chairman of the National Credit Union Federation of Korea (NACUFOK). As his term ends in February 2026, he is focusing on improving financial soundness and strengthening internal controls to ensure a more resilient organization in his final year of leadership. To reverse the Credit Union’s poor performance, he has been working to tighten management of non-performing loans and delinquency rates. He was born in Daegu in 1956. He graduated from Daeryun High School in Daegu. Before entering the cooperative sector, he was CEO of Hyosung Fruits and head of the Muminjae Calligraphy Museum. He later served as Vice Chairman of Saerim Credit Union, Chairman of the Daegu Regional Council of Credit Unions, and a board member of NACUFOK. He also served as CEO of Ariana Hotel before being elected Chairman of NACUFOK in 2018. He is now serving the final year of his second term. He made the transition from calligrapher to businessman, and from businessman to financial leader. While commercial banks are cutting branches and expanding digital services, he stresses that credit unions should continue to expand their branch networks in order to realize social value. He also emphasizes the importance of balanced growth between large and small member unions. #KimYounSik #CreditUnion #NACUFOK #finance #leadership #Daegu #nonperformingloans #banking #socialvalue #balancedgrowth
    • President & CEO of Hyundai Motor Securities
      Bae Hyung-keun
      Bae Hyung-keun is the CEO of Hyundai Motor Securities. He is focusing on offsetting losses from real estate project financing and building a stable long-term revenue structure. Born in 1965, he graduated from Kyunggi High School in Seoul and earned a degree in Business Administration from Korea University. He began his career at Hyundai Group in the Corporate Planning Office. At Hyundai Motor, he held roles including Executive Assistant to Management, Head of the Planning Office, and Head of Corporate Strategy. He later moved to Hyundai Mobis, where he served as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, before being appointed CEO of Hyundai Motor Securities in 2024. He is recognized as one of Hyundai Motor Group’s leading financial strategists. #HyundaiMotorSecurities #BaeHyungkeun #finance #HyundaiGroup #HyundaiMotor #HyundaiMobis #securities #realestate #projectfinancing #KoreaBusiness
    • Vice Chairman and CEO of L&F
      Choi Su-an
      Choi Su-an is Vice Chairman and CEO of L&F. He has been focusing on diversifying the company’s customer base and restoring profitability through the mass production and supply of cathode materials for LFP batteries. Born on May 10, 1970, he graduated from Suseong High School in Daegu and went on to study chemical engineering at Yonsei University. He earned both his master’s and doctoral degrees in chemical engineering from KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) and later completed an MBA program at the Helsinki School of Economics in Finland. He began his career at LG Group, working in the battery division of LG Chem, before moving to Kimberly-Clark, where he served as Senior Manager of IC. Choi then joined L&F, holding key roles such as Head of Research Center (Managing Director), Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Executive Vice President of the Electronic Materials Division, and Vice President of Strategic Planning, before being appointed Co-CEO in 2016. He was subsequently promoted to sole CEO and later to Vice Chairman and CEO. He also serves as a non-executive director at LS-L&F Battery Solution. Choi is recognized for independently developing high-performance cathode active materials for lithium-ion batteries and supplying them to leading domestic and global clients, including LG Energy Solution, SK On, and Tesla. His contributions have been credited with strengthening the global standing of Korea’s battery industry. #LNF #ChoiSuan #battery #LFP #cathodematerial #LGEnergySolution #SKOn #Tesla #Kbattery #energy #EV
    • CEO of Lotte Energy Materials
      Kim Yeon-seop
      Kim Yeon-seop is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lotte Energy Materials. He also serves as CEO of its affiliates, Lotte EM Europe and Lotte Energy Materials Spain. He was born in October 1963. He earned a degree in chemical engineering from Seoul National University. In 1990, he began his career at Hyundai Petrochemical. When Hyundai Petrochemical was acquired by Honam Petrochemical, the predecessor of Lotte Chemical, he became part of the Lotte Group. At Lotte Chemical, he held several senior positions, including Head of Safety and Environment Technology, Head of Business Support, and Head of Strategic Planning. In 2023, with the launch of Lotte Energy Materials, he was appointed its first CEO and also serves as Chairman of the Board.
    • CEO of Genomictree
      An Seong-hwan
      An Seong-hwan is the CEO of Genomictree. He was born on March 13, 1961. He earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Sungkyunkwan University and a master’s degree in biology from its graduate school. He later received a Ph.D. in molecular virology from Texas State University in the United States. After completing his postdoctoral research at Stanford University School of Medicine, he was appointed assistant professor at the Cancer Center of Yonsei University College of Medicine, where he built his academic career. In 2000, he founded Genomictree, a company specializing in genome-based cancer diagnostics. He is committed to developing the company into a global leader in early cancer detection technologies. He also serves as Vice President of the Biohealthcare Association. #AnSeonghwan #Genomictree #cancerdetection #earlydiagnosis #biotech #molecularvirology #Stanford #Sungkyunkwan #TexasStateUniversity #biohealthcare
    • CEO of Seegene
      Chun Jong-yoon
      Chun Jong-yoon is the CEO of Seegene. He is pursuing new growth drivers to lead Seegene in the post-COVID endemic era. He seeks to share Seegene’s molecular diagnostic technology and infrastructure with the world and promote open innovation in the diagnostic ecosystem. He was born on July 6, 1957, in Gyeongsan, North Gyeongsang Province, the third child among three sons and two daughters. He graduated from Konkuk University with a degree in agriculture and earned a Ph.D. in molecular biology from the University of Tennessee. He worked as a postdoctoral researcher at Harvard University and UC Berkeley, and served as a senior researcher at the Kumho Life Science Research Institute. He later became a professor in the Department of Life Sciences at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) and the Department of Biological Sciences at Ewha Womans University. In 2000, while teaching at Ewha Womans University, he founded Seegene. He launched the business on the advice of his uncle, Chun Kyung-joon, former executive vice president of technology at Samsung Electronics and current chairman of Seegene. In 2001, he resigned from his professorship to devote himself entirely to management. By developing COVID-19 diagnostic products at the right time, he grew the company into one with revenue surpassing KRW 1 trillion (US$ 719.4 million). #Seegene #ChunJongyoon #moleculardiagnostics #COVID19 #openinnovation #diagnostics #Koreanbiotech #healthcare #lifescience #globalexpansion
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    • Chairman and CEO of Sungwoo
      Park Chae-won
      Park Chae-won is the Chairman and Co-CEO of Sungwoo. He shares the role with his eldest son, Park Jong-heon. Born on March 28, 1949, he graduated from Pusan National University with a degree in electronics. In 1976, he joined Geumseong Communications (later Geumseong Components) and worked there for 16 years. In 1992, drawing on his experience, he founded Sungwoo, a company specializing in electronic components for TV picture tubes. He served as CEO from 2001 to 2010. After passing management responsibilities to his eldest son, CEO Park Jong-heon, he stepped away from day-to-day operations. However, in August 2025, he returned as Co-CEO. His comeback is seen as a determination to take the lead in improving profitability and securing new growth engines for the company, which has struggled with weak performance since its KOSDAQ listing. He has largely stayed out of the public eye. #ParkChaewon #Sungwoo #electronics #CEO #leadership #KOSDAQ #profitability #growthstrategy #semiconductors #Koreanbusiness
    • Vice Chairman and CEO of SK ecoplant
      Jang Dong-hyun
      Jang Dong-hyun is Vice Chairman and CEO of SK ecoplant. In line with SK Group’s rebalancing strategy, he is focused on enhancing the corporate value of SK ecoplant in preparation for an initial public offering (IPO). He was born on August 20, 1963, in Daegu. After graduating from Kyungpook National University High School, he studied industrial engineering at Seoul National University, where he also earned a master’s degree in the field. He began his career at Yukong, which was later acquired by SK Group. At SK Telecom, he held key leadership roles including Head of Finance, Head of Corporate Planning, Head of Strategy, and Head of Marketing. He went on to serve as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at SK Planet, and in 2014 was appointed President and CEO of SK Telecom. He later returned to SK, where he was once again named President and CEO before being promoted to Vice Chairman. In December 2023, he took office as CEO of SK ecoplant. Within SK Group, he is widely recognized as a leading expert in finance and mergers and acquisitions. #SKecoplant #SKGroup #JangDonghyun #IPO #corporatestrategy #M&A #finance #leadership #SouthKorea #industrialengineering
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    • CEO of Shinsegae and CEO of Shinsegae Central City
      Park Joo-hyung
      Here’s a smoother version of your translation, keeping it faithful to the original while refining awkward word choices and flow: Park Joo-hyung is Vice President and CEO of Shinsegae. He also serves as CEO of Shinsegae Central City and Seoul Express Bus Terminal. He was born in December 1959 in Gangjin-eup, Gangjin County, South Jeolla Province. He graduated from Gwangju High School and studied accounting at Dongguk University. He joined Shinsegae in 1985 and has spent his entire 40-year career at the company, earning the reputation of being a true “Shinsegae man.” Within the group, he is recognized as a finance expert, having served as Head of Planning in the Management Support Office and as Head of the Support Division in the Department Store Business Unit. Since 2017, he has been CEO of Shinsegae Central City, and in 2024, he also took on the role of CEO of Shinsegae, leading the group’s department store business. Amid a consumption slump that has fueled a sense of crisis across the department store industry, he has demonstrated strong drive by pushing forward with large-scale investments to renovate key flagship stores. #Shinsegae #ParkJoohyung #departmentstore #retail #leadership #Korea #finance #management #businessstrategy #expansion
    • CEO of McDonald’s Korea
      Kim Ki-won
      Kim Ki-won is the CEO of McDonald’s Korea. He is driving both business expansion and profitability under a long-term vision to grow the chain to 500 stores by 2030. Born in 1974, he graduated from Georgetown University with a degree in mathematics and went on to spend more than 20 years in marketing at P&G, Coca-Cola, and SBS Media Holdings. He later joined McDonald’s Korea and was appointed CEO in 2022. He is regarded as a seasoned executive with global marketing expertise and a hands-on, communicative leadership style. Through initiatives such as the local “Taste of Korea” campaign and hit menu items like “The BTS Meal,” he has achieved both business growth and a turnaround to profitability. He is seen as a leader who prioritizes customer experience and social responsibility over short-term gains, strengthening brand trust and building the foundation for sustainable growth. #McDonaldsKorea #KimKiwon #CEO #leadership #marketing #globalstrategy #expansion #profitability #BTSMeal #TasteofKorea
    • Chairman of Cosmax
      Lee Kyung-Soo
      Lee Kyung-soo is the chairman of Cosmax. He was born in 1946 in Songhwa, Hwanghae Province. When the Korean War broke out, he and his family fled to Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, when he was five years old. He graduated from Pohang High School and went on to earn a degree in pharmacy from Seoul National University. In 1973, he began his career as a sales representative at Dong-A Pharmaceutical. He later worked as an advertising planner at Oricom before moving to Daewoong Pharmaceutical. At the age of 46, he entered the world of entrepreneurship. In 1992, he founded Korea Meiruto, which later became Cosmax. After serving as president, he now leads the company as chairman. His eldest son, Lee Byung-man, serves as CEO of Cosmax, while his second son, Lee Byung-joo, is CEO of the holding company Cosmax BTI. #Cosmax #LeeKyungSoo #Kbeauty #cosmetics #founder #chairman #entrepreneurship #SeoulNationalUniversity #globalexpansion #leadership
    • CEO of ToolGen
      Ryu Jong-sang
      Ryu Jong-sang is the CEO of ToolGen. He faces the task of establishing a sustainable revenue base after winning a patent dispute over gene-editing technology. He was born on May 4, 1971. He received his Ph.D. in Molecular Biology and Molecular Genetics from Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH). In 2005, he began his professional career as a researcher at the National Core Research Center for Systems Bio-Dynamics. He worked as a senior research scientist at Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT) Biohealth Lab and Samsung Bioepis. He then served as Head of Strategic Planning at Theragen Etex Bio Research Institute, Head of Development at Daewoong Bio, and Head of the Cell Therapy Center at Daewoong Pharmaceutical, before being appointed CEO (CSO) of Apicell Therapeutics in 2021. In March 2025, he was recruited as CEO of ToolGen. He has also worked as a research fellow at the government’s Institute for Basic Science (IBS), conducting advanced basic science research. He brings both research expertise in the field of cell and gene therapies and management experience in the biopharmaceutical industry. #ToolGen #RyuJongsang #genetherapy #celltherapy #biopharma #genomeediting #patentdispute #POSTECH #SamsungBioepis #DaewoongPharma
    • Chairman of KG Group and CEO of KG Mobility
      Kwak Jae-sun
      Kwak Jae-sun is the chairman of KG Group and also serves as chairman and CEO of KG Mobility. He is devoting his efforts to normalizing the management of KG Mobility through the expansion of its electric vehicle lineup and exports. He was born on January 15, 1959, in Daejeon. He graduated from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Incheon National University and completed the MBA program at the Graduate School of Business at Sungkyunkwan University. After graduating from high school, he worked in the finance department of a construction company and, in 1985, co-founded the construction plant company Sail Engineering with a business partner. In 2003, beginning with Gyeonggi Chemical, a fertilizer company under rehabilitation proceedings, he rapidly expanded his business by acquiring and reviving companies in financial distress across various industries. He subsequently acquired Shihwa Energy (now KG EcoSolution), Yellow Cab, Zeroin, Woongjin Passone, Edaily, Inicis, Eduone, KFC Korea, Dongbu Steel, and SsangYong Motor. Once he makes a decision, he pushes forward without hesitation, demonstrating strong drive and execution. #KwakJaeSun #KGGroup #KGMobility #automotive #electricvehicles #M&A #businessstrategy #turnaround #Korea #globalexpansion
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    • CEO of Pearl Abyss
      Heo Jin-young
      Heo Jin-young is the CEO of Pearl Abyss. He is currently focusing the company’s resources on the launch of a major new game. He was born on April 11, 1971. He graduated from Korea University with a degree in physics and went on to earn a master’s degree in physics from the same university. During his service as an industrial technical personnel, he worked at OnNet (now Webzen OnNet) before joining SK Communications, where he led the community division. He later returned to OnNet as head of the publishing division, and subsequently joined Daum Communications as head of the game services division. He later moved to Pearl Abyss, initially serving as Chief Operating Officer (COO) before being appointed CEO in 2022. He was reappointed in 2025. He is widely recognized as a hands-on expert in service and operations. #HeoJinyoung #PearlAbyss #gamingindustry #CEO #leadership #KoreaUniversity #videogames #businessstrategy #operations #newgame
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    • CEO of Curiox Biosystems
      Kim Nam-yong
      Kim Nam-yong is the CEO of Curiox Biosystems (Curiox). He was born in June 1973. After graduating from Gyeonggi Science High School, he studied chemistry at KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology). He later earned both his master’s and doctoral degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States. He worked as a senior researcher at global biotechnology companies including Agilent Technologies and BioTrove. While serving as a researcher at the Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology (IBN) under Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), he developed DropArray technology and went on to establish Curiox Biosystems in Singapore in 2008. In 2018, he relocated the company’s headquarters to Korea. As a scientist-turned-entrepreneur, he has built over 20 years of experience in research and development as well as in managing technology-driven businesses. He is recognized for his drive and strategic vision, particularly for setting and expanding new standards in cell analysis automation. #Curiox #KimNamYong #biotechnology #cellanalysis #automation #KAIST #MIT #startup #bioscience #innovation
    • CEO of Huons Meditech
      Kang Min-jong
      Kang Min-jong is the CEO of Huons Meditech. He is committed to expanding the company’s presence in global markets while accelerating the growth of its product portfolio. Born on October 23, 1976, in Seoul, he graduated from Chungam High School and earned a degree in Food and Resource Economics from Korea University. He began his career at the Korean branch of French pharmaceutical company Sanofi, where he served as Head of Marketing for the Global Business Division. He later moved to Hugel, taking on leadership roles in both domestic and global marketing, before being appointed CEO of its subsidiary, J-World. In 2024, he joined Huons Meditech as Executive Director and Head of Sales and Marketing, and in 2025, he was promoted to CEO. Kang is recognized as a hands-on executive with strong expertise in sales and marketing, particularly in the global pharmaceutical and aesthetic medicine industries. #KangMinjong #HuonsMeditech #Huons #CEO #pharmaceuticals #aestheticmedicine #globalexpansion #marketing #leadership #biotech
    • Minister of Employment and Labor
      Kim Young-hoon
      Here’s a smoother version with the awkward parts corrected: Kim Young-hoon is the Minister of Employment and Labor. He is concentrating his efforts on tackling the “war on industrial accidents” declared by President Lee Jae-myung. He was born on January 5, 1968, in Busan. He graduated from Masan Jungang High School and earned a degree in animal science from Dong-A University. He later received a master’s degree in political policy from the Graduate School of NGOs at Sungkonghoe University. A former railroad engineer, he went on to become a labor activist, serving as the 9th chairman of the Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU). In 2017, he joined the Justice Party and began his political career. After leaving the party, he ran unsuccessfully as a proportional representation candidate for the Democratic United Alliance in the 22nd general election. He was later nominated as the first Minister of Employment and Labor in the Lee Jae-myung administration and was appointed following his confirmation hearing. #KimYounghoon #EmploymentandLabor #LeeJaemyung #industrialaccidents #Busan #KCTU #JusticeParty #DemocraticUnitedAlliance #laboractivist #SouthKorea
    • CEO of LB Semicon
      Kim Nam-seog
      Kim Nam-seog is the CEO of LB Semicon. He is driving business expansion with the goal of positioning the company among the world’s top 10 outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) providers by 2025 and reaching KRW 1 trillion (US$ 719 million) in annual backend revenue by 2027. Born on February 20, 1967, he graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in Metallurgical Engineering and went on to earn both his master’s and doctoral degrees in the same field at the university’s graduate school. He began his career at Samsung Electronics in 1996 as a senior researcher. He later moved to SK hynix, where he served as executive director of the R&D division, before joining LB Semicon as executive vice president in charge of manufacturing and future strategy. In 2022, he was appointed CEO of LB Semicon. LB Semicon is a core affiliate of LB Group, sometimes referred to as part of the broader LG family, and maintains roots in the legacy of LG Semiconductor. LB Group was founded in 2000 when Koo Ja-doo, the fourth son of LG Group founder Koo In-hwoi, established LG Capital Investment (now LB Investment) as an independent company. In 2005, LB Semicon was acquired by Koo Bon-cheol, chairman of LB and LB Investment and the eldest son of Koo Ja-doo. #LBSemicon #KimNamseog #semiconductor #OSAT #SKHynix #SamsungElectronics #LGGroup #backendprocess #chipindustry #futurestrategy
    • Chairman of Kumho Petrochemical Group
      Park Chan-koo
      Park Chan-koo is chairman of the Kumho Petrochemical Group. He also serves as co-CEO of Kumho Mitsui Chemicals. He is pursuing a "dig one well" strategy that focuses on developing and producing highly profitable, high value-added chemical products. He was born on August 13, 1948, in Gwangju as the fourth son of Park In-chon, founder of the Kumho Asiana Group. He graduated from Gwangju Jeil High School and the Department of Statistics at the University of Iowa. After joining Korea Synthetic Rubber (now Kumho Petrochemical), he worked at Kumho Industrial and Kumho Engineering & Construction, and was appointed CEO of Kumho Petrochemical when Kumho Chemical and Korea Synthetic Rubber merged. After serving as chairman of the Kumho Asiana Group’s chemical division, he became chairman and CEO of Kumho Petrochemical. As he led Kumho Petrochemical’s separation from the Kumho Asiana Group, he engaged in a long legal dispute with his older brother, Park Sam-koo, the former chairman of the Kumho Asiana Group. He stepped down as CEO of Kumho Petrochemical in 2021 and became the group’s honorary chairman in 2023, but returned five months later as co-CEO of the affiliate, Kumho Mitsui Chemicals. True to his training in statistics, he is meticulous in everything. He places a strong emphasis on communicating with employees. #ParkChanKoo #KumhoPetrochemical #KumhoMitsuiChemicals #KumhoAsianaGroup #Chairman #Chemicals #HighValueAdded #CorporateStrategy #KoreaBusiness #Biography
    • Vice Chairman of Hanwha Group
      Kim Dong-kwan
      Kim Dong-kwan is Vice Chairman of Hanwha Group. He serves as CEO of Hanwha’s Strategy Division, as well as the strategy divisions of Hanwha Solutions and Hanwha Aerospace, and the investment division of Hanwha Impact. He is accelerating the growth of Hanwha Group’s core portfolios in defense and energy, while seeking a rebound in its struggling chemical business. Having effectively completed the transfer of key controlling stakes that secure his grip over the group, the era of the third-generation owner is imminent. He was born on October 31, 1983, as the eldest of the three sons of Kim Seung-youn, Chairman of Hanwha Group. He graduated from St. Paul’s School in the United States and Harvard University with a degree in political science. After joining Hanwha, he worked at Hanwha SolarOne and Hanwha Q CELLS. He was appointed President and CEO of Hanwha Solutions after the merger of Hanwha Chemical and Hanwha Q CELLS. As head of Hanwha’s Strategy Division, he began overseeing the group and consolidated his leadership by concurrently serving as CEO of Hanwha Solutions, Hanwha Aerospace, and Hanwha Impact. He reorganized Hanwha Group’s business portfolio around aerospace, defense, marine, and energy, while leading the acquisition of the solar power company and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, thereby laying the foundation for succession. He is known for his refined manners and deep dedication to work. He is a close contemporary of Chung Ki-sun, Vice Chairman and CEO of HD Hyundai, with only a one-year age difference, maintaining a strong personal bond while competing in business. #Hanwha #KimDongkwan #leadership #succession #defense #energy #chemicals #aerospace #shipbuilding #solarenergy
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    • Governor of the Financial Supervisory Service
      Lee Chan-jin
      Lee Chan-jin is the Governor of the Financial Supervisory Service. He has made strengthening financial consumer protection his top priority. He was born on April 17, 1964, in Seoul. He graduated from Hongik University High School and the Department of Judicial Studies at Seoul National University’s College of Law. He passed the 28th bar exam and completed the 18th class of the Judicial Research and Training Institute, where he was a classmate of President Lee Jae-myung. He served as defense attorney in President Lee Jae-myung’s “Ssangbangwool remittance to North Korea case” and later headed the Social Affairs Division 1 of the National Policy Planning Committee under the Lee Jae-myung administration, where he was regarded as a key government insider. He built a long career in civil society, serving as Vice President of Lawyers for a Democratic Society (Minbyun) and as Executive Director of People’s Solidarity for Participatory Democracy. He emphasizes communication not only with the financial industry but also within the Financial Supervisory Service. #LeeChanjin #FinancialSupervisoryService #SouthKorea #finance #consumerprotection #regulation #LeeJaemyung #lawyer #civilsociety #policy
    • President and CEO of Ottogi
      Hwang Sung-man
      Hwang Sung-man is the President and CEO of Ottogi, serving as co-CEO alongside Ham Young-joon, Chairman of Ottogi Group. He was born on September 20, 1962, in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. After graduating from Yonsei University with a degree in chemistry, he joined Ottogi and has worked exclusively at the company for more than 30 years, earning him the nickname “Ottogi man.” He gained broad experience across various divisions, including sales and manufacturing. He is particularly recognized for his expertise in the ramen business. As head of Ottogi’s Ramen Research Institute, he oversaw research and development and played a key role in helping Ottogi overtake Samyang Foods in 2014 to secure second place in the ramen industry, marking a high point for the company. In 2017, he was appointed CEO of Ottogi Ramen. After serving as head of Ottogi’s manufacturing and sales divisions, he became President and CEO of Ottogi in March 2021. He was reappointed to a second term in March 2024. #Ottogi #HwangSungman #CEO #instantnoodles #ramen #foodindustry #leadership #YonseiUniversity #SamyangFoods #Koreanfood
    • President and CEO of LG Display
      Jeong Chul-dong
      Jeong Chul-dong is the President and CEO of LG Display. He is focusing the company’s capabilities on strengthening competitiveness in organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) to counter the low-cost offensive of Chinese companies leading with liquid crystal displays (LCDs). He is also working on developing various display solutions such as transparent OLEDs. He was born on May 11, 1961. He graduated from Daeryun High School in Daegu and earned a degree in electronic engineering from Kyungpook National University. He later studied electronic engineering at the Graduate School of Chungbuk National University. He began his career at LG Semicon and went on to serve as Managing Director of Production Technology at LG Philips LCD. At LG Display, he held positions as Managing Director and Senior Managing Director of the Production Technology Center, and later served as Executive Vice President and Chief Production Officer (CPO). He was promoted to President of LG Chem’s Information Electronic Materials Division, where he stabilized the glass substrate and water treatment filter businesses at an early stage. In 2019, he was appointed President and CEO of LG Innotek. In 2023, he was appointed President and CEO of LG Display. He is focusing on cost innovation and the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technology to improve LG Display’s performance. #LGDisplay #OLED #LCD #JeongChuldong #AI #transparentOLED #semiconductor #electronics #Korea #innovation
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    • CEO of Flitto
      Lee Jeong-soo
      Lee Jeong-soo is the CEO of Flitto. He aims to transform the company from a language data technology provider into a global AI enterprise. He was born on October 27, 1982. He graduated from Korea University with a degree in Business Administration. While at university, he founded Flying Cane, a crowdsourced translation service. He began his career at SK Telecom, where he led an in-house venture team, and later moved to its spin-off SK Planet, where he worked on M&A and venture capital investments. In 2012, he left the company to establish Flitto. He spearheaded the company’s listing on KOSDAQ and expanded into overseas markets by leveraging its proprietary language data technology. #LeeJeongsoo #Flitto #AI #LanguageData #GlobalExpansion #SKTelecom #SKPlanet #Startup #KOSDAQ #Translation
    • CEO of NIBEC
      Chung Chong-pyoung
      Chung Chong-pyoung is the CEO of NIBEC. He is dedicated to developing peptide-based therapeutics. He was born on January 3, 1946, in Pyongyang, South Pyongan Province. He graduated from Kyungbock High School in Seoul and earned his degree in dentistry from the School of Dentistry at Seoul National University. He later obtained both his master’s and doctoral degrees in dentistry from the university’s graduate school. He taught at the School of Dentistry at Seoul National University for 34 years. Drawing on his experience leading the Intelligent Biomaterial Interface Engineering Center (IBEC) within the school, he went on to establish NIBEC. He has also served as president of the Korean Academy of Periodontology, the Korean Society for Medical and Biological Engineering, the Korean Association of Dental School Deans, and the Korean Society for Biomaterials. #NIBEC #ChungChongpyoung #peptidetherapeutics #dentistry #biomaterials #IBEC #SeoulNationalUniversity #biotech #drugdevelopment #SouthKorea
    • Financial Services Commission Chairman Nominee
      Lee Eog-weon
      Lee Eog-weon is a nominee for Chairman of the Financial Services Commission. He was born on June 8, 1967, in Seoul. He graduated from Kyungshin High School and Seoul National University with a degree in economics. He later earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Missouri in the United States. In 1991, he passed the civil service exam and entered public service. He worked at the Ministry of Finance’s Customs Bureau and the Ministry of Finance and Economy’s International Finance Bureau. He also served as a Trust Fund Officer at the Inter-American Investment Corporation (IIC), a regional development financial institution. Returning to Korea in 2009, he held positions at the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, including Director of Future Strategy, Director of Price Policy, Director of Human Resources Policy, Director of Comprehensive Policy, and Director General of Economic Structure Reform. He was also Minister-Counselor at the Korean Permanent Mission to the United Nations Office and other international organizations in Geneva. In 2015, he became the first Korean to be elected Chairman of the WTO Working Party on Domestic Regulation (WPDR). During the Moon Jae-in administration, he served as Secretary for Economic Policy at the Presidential Office and later as First Vice Minister of Strategy and Finance. Afterward, he worked as a research fellow at the Korea Capital Market Institute and a visiting professor in the Department of Economics at Seoul National University. In August 2025, he was nominated as the first Chairman of the Financial Services Commission under the Lee Jae-myung administration. He is regarded as a traditional career bureaucrat and a macroeconomics expert with extensive hands-on experience in economic policy. #LeeEogweon #FinancialServicesCommission #macroeconomics #economicpolicy #LeeJaemyung #SouthKorea #finance #MoonJaein #WTO #publicservice
    • CEO of Shinsegae I&C
      Yang Yun-ji
      Yang Yun-ji is the CEO of Shinsegae I&C. She is broadening the company’s business portfolio by leveraging advanced technologies such as AI and is driving revenue growth through the expansion of full-stack cloud services. She was born in March 1971. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Computer Statistics from Hansung University and a master’s degree in IT Management from the Graduate School of Techno Management at Kyung Hee University. She joined the Shinsegae Group in 1996 through open recruitment and has since held key positions at Shinsegae I&C, including Head of the POS Team, Head of the Platform Operations Team, Executive Director of ITO2, Executive Director of Strategic IT Business, and Executive Director of Platform Biz. After serving as acting CEO following the resignation of her predecessor, she was officially appointed CEO of Shinsegae I&C in March 2025. With a background as a developer, she is recognized as a results-oriented leader who delivers measurable achievements. #YangYunji #ShinsegaeINC #CEO #AI #cloud #fullstack #leadership #technology #businessgrowth #developerturnedCEO
    • Chairman of Dongduk Women’s University Foundation
      Cho Won-young
      Cho Won-young is the chairman of Dongduk Women’s University Foundation, which oversees Dongduk Women’s University. He was born on October 17, 1949, in Seoul, the son of former foundation chairman Cho Yong-gak and former board member Lee Eun-joo. He graduated from Kyungbock High School and went on to study business administration at Yonsei University. He began his career at Dongduk Women’s University as a professor, later serving as director of planning and vice president, before becoming president in 1996. Since 2015, he has been serving as chairman of the Dongduk Foundation. He has also served as a member of the National Unification Advisory Council and as secretary general of the Korean Council for University Education. Following allegations of embezzlement and academic fraud, he resigned as president in 2003 and stayed away from the university for more than a decade before returning as chairman. #ChoWonYoung #DongdukUniversity #DongdukFoundation #KoreanEducation #UniversityPresident #EducationLeadership #YonseiUniversity #AcademicCareer #EmbezzlementAllegations #KoreanHigherEducation
    • Chairman of Celltrion Group
      Seo Jung-jin
      Seo Jung-jin is the chairman of Celltrion Group. He is driving the transformation of Celltrion from a biosimilar company into a developer of innovative new drugs. He was born on October 23, 1957, in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province. He graduated from Jemulpo High School in Incheon and earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from Konkuk University, followed by a master’s degree from the Graduate School of Industrial Engineering at Konkuk University. In 1983, he began his career at Samsung Electro-Mechanics. He later moved to the Korea Productivity Center, where he worked as a consultant for Daewoo Motors, and was eventually appointed planning and finance advisor at Daewoo Motors. When the Daewoo Group collapsed during the Asian financial crisis, he lost his job and, together with about ten former Daewoo Motors colleagues, founded Nexol in 1999, the predecessor of Celltrion. In 2020, he stepped back from management after introducing a professional management system at Celltrion Group, but he returned in March 2023. He aims to grow Celltrion into a global pharmaceutical leader with KRW 10 trillion (US$ 7.2 billion) in annual sales by 2030. He is recognized for his sharp ability to identify core issues. When problems arise, he goes straight to the site and tackles them hands-on to find solutions. He enjoys his work so much that he even names overseas business trips as his favorite pastime. #Celltrion #SeoJungjin #biosimilar #biopharma #newdrugdevelopment #pharmaceutical #globalexpansion #Korea #leadership #innovation
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    • CEO of Daishin Securities
      Oh Ik-geun
      Oh Ik-geun is the Chief Executive Officer and President of Daishin Securities. Since Daishin Securities’ transition into a comprehensive financial investment business, he has focused on positioning the company among Korea’s leading investment banks (IB). He was born on July 16, 1963, in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, as the son of a military officer. He graduated from Chuncheon High School and earned a degree in economics from Kyung Hee University. He joined Daishin Securities in 1987 and went on to hold various key positions, including Head of Sales Promotion, Marketing, Human Resources, Accounting, and Risk Management. He later served as CEO of Daishin Savings Bank and Executive Vice President in charge of Management Support at Daishin Securities. With experience across the full spectrum of the securities business, he has an in-depth understanding of the industry. He was appointed President and CEO of Daishin Securities, succeeding Na Jae-chul, who left the post to become Chairman of the Korea Financial Investment Association. Since 2020, he has served as CEO, making him one of the company’s longest-serving leaders. In 2024, he successfully transformed Daishin Securities into a comprehensive financial investment business operator. He is now focused on expanding the company’s capital base to meet the requirements for entering the top-tier investment banking sector and securing approval to issue short-term financing instruments. #DaishinSecurities #OhIkgeun #investmentbanking #KoreaFinance #securitiesindustry #capitalmarkets #financialinvestment #leadership #Chuncheon #KyungHeeUniversity
    • Leader of the Democratic Party of Korea
      Jung Chung-rai
      Jung Chung-rai is the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea. He is working to provide policy support for the success of the Lee Jae-myung administration and is striving to swiftly complete reform legislation, including prosecution reform. He was born in 1965 in Geumsan, South Chungcheong Province. He graduated from Bomun High School in Daejeon and went on to earn a degree in Industrial Engineering from Konkuk University. He later completed a graduate program in North Korea and Unification Policy at the Graduate School of Public Policy at Sogang University. In 2002, he entered politics as a member of the preparatory committee for the internet-based political party “Jeongjeongdangdang.” In the 2004 general election, he was elected as the Uri Party candidate for the Mapo-eul constituency in Seoul, marking the first of his four terms in the National Assembly. He has served twice as a Supreme Council member of the Democratic Party of Korea. He also served as chair of the National Assembly’s Science, ICT, Broadcasting and Communications Committee, as well as the Legislation and Judiciary Committee. In August 2025, he was elected leader of the Democratic Party of Korea. #JungChungrai #DemocraticParty #SouthKorea #politics #leadership #LeeJaemyung #prosecutionreform #NationalAssembly #policy #reform
    • CEO of SureSoftTech
      Bae Hyun-seop
      Bae Hyun-seop is the CEO of SureSoftTech. He was born on January 12, 1972. He graduated from Gyeonggi Science High School and the Department of Computer Science at KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology). He earned both his master’s and doctoral degrees in computer science from KAIST. He began his career at the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) as a senior researcher. He later joined MacroImpact, where he worked as Chief Technology Officer, before founding SureSoftTech in 2002. SureSoftTech is the only company in Korea specializing in software testing and verification. It has been steadily expanding its business portfolio and global presence, reaching into future industries such as big data and artificial intelligence (AI). He has also served as an adjunct professor at his alma mater, KAIST Graduate School of Software. #SureSoftTech #BaeHyunseop #software #testing #verification #AI #bigdata #Korea #KAIST #entrepreneurship #technology
    • CEO of Nexsus
      Chang Hyun-guk
      Chang Hyun-guk is the CEO of Nexsus. With the goal of leading the blockchain gaming industry, he acquired Action Square and established Nexsus. He was born on October 8, 1974. He graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in Business Administration and earned an MBA in Management Engineering from the KAIST Graduate School of Business and Technology. He began his career at Nexon and later worked at the medical device company Medison. In 2000, he joined Neowiz, where he served as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) before being appointed CEO of Neowiz Mobile in 2011. He later became CEO of Wemade Entertainment (now Wemade), CEO of Joymax (now Wemade Max), a board director at Bithumb Korea, and CEO of WEMIX Korea. He left the company after serving as Vice Chairman of Wemade. After serving as co-CEO of Action Square, he acquired the company and relaunched it as Nexsus. #ChangHyunGuk #Nexsus #ActionSquare #blockchaingames #Wemade #Neowiz #Bithumb #SeoulNationalUniversity #KAIST #gamingindustry
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    • Chairman of Kookmin University
      Kim Ji-yong
      Kim Ji-yong is the chairman of the Kookmin Foundation, the educational foundation of Kookmin University. He is a third-generation member of the founding family of SsangYong Group and also serves as chairman of the Guam Academy Foundation and as a board member of the Sungkok Media Fire Foundation. He was born on October 1, 1973, in Seoul. He graduated from Seoul High School and earned a degree in Business Administration from Korea University. In 2016, he was appointed chairman of the Kookmin Foundation. By incorporating future mobility into automotive studies, he has been developing it as a specialized field at Kookmin University. He established the nation’s first Graduate School of Automotive Engineering, College of Automotive Studies, and Graduate School of Automotive Industry, focusing on training experts in automotive engineering and design. He also served as head of the Korean delegation to the PyeongChang Winter Olympics and as president of the Korea Swimming Federation. He became embroiled in controversy after being summoned as a witness during a National Assembly audit regarding the plagiarism allegations involving Kim Keon-hee’s dissertation, but he failed to attend for three consecutive years, citing overseas business trips.
    • Vice Chairman of IS Dongseo
      Kwon Min-seok
      Kwon Min-seok is Vice Chairman of IS Dongseo. His main challenges include reviving the company’s construction business and solidifying its waste battery recycling operations. He was born on February 27, 1978, the son of Kwon Hyuk-woon, Chairman of IS Dongseo, and nephew of Kwon Hong-sa, Chairman of Bando Group. He graduated from Hanyoung Foreign Language High School in Seoul and earned a degree in economics from Boston University in the United States. He later completed an MBA at Yonsei University Graduate School of Business. Kwon began his career at Ilshin Construction Industry, the predecessor of IS Dongseo. In 2012, at the age of 35, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of IS Dongseo. After stepping down as CEO in 2021, he continued to oversee company-wide management as an executive director. In March 2025, he left his board position and assumed the role of Vice Chairman, focusing on strengthening the professional management system. #KwonMinseok #ISDongseo #construction #batteryrecycling #leadership #SouthKorea #MBA #BostonUniversity #executivedirector #professionalmanagement #corporategovernance
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    • Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of WCP
      Choi Won-kun
      Choi Won-kun is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of WCP, a company that produces separators, one of the four key materials used in secondary batteries. The company has set a target of achieving KRW 1 trillion in revenue by 2030. He was born on May 30, 1963. He graduated from Sungkyunkwan University with a degree in Electronic Engineering. In 1990, he joined Samsung Electronics, where he worked in global marketing and LCD product planning. He later joined Wide as Executive Vice President. In 2005, he secured investment from Japan and established W-Able (currently known as W-Scope). In 2016, he founded WCP in Korea, once again setting the goal of reaching KRW 1 trillion in revenue by 2030. He is recognized for his strong drive and places great importance on technological competitiveness.
    • Chairman of Kyochon F&B
      Kwon Won-kang
      Kwon Won-kang is the chairman of Kyochon F&B. He has focused on transitioning Kyochon F&B into a professional management system. He was born on August 15, 1951, in Daegu. He dropped out of Daegun High School in Daegu and drove a truck selling vegetables to support his family. While working at a construction site in Indonesia, he contracted hyperthyroidism and returned to Korea. Afterward, he worked as a taxi driver and used the proceeds from selling his individual taxi license to open “Kyochon Tongdak,” a fried chicken shop in an apartment shopping complex in Gumi, North Gyeongsang. In 1999, he founded KNG System to begin franchise operations in earnest and later changed the company’s name to Kyochon F&B. In 2019, he stepped down as CEO and chairman to adopt a professional management system but returned as chairman three years later. In 2024, he resigned as chairman of the board, and in 2025, he stepped down as an internal director. He is known as a principled leader, striving to uphold management principles once established. Starting from a small neighborhood fried chicken shop, he built the company into the No. 1 chicken brand in Korea by sales, making him a self-made figure. #KwonWonkang #Kyochon #chickenindustry #franchise #Daegu #professionalmanagement #entrepreneurship #selfmade #Koreanbusiness #leadership
    • Founder and President of Gachon University
      Lee Gil-ya
      Lee Gil-ya is the founder and president of Gachon University. She is also the honorary chair of Gachon University Gil Medical Center. She has dedicated her efforts to shaping the university into a hub for advanced industries, with a focus on bio, battery, and semiconductor fields, collectively referred to as BBC (Bio·Battery·Chips). She was born on May 9, 1932 (lunar calendar) in Okgu, North Jeolla Province. In Incheon, she opened the Lee Gil-ya Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic, which later grew into the Gil Medical Foundation and Gachon University Gil Medical Center. In 2012, Gachon University was established through the merger of Gachon University of Medicine and Science and Kyungwon University, and even at the age of 93, she continues to serve as president. She oversees Gachon University, Gachon University Gil Medical Center, Gachon University Gil Oriental Medicine Hospital, the Neuroscience Research Institute, the Lee Gil-ya Cancer and Diabetes Institute, the newspaper Gyeongin Ilbo, the Gachon Cultural Foundation, the Gachon Museum, and Shinmyeong Girls’ High School, while advancing initiatives in education, medicine, research, and media through the nonprofit Gachon Gil Foundation. She has remained unmarried throughout her life. #LeeGilya #GachonUniversity #founder #president #BBC #bio #battery #semiconductor #medicalcenter #education #research
    • CEO of Viol
      Lee Sang-jin
      Lee Sang-jin is the Chief Executive Officer of Viol. He was born in February 1969. He graduated from Kyungpook National University with a degree in accounting. He built his career in the financial sector at Daewoo Securities and Peace Bank before joining DMS, a display panel equipment manufacturer, in 2001. While serving as Chief Financial Officer, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Viol in 2019, where DMS was the largest shareholder. Leveraging the company’s financial capabilities, he has driven Viol’s growth through global strategies. He now faces a critical juncture as new owner VIG Partners pursues a voluntary delisting plan. #LeeSangjin #Viol #CEO #finance #globalstrategy #growth #delisting #VIGPartners #DMS #leadership
    • CEO of Oncocross
      Kim Yi-rang
      Kim Yi-rang is the Chief Executive Officer of Oncocross. He is focusing on leveraging the company’s AI drug development platform, RAPTOR AI, to expand into the global market. He is also diversifying the company’s portfolio with a new cancer diagnostics venture. He was born on November 30, 1980. He graduated from the Department of Medicine at Chosun University, earned a master’s degree from the Graduate School of the University of Ulsan, and received a Ph.D. from the KAIST Graduate School of Medical Science and Engineering. He completed his residency in internal medicine and fellowship in oncology at Asan Medical Center in Seoul. In 2015, while serving as Chief of the Hematology-Oncology Department at Daejeon Yuseong Sun Hospital, he founded Oncocross. As a physician-scientist, he places patients at the center of his work. He founded the company out of a desire to develop therapies tailored to each patient. He also serves as president of the AI Drug Development Council.
    • CEO of Rokit Healthcare
      You Seok-hwan
      You Seok-hwan is the CEO of Rokit Healthcare. He is dedicated to advancing the company as a global leader in AI-driven personalized organ regeneration platforms. He was born on January 31, 1957. He graduated from Korea University with a degree in Industrial Engineering. He began his career at Daewoo Motors, serving at its European Headquarters in Poland, and later as Head of Asia-Pacific Operations at Tyco International. He entered the biopharmaceutical industry when he joined Celltrion Healthcare, where he was appointed as CEO. In 2012, he founded Rokit Healthcare. By advancing technologies in artificial skin, cartilage, and organ regeneration, he is actively expanding into global markets such as Europe and the United States.
    • Chairman of L&F
      Heo Jae-hong
      Heo Jae-hong is the Chairman of the Board at L&F. He was born on November 24, 1976, to Heo Jeon-su, who was then Chairman of Saeronix. He graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in chemical engineering and earned a master’s in the same field from the University of Southern California (USC). He worked at the LG Philips LCD Research Center before joining the research division of L&F. He later moved to Saeronix and was appointed CEO in 2010 after his father’s passing. In 2018, he became CEO of L&F. In 2021, after L&F adopted a professional management system, he took on the roles of executive director and Chairman of the Board. He also serves as CEO of affiliates such as Wuxi Guangming Future Materials Co., Ltd. and JH Materials (formerly Sanko Korea). A fourth-generation member of the GS family, he rarely makes public appearances.
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    • Chairman and CEO of BNK Financial Group
      Bin Dae-in
      Bin Dae-in is the Chairman and CEO of BNK Financial Group. Amid worsening conditions caused by real estate project financing (PF) risks and the decline of the regional economy, he has been focusing on improving net profit and financial soundness. In line with the Lee Jae-myung administration’s relocation of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries to Busan, he is also putting significant effort into developing “marine finance.” He was born on July 8, 1960, in Namhae, South Gyeongsang Province. He graduated from Busan Horticultural High School and studied law at Kyungsung University. He joined Busan Bank and built his career as Head of the Management Innovation Department, Head of the HR Department, Branch Manager of Sasang Industrial Complex, Head of the Northern Business Division, and Vice President. After serving as Acting President of Busan Bank, he was appointed President in September 2017. Two years after stepping down as President of Busan Bank, he returned in March 2023 as Chairman and CEO of BNK Financial Group, succeeding former Chairman Kim Ji-wan. He is now tasked with strengthening internal controls, protecting consumers, and driving digital transformation. Known for his diligent and meticulous “model student style,” he demonstrates a soft yet rational leadership approach. #BNKFinancialGroup #BinDaein #BusanBank #marinefinance #digitaltransformation #internalcontrol #consumerprotection #financialsoundness #SouthKorea #leadership
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    • President and CEO of SK hynix
      Kwak Noh-jung
      Kwak Noh-jung is the President and CEO of SK hynix. He has positioned SK hynix as one of the most prominent companies in the era of artificial intelligence (AI), driven by its leadership in high bandwidth memory (HBM) technology. To strengthen the company’s position in memory semiconductors, he is advancing next-generation HBM development and making large-scale investments in production facilities. He was born on November 6, 1965. He graduated from Korea University with a degree in materials engineering and earned both his master’s and doctoral degrees in the same field at Korea University Graduate School. He began his career at Hyundai Electronics, the predecessor of SK hynix, and has worked at SK hynix for 29 years, establishing himself as a true “Hynix man.” He previously served as a researcher in the Process Technology Division, Executive Vice President of Manufacturing and Technology, and Head of Safety, Development, and Manufacturing. In 2022, when then-CEO Lee Seok-hee stepped down to become Chairman of the Board of Solidigm, the company’s U.S. subsidiary, Kwak was appointed as his successor. He is widely recognized as one of SK hynix’s top semiconductor technology experts. He also places strong emphasis on open communication with employees.
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    • Chairman of HanmiGlobal
      Kim Jong-hoon
      Kim Jong-hoon is Chairman of HanmiGlobal. He was born on September 24, 1949, in Geochang, South Gyeongsang Province. He graduated from Seoul National University High School and went on to earn a degree in architecture from Seoul National University. He completed the MBA program at Sogang University Graduate School of Business and finished the doctoral coursework in architecture at Seoul National University Graduate School. He began his career at Hansem Architecture Research Institute and Halla Engineering & Construction, later serving as project director in Kuwait for Hanyang and in Malaysia for Samsung Construction (now the Engineering & Construction Division of Samsung C&T), building extensive overseas experience. In 1996, he founded HanmiParsons (now HanmiGlobal), a joint venture with U.S.-based Parsons. He was the first in Korea to introduce construction management (CM/PM) practices, helping to advance and modernize the nation’s construction industry. He has served as Vice Chairman of the Korea CM Association and the Korea Institute of Construction Engineering and Management. He is also a lifetime member of the National Academy of Engineering of Korea. #HanmiGlobal #KimJonghoon #constructionmanagement #Koreanconstruction #architecture #SamsungC&T #Parsons #globalbusiness #engineering #leadership
    • President of POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology)
      Kim Seong-keun
      Kim Seong-keun is the President of POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology). Under the banner of "POSTECH 2.0," he proclaimed a "second foundation" of the university and is focusing on building a world-class research-centered institution. He was born on June 19, 1957, in Daegu. He is a graduate of Kyunggi High School in Seoul and earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Seoul National University. He then earned both his master’s and doctoral degrees in chemical physics from Harvard University. After returning to Korea, he joined the faculty of Seoul National University as a professor in the Department of Chemistry. Following his retirement, he became an honorary professor before being appointed as president of POSTECH in 2023. His four-year term runs until August 31, 2027. During the Lee Myung-bak administration, he served as director of the WCU (World Class University) Project under the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, and as chair of the Science and Technology Task Force under the Presidential Council for Future and Vision. Most recently, he served as chair of the Samsung Science and Technology Foundation. He was named the nation’s first "National Scholar" by the Ministry of Education and Human Resources Development (now the Ministry of Education). He is also a Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry.
    • Chairman of Dongkuk Steel Group
      Chang Sae-joo
      Chang Sae-joo is the Chairman of Dongkuk Steel Group. He has been working to improve profitability in the steel industry, which has been suffering from a prolonged structural downturn, while also securing a portfolio that will serve as the group’s future growth engine. He was born on November 8, 1953, in Busan as the eldest son of Chang Sang-tae, Honorary Chairman of Dongkuk Steel. He graduated from Seoul Joongang High School, studied at Yonsei University’s College of Science and Engineering, and later earned a degree in economics from Towson University in the United States. After joining Dongkuk Steel, he served as head of the Incheon Steel Plant, head of the Planning and Coordination Office, head of the Management Planning Office, and head of the Sales Division. In 1999, he was appointed President and CEO, and in 2001, he rose to the position of Chairman of Dongkuk Steel Group. After 23 years of management experience, he became well-versed in the company’s internal affairs. He once aggressively expanded the company’s business, but when the steel industry slumped, he faced a major crisis and was even forced to enter into a debt restructuring agreement to stabilize the company’s finances. In 2015, he was indicted and sentenced to prison on charges including embezzlement, which forced him to step down from his position as a board director of Dongkuk Steel. After being released on parole, he was reinstated through a special presidential pardon on Liberation Day, and he returned to management in May 2023. He has sought to streamline management by converting the group into a holding company structure, while also laying the groundwork for a fourth-generation succession. He has also served as Vice Chairman of the Korea Employers’ Federation (KEF) and as Vice Chairman of the Federation of Korean Industries (FKI). He is known to be modest yet determined. He enjoys sports, especially golf. #DongkukSteel #ChangSaejoo #steelindustry #SouthKorea #businessleadership #corporategovernance #succession #manufacturing #economicgrowth #chairman
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    • President and CEO of Kyobo Securities
      Lee Seok-gi
      Lee Seok-gi is the President and CEO of Kyobo Securities. He serves as co-CEO with President Park Bong-kwon, focusing on identifying future growth drivers. He was born on January 13, 1965, in Seoul. He graduated in economics from Seoul National University, earned a master’s degree in economics from the same university, and received an MBA in financial engineering from the KAIST Graduate School of Techno-MBA. He built his career at Kyobo Life, serving in key roles such as Executive Director of Asset Management, Head of Management Support, and Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) overseeing capital management. He later joined Kyobo Securities as Senior Advisor and was appointed co-CEO in 2021, overseeing Management Support and the Sales & Trading Division. He was reappointed in 2023 and again in 2025. He is considered a close aide to Chairman Shin Chang-jae. He emphasizes open communication with employees and is working to move away from a conservative corporate culture. #LeeSeokgi #KyoboSecurities #CEO #SouthKorea #finance #leadership #CFO #assetmanagement #MBA #ShinChangjae
    • President and CEO of i3system
      Jeong Han
      Jeong Han is the President and CEO of i3system. He was born in November 1960. He graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in electronic engineering and earned his master’s and doctoral degrees in electronic engineering from KAIST. He started his career as a senior researcher at SK hynix (formerly Hyundai Electronics) and went on to found i3system in 1998. For more than 30 years, he has focused on the development of infrared imaging sensors, establishing himself as one of the first researchers in the field. He is especially recognized for his contributions to the defense industry and is regarded as a technology leader who has successfully advanced innovation, product commercialization, and market expansion. His key challenge lies in balancing revenue diversification, sustained R&D investment, and financial stability. #JeongHan #i3system #infrared #sensors #defense #technology #innovation #KAIST #YonseiUniversity #semiconductors
    • Candidate for People Power Party Leader
      Kim Moon-soo
      Kim Moon-soo is a candidate for the People Power Party leadership. He was born on August 27, 1951, in Yeongcheon, North Gyeongsang Province, the third son among four sons and three daughters. He graduated from Daegu Gyeongbuk High School and entered Seoul National University’s Department of Business Administration, but was expelled due to the Mincheong Hakryeon (National Democratic Youth and Student League) incident. He eventually graduated in 1994, 25 years later. While in college, he worked as a sewing machine worker at the Guro Industrial Complex in Seoul to participate in the labor movement. He served as union leader at the Hanil Dorco branch of the Korean Metal Workers’ Union, during which he was taken to the Namyeong-dong Anti-Communist Investigation Office in Seoul, tortured, and imprisoned at Seodaemun Detention Center. In 1986, he was arrested and imprisoned for leading the campaign for constitutional reform to introduce direct presidential elections but was later released through a special pardon. Arguing that “the era of revolution has passed,” he joined the New Korea Party (now the People Power Party). He was elected in the 15th general election as the lawmaker for Bucheon’s Sosa District, serving three consecutive terms in the National Assembly. In the fourth nationwide local elections, he ran as the Grand National Party candidate for governor of Gyeonggi Province and won, later securing re-election. He entered the Saenuri Party’s presidential primary during the 18th presidential election but lost to candidate Park Geun-hye. In the 2016 general election, he ran in Daegu’s Suseong District A, a conservative stronghold, but was defeated, and in the 2018 Seoul mayoral election, he also failed to win. In 2020, he left the Liberty Korea Party (now the People Power Party), served as leader of the Liberty Unification Party, and later became co-leader of the Liberty Republican Party. After the launch of the Yoon Suk-yeol administration, he was appointed chairman of the Economic, Social and Labor Council and later became Minister of Employment and Labor in 2024. Following former President Yoon Suk-yeol’s declaration of martial law on December 3, he quickly rose as an icon of the “pro-Yoon” faction, eventually becoming a presidential candidate. However, he lost the 21st presidential election to Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung, who became president. After the People Power Party lost power and became the opposition, he entered the party leadership race as a candidate for party leader. #KimMoonsoo #PeoplePowerParty #SouthKoreaPolitics #LaborMovement #GyeonggiGovernor #NationalAssembly #PresidentialElection #LeeJaemyung #YoonSukyeol #ConservativeParty
    • Minister of Foreign Affairs
      Cho Hyun
      Cho Hyun is South Korea’s first Minister of Foreign Affairs under President Lee Jae-myung. Amid rising trade and security pressure from the U.S. Trump administration, he has been striving to implement the Lee administration’s principle of “pragmatic diplomacy.” He is also making efforts to improve relations with neighboring countries around the Korean Peninsula, including China, Japan, and Russia. He was born in Gimje, North Jeolla Province, in 1957. He graduated from Jeonju High School and earned a degree in Political Science and Diplomacy from Yonsei University. He received a master’s degree in international politics from Columbia University in the United States and Sciences Po in France, and later obtained a doctorate in political science from the University of Toulouse in France. In 1979, he passed the Diplomatic Service Examination. He served as Second Secretary at the embassies in Belgium, the Central African Republic, and Senegal, and as First Secretary at the embassy in the United States, before working at the OECD Secretariat. He also held positions as Director-General of the International Economic Bureau at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador for Energy and Resources Affairs, and Coordinator for Multilateral Diplomacy. He later served as Ambassador to Austria, Ambassador to India, Second Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Permanent Representative to the United Nations. He is regarded as a distinguished expert in multilateral trade diplomacy, recognized for his tactical acumen.
    • President and CEO of AirRane
      Ha Seong-yong
      Ha Seong-yong is the President & CEO of AirRane. He was born on July 7, 1970. He graduated from Hanyang University with a degree in Industrial Chemistry and earned his master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Industrial Chemistry at Hanyang University. He began his career as a research fellow at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) and later worked as a senior researcher at the Institute of Industrial Science at Hanyang University, his alma mater. In 2001, he founded AirRane, the only company in Korea specializing in gas separation membrane solutions. As a researcher and developer, he has been recognized for his expertise in gas separation membranes as well as membrane process development and production technologies. He is credited with advancing Korea’s gas separation membrane manufacturing technology.
    • Chairman and CEO of Huons Global
      Yoon Sung-tae
      Yoon Sung-tae is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Huons Global and also serves as CEO of its affiliate, Huons Lab. He was born on July 13, 1964, in Asan, Chungcheongnam-do, as the son of the late Chairman Yoon Myung-yong. He graduated from Inchang High School in Seoul and earned a degree in industrial engineering from Hanyang University, followed by a master’s degree in project management from Hanyang University Graduate School. After working at IBM Korea, he joined Gwangmyeong Pharmaceutical (now Huons), which had been founded by his father. In 1997, following the sudden passing of his father, he was appointed President and CEO of Huons. In 2016, he became Vice Chairman and CEO of Huons Global, but in 2022, he stepped down as CEO and withdrew from day-to-day management. In 2025, he returned to management as Chairman and Co-CEO. He has built a three-pronged business portfolio in pharmaceuticals, health functional foods, and aesthetics. With a vision to grow into a centennial company, he is focusing on global expansion, social contribution, and the development of innovative new drugs.
    • Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Chung-Ang University
      Lee Hyun-soon
      Lee Hyun-soon is the Chair of the Board of Trustees at Chung-Ang University. He was born on November 11, 1950, in Seoul. He graduated from Seoul High School and Seoul National University with a degree in mechanical engineering, and went on to earn both his master’s and doctoral degrees in engineering from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He began his career at GM Research Labs in the Engine Development Department before moving to Hyundai Motor, where he served as Executive Vice Chairman for R&D. He later joined Doosan as an advisor and went on to become Vice Chairman for Technology. He is recognized as the developer of Korea’s first automobile engine and is a full member of the National Academy of Engineering, Korea. He has also served as a member of the National Science and Technology Advisory Council, a member of the National Science and Technology Council, and President of the Korean Society of Automotive Engineers. After serving as Chair of UNIST (Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology), he was appointed Chair of the Board of Trustees at Chung-Ang University in 2023, and was reappointed in June 2025. Upon his reappointment, he reaffirmed his commitment to strengthening Chung-Ang University’s global competitiveness and advancing its value as a research-centered university through structural innovation.
    • Chairman and CEO of Oriental Precision and Engineering
      Park Se-chul
      Park Se-chul is the Chairman and CEO of Oriental Precision and Engineering. He saved the company during the global financial crisis and its corporate workout, leading it to become the world’s No. 1 ship crane manufacturer. He was born on August 26, 1957 (lunar calendar) in Yecheon, North Gyeongsang Province. He graduated from Daechang High School in Yecheon, North Gyeongsang Province, and later from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Dong-A University in Busan. He earned a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Graduate School of Industry at Pusan National University. After working as a marine engineer, he joined Oriental Precision and Engineering in 1989 as Design Manager at the Technical Research Center. He went on to serve as Head of the Busan Plant, Executive Director of the Overseas Business Division, and Executive Director of the Management Division as well as the Planning and Coordination Office. In 2013, he was appointed CEO of Yantai Dongfang Precision and Engineering, the company’s Chinese subsidiary. In 2014, he was promoted to President and CEO of Oriental Precision and Engineering, and in 2021, he was promoted to Chairman. He concurrently serves as CEO of Oriental Inspection and Development, the group’s holding company. He enjoys the full confidence of the founding family. #ParkSechul #OrientalPrecision #shipcrane #CEO #leadership #SouthKorea #engineering #globalbusiness #crisismanagement #manufacturing
    • President and CEO of E-Mart Inc.
      Han Chae-yang
      Han Chae-yang is the President and CEO of E-Mart Inc. He has focused on boosting E-Mart’s profitability through offline integration synergies. He was born in Seoul in August 1965. He graduated from Mapo High School and earned a degree in Business Administration from Yonsei University. He began his career at S-Oil and later worked at SK Telecom, before joining Shinsegae Group as a manager in the Business Support Office. He went on to serve as Managing Director of the Management Team at Shinsegae Group’s Strategy Office, Head of Management Support Division and Administration at E-Mart, and Executive Vice President in charge of management at Shinsegae Group’s Strategy Office. In 2019, he was appointed CEO of Chosun Hotels & Resorts. In 2023, he became the first executive in Shinsegae Group to oversee the integrated offline operations of E-Mart, E-Mart Everyday, and E-Mart 24. Since 2024, he has been serving as CEO of E-Mart Inc. Within Shinsegae Group, he is recognized as a leading financial expert. He is also known for his meticulous approach, personally reviewing the products to be offered to customers each month.
    • President and CEO of Kumho Tire
      Jung Il-taik
      Jung Il-taik is the President and CEO of Kumho Tire. He has been driving sales growth despite setbacks such as the fire at the Gwangju plant. Born on June 11, 1964, he graduated from Gwangju Jeil High School, earned a degree in chemical engineering from Chonnam National University, and later obtained a master’s degree in polymer engineering from the same university. He began his career at Kumho Tire, holding leadership roles as Head of Quality and Head of R&D. Apart from his tenure as Head of Sales and head of the KTG subsidiary, he built most of his career in research and development. He became President and CEO in 2021 and was reappointed in 2024. He also serves as Chairman of the Korea Tire Manufacturers Association. He is known for actively communicating with employees.
    • Chairman of Naver’s Board of Directors
      Lee Hae-jin
      Lee Hae-jin is the Chairman of Naver’s Board of Directors. He also serves as Chairman of A Holdings Corp., a joint venture between Naver and SoftBank in Japan. He has focused on enhancing Naver’s competitiveness in the era of artificial intelligence (AI) and on expanding its global reach. He was born on June 22, 1967, in Seoul. He earned a bachelor’s degree in computer engineering from Seoul National University and a master’s degree in computer science from KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology). He began his career at Samsung SDS before founding Navercom, the predecessor of Naver, in 1999. He merged Navercom with Hangame, founded by Kakao’s founder Kim Beom-su, to establish NHN. He served as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) and Chairman of the Board of NHN. After Hangame was spun off as NHN Entertainment Corp., the company changed its name to Naver. Although he stepped down from the board chairmanship in 2017 to become Chief Global Investment Officer, he returned to the role in 2025. Leveraging the success of the 'Knowledge iN' service, he positioned NHN as the leading internet portal in Korea. Despite his meticulous and calm demeanor, he is known to be cold and bold when decisive action is required. He does not fear taking risks. #Naver #LeeHaejin #SoftBank #AI #globalstrategy #NHN #KnowledgeiN #techleadership #KoreaIT #digitaltransformation
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    • LF Chairman Koo Bon-keul
      Koo Bon-keul
      Koo Bon-keul is the chairman of LF and also chairs its board of directors. He has focused on pursuing new business opportunities to grow beyond fashion into a "global lifestyle company." He was born on August 2, 1957, in Seoul as the eldest son of Koo Ja-seung, former CEO of LG International. He graduated from Seoul Joongang High School and Yonsei University with a degree in business administration, and later earned an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He began his career in the finance division of LG Securities (now NH Investment & Securities), establishing himself as a finance expert within the LG Group. After working at LG Electronics’ U.S. subsidiary and LG Industrial Systems, he was appointed head of LG International’s fashion division in 2004, beginning his career in fashion. In 2006, he was named CEO and led the spinoff of the fashion business. In 2012, he became chairman of LG Fashion and rebranded it as LF. In 2021, he stepped down as CEO and took on the role of board chairman. He is regarded as lively and approachable, often mingling freely with employees. #KooBonkeul #LF #fashion #lifestyle #LGGroup #leadership #CEO #boardofdirectors #globalbusiness #SouthKorea
    • CEO of Dining Brands Group (formerly bhc)
      Park Young-sun
      Song Ho-seob is the CEO of Dining Brands Group (formerly bhc). He also serves as the CEO of its parent company, Global Gourmet Services. He is spearheading the expansion of bhc, the group’s flagship brand, into overseas markets. He was born in Daejeon in January 1970. He graduated from Thornlea Secondary School in Canada and studied business administration at Western University. After graduating, he returned to Korea and joined Nike Korea. He later worked at L’Oréal Korea and Johnson & Johnson Korea, holding positions such as brand manager and sales director, and went on to serve as CEO of Double A Korea, Specialized Korea, and Under Armour Korea. He joined Starbucks Korea as Senior Vice President of Strategic Operations and was appointed CEO in 2019. In late 2023, he was appointed CEO of Dining Brands Group (then known as bhc), and since 2024, he has also served as CEO of its holding company, Global Gourmet Services. He is recognized as a brand marketing expert. He has accumulated over 20 years of experience with global corporations and led Starbucks Korea for four years, driving its business expansion.
    • CEO and President of Eugene Corp.
      Choi Jae-ho
      Choi Jae-ho is the CEO and President of Eugene Corp. He was born on November 2, 1965, in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province. He graduated from Chonbuk National University with a degree in economics. After joining Eugene Corp., he built expertise mainly in corporate management, serving as Head of Corporate Planning Office, Executive Director of Management Support, and Executive Director of Corporate Management Division. He later served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) before being appointed CEO in 2024. In March 2025, he was promoted to President. Choi has devoted his entire 30-year career to Eugene Corp., demonstrating deep understanding of and loyalty to the company. He has driven the company’s growth through corporate management and strategic planning. He now faces the dual challenge of reinforcing the company’s fundamentals during a prolonged slump in the construction industry and securing new engines of future growth.
    • Senior Secretary to the President for Civil Affairs
      Bong Wook
      Bong Wook is the Senior Secretary to the President for Civil Affairs in the Lee Jae-myung administration. He is regarded as a leading prosecutor known as a “planning expert,” combining expertise in policy planning, investigations, and legal administration. He was born on July 24, 1965, in Seoul. He graduated from Yeouido High School and the College of Law at Seoul National University, and completed graduate studies at the same institution. After passing the 29th bar exam and completing the 19th class of the Judicial Research and Training Institute, he began his career as a prosecutor at the Seoul District Prosecutors’ Office (now the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office). He later served in the Prosecutors’ Affairs Bureau at the Ministry of Justice; as chief of the Advanced Crime Investigation Division at the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office; as director of the Innovation Planning Division at the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office; as chief of the First Financial and Tax Investigation Division at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office; as Director of Public Security Planning at the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office; and as Director of Human Rights at the Ministry of Justice. Through these roles, he gained experience not only in investigation and planning but also in legal administration. After his promotion to Chief Prosecutor, he went on to serve as Director of the Planning and Coordination Bureau at the Ministry of Justice, Director of the Legal Affairs Bureau, and later as head of the Seoul Eastern District Prosecutors’ Office. In 2017, during the Moon Jae-in administration, he was appointed Deputy Prosecutor General at the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office. At that time, when the Prosecutor General’s position was vacant, he served as Acting Prosecutor General, earning recognition for his leadership. In 2019, he was considered a candidate for Prosecutor General along with Yoon Suk-yeol, who was four years his junior in the prosecutorial cohort. When Yoon was nominated, Bong left the prosecution and began working as a lawyer. In March 2021, he was also recommended for appointment to the Supreme Court. In June 2025, he was appointed Senior Secretary to the President for Civil Affairs in the Lee Jae-myung administration. He had previously worked in the Office of the Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs during the Kim Dae-jung administration, and thus returned to the same post after 25 years to work in close support of the president. Within the prosecution, Bong was regarded as an “elite prosecutor” who had held key posts across the Ministry of Justice, the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office, and the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office. With his deep understanding of the prosecutorial organization and his wealth of ideas, he has been seen as especially well-suited to reforming and improving prosecutorial practices and systems.
    • President of POSCO E&C
      Song Chi-young
      Song Chi-young is the President of POSCO E&C. He was born on November 19, 1964, in Busan. He graduated from Busan Dong High School and earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Pukyong National University. He later completed an MBA program at the Graduate School of Technology Management at POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology). He began his career at POSCO Group in 1989 and built his expertise in safety through various roles, including Head of the Safety and Disaster Prevention Department at Gwangyang Works, Head of the POSCO Global Safety and Health Group, Deputy Head of the Safety and Environment Department at Pohang Works, and Head of the Safety and Health Center (CSO) at POSCO E&C. In 2024, he was appointed President and CEO of POSCO M-TECH and also served as Vice President and Head of the Facility Reinforcement TF Team at POSCO. In August 2025, he became President of POSCO E&C, succeeding former CEO Jeong Hee-min, who resigned after just eight months in the role following a series of worker safety accidents that occurred only a week apart. He is recognized as one of POSCO Group’s leading safety experts. He is tasked with devoting his full efforts to preventing further serious industrial accidents at POSCO E&C. #POSCO #POSCOENC #POSCOMTECH #SongChiyoung #safetyexpert #industrialaccidents #Koreanbusiness #steelindustry #constructionindustry #leadership
    • Chairman and CEO of Doosan Enerbility
      Park Gee-won
      Park Gee-won is the Chairman and CEO of Doosan Enerbility (formerly Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction) and also serves as Chairman of the Board. Together with President and COO Jung Yeon-in and President Park Sang-hyun, Head of the Finance Management Division, he leads Doosan Enerbility under a three-person co-CEO system. He is focused on transforming Doosan Enerbility’s business structure with an emphasis on eco-friendly initiatives. Born on March 20, 1965, in Seoul, he is the second son of Park Yong-gon, Honorary Chairman of Doosan Group. After graduating from the Department of Business Administration at Yonsei University, he earned an MBA from the Stern School of Business at New York University in the United States and began his career at Oriental Brewery. He worked at Doosan Corporation and Doosan Trading before moving to Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction, where he was appointed CEO in 2008. He later served as Vice Chairman of Doosan Engine and, in 2016, became Vice Chairman of Doosan Group. That same year, he was appointed Chairman and CEO of Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction (now Doosan Enerbility). He is considered the leading candidate to succeed his elder brother, Park Jeong-won, as the next Chairman of Doosan Group. He has devoted significant effort to fostering new businesses, designating gas turbines, hydrogen, renewable energy, and next-generation nuclear power as the company’s four core growth sectors. A principled leader who values harmony, he is known for his personal attention to employees’ important life events, such as weddings and funerals. #Doosan #DoosanEnerbility #ParkGeeWon #CEO #Chairman #GasTurbine #Hydrogen #RenewableEnergy #NuclearPower #KoreanBusiness
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    • President and CEO of HMM
      Choi Won-hyok
      Choi Won-hyok is the President and CEO of HMM. He is preparing large-scale investments to strengthen HMM’s competitiveness in the shipping business while responding to the global maritime industry’s transition toward eco-friendly operations. He was born on May 2, 1960, in Seoul. After graduating from Hanseong High School, he majored in Applied Statistics at Sungkyunkwan University. He began his career at 3M Korea, later moving to the French cosmetics company L’Oréal and logistics company CJ Logistics, before joining Bumhan Pantos (now LX Pantos) as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). He was appointed CEO in 2015 and led Bumhan Pantos until 2023. In March 2025, he became CEO of HMM. He has spent about 40 years in the global logistics industry. During his eight years as CEO of LX Pantos, he expanded its global logistics business, earning recognition for his management skills and organizational leadership. He has also served as Vice Chairman of the Korea Employers Federation. He is known for his reserved personality. #HMM #shipping #maritime #logistics #eco-friendly #CEO #management #Korea #globaltrade #transportation
    • Vice Chairman and CEO of Hanyang Securities
      Kim Byeong-cheol
      Kim Byeong-cheol is the CEO of Hanyang Securities and also serves as Vice Chairman of KCGI, a private equity investment management firm. He faces the challenge of transforming Hanyang Securities, acquired by KCGI, into a mid- to large-sized securities company. He was born on January 19, 1962 (lunar calendar), in Goryeong, North Gyeongsang Province. After graduating from Daegun High School in Daegu and earning a degree in economics from Seoul National University, he obtained a master’s degree in economics from the university’s graduate school. He joined Dongyang Securities, where he spent 23 years serving as head of the bond trading team, head of the financial products trading team, head of the investment banking (IB) division, and head of the fixed income, currency, and commodity (FICC) division. He later moved to Shinhan Investment Corp., where he led the Sales and Trading (S&T) division before becoming head of the Global Markets & Securities (GMS) division. In 2019, he was appointed President and CEO of Shinhan Investment Corp. He was appointed as the first CEO of KCGI Asset Management and, in 2025, became Vice Chairman and CEO of Hanyang Securities. An expert in investment banking (IB), he is widely known as the “master of bonds.” #HanyangSecurities #KCGI #KimByeongCheol #investmentbanking #bonds #financialmarkets #securitiesindustry #corporatefinance #SouthKorea #businessleadership
    • Chairman of GS Group and CEO of GS
      Huh Tae-soo
      Huh Tae-soo is the Chairman of GS Group and also serves as CEO of the group’s holding company, GS. He is pursuing future growth engines for GS Group in the areas of climate change response, resource circulation, and the bio industry. Born on November 8, 1957, in Busan, he is the youngest of five sons of Huh Joon-goo, Honorary Chairman of LG Construction. He graduated from Seoul Jungang High School and the Department of Law at Korea University, and later earned an MBA from the George Washington University School of Business in the United States. After working at Continental Bank and Irving Bank, he served as Managing Director of the IB Division and the Strategic Planning Division at LG Investment & Securities. He later joined GS Home Shopping, where he became Executive Vice President in charge of Management Support, and in 2007, he was appointed President and CEO. In 2019, he became Chairman of GS Group when his elder brother, former Chairman Huh Chang-soo, stepped down. He values practicality and efficiency over formality and protocol, and is known for being approachable and hardworking. He emphasizes innovation driven by artificial intelligence technology and digital transformation. Through the appointment of key executives at major affiliates, he is laying the foundation for GS Group’s fourth-generation leadership. #HuhTaeSoo #GSGroup #leadership #businessstrategy #AI #digitaltransformation #bioindustry #climatechange #resourcecirculation #Koreabusiness
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    • Choi Won-seok, President and CEO of BC Card
      Choi Won-seok
      Choi Won-seok is the President and CEO of BC Card. He has been actively working to diversify the company’s revenue structure by driving data-based business initiatives and expanding into overseas markets. Born on May 29, 1963, in Damyang, Jeollanam-do, he graduated from Hanseong High School and the Department of International Economics at Seoul National University. He went on to earn a master’s degree in International Economics from the Graduate School of Economic Policy at Sogang University and completed his MBA at New York University’s Stern School of Business. Choi began his career in 1988 at the Economic Research Institute of Korea Securities, later serving as Head of the Financial Research Office at the Long-Term Credit Bank of Korea and working in the Management Team at Samsung Securities. He joined FnGuide as Chief Financial Officer and Head of the Financial Research Institute, and was promoted to CEO after just one year. In 2021, he was appointed President and CEO of BC Card, and in 2025, he secured a third consecutive term. He is widely recognized for his expertise in the convergence of finance and data, having introduced the industry’s first financial information business model based on data utilization. Choi also places great importance on open communication with employees. #BCcard #ChoiWonseok #CEO #KoreaFinance #DataBusiness #OverseasExpansion #FinancialInformation #BusinessLeadership #KoreanExecutives #RevenueDiversification
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    • CEO of KINX (Korea Internet Neutral eXchange)
      Kim Jee-wook
      Kim Jee-wook is the CEO of KINX (Korea Internet Neutral eXchange). He is tasked with upgrading infrastructure to meet the demands of AI and expanding the ecosystem for new solutions. Born on June 4, 1971, he graduated from Purdue University in the United States. He began his career at Daewoo Motors before moving to KT Hitel, where he entered the Internet business through its IDC division. He joined KINX in 2018 as co-CEO and became the sole CEO in 2020. With more than 20 years of experience in Internet communications and Internet Data Center services, he is a seasoned expert. Leveraging his collaboration experience with overseas companies and his extensive network, he has led the growth of the company’s international business. He envisions transforming KINX into the “Korean version of Equinix.” #KINX #KimJeeWook #InternetExchange #IDC #AIinfrastructure #Equinix #telecom #datacenter
    • President in charge of New Businesses at BGF and CEO of BGF Eco Materials
      Hong Jung-hyuk
      Hong Jung-hyuk is the President in charge of new businesses at BGF. He also serves as CEO of BGF Eco Materials, BGF Eco Solution, and Fluorin Korea. Overseeing the materials division, he is responsible for driving new growth engines for the BGF Group. Born on December 10, 1983, he is the second son of Hong Suk-cho, Chairman of BGF Group. He majored in Decision Science at the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University in the United States and earned his MBA from Keio Business School in Japan. He began his career at Nexon as a Global Development Manager and later worked at Mitsubishi in Japan and KPMG in Singapore. He joined BGF, led by his father, as Head of the New Business Development Office (Executive Director) and was appointed CEO of J Eco Cycle. He later became CEO of KOPLA, which BGF had acquired, and in 2023, after being promoted to President in charge of new businesses at BGF, he was also appointed CEO of BGF Eco Materials. Together with his elder brother, Hong Jung-kuk, Vice Chairman and CEO of BGF, he is overseeing the group’s management succession process. #BGF #HongJungHyuk #BGFEcoMaterials #BGFEcoSolution #FluorinKorea #KOPLA #businesssuccession #materialsindustry #CarnegieMellon #KeioUniversity
    • CEO of Lotte Homeshopping
      Kim Jae-gyeom
      Kim Jae-gyeom is the Executive Vice President and CEO of Lotte Homeshopping. He was born on June 1, 1967, in Mungyeong, North Gyeongsang Province. He graduated from Kyungpook National University High School and the Department of Economics at Hongik University. He began his career at Honam Petrochemical, the predecessor of Lotte Chemical, and later worked at the Management Support Team of the Policy Headquarters at Lotte Hotel before moving to Lotte Homeshopping as Head of the Audit Team. At Lotte Homeshopping, he held key positions including Head of Finance, Head of Strategic Planning, Head of Marketing, Head of Management Support, and Head of the TV Business Division. In January 2023, he was officially appointed CEO of Lotte Homeshopping. With nearly 20 years of experience at Lotte Homeshopping, he is a seasoned “homeshopping expert.” He faces the challenge of discovering new growth engines amid the industry’s ongoing crisis. #LotteHomeshopping #KimJaegyeom #retail #CEO #leadership #career #SouthKorea #TVbusiness #marketing #strategicplanning
    • CEO and President of Lotte Biologics
      Park James Jong Eun
      Park James Jong Eun is the CEO and President of Lotte Biologics. He is focusing his efforts on building the Songdo campus and securing new clients for the company’s contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) business. Born in 1966, he earned a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of California, Davis, and a master’s degree in industrial engineering from Columbia University. After working at global pharmaceutical giants Merck and Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS), he joined Samsung Biologics in 2016. At Samsung Biologics, he served as Head of the Global Sales Center before moving to GC Cell in 2023 as CEO. In 2025, he was appointed CEO and President of Lotte Biologics. #LotteBiologics #CDMO #ParkJamesJongEun #biopharmaceuticals #Songdo #SamsungBiologics #Merck #BristolMyersSquibb #GCCell #leadership
    • CEO of NOW Robotics
      Lee Jong-ju
      Lee Jong-ju is the CEO of NOW Robotics. He is working to turn the company’s deficit into a surplus by reducing costs. He was born on January 13, 1984. He graduated from Hanyang University with a degree in Business Administration and earned his MBA from the Graduate School of Business at Kyung Hee University. He spent 12 years at Hanyang Robotics, an industrial robot manufacturer, before leaving to join G-Matic Korea as branch manager. In 2016, he founded NOW Robotics, which was then called Now Technics. He places a strong emphasis on technology, with more than half of NOW Robotics’ employees dedicated to technology development. #NOWRobotics #LeeJongju #robotics #CEO #technology #industrialrobots #costreduction #businessstrategy #HanyangUniversity #KyungHeeUniversity
    • CEO of LG Energy Solution
      Kim Dong-myung
      I’ve refined the text to improve flow, grammar, and style while keeping all the details intact. Here’s the corrected version: Kim Dong-myung is the President and CEO of LG Energy Solution. He was born on June 30, 1969. He graduated from Wooshin High School in Seoul and earned a degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Yonsei University. He went on to receive both his master’s and doctoral degrees in Materials Engineering from KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology). Kim began his career at LG Chem as a researcher at the Battery Research Institute, where he served as Head of the Assembly Technology Team, Head of the New Battery Applications Project Team, and Head of Polymer and Reliability Development at the Small Battery Development Center. He later became Head of Small Battery Product Planning and Head of the Small Battery Business Unit. In 2020, he was promoted to Executive Vice President and Head of the Automotive Battery Business Unit, after which he moved to LG Energy Solution following its spin-off. In March 2024, he was appointed President and CEO of LG Energy Solution. With a background as a researcher, Kim is recognized as an expert who has gained extensive experience not only in development but also in production, product planning, and all other aspects of the battery business. He also serves as Chairman of the Korea Battery Industry Association. #LG #LGEnergySolution #battery #EVbattery #SouthKorea #KAIST #YonseiUniversity #energystorage #automotiveindustry #KoreaBatteryIndustryAssociation
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    • CEO and President of Hanwha Asset Management
      Kim Jong-ho
      Kim Jong-ho is the CEO and President of Hanwha Asset Management. He is currently focused on strengthening the company’s competitiveness in the exchange-traded fund (ETF) business, which is considered a core growth engine for asset management firms. Born on October 24, 1970, in Seoul, Kim graduated from Myeonmok High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in architecture from Seoul National University. He went on to receive a master’s degree in architecture from the University of Michigan and a master’s degree in real estate from Harvard University. Kim began his career at Hanwha Life Insurance in the Strategic Investment Division, where he first established ties with Hanwha Group. He later joined Korea Investment Corporation (KIC), where he held several key leadership roles, including Head of Real Estate and Infrastructure, Head of Private Equity, Head of Alternative Investments, and Head of Future Strategy. In August 2024, Kim returned to Hanwha Group as President and Head of Management at Hanwha Asset Management. Just one month later, in September 2024, he was appointed CEO. Widely recognized as an expert in private equity and alternative investments, Kim now faces the challenge of enhancing synergies across Hanwha Group’s financial affiliates—such as Hanwha Life Insurance—while also expanding the company’s global presence. #KimJongho #HanwhaAssetManagement #ETF #AlternativeInvestment #PrivateEquity #GlobalStrategy #HanwhaGroup #FinancialSynergy #AssetManagement #InvestmentLeadership
    • CEO of Curocell
      Kim Gun-soo
      Kim Gun-soo is the CEO of Curocell. He aims to transform the company into a digital platform enterprise specializing in CAR-T and cell and gene therapies. Born in July 1975, Kim earned his undergraduate degree in biotechnology from Yonsei University and received a master’s degree in immunology from the university’s graduate school. He built his expertise and professional experience in research and strategic planning through roles at Hanwha Chemical Central Research Institute, LG Life Sciences, and CHA Biotech. In December 2016, Kim co-founded Curocell with Kim Chan-hyuk, a life sciences expert and professor at KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology), and Shim Hyun-bo, an antibody specialist and professor at Ewha Womans University School of Medicine. Curocell is now on the verge of launching a breakthrough cancer therapy based on CAR-T cells. Kim is recognized for combining medical technology expertise, strong business execution, and digital innovation capabilities. #Curocell #KimGunsoo #CARTtherapy #CellTherapy #GeneTherapy #BiotechStartup #DigitalHealth #KoreanBiotech #MedicalInnovation #Immunotherapy
    • Minister of Science and ICT
      Bae Kyung-hoon
      Bae Kyung-hoon is the Minister of Science and ICT. He is focused on advancing the Lee Jae-myung administration’s national goal of positioning South Korea among the world’s top three AI powers. He was born in May 1976 in Seoul. He graduated from Daeshin High School in Seoul and earned his bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering from Kwangwoon University. He later earned both a master’s and a Ph.D. in electronic engineering from Kwangwoon University, and completed an MBA program at Columbia Southern University in the United States. He began his career at Samsung Thales (now Hanwha Systems), where he conducted research on AI-powered unmanned systems. He then moved to SK Telecom, where he worked on AI research involving image recognition and big data. In 2016, he joined LG Group and held various roles at LG Economic Research Institute, LG Uplus, and LG Sciencepark before being appointed as the head of LG AI Research. He led the development of LG’s mid-to-long-term AI strategy, identified new business models, and strengthened AI capabilities across the group’s affiliates. He directed the development of LG’s large-scale AI model, EXAONE (EXpert Ai for EveryONE).
    • President and CEO of GS E&C
      Huh Yoon-hong
      Huh Yoon-hong is the President and CEO of GS Engineering & Construction. As a fourth-generation member of the GS Group founding family, he is reorganizing GS E&C’s business portfolio with a focus on housing to drive the company’s mid- to long-term growth. He is also making consistent efforts to restore trust in the company following a series of incidents, including the collapse of an underground parking lot at an apartment complex in Geomdan, Incheon. He was born on January 24, 1979, in Seoul, as the eldest son of Huh Chang-soo, Chairman and CEO of GS E&C. He graduated from Hanyoung Foreign Language High School in Seoul and earned a bachelor’s degree in International Business from Saint Louis University in the United States. He also holds an MBA from the University of Washington. He began his career at LG Caltex Oil (now GS Caltex) before moving to GS E&C, where he served as Head of Future Innovation, Head of Business Support, and Head of New Business. He was appointed CEO in 2024. He has extensive on-site experience at overseas construction sites and places strong emphasis on field-oriented management. Known for his easygoing and approachable personality, he often shares drinks with employees. #GSConstruction #HuhYoonhong #GSE&C #SouthKorea #constructionindustry #housingbusiness #Geomdancollapse #leadership #fieldmanagement #GSGroup
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    • Minister of Justice
      Jung Sung-ho
      Jung Sung-ho is the first Minister of Justice under the Lee Jae-myung administration. He is working to complete prosecutorial reform by separating the investigative and prosecutorial powers of the prosecution. He is also focused on enhancing the administrative efficiency of the Ministry of Justice. He was born on June 2, 1962, in Yanggu County, Gangwon Province. He graduated from Daeshin High School in Seoul and earned a degree in law from Seoul National University. He received a Master of Laws from the Graduate School of Public Policy at Daejin University and completed doctoral coursework in law. After passing the 28th bar exam, he pursued a career as a human rights and labor attorney through the Lawyers for a Democratic Society (Minbyun) and the Northern Gyeonggi Environmental Movement Union. He entered politics in 1997 by supporting then-presidential candidate Kim Dae-jung and made his way into the National Assembly after running in the 17th general election for the Yangju-Dongducheon district in Gyeonggi Province. He was subsequently re-elected in the 19th, 20th, 21st, and 22nd general elections, becoming a five-term lawmaker. He previously served as Chief Spokesperson and Senior Deputy Floor Leader of the Democratic United Party, as well as Chair of the Special Committee on Judicial Reform, Chair of the Strategy and Finance Committee, and Chair of the Special Committee on Budget and Accounts in the National Assembly. He was appointed Minister of Justice by President Lee Jae-myung. #JungSungHo #MinisterOfJustice #LeeJaeMyung #prosecutorialreform #SouthKorea #Minbyun #judicialreform #NationalAssembly #Gyeonggi #Koreanpolitics
    • CEO of SK Shieldus
      Min Ki-sik
      Min Ki-sik is the Chief Executive Officer of SK Shieldus. He is establishing an integrated system aimed at maximizing synergy across business divisions, including physical security, information security, and convergence security. Min was born on July 22, 1962, in Seoul. He graduated from Hwanil High School and earned a degree in Mathematics from Yonsei University. He began his career at Daehan Fire & Marine Insurance and later served as Executive Vice President and Head of Marketing at PCA Life Insurance (now Mirae Asset Life Insurance), as well as Vice President in charge of public relations at Prudential Life Insurance. After briefly leaving the insurance industry to run a franchise restaurant business, he returned in 2019 as CEO of DGB Life Insurance. He was handpicked by KB Financial Group Chairman Yoon Jong-kyu to become the first CEO of Prudential Life Insurance after it was acquired by the KB Group. In 2023, he served as Vice Chairman of KB Life Insurance. In June 2025, he was appointed CEO of SK Shieldus. Min is an insurance expert with 34 years of experience in the industry. He is known for his decisiveness and strong execution. He is focusing on expanding into the global security market, especially in North America and Europe. #MinKiSik #SKShieldus #securityindustry #insuranceexpert #globalexpansion #cybersecurity #convergencesecurity #leadership #KoreanCEO #decisiveness
    • CEO of SAMG Entertainment
      Kim Su-hoon
      Kim Su-hoon is the CEO of SAMG Entertainment. He was born in June 1974. He dropped out of the Department of Electrical Engineering at a university in Busan. In 2000, he founded SAMG Animation, the predecessor of SAMG Entertainment. He led the planning and production of the "Mini Force" series, SAMG Entertainment’s flagship IP, and went on to achieve continued success with "Catch! Teenieping." He wrote the screenplay and served as general director for the animated theatrical film “Love, Hachuping.” He currently serves as the chief producer for all SAMG Entertainment intellectual properties. He has a strong passion for producing 3D animation. He is often referred to as the "father of Teenieping." He is unmarried by choice. He faces challenges such as the company's heavy reliance on the Teenieping IP and the need to secure stability in its business model. #KimSuhoon #SAMGEntertainment #Teenieping #MiniForce #3Danimation #animationCEO #Kanimation #IPstrategy #Koreancontent #CatchTeenieping
    • President and CEO of Hyundai Himsen
      Jiyong Choi
      Jiyong Choi is the President and CEO of Hyundai Himsen. He was born on April 1, 1967. Choi graduated from Gunsan Dong High School and earned his degree in economics from Sungkyunkwan University. He began his career at Samsung Heavy Industries, working in the sales team of the Construction Equipment Division. When the Construction Equipment Division of Samsung Heavy Industries was sold to Sweden’s Volvo Group, Choi participated in the post-merger integration (PMI) process alongside Volvo’s CFO and the acquiring company. He later joined Otis Elevator, where he served as CFO. Afterward, he worked in the Financial Planning Department at Halla Climate Control (now Hanon Systems) following its acquisition by Hankook Tire. He was then recruited as CFO of Hyundai Himsen. In June 2021, Choi was appointed as President and CEO of Hyundai Himsen. Through the launch of new businesses such as port cranes, he led rapid growth at the company and helped it become the top ship block manufacturer in South Korea. Hyundai Himsen is now preparing for a sale of its management rights, estimated to be worth around KRW 500 billion (US$ 360 million). #HyundaiHimsen #JiyongChoi #shipbuilding #Korea #Volvo #PMI #CFO #portcranes #mergersandacquisitions #manufacturing
    • CEO and President of Shinhan Investment Corp.
      Lee Seon-hoon
      Lee Seon-hoon is the CEO and President of Shinhan Investment Corp. He was born in November 1968 in Seoul. He graduated from Seongnam High School in Gyeonggi Province and majored in Management Information Systems and Business Modeling at Swinburne University in Australia. He succeeded former CEO Kim Sang-tae, who stepped down following a KRW 130 billion (US$ 93.5 million) loss related to exchange-traded fund (ETF) liquidity provision. Lee is currently focused on strengthening internal controls at Shinhan Investment Corp. while also pushing for expansion into mega-sized investment banking (IB) and short-term note issuance businesses. #LeeSeonhoon #ShinhanInvestment #CEO #ETFcrisis #Koreanfinance #MIS #businessmodeling #investmentbanking #internalcontrols #financialindustry
    • CTO and Chairman of the Board of Angel Robotics
      Gong Kyung-chul
      Gong Kyung-chul is the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Angel Robotics. He is also the founder of the company and currently serves as Chairman of the Board. He aims to make Angel Robotics the global standard in the wearable robotics industry. Born on September 22, 1981, Gong earned his bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Sogang University and went on to complete his master's degree in the same field at the university’s graduate school. He then moved to the United States, where he obtained a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. After returning to Korea, he was appointed as a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Sogang University. In 2017, he founded SG Robotics, the predecessor of Angel Robotics. Since 2024, the company has adopted a professional management system. Gong stepped down from the CEO position to focus on technology development as the CTO and Chairman of the Board. He gained international attention for developing the WalkON Suit F1, a humanoid-wearable robot designed to autonomously approach and dock with users, with the goal of enhancing the quality of life for people with disabilities. He is also a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology). #GongKyungchul #AngelRobotics #WearableRobots #WalkONSuit #CTO #KAIST #SogangUniversity #RobotTechnology #DisabilityTech #HumanoidRobot
    • CEO of Dalba Global
      Ban Seong-yeon
      Ban Seong-yeon is the CEO of Dalba Global. He was born in December 1981. He graduated from the Department of Industrial Engineering at Seoul National University. In 2004, he began his career as a developer at NHN (now Naver). He later worked as a team leader at global consulting firms Arthur D. Little Korea and A.T. Kearny. In 2016, he founded B Monument, which has since been renamed Dalba Global. In April 2025, just one month after its listing on the KOSPI, the company’s stock price soared by 164%, pushing its market capitalization past KRW 1.006 trillion (US$ 724.5 million). He is emerging as a leader in global K-beauty. He is credited with achieving success in innovative product development, efficient management, and global distribution strategy. The company now faces challenges such as reducing its high dependence on core products, mitigating overhang risks, and maintaining its domestic market position. #Ban Seong-yeon #DalbaGlobal #KBeauty #IPO2025 #KOSPI #StartupSuccess #GlobalStrategy #ArthurDLittle #ATKearney #NaverDeveloper
    • President of Korea Water Resources Corporation
      Yun Seog-dae
      Yun Seog-dae is the President of Korea Water Resources Corporation. He was born on March 1, 1967 (lunar calendar) in Gongju, South Chungcheong Province. He graduated from Dongsan High School in Daejeon and earned a degree in sociology from Chungnam National University. He received a master’s degree in urban planning from the Graduate School of Regional Development at Hannam University and a doctorate in engineering from the Graduate School of Soongsil University. He began his career at Geumseong Baekjo Housing, where he worked in management planning and business development. He was later appointed CEO of Taedong Development, a company specializing in real estate development and consulting for Geumseong Baekjo Housing. Due to his activist background during his college years, he was recruited by the Democratic Party in 1995 and ran as the Unified Democratic Party’s candidate for the Daejeon Seo-gu Gap constituency in the 15th National Assembly election, but was unsuccessful. When the Unified Democratic Party merged with the New Korea Party, he joined as a founding member of the Grand National Party and assisted former Grand National Party leader Lee Hoi-chang in his presidential campaign. He went on to be affiliated with the Bareun Party, the Bareunmirae Party, and the New Conservative Party. During the 20th presidential election, he served in the campaign of Yoon Suk Yeol, the People Power Party’s presidential candidate, as Director of Vision Planning at the Economic and Social Committee of the Central Election Committee and as a Policy Advisor in the Secretariat. He was appointed President of Korea Water Resources Corporation on June 19, 2023. At the time of his appointment, there was criticism over his lack of expertise and controversy surrounding the appointment of the first “politician-turned-president,” raising concerns over parachute appointments. #YunSeogdae #KoreaWaterResourcesCorporation #politicalappointment #parachuteappointment #urbanplanning #sociology #YoonSukYeol #electioncampaign #publicenterprise
    • Vice Chairman and CEO, Head of DS Division, Samsung Electronics
      Jun Young-hyun
      Jun Young-hyun is Vice Chairman and CEO of Samsung Electronics’ Device Solutions (DS) Division. He is currently focused on improving Samsung’s high-bandwidth memory (HBM) business, where the company has lost leadership to SK Hynix. At the same time, he is pushing the development of advanced process technologies to compete with TSMC in foundry, while also striving to normalize the system LSI business. He was born on December 20, 1960, in Seoul. He graduated from Paichai High School and earned a degree in electronic engineering from Hanyang University. He went on to receive both his master’s and doctoral degrees in electronic engineering from KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology). He began his career as a DRAM developer at LG Semicon. When LG Semicon merged with Hyundai Electronics, he moved to Samsung Electronics. He served as head of Samsung’s memory business unit, then as President and CEO of Samsung SDI, followed by Chairman of the Board of Samsung SDI. He later became Vice Chairman of Samsung Electronics in charge of future business planning, before returning to the semiconductor business in 2024 as head of the DS Division. In March 2025, he was appointed CEO of Samsung Electronics at the annual general shareholders’ meeting. He is known for his emphasis on practicality and a meticulous personality that does not tolerate mistakes. #Samsung #JunYounghyun #semiconductor #HBM #foundry #TSMC #SKHynix #systemLSI #KAIST #DSdivision
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    • Vice Chairman and CEO of SK On
      Yu Jeong-joon
      Yu Jeong-joon is Vice Chairman and Co-CEO of SK On, serving alongside CEO Lee Seok-hee. He also concurrently serves as CEO of SK Americas. He is striving to successfully complete large-scale facility investments and lead a turnaround into profitability through global business expansion. He was born on December 20, 1962, in Seoul. He graduated from Kyunggi High School in Seoul and earned a degree in Business Administration from Korea University. He later obtained a Master’s degree in Accounting from the University of Illinois Graduate School in the United States. He began his career as an accountant at the New York office of Deloitte & Touche. After working at McKinsey and LG Construction, he joined the SK Group. Within SK, he has held various executive roles, including President of the R&C (Resource & Chemicals) division at SK Energy, CEO of SK Lubricants, President of the R&M (Refining & Marketing) division at SK Energy, Head of the G&G (Global & Growth) Task Force, CEO of SK E&S, and Chair of both the Global Growth Committee and the Energy & Chemicals Committee within the SK SUPEX Council. During the management rights dispute with hedge fund Sovereign, he played a key role as Chief Financial Officer in defending the SK Group owner's family’s control over the company. He has worked closely for many years with Chey Jae-won, Executive Vice Chairman of SK Innovation and younger brother of SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won. He is known for his calm demeanor and rational decision-making. He enjoys reading and has a deep interest in the humanities. #YuJeongjoon #SKOn #SKGroup #CheyTaeWon #CheyJaeWon #energyindustry #accounting #SKAmericas #leadership #globalstrategy
    • CEO and President of Korea Investment Management
      Bae Jae-kyu
      Bae Jae-kyu is the CEO and President of Korea Investment Management, where he also serves as Chairman of the Board. After successfully securing his third consecutive term as CEO, he has been focusing the organization’s capabilities on placing Korea Investment Management among the top three in the exchange-traded fund (ETF) market. He was born on the 25th day of the 6th lunar month in 1961 in Sancheong, South Gyeongsang Province. He graduated from Boseong High School in Seoul and earned a degree in Economics from Yonsei University. He began his career at Korea General Finance and later worked in the equity investment team at SK Securities before moving to Samsung Asset Management. While at Samsung Asset Management, he spearheaded the domestic ETF market by launching Asia’s first leveraged and inverse ETFs, earning him nicknames such as “pioneer of ETFs” and “father of ETFs.” After serving as Executive Vice President at Samsung Asset Management, he joined Korea Investment Management. He is known for his passionate approach to work and open, approachable communication style with employees. #BaeJaeKyu #KoreaInvestmentManagement #ETF #assetmanagement #leveragedETF #inverseETF #YonseiUniversity #Koreanfinance #SamsungAssetManagement #leadership
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    • Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Yonsei University and Honorary Chairman of GS Caltex
      Hur Dong-soo
      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
    • CEO and President of Shinhan EZ General Insurance
      Kang Byoung-kwan
      Kang Byoung-kwan is the CEO and President of Shinhan EZ General Insurance. As the head of a digital insurance company, he is focusing on devising monetization strategies to establish the company’s presence in the market. He was born on January 2, 1977. Kang majored in Mathematics and Computer Science at POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology), and earned a master’s degree in Mathematics from New York University in the United States. During his university years, he worked as a programmer developing IT solutions and services for startups, including Cafe24. He began his career at Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance, gaining broad experience in global business, external partnerships, investment strategy, corporate management, and risk management. He later moved to the Samsung Group’s Future Strategy Office, where he served as Deputy General Manager on the Financial Advancement Task Force. He went on to serve as Senior Manager of Corporate Planning and Business Management, then as Head of Investment Cooperation at Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance. In 2022, he joined Shinhan Financial Group as the head of the acquisition task force for BNP Paribas Cardif General Insurance and became the inaugural president of the newly launched Shinhan EZ General Insurance. He is widely recognized for his deep understanding of both finance and IT. #Shinhan #KangByoungKwan #digitalinsurance #fintech #POSTECH #BNPParibas #SamsungFire #financialstrategy #ITleadership #insuranceinnovation
    • Vice Chairman and CEO of CJ CheilJedang
      Kang Sin-ho
      Kang Sin-ho is the Vice Chairman and CEO of CJ CheilJedang. He is leading the company’s efforts to expand its overseas food business by scaling up global strategic items. He was born on August 3, 1961, in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province. He graduated from Pohang High School and earned a degree in Business Administration from Korea University. He later completed an MBA program at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Business School. Kang began his career at Samsung Group. He later joined CJ Group by transferring to the management support team of CJ CheilJedang. He served as Head of Human Resources at CJ, Head of the Management Support Office at CJ CheilJedang, and Head of the PI Initiative Office at CJ Logistics. In 2014, he was appointed CEO of CJ Freshway. He became Co-CEO of CJ CheilJedang in 2020 and was appointed CEO of CJ Logistics in 2021. In 2024, he took office as Vice Chairman and CEO of CJ CheilJedang. He is the first person from an open recruitment background to rise to the position of vice chairman. He is widely regarded as a rational leader who avoids setting unrealistic business plans or goals. Known for his meticulous personality, Kang actively communicates with employees. #CJCheilJedang #KangSinHo #CJGroup #leadership #KoreaBusiness #foodindustry #globalstrategy #rationalmanagement #openrecruitment #KAISTMBA
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    • Chairman of Mirae Asset Group
      Park Hyeon-joo
      Park Hyeon-joo is the chairman of Mirae Asset Group. He is focused on expanding into the Indian market, strengthening the group's overseas exchange-traded fund (ETF) brand, and driving the growth of global operations. He was born on October 17, 1958, in Gwangju. He graduated from Gwangju Jeil High School and studied business administration at Korea University. After working at Dongyang Securities and serving as a director at Dongwon Securities, he founded Mirae Venture Investment and Mirae Asset Global Investments in 1997. He broadened the group's business scope by launching Mirae Asset Venture Investment, Mirae Asset Securities, and Mirae Asset Life Insurance, thus expanding into the securities and insurance sectors. Through a series of mergers and acquisitions, he grew the business by acquiring SK Investment Trust Management, SK Life Insurance, and KDB Daewoo Securities, as well as local ETF-specialized firms in Canada, the United States, and Australia, and the Indian brokerage firm Sharekhan. After stepping down as chairman of Mirae Asset Securities, he has concentrated on overseas operations as the head of global strategy. He is regarded as a “pioneer of Korea’s capital market” and “one of the country’s top financial strategists.” He is known for his risk-taking nature and instinctive investment sense. #MiraeAsset #ParkHyeonJoo #globalstrategy #Indianmarket #ETF #KoreaFinance #venturecapital #securities #insurance #M&A
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    • CEO of Air Busan
      Jeong Byeong-seop
      Jeong Byeong-seop is the CEO of Air Busan. He faces the urgent tasks of handling the aftermath of an aircraft fire at Gimhae Airport that occurred shortly after his appointment and reviving the airline’s declining business performance. He was born on July 18, 1967. Jang earned his degree in Business Administration from Korea University and completed an MBA program at the University of Southern California's Marshall School of Business. He began his career at Korean Air, where he served as the head of the China division in the Passenger Route Sales Department. He later held posts as the Washington Branch Manager and Eastern U.S. Regional Manager. He also served as Managing Director of the Airline Scheduling Operations Department. In 2025, he was promoted to Senior Vice President and appointed CEO of Air Busan. Jang built his career in the core passenger service division at Korean Air, overseeing key routes in the United States and China. #AirBusan #JeongByeongseop #KoreanAir #airlineCEO #GimhaeAirport #aviationindustry #ChinaUSroutes #MBA #USCMarshall #KoreaUniversity
    • President and CEO of KoMiCo
      Choi Yong-ha
      Choi Yong-ha is the CEO and President of KoMiCo. He was born in March 1964 and graduated from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Sungkyunkwan University. He began his career at Hyundai Electronics Industries, where he oversaw semiconductor equipment operations. In January 2001, he joined MICO and served as Executive Director. From January 2007 to June 2018, he worked as Executive Vice President overseeing KoMiCo’s U.S. operations. He was appointed CEO of KoMiCo on January 4, 2019, and became CEO of its subsidiary, MicoCeramics, on April 15, 2025. He currently holds both positions as CEO of KoMiCo and MicoCeramics. During his 11-year tenure leading the U.S. branch, he contributed to KoMiCo’s expansion into overseas markets. Under his leadership, the company earned global recognition for its quality from semiconductor manufacturers and grew into a leading global player in cleaning and coating services. He was the first in Korea to commercialize semiconductor cleaning and coating services. Through the merger with its subsidiary MicoCeramics, he now faces the challenge of creating synergies and achieving vertical integration from cleaning and coating to ceramic materials. #KoMiCo #ChoiYongha #semiconductor #cleaning #coating #MicoCeramics #verticalintegration #globalexpansion #Koreanindustry #CEOprofile
    • Founder and President of Hanseo University
      Ham Ki-sun
      Ham Ki-sun is the founder and president of Hanseo University. He has dedicated himself to developing Hanseo University as a specialized institution in aerospace studies. He was born on April 2, 1941, in Yesan, South Chungcheong Province. He graduated from Yesan Agricultural High School in Chungnam and went on to study at the College of Medicine at Sooto Medical College (now Korea University College of Medicine). He earned both his master’s and doctoral degrees from the Graduate School of Public Health at Seoul National University. After completing a residency in plastic surgery at Paik Hospital, he served as a military doctor in Vietnam. He later became a professor at the Catholic University College of Medicine and established Korea’s first hospital specializing in plastic surgery, Oh In Plastic Surgery Hospital. In 1989, he founded the Hamsung Academy Foundation and established Hanseo University in 1992, becoming its chairman. In 2000, he was appointed president of Hanseo University. He also served as vice president of the Korean Red Cross. He has provided free surgeries for more than 2,000 patients with cleft palate. #HanseoUniversity #HamKisun #plasticSurgery #aerospaceEducation #KoreanRedCross #cleftPalate #medicalPhilanthropy #KoreaUniversity #SeoulNationalUniversity #Yesan
    • CEO of Lunit
      Seo Beom-seok
      Seo Beom-seok is the CEO of Lunit. He is dedicated to enhancing the accuracy of cancer diagnosis and treatment by leveraging medical AI technology to extensively analyze cancer-related medical data. He was born in June 1983. Seo studied biological sciences at KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) and graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine. He earned a master’s degree from the Graduate School of Public Health at Yonsei University. From 2009 to 2013, he worked as a physician at Seoul National University Hospital. In 2016, he joined Lunit as Chief Medical Officer (CMO). He was appointed CEO of Lunit in 2018. He leads the company’s technology advancement and global expansion strategies. Seo enjoys the full trust and support of Lunit Chairman Paik Seung-wook. #SeoBeomseok #Lunit #medicalAI #cancerdetection #digitalhealthcare #Koreandoctors #AIstartup #healthtech #globalexpansion #KAISTgraduates
    • President and CEO of SK Inc. and Head of SK Innovation
      Jang Yong-ho
      Jang Yong-ho is the President and CEO of SK Inc., and concurrently serves as the Head of SK Innovation. He has played a central role in leading the rebalancing efforts of both SK Group and SK Innovation, focusing on improving the financial structure and enhancing core competitiveness. He was born on April 19, 1964. After graduating from Simin High School in Daegu, he earned a degree in economics from Seoul National University. Jang began his career at Yukong, the predecessor of SK Innovation, and built most of his professional experience within SK Group’s holding company. After serving as Head of the PM2 Division at SK Inc., he was appointed President and CEO of SK Materials in 2018. In 2020, he became President and CEO of SK Siltron, and in 2024, he was appointed President and CEO of SK Inc. Jang played a leading role in SK Group’s acquisition of OCI Materials (now SK Materials), laying the groundwork for the group’s entry into the materials business. Following the acquisition, he was appointed CEO, contributing to the successful integration and stabilization of the company. He now also serves as the Head of SK Innovation and Chairman of the Board of SK On, working closely with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won to oversee the group’s overall rebalancing strategy. #SK #JangYongHo #SKInnovation #SKInc #corporateleadership #businessstrategy #SKOn #mergersandacquisitions #materialsindustry
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    • Chairman of the Hanyang Foundation
      Kim Chong-yang
      He was born on September 4, 1950, in Seoul, the son of Kim Yeon-jun, the late founder of Hanyang University who was also an entrepreneur and a musician. After graduating from the affiliated high school of Seoul National University’s College of Education, he studied education at Yonsei University. He later pursued graduate studies at New York University and earned a doctorate in education from Columbia University. In 1984, he was appointed professor of educational technology at Hanyang University, which had been founded by his father. In 1993, he was named president of Hanyang University and led the institution for 18 years. In 2011, he stepped down from the presidency and became chairman of the Hanyang Foundation. He has led Hanyang University and its foundation for more than 30 years. He contributed to Hanyang University's rise as one of the top five private universities in South Korea. Recently, he has faced the challenge of overcoming a liquidity crisis, including putting the largest shareholder stake in Hanyang Securities up for sale. He has served in various leadership roles, including president of the Korean Society for Educational Technology, vice president of the Korean Olympic Committee, vice president of the Association of Private University Presidents, vice president of the Korea University Council for Social Service, and advisory member of the National Science and Technology Advisory Council. He is known for his humility and bold personality, traits reminiscent of his father. He has a strong interest in university sports. #KimChongyang #HanyangUniversity #privateuniversity #universitypresident #educationpolicy #educationaltechnology #Koreaeducation #universityleadership #HanyangFoundation #universitysports
    • Chairman of Hyundai Department Store Group
      Chung Ji-sun
      Chung Ji-sun is the Chairman of Hyundai Department Store Group. He also serves as the CEO of Hyundai Department Store. He is actively pursuing new investments and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) with the goal of reaching KRW 40 trillion (US$ 28.8 billion) in total sales by 2030. He is focused on turning the duty-free business profitable while also expanding distribution channels in the manufacturing sectors of food, fashion, and furniture to create synergy across the group. He was born on October 20, 1972, in Seoul as the eldest son of Chung Mong-geun, Honorary Chairman of Hyundai Department Store. Chung Mong-geun is the third son of Chung Ju-yung, the founder of Hyundai Group. After graduating from Kyungbok High School in Seoul, Chung studied sociology at Yonsei University before going abroad to the United States. There, he completed a Special Student Program at Harvard University and pursued graduate studies in Asian Economics at Harvard Graduate School. He began his career at Hyundai Department Store as a general manager in the management division, later becoming Director of Planning, Executive Vice President of Planning and Management, and eventually Vice Chairman of Hyundai Department Store Group. In 2007, he was appointed Chairman after Chung Mong-geun stepped down from the front lines of management. He is now concentrating on new businesses in healthcare, biotechnology, eco-friendly solutions, and senior-friendly industries. Chung is known for his warm leadership and open communication with employees. #ChungJiSun #HyundaiDepartmentStore #M&A #retail #dutyfree #healthcare #biotech #seniorbusiness #sustainablebusiness #leadership
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    • Chairman and CEO of YC Chem
      Lee Sung-il
      Lee Sung-il is the chairman and CEO of YC Chem. He led YC Chem to become one of the first-generation companies in South Korea to localize materials, components, and equipment production. He was born on December 25, 1943. He graduated from the Department of Chemical Engineering at Yeungnam University. After working for 15 years at Dongnam Synthetic Chemical Industry, he founded Young Chang Chemical, now known as YC Chem, in 1981. In 2009, he achieved a domestic first by commercializing a negative-type photoresist (PR) for i-line (365 nm) light sources. He also successfully localized PR for through-silicon via (TSV) technology used in high-bandwidth memory (HBM), a next-generation DRAM. #YChem #LeeSungIl #semiconductor #photoresist #localization #TSV #HBM #chemicalengineering #materials #founder
    • Chairman & CEO of Youngone Corporation
      Sung Ki-hak
      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. #SungKihak #Youngone #Koreanbusiness #outdoorindustry #entrepreneurship #mountaineering #genderquality #femaleemployment #Koreanfashion #globalapparel
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    • Vice Chairman and CEO of Nexen Tire
      Kang Ho-chan
      Kang Ho-chan is the Vice Chairman and CEO of Nexen Tire. He also serves as CEO of Nexen, the group's holding company. He is leading efforts to improve profitability while striving to position the company among the world's top 10 tire manufacturers. Born on October 30, 1971, in Busan, he is the only son of Kang Byung-jung, Chairman of the Nexen Group. He attended Busan Middle and High Schools, earned a degree in business from Yonsei University, and completed an MBA at Seoul National University’s Graduate School of Business. He began his professional career at Daewoo Regent Securities before joining Nexen Tire. He joined Nexen Tire as a manager in the finance team, later becoming Head of Sales. In 2009, he was appointed President and CEO. Since 2013, he has also held the position of CEO of Nexen. He was promoted to Vice Chairman in 2019. Beyond his corporate role, he is active in sports marketing and serves as the Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic in Busan. He is known for his warm and cheerful greetings, which earned him the nickname “Smile Man.” #Nexen #KangHoChan #tireindustry #NexenTire #KoreanCEOs #sportsmarketing #CzechRepublic #honoraryconsul #globalexpansion #SouthKoreaBusiness
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    • Chief Visionary Officer of Smilegate Holdings
      Kwon Hyuk-bin
      Kwon Hyuk-bin is the Chief Visionary Officer (CVO) of Smilegate Holdings. He also serves as the chairman of the Smilegate Hope Studio. He aspires to grow the game distribution platform “STOVE” into an open platform. He is also eyeing entry into the financial sector. He was born on January 1, 1974, in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province. He graduated from Sangsan High School in Jeonju and the Department of Electronic Engineering at Sogang University. After graduating from university, he founded the online education company 4CSoft, but closed it down after it failed to produce results, and went on to establish the game company Smilegate. He has been running the Smilegate Group for 20 years, but none of its affiliates have gone public. He takes a cautious approach when it comes to receiving external investments. He is currently facing a divorce lawsuit, which may require him to divide assets worth several trillion won. #KwonHyukbin #Smilegate #STOVE #gameindustry #startup #entrepreneurship #IPOstrategy #CVO #SouthKorea #financialexpansion
    • CEO of Mirae Semiconductor
      Lee Jung
      Lee Jung is the CEO of Mirae Semiconductor. He aims to grow the company into a global, comprehensive semiconductor distribution enterprise. He was born on May 28, 1957. He graduated from the Department of Electronic Communications at Kwangwoon University. He began his career at the Samsung Group and was assigned to Samsung Semiconductor & Telecommunications. He later moved to Samsung Electronics, where he built his career in the Semiconductor Sales Division and the Memory Sales Division's Application Team. He founded Gilwon Electronics and served as its CEO, holding the position for 14 years. Mirae Semiconductor was established by a group of semiconductor sales experts from Samsung Electronics. #LeeJung #MiraeSemiconductor #semiconductor #SamsungElectronics #distributionbusiness #electronicsindustry #semiconductorsales #techentrepreneur #globalstrategy #Koreanindustry
    • Minister of Environment
      Kim Sung-whan
      Kim Sung-whan is the first Minister of Environment under the Lee Jae-myung administration. He is the architect of the administration’s climate policy pledges and has expressed strong commitment to establishing a new Ministry of Climate and Energy. He was born on October 15, 1965, in Yeosu, South Jeolla Province. He graduated from Hanseong High School in Seoul, earned a degree in law from Yonsei University, and later received a master’s degree in public administration from Yonsei University’s Graduate School of Public Administration. As a university student, he was actively involved in the pro-democracy student movement, co-founding the National Council of Student Representatives and serving as the representative for off-campus student groups. He played a part in the June Struggle of 1987, a nationwide protest that led to South Korea’s transition to direct presidential elections and the end of authoritarian rule. In 1992, he entered politics as a secretary to former Democratic Party lawmaker Shin Gye-ryoon. Beginning in 1995, he gained grassroots political experience as a member of the Nowon District Council and later the Seoul Metropolitan Council. During the Roh Moo-hyun administration, he served as Policy Coordination Secretary at the Blue House. He was elected Mayor of Nowon District in Seoul in the local elections of 2010 and 2014. He first entered the National Assembly in 2016 through a by-election and went on to serve three consecutive terms as a lawmaker representing Nowon-eul in the 20th, 21st, and 22nd Assemblies. He has served on the National Assembly’s Trade, Industry, Energy, SMEs, and Startups Committee and the Special Committee on the Climate Crisis. He led legislative efforts on the three major renewable energy laws: the Act on Separation of Renewable Energy, the Green Hydrogen Support Act, and the Mandatory Bidirectional Charging Act for Electric Vehicles. #KimSungwhan #MinisterofEnvironment #LeeJaemyung #climatepolicy #ClimateEnergyMinistry #renewableenergy #greenhydrogen #EVcharging #JuneStruggle #SouthKorea
    • Vice Chairman and CEO of HD Hyundai
      Chung Ki-sun
      Chung Ki-sun is the Vice Chairman and CEO of HD Hyundai and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering. He is leading efforts to respond to the shipping industry’s green transformation by securing technologies for decarbonized vessels, while striving to maintain a technological edge over Chinese shipbuilders. In the construction equipment sector, he is aiming to elevate the company to one of the top global players. He was born on May 3, 1982, in Seoul, the eldest son among two sons and two daughters of Chung Mong-joon, Chairman of the Asan Foundation. He graduated from Daewon Foreign Language High School and studied economics at Yonsei University. He later completed an MBA program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business. After joining Hyundai Heavy Industries, he went to study in the U.S. and later worked at the Korean office of Boston Consulting Group (BCG). He rejoined Hyundai Heavy Industries, where he served as head of the finance division and then as head of shipbuilding and offshore sales. In 2017, he became CEO of Hyundai Global Service. He also served as head of global shipbuilding and offshore sales at Hyundai Heavy Industries Group, and in 2022, he was appointed CEO of both HD Hyundai and HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering. In 2024, he was promoted to Vice Chairman. As a third-generation owner-CEO who rose quickly through the ranks to top leadership at a young age, his management and operational style is drawing close attention. #ChungKiSun #HDHyundai #shipbuilding #decarbonization #greenshipping #constructionequipment #StanfordMBA #HyundaiHeavyIndustries #SouthKoreaBusiness #youngCEOs
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    • President and CEO of Hyundai Rotem
      Lee Yong-bae
      Lee Yong-bae is the CEO and President of Hyundai Rotem. He was born on April 8, 1961. He graduated from Youngrak Commercial High School in Seoul and earned a degree in Business Administration from Jeonju University. He also received a master’s degree in Financial Management from Kyung Hee University Graduate School of Business. He began his career in the accounting department at Hyundai Precision, the predecessor of Hyundai Mobis. Afterwards, he worked at Hyundai Motor Company as the Head of Management Planning and later as the Head of the Third Coordination Planning Office. He then moved to Hyundai WIA, where he served as Executive Vice President overseeing planning, finance, procurement, and overall business operations. He later joined HMC Investment Securities as Executive Vice President in charge of sales, and was appointed CEO of the company in 2017. Since 2020, he has been serving as the CEO of Hyundai Rotem and was reappointed in 2023. He is recognized as one of Hyundai Motor Group’s leading financial experts, taking the lead in improving the company’s financial structure. #LeeYongbae #HyundaiRotem #HyundaiMotorGroup #financialexpert #Koreanbusinessleader #automotiveindustry #corporatefinance #executiveleadership #businessstrategy #HyundaiWIA
    • the President and CEO of GS Energy
      Huh Yong-soo
      Huh Yong-soo is the President and CEO of GS Energy. He leads GS Energy, the holding company responsible for overseeing GS Group’s energy and chemical businesses, where he is focused on building future growth engines through eco-friendly initiatives such as hydrogen, renewable energy, and electric vehicles. He is also working to strengthen the group's overall energy and chemical operations by establishing a value chain for liquefied natural gas (LNG) and seeking new opportunities in the chemical sector. He was born on October 16, 1968. He graduated from Georgetown University in the United States and earned an MBA from the Graduate School of Management and Technology at KAIST. He previously served as CEO of the family-run company Seungsan before joining GS Holdings as an executive director. At GS, he led the Business Support Team, where he promoted global expansion and explored new business ventures. In 2012, he became CEO of GS Platech, and later held key positions at GS Energy, including Head of Corporate Planning and Head of the Energy Resource Division. He rose to the forefront of management in 2016 when he was appointed CEO of GSEPS, and in 2019, he was named President and CEO of GS Energy. He is known as a leader who actively communicates with employees. As the youngest member of the third-generation owner family, he is one year older than Huh Se-hong, President and CEO of GS Caltex, who represents the fourth generation. The two are often seen as rivals in the group’s succession race. He also has a strong interest in supporting the arts and culture. #HuhYongsoo #GSEnergy #hydrogen #renewableenergy #LNG #EVstrategy #GSGroup #familybusiness #KoreanCEOs #greenenergy
    • President of the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation (NongHyup)
      Kang Ho-Dong
      Kang Ho-Dong is the chairman of the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation (NACF). He is striving to increase farm household income through change and innovation centered on regional agricultural cooperatives. To overcome the challenges facing rural communities, he has proposed the concept of “Dongjugongje (同舟共濟),” which emphasizes solidarity and mutual support within the broader NACF network. He was born on October 25, 1963, in Hapcheon County, South Gyeongsang Province. He graduated from Hapcheon High School in South Gyeongsang and studied Tax Accounting at Daegu Mirae College. He also attended the Graduate School of Business Administration at NongHyup University. He began his career at the Yulgok Agricultural Cooperative in Hapcheon, South Gyeongsang, in 1987, later serving as managing director and being elected cooperative president five times. He also served as a board member of the NACF and The Farmers Newspaper. Although he lost the 2020 NACF chairmanship election to former chairman Lee Sung-hee, he ran again in 2024 and was elected. Having held various posts in both regional agricultural cooperatives and the NACF headquarters, he is well-versed in the practical operations of the organization. #KangHoDong #NACF #agriculture #cooperatives #ruraldevelopment #farmincome #Dongjugongje #SouthKorea #farmersupport #agriculturalreform
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    • the CEO of AbClon
      Lee Jong-seo
      Lee Jong-seo is the CEO of AbClon. He was born on March 15, 1963, in Seoul. Lee earned his bachelor's degree in biology from Sogang University and a master's degree in biochemistry from Yonsei University Graduate School. He later received a doctorate in pathology from Kyoto University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan. He began his career as a researcher at the Chong Kun Dang Research Institute and continued his work at Harvard Medical School in the United States. After returning to Korea, he served as Head of the Bio Business Division at LabFrontier, a biotech company specializing in antibody-based new drug development. In 2007, he was recruited as CEO of AB Frontier, an antibody development company. The following year, he was appointed CEO of Youngin Frontier (now A-Frontier), also focused on antibodies. In 2010, Lee co-founded AbClon with a group of Korean and Swedish scientists, transitioning from a professional manager to an owner-manager. He aims to establish AbClon as a global biotech company that develops antibody-based pharmaceuticals capable of drawing global attention from the medical community and transferring its technologies to partners worldwide. #AbClon #LeeJongseo #biotech #antibody #pharmaceuticals #CEO #HarvardMedicalSchool #KyotoUniversity #KoreaBiotech #globalbio
    • President and CEO of HD Hyundai Oilbank
      Song Myung-joon
      Song Myung-joon is the President and CEO of HD Hyundai Oilbank. He is focusing his efforts on achieving two key goals for the company: improving HD Hyundai Oilbank’s financial structure and pioneering new business ventures. He was born on March 4, 1969. After graduating from Busan High School, he studied Business Administration at Yonsei University. He began his career at Hyundai Engineering & Construction and went on to serve as Head of the Finance Division in the Planning Office of Hyundai Heavy Industries, and later as Head of the Financial Support Division at HD Hyundai’s Corporate Management Office. He also served as Head of the Business Support Division at Hyundai Oilbank and as Head of the Financial Support Office at HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, before being appointed President and CEO of HD Hyundai Oilbank. He is widely recognized as a financial expert within the HD Hyundai Group, having held various key finance-related positions across the conglomerate. #HDHyundai #HyundaiOilbank #SongMyungjoon #KoreaCEOs #energysector #oilrefining #financialstrategy #corporatemanagement #newbusiness #businessleadership
    • President and CEO of AP System
      Yoo Ho-sun
      Yoo Ho-sun is the President and CEO of AP System. He was born on August 30, 1967. He earned his bachelor's degree in Control and Instrumentation Engineering from Seoul National University, where he also obtained his master's and doctoral degrees in the same field. Yoo began his career at Samsung Electronics, where he was promoted to Executive Director in charge of the Video Display Division. He later served as Executive Director (Research Fellow) and Head of the Equipment Planning Team at the Manufacturing Technology Center. In 2021, he moved to Samsung Electro-Mechanics and was appointed Vice President and Head of the Equipment Development Lab. He later joined AP System as Chief Operating Officer (COO), and in March 2025, he was appointed President and CEO of the company. Yoo is an equipment specialist with 29 years of experience in semiconductor and display manufacturing equipment. He is currently focused on expanding new growth businesses such as next-generation semiconductor packaging and secondary batteries, while strengthening the company’s technological competitiveness. #YooHoSun #APSystem #semiconductor #display #manufacturingequipment #SamsungElectronics #equipmentengineering #packagingtechnology #secondarybattery #COOtoCEO
    • Chairman and CEO of Dongjin Semichem
      Lee Chun-hyuk
      Lee Chun-hyuk is the chairman and CEO of Dongjin Semichem. He leads Dongjin Semichem, the top photoresist company in South Korea, and has played a central role in localizing key materials for advanced semiconductors. Born on May 26, 1967, he is the second son of the late Lee Boo-sub, the founder of Dongjin Semichem. Lee graduated from Myeongji High School and earned a degree in chemical engineering from Seoul National University. He later obtained a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States. After receiving his doctorate, he returned to Korea and joined his father’s company, Dongjin Semichem. He started as an executive director in charge of new projects and was promoted to CEO in 2008. In 2025, he was elevated to chairman. He gained industry attention after successfully localizing core photoresist technologies in response to Japan’s export restrictions on key materials, thereby contributing to the independence of Korea’s semiconductor industry. Lee has held leadership roles including vice chairman of the Korea Display Industry Association, vice chairman of the Korea Semiconductor Industry Association, and chairman of the World Class Company Association. He is currently focused on securing new growth engines through the development of next-generation semiconductor materials such as secondary battery components and extreme ultraviolet (EUV) photoresists. #LeeChunhyuk #DongjinSemichem #photoresist #semiconductor #materials #localization #EUV #batterycomponents #KoreaSemiconductor #technologyindependence
    • the Vice Chairman of Korea Investment & Securities
      Jung Il-mun
      Jung Il-mun is the Vice Chairman of Korea Investment & Securities. He is a seasoned investment banker who has spent over 30 years building his career and performance in the company’s investment banking (IB) division. He was born on November 26, 1964, in Gwangju Metropolitan City. He graduated from Gwangju Jinheung High School and earned a degree in Business Administration from Dankook University. He began his career at Hanshin Securities, the predecessor of Dongwon Securities. Even after Dongwon Securities was acquired by Korea Investment & Securities, he stayed with the company and continued focusing on the IB division for more than three decades. He is recognized as an IPO expert, having led landmark deals such as the initial public offerings of Samsung Card and Samsung Life Insurance. He was promoted directly from deputy general manager to executive, a testament to his acknowledged professional abilities. During his tenure as CEO, Korea Investment & Securities’ equity capital grew from KRW 4 trillion (US$ 2.9 billion) to KRW 8 trillion (US$ 5.8 billion), and net profit tripled within just two years of his appointment compared to the year before he took office—contributing significantly to the company’s growth. However, the company suffered a major setback when it faced suspended redemptions in a series of troubled private funds—including the Optimus Fund, Pop Funding Fund, Discovery Fund, Gen2 Fund, and Lime Fund—leading to investor compensation and a serious blow to performance. Most recently, controversy erupted after it was confirmed that in the first year of his CEO term, the company had invested in an overseas real estate fund in Belgium, only to lose the entire investment. #JungIlmun #KoreaInvestmentSecurities #investmentbanking #IPOexpert #OptimusFund #LimeFund #DiscoveryFund #privatefundscandal #BelgianFund #Koreanfinance
    • CEO of the Duty-Free Division at Hotel Lotte
      Kim Dong-ha
      Kim Dong-ha is Executive Vice President and CEO of the Duty-Free Division at Hotel Lotte (Lotte Duty Free). He is currently focused on strengthening operational fundamentals to improve profitability. Born on July 20, 1970, Kim graduated from Daeseong High School in Seoul and earned a degree in Industrial Engineering from Dongguk University. He began his career at Lotte Confectionery (now Lotte Wellfood), where he worked in the Production Management and Management Innovation teams. He later served in the Lotte Group Policy Headquarters’ Innovation Office, then built his career at Lotte Shopping’s Super Business Unit, leading various departments including Strategy Innovation, Fresh Food, Business Support, Finance, and Planning Support—covering most major areas except for front-line sales. After moving to Lotte Corporation, he led both the Corporate Culture Team and the Business Support Team. In November 2024, he was appointed CEO of the Duty-Free Division at Hotel Lotte. He is known for his decisiveness and drive. Colleagues regard him as a practical, field-oriented leader who focuses on operational discipline. Kim also serves as Chairman of the Korea Duty Free Shops Association. #KimDongha #LotteDutyFree #HotelLotte #KoreaDutyFree #retailleadership #LotteGroup #corporatetransformation #executiveleadership #DonggukUniversity #KoreaDutyFreeAssociation
    • the President and CEO of Satrec Initiative
      Kim Ee-eul
      Kim Ee-eul is the President and CEO of Satrec Initiative. He led the development of South Korea’s first exported satellite at Satrec Initiative. Born on August 16, 1969, Kim graduated from Daejeon Science High School and studied electrical and electronic engineering at KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology). He earned a Master of Engineering in satellite engineering and a Ph.D. in physics from University College London (UCL) in the United Kingdom. Kim began his career at the KAIST Satellite Technology Research Center. After joining Satrec Initiative in 2000, he served as the head of satellite platform development and later took on overall business operations. In December 2018, he was appointed CEO of Satrec Initiative. After the company became part of Hanwha Aerospace in 2021, Kim continued to lead it as CEO, recognized for both his technical expertise and managerial capabilities. At KAIST, he contributed to the development of Korea’s first satellite series, the “Wooribyul” project, by working on the satellite platform and system development. Kim has played a key role in advancing Satrec Initiative’s independent development and enhancement of critical technologies for high-performance Earth observation satellite systems, including satellite platforms, electro-optical payloads, and ground station technologies. #SatrecInitiative #KimEeEul #KoreaSatellite #spaceindustry #Earthobservation #KAIST #HanwhaAerospace #Wooribyul #UCL #spacetechnology
    • CEO of Wemade Max
      Son Myeon-seok
      Son Myeon-seok is the CEO of Wemade Max. He serves as a co-CEO of Wemade alongside Lee Ki-il, jointly leading the company. He is focusing on building a “multi-studio” system through mergers and acquisitions to secure new growth engines. Born in April 1975, Son graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in Archaeology and Art History. He previously worked at NCSoft, where he served as the lead game designer for Lineage Eternal and head of the world design team for AION. He also worked at NetGames (now Nexon Games) as the producer of “V4.” In 2020, he founded the game development studio Madengine and led the development of “Night Crows,” which achieved significant success both domestically and internationally. Through his connection with former Wemade CEO Jang Hyun-guk, Madengine became an affiliate of Wemade. After Jang stepped down, Son also took on the role of CEO of Madengine. He now faces the challenge of delivering tangible results in Wemade’s blockchain technology business. #Wemade #WemadeMax #SonMyeonSeok #KoreanGaming #NightCrows #Madengine #blockchaingames #gameindustry #multistudio #leadership
    • Chairman and CEO of Boryung and Boryung Holdings
      Kim Jung-gyun
      Kim Jung‑gyun is the Chairman and CEO of Boryung and Boryung Holdings. He was born on August 29, 1985, as the son of Kim Eun-sun, Chairwoman of Boryung Holdings. His birth name was Yoo Jung-gyun, but after the death of his father, his mother Kim Eun-sun inherited the management rights from her father, prompting him to change his surname to Kim. He earned a degree in Industrial Engineering from the University of Michigan in the United States and later obtained a master’s degree in Social and Administrative Pharmacy from the Graduate School of Medicine and Food at Chung-Ang University. After working at Samjong KPMG in the U.S., he joined Boryung Pharmaceutical as a deputy director. He went on to serve in several departments, including Strategic Planning, Production Management, and Human Resources. In 2018, he was appointed CEO of Boryung Holdings. He was later promoted to President of Boryung and, in 2022, became its Chairman and CEO. As a third-generation owner, he has been actively investing in new business areas such as space healthcare. He is pursuing an aggressive growth strategy with the goal of reaching KRW 1 trillion (US$ 719.4 million) in revenue by 2026. #Boryung #BoryungHoldings #KimJunggyun #JayKim #pharmaceutical #KoreanCEO #spacehealthcare #healthtech #industrialengineering #growthstrategy
    • Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy nominee
      Kim Jeong-kwan
      Kim Jeong-kwan has been nominated as the first Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy under the Lee Jae-myung administration. He was born in 1968 in Jangseong, South Jeolla Province. He graduated from Gwangju Jeil High School and studied economics at Seoul National University. He earned a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Missouri in the United States. After passing the 36th civil service examination, Kim began his career at the Ministry of Finance, working in departments such as the Industry Tariff Division, Foreign Exchange Fund Division, and the Comprehensive Policy Division. He later served as an administrator in the Office of the President and as a financial cooperation expert at the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), establishing a reputation as a seasoned policy expert. At the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, he held key positions including Director of the Comprehensive Policy Division and Director of the Economic Analysis Division. Following the personnel exchange program between the ministry and the Bank of Korea, he served as Director General of the Capital Markets Department and the International Economics Department at the Bank of Korea. After returning to the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, he worked as Director General for Policy Planning. In 2018, he moved to DLI (now Doosan Management Institute), then an affiliate of Doosan Group's Economic Research Institute, as Deputy Head of Strategic Support (Executive Vice President). In 2019, he was appointed President and CEO of the Doosan Management Institute. In January 2025, he was named President of Marketing at Doosan Enerbility, a key affiliate of Doosan Group. He played a pivotal role in securing nuclear power plant orders, a core business of Doosan Group. He is regarded as a key talent with both expertise as an economic bureaucrat and hands-on experience in the real economy. Seen as the right person to implement President Lee Jae-myung’s philosophy that “now is the time to focus on growth,” Kim has been nominated as the first Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy in the new administration. #KimJeongkwan #LeeJaemyung #TradeMinistry #Doosan #DoosanEnerbility #KoreaPolitics #MinisterNominee #NuclearPower #IndustrialPolicy #EconomicBureaucrat
    • Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance
      Koo Yun-cheol
      Koo Yun-cheol has been nominated as the first Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs and Minister of Economy and Finance under the Lee Jae-myung administration. He is focusing his efforts on reviving the “3% growth engine,” a core national policy goal of the Lee administration. Koo was born in 1965 in Seongju County, North Gyeongsang Province. He graduated from Yeongshin High School in Daegu and earned a degree in economics from Seoul National University. He later obtained a master’s degree from the Graduate School of Public Administration at Seoul National University, another master’s in public policy from the University of Wisconsin, and a doctorate in business administration from Chung-Ang University. While attending the graduate school at Seoul National University, he passed the 32nd civil service examination and began his public service career. He primarily served in the Budget Office of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. Earlier, while working at the former Ministry of Planning and Budget, he was in charge of budget and fiscal affairs. During the Roh Moo-hyun administration, he was appointed as the Blue House Secretary for Personnel Policy. Recognized for his performance, he was later promoted to Director of the Office for National Affairs. He continued to serve in key budget positions, including Director of the Social Budget Division, Director General for Budget Planning, Budget Office Director, and 2nd Vice Minister at the Ministry of Economy and Finance. In these roles, he oversaw the expansionary fiscal policy under the Moon Jae-in administration. After the launch of the Yoon Suk-yeol administration, he left public office and went on to serve as Co-Chair of the North Gyeongsang Province Investment Promotion Committee and as a special professor at the Department of Economics at Seoul National University. #KooYuncheol #LeeJaemyung #economicpolicy #growthstrategy #MOEF #publicfinance #SouthKorea #civilservice #fiscalpolicy #SeoulNationalUniversity
    • CEO of Ananti
      Lee Man-keu
      Lee Man-keu is the CEO of Ananti. He is the eldest son of Lee Joong-myung, the former chairman and founder of the company. Born on June 17, 1970, in Seoul, Lee graduated from Myeongji High School and earned a degree in business administration from Yonsei University. He began his career at Daewoo, working in the financial management team. Following the dismantling of the Daewoo Group during the IMF financial crisis, he joined his father’s company, Emerson Pacific (now Ananti), earlier than expected, starting in the sales division. After serving as a director at Daemyung Development, he was appointed CEO of Emerson Pacific in 2004. Under his leadership, Ananti has grown into a distinctive premium brand in South Korea’s luxury resort market, earning a reputation as a disruptive force in the industry. However, the company has continued to post operating losses, and improving profitability remains a key challenge. To address structural imbalances in the business, Lee is working to reduce dependence on revenue from membership sales and diversify the company’s portfolio. #Ananti #LeeManKeu #luxuryresort #CEO #Korea #realestate #hospitality #businessstrategy #resortbrand #entrepreneurship
    • CEO of KT Cloud
      Choi Ji-woong
      Choi Ji-woong is the CEO of KT Cloud. He is focused on advancing the integration of AI, cloud, and data center technologies, while also fostering the development of an AI ecosystem. Born in 1974, Choi graduated from Dongguk University with a degree in computer engineering. He began his career as a technology consultant at EA Systems and Sun Microsystems, and later worked as a Global Professional Services (GPS) consultant at Red Hat Korea. In 2021, he co-founded Open Source Consulting and served as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In March 2024, he was appointed CEO of KT Cloud. Choi is an open-source expert with extensive experience in technology consulting at global companies. He aims to transform KT Cloud into a technology-driven company with global competitiveness by internalizing key technologies, securing top talent, and driving customer value innovation. #KTCloud #ChoiJiwoong #AI #CloudComputing #DataCenter #OpenSource #TechLeadership #DigitalTransformation #KoreanIT #GlobalStrategy
    • CEO of HD Hyundai Construction Equipment
      Choi Cheol-gon
      Choi Cheol-gon is President and CEO of HD Hyundai Construction Equipment. He is currently overseeing the merger of HD Hyundai Infracore to fundamentally strengthen the competitiveness of HD Hyundai Construction Equipment. He has set a goal to achieve KRW 15 trillion (US$10.8 billion) in annual sales by 2030, placing the company among global top-tier levels. He was born on April 17, 1960, in Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province. He graduated from Busan Mechanical Technical High School and earned his bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Korea National Open University. He also obtained both master's and doctoral degrees in Business Administration from Changwon National University. He started his career at Samsung Heavy Industries. After working at Volvo Construction Equipment Group and Doosan Infracore, he joined Hyundai Construction Equipment (now HD Hyundai Construction Equipment) as Vice President. In 2022, he was promoted to President upon appointment as CEO. Every week, he visits the Ulsan factory to inspect the site and actively communicates with employees. #HDHyundaiConstructionEquipment #ChoiCheolgon #HyundaiInfracore #Merger #GlobalExpansion #ConstructionMachinery #CEOLeadership #CorporateStrategy #UlsanFactory #SalesGoal
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    • Chairman of the Board, Dankook University
      Chang Ho-sung
      Chang Ho-sung is the chairman of the board of Dankook University. He was born on March 28, 1955, in Seoul. His father is Jang Choong-sik, former chairman of the Dankook University Foundation, and his grandfather is Jang Hyung, an independence activist known by the pen name Beomjeong, who founded Dankook University. He graduated from Kyunggi High School in Seoul and earned his bachelor’s degree in electronic engineering from Sogang University. He later received both his master’s and doctoral degrees in electronic engineering from Oregon State University in the United States. After serving as a professor in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Hanyang University, he moved to Dankook University. He served as Vice President for Planning and Vice President of the Cheonan Campus before becoming university president in 2008, a position he held for 11 years. In 2020, he was appointed chairman of the Dankook University Foundation and was reappointed in 2024. Though an engineer by profession, he has shown strong interest in sports, having served multiple times as head and deputy head of the Korean delegation to the Universiade. He also serves as chairman of the Korea University Sports Federation. He previously served as president of the Korean Council for University Education. He led the relocation of Dankook University’s Hannam-dong campus to the Jukjeon campus in Yongin. #DankookUniversity #ChangHoSung #highereducation #universityleadership #Koreaneducation #engineering #OregonStateUniversity #KoreanUniversiade #campusrelocation #BeomjeongJangHyung
    • Nominee for Minister of SMEs and Startups
      Han Seong-sook
      Han Seong-sook (한성숙 in Korean) has been nominated as the first Minister of SMEs and Startups in the Lee Jae-myung administration. She was born on June 20, 1967, in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province. Han graduated from Uijeongbu Girls' High School and earned her degree in English Language and Literature from Sookmyung Women’s University. She began her career as a reporter at the computer magazine Mincom, later serving as the head of public relations at Nanum Technology. In 1997, she joined the founding team of Empas. After moving to NHN, she played a leading role in transforming Naver into South Korea’s No. 1 internet company, serving as Head of Service Division 1 and Executive Director overseeing overall services. In 2017, she was appointed CEO of Naver and served in the role for five years. During her tenure, she was credited with leading what many call the company’s “golden era.” While leading Naver, Han paid special attention to initiatives supporting small business owners and SMEs, earning a reputation for her strong understanding of the startup and small business landscape. She is scheduled to face a confirmation hearing before the National Assembly’s Trade, Industry, Energy, SMEs and Startups Committee on July 15, 2025. After being nominated, she identified “digital transformation for small business owners and SMEs” as her top policy priority. If confirmed, Han will become the wealthiest minister in the civilian government era. #HanSeongSook #LeeJaeMyung #MinistryofSMEsandStartups #KoreaPolitics #DigitalTransformation #Naver #SMEPolicy #SmallBusinessSupport #Empas #WomenLeadership
    • CEO of KakaoBank
      Yun Ho-young
      Yun Ho-young is the CEO & President of Kakaobank. He is leading the company's full-fledged expansion into overseas markets, starting with Indonesia and Thailand, while also diversifying Kakaobank's platform services into financial investment and everyday lifestyle sectors. He was born on June 20, 1971, in Anyang, Gyeonggi Province. After graduating from Shinsung High School in Anyang, he earned a degree in Business Administration from Hanyang University. He began his career at Daehan Fire Insurance and later held key roles in business planning and management support at Ergo Daum Direct and Daum Communications, where he primarily oversaw internal operations. At Kakao, he served as Vice President of the Mobile Bank Task Force Team and was appointed Co-CEO of Korea Kakao in 2016. In 2017, with the founding of Kakaobank, he was named CEO and has since been reappointed five consecutive times. Recognized as an expert in both finance and information and communication technology (ICT), he played a central role in launching and growing Kakaobank. He is known for leading the organization through autonomous and innovative management. He has expressed a strong commitment to securing future competitiveness by evolving Kakaobank into an AI-optimized financial platform. \#Kakaobank #YunHoYoung #Kakao #digitalbanking #fintech #ICT #AIfinance #Indonesia #Thailand #platformstrategy #KoreanCEO
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    • CEO of i-Scream Media
      Heo Ju-hwan
      Heo Ju-hwan is the CEO of i-Scream Media Corporation, an edtech company. He was born on May 9, 1968. He graduated from Seoul National University of Education with a degree in elementary education. He began his career as an elementary school teacher, working at Yangdong Elementary School and Wooshin Elementary School, before joining Yahoo Korea in 2000. At Yahoo Korea, he served as Head of the Content & Community Division, then moved to Daum Communications, where he was Head of the Digital Content Division. He later worked at Kakao as Head of the UGC Division. In 2017, he joined i-Scream Media as Head of the Training Business Division and was appointed CEO in 2021. He led the development of "i-Scream S," the first digital education platform in Korea, which is now used in over 93% of elementary school classrooms nationwide. He is currently focused on expanding the company’s reach by strengthening its platform foundation. #HeoJuHwan #iScreamMedia #edtech #digitaleducation #elementaryeducation #K12learning #Kakao #YahooKorea #DaumCommunications #iScreamS
    • CEO of Webcash
      Kang Won-ju
      Kang Won-ju is the CEO of Webcash. He is focusing on transforming the company into a financial AI agent, leveraging its expertise in e-finance and B2B fintech technologies. He was born on March 8, 1968, in Busan. Kang graduated with a degree in accounting from Kyungsung University. He began his career at Dongnam Bank and later moved to Housing Bank, where he worked as a systems developer. In 2000, he joined Webcash as a founding member. After serving as CEO of Webcash InnoValue, he was appointed CEO of Webcash in 2020. Since the founding of Webcash, he has led the development of all the company’s products and worked extensively as a B2B financial solutions manager. He played a central role in developing million-selling products such as the Cash Management Service (CMS) and Kyungri Nara. Kang has also served as Vice Chairman of the Korea Fintech Industry Association and the Korea Software Industry Association. #KangWonju #Webcash #Fintech #B2Bfinance #AIagent #CMS #KyungriNara #KoreaFintech #SoftwareIndustry #DigitalBanking
    • CEO of Access Bio
      Choi Young-ho
      Choi Young-ho is the CEO of Access Bio. He aims to transform the company from a diagnostic kit specialist into a comprehensive healthcare enterprise. He was born on January 8, 1964. Choi earned a degree in Agricultural Chemistry from Korea University and a master’s degree in Biotechnology from KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology). He began his career at the CJ CheilJedang Central Research Institute, later joining Princeton BioMeditech (PBM) in the United States, where he eventually became head of research. In 2002, he founded Access Bio in the U.S. He also established a subsidiary, Wells Bio, and a private company, Medisensor, becoming chairman and CEO of both. In 2019, he sold his stake and management rights in Access Bio to PharmGen Science (formerly Wooridul Pharmaceutical) for KRW 30 billion (US$ 21.6 million), continuing to lead the company as a professional executive. Founded in the U.S. by a Korean entrepreneur, Access Bio became the first U.S.-based biotech firm to be listed on KOSDAQ. With over 30 years of research experience in diagnostic kits, Choi led the company to become the global leader in malaria diagnostics. #AccessBio #ChoiYoungho #diagnostickits #healthcare #biotech #KOSDAQ #malariadiagnostics #KAIST #PharmGenScience #WellsBio
    • President and CEO of Doosan Fuel Cell
      Lee Doo-soon
      Lee Doo-soon is the President and CEO of Doosan Fuel Cell. He was born on February 8, 1972. Lee graduated from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Seoul National University and earned a Master’s degree in engineering from the same university. He later completed an MBA at the Johnson Graduate School of Management at Cornell University in the United States. He began his career at Hyundai Motor Company. He went on to work at A.T. Kearney and Monitor Group before joining Doosan. He served as Executive Director of Tri-C (Strategy), and later moved to Doosan Infracore as Executive Director of Global Marketing. In 2016, he was appointed CEO of Doosan Mobility Innovation (DMI), where he led the development of hydrogen fuel cells for drones. He became Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Doosan Fuel Cell in 2024, and was later promoted to President and CEO. He also serves as the CEO of HyAxiom, Doosan Fuel Cell’s U.S. subsidiary. In addition, Lee is Chairman of the Korea Hydrogen Fuel Cell Industry Association. He is committed to contributing to the growth of the hydrogen economy by commercializing SOFC (Solid Oxide Fuel Cell) systems in South Korea. #LeeDooSoon #DoosanFuelCell #HyAxiom #hydrogen #fuelcell #SOFC #SouthKorea #CEOprofile #hydrogeneconomy #energytransition
    • Taesung Co., Ltd. CEO
      Kim Jong-hak
      Kim Jong-hak is the CEO of Taesung. He was born on December 19, 1963. He graduated from Cheonan Technical High School. He accumulated 13 years of experience primarily in the field of development at companies such as Iljin Precision and Sungwoo Precision. In 2000, he founded Taesung Engineering (now Taesung) and grew it into a mid-sized KOSDAQ-listed company with a market capitalization of approximately KRW 800 billion (US$ 576 million), holding the top domestic market share in PCB (printed circuit board) automation equipment. He is an engineer with both technological innovation and market development capabilities. He is driving future growth through technological diversification, including the establishment of new business divisions for camera modules and secondary batteries. #KimJonghak #Taesung #PCB #automation #KOSDAQ #camera_module #secondary_battery #technology_innovation #Korean_CEO #market_leader
    • Ably Corporation CEO
      Kang Seok-hoon
      Kang Seok-hoon is the founder and CEO of ABLY Corporation. He is currently focusing on expanding ABLY from a fashion-centered platform into a comprehensive lifestyle commerce service that includes beauty and interior products. He was born in 1984. He studied business administration at Yonsei University. He co-founded the online video service Watcha and served as its business director. In 2015, he established a women’s clothing shopping mall called Apparel J, through which he operated the brand Banhalra. In 2018, he launched the online fashion platform ABLY. In 2019, the company was renamed ABLY Corporation. #KangSeokhoon #ABLY #startup #Koreanentrepreneur #fashiontech #lifestylecommerce #Watcha #YonseiUniversity #ecommerce #Koreanfashion
    • Acting Leader and Floor Leader of the Democratic Party of Korea
      Kim Byung-kee
      Kim Byung-kee is the acting leader and floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea. He is focusing his efforts on legislative support to ensure the successful reform agenda of the Lee Jae-myung administration. He is also interested in restoring political cooperation through bipartisan dialogue. Kim was born on July 10, 1961, in Sacheon, South Gyeongsang Province. He graduated from Jungdong High School in Seoul and earned his degree in Public Ethics from Kyung Hee University. In 1987, he began his career at the Agency for National Security Planning, the predecessor of the National Intelligence Service. He served in several key posts including Director of Human Resources and retired in 2013. In 2016, he entered politics after being recruited by then-Democratic Party leader Moon Jae-in. He ran in the general election that year as the party’s candidate in Dongjak-gu Gap, Seoul, and won a seat in the 20th National Assembly. He was re-elected in both the 21st and 22nd general elections, becoming a three-term lawmaker. In 2022, Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung appointed him as Senior Deputy Secretary General. In 2024, he served as secretary of the party’s General Election Nomination Management Committee, contributing to the party’s victory in the 22nd general election. In June 2025, he was elected floor leader of the Democratic Party. #KimByungkee #DemocraticParty #KoreaPolitics #LeeJaemyung #floorleader #SouthKorea #NationalAssembly #2025election #intelligencecareer #bipartisanpolitics
    • Chairman of Seohi Construction and CEO of Yuseong TNS
      Lee Bong-kwan
      Lee Bong-kwan is the chairman of Seohi Construction and also serves as the CEO of the holding company Yuseong TNS. He was born in 1945 in Pyongyang, South Pyongan Province, and moved south during the Korean War. He graduated from Munhwa High School in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, and went on to study business administration at Kyung Hee University. He began his career at POSCO. In 1982, he founded Yeongdae Transport, a logistics company, and later acquired Korea Shintong Transportation, which led to the establishment of Yuseong Special Cargo. In 1994, he shifted from the transportation business to construction, renaming Yeongdae Transport as Seohi Construction and entering the construction industry. The transportation business was handled by Yuseong Special Cargo. Since 2008, he has actively pursued housing cooperative projects. A devout Christian, he took on projects such as churches and hospitals that other construction companies were reluctant to build. He gradually expanded his business by focusing on regional housing cooperatives. To overcome the challenges posed by a downturn in the construction market, he is now working with his three daughters to develop new business ventures. #LeeBongkwan #SeohiConstruction #YuseongTNS #KoreanWar #KyungHeeUniversity #POSCO #housingcooperative #Christianbusinessman #constructionindustry #familybusiness
    • the CEO of S&S TECH
      Jeong Soo-hong
      Jeong Soo-hong is the Chairman and CEO of S&S TECH. He is the founder and largest shareholder of S&S TECH. The second-largest shareholder is Samsung Electronics. He was born on July 18, 1955, in Daegu. After graduating from Daegu High School, he earned a degree in polymer science from Kyungpook National University. He later obtained a master’s degree in semiconductor engineering from the university’s Graduate School of Industry. He began his career at the Korea Electronics Technology Institute and later worked as a researcher, plant manager, and executive vice president at companies including Samsung Semiconductor, Hanryeo Development, Korea DuPont, and Anam Semiconductor. In 1995, he was appointed CEO and President of PKL. In 2001, he founded S&S TECH, initially handing over its management to a professional CEO. He then served as the Asia President of Portronics in the United States before returning as Chairman and CEO of PKL. In 2018, he assumed the role of Chairman and CEO of S&S TECH, marking his full return to owner-led management. He is a seasoned expert who has dedicated more than 20 years to the photomask industry. Through the localization of technology for blank masks—key materials used in semiconductor and display manufacturing—and by expanding into global markets, he has led S&S TECH to become a mid-sized enterprise. #JeongSooHong #SNStech #semiconductor #blankmask #photomask #founderCEO #localization #displaymaterials #Samsung #globalexpansion
    • Vice chairman of Haesung DS
      Dan U-yeong
      Dan U-yeong is the Vice Chairman of Haesung DS. He was born on June 1, 1979, in Seoul, as the eldest son among two sons and one daughter of Haesung Group Chairman Dan Jae-wan and Kim Young-hae. He graduated with a degree in economics from Johns Hopkins University in the United States. Dan began his career as a consultant at Samil PwC. He later joined Hankuk Paper, the flagship company of Haesung Group, where his father serves as chairman. There, he held roles including Director of Sales, Head of Strategic Planning, and Executive Vice President. In 2017, he moved to Haesung DS and was appointed President. In 2019, he was promoted to Vice Chairman in charge of operations. He went on to become Vice Chairman of Keyang Electric Machinery, Vice Chairman of Hankuk Paper, Vice Chairman of Haesung DS, and Vice Chairman of Haesung Industrial. He also serves as Chairman of the Board at Korea Package and Haesung DS. In 2011, while serving as Senior Managing Director at Hankuk Paper, he launched the copy paper brand “milk,” which went on to achieve the top market share in Korea. Dan is currently in a competitive dynamic over management succession of the group with his younger brother, Dan U-jun, President of Haesung Industrial. #HaesungGroup #DanUyeong #succession #HankukPaper #HaesungDS #KeyangElectric #KoreaPackage #Koreanbusiness #milkbrand #corporateleadership
    • the President and CEO of NH Investment & Securities
      Yun Byeong-un
      Yun Byeong-un is the President and CEO of NH Investment & Securities. A corporate finance expert, he is now placing greater emphasis on the retail sector to strengthen overall performance. He was born in 1967 in Seosan, South Chungcheong Province. He graduated from Yeongdeungpo High School in Seoul and earned a degree in Chinese Language and Literature from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. Yun began his career at LG Investment & Securities. He worked in the company’s Hong Kong branch and the international business team. After LG Investment & Securities was merged into Woori Investment & Securities, he served as Head of Corporate Finance Team 3 and later Head of Coverage Group 1 at Woori Investment & Securities. Following the transition to NH Investment & Securities, he held roles such as Head of Corporate Finance Division and Head of Corporate Finance Business. In March 2024, he was appointed President and CEO. Throughout the changes in ownership and name from LG Investment & Securities to Woori Investment & Securities and then NH Investment & Securities, Yun remained steadfast. He is widely regarded as one of the key figures behind the strong growth of NH Investment & Securities' investment banking (IB) capabilities. #YunByeongun #NHInvestment #investmentbanking #retailfinance #KoreaFinance #corporatefinance #securitiesindustry #executiveleadership #M&A #financialservices
    • CEO and President of SKC
      Park Won-cheol
      Park Won-cheol is the CEO and President of SKC. He is leading SKC’s expansion efforts to transform it into a “global ESG material solution company,” with a focus on battery materials, semiconductor materials, and eco-friendly materials. He was born on August 25, 1967. He earned his bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Seoul National University, where he also completed his master’s and doctoral degrees in the same field. He later completed an MBA program at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He previously worked at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), OCI, SK Energy, GS Energy, and Hana Alternative Asset Management, before joining the SK Group in 2018. He is a specialist in new business development, having overseen global growth and business discovery at SK’s SUPEX Council. He is currently steering the transformation of SKC from a company focused mainly on films and chemicals into one centered on chemicals, secondary batteries, and semiconductor materials. He was appointed CEO and President of SKC in 2022. #ParkWoncheol #SKC #ESGmaterials #batterymaterials #semiconductormaterials #chemicalengineering #SKGroup #businessstrategy #globalgrowth #KoreanCEOs
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    • CEO and President of BHI
      Woo Jong-in
      Woo Jong-in is the CEO and President of BHI. He transformed BHI, a specialized equipment company with 30 years of history, into a global-tier energy plant firm. Born on October 30, 1961, in South Gyeongsang Province, he graduated from Gyeongnam College of Science and Technology with a degree in Japanese, completed a business degree at Korea National Open University, and earned his MBA from the Graduate School of Business at Changwon National University. After working in the planning division at Pungsung Precision, he was appointed CEO and President of Bumwoo Engineering (now BHI) in 1998. BHI is a power equipment company that holds core technology for Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSG). As of 2024, it is the global leader in market share for HRSG. The company is expanding into renewable energy businesses such as spent nuclear fuel storage and research on HRSG systems compatible with hydrogen co-firing and full-firing. Its goal is to become an environmentally friendly global energy solutions provider. #WooJongin #BHI #HRSG #energysolutions #renewableenergy #hydrogen #nuclearfuelstorage #globalleader #Koreanindustry #energyequipment
    • Chairman of CJ Group
      Lee Jay-hyun
      Lee Jay-hyun is the chairman of CJ Group. Amid sluggish domestic demand, he is focusing on expanding the group’s global business through its subsidiaries. He is also preparing for a succession plan centered around his son Lee Sun-ho, head of the Food Growth Division at CJ CheilJedang, and his daughter Lee Kyung-hoo, head of Brand Strategy at CJ ENM. He was born on March 19, 1960, in Seoul, as the eldest son of the late Lee Maeng-hee, honorary chairman of CJ Group, and Sohn Bok-nam, former management advisor at CJ CheilJedang. He is also the eldest grandson of Samsung Group founder Lee Byung-chul. Lee graduated from Kyungbock High School in Seoul and earned a law degree from Korea University. He began his career at Citibank and joined CheilJedang as a regular employee. He later moved to the Strategic Planning Office at Samsung Electronics for a short period before returning to CheilJedang, where he was appointed CEO in 1997 and promoted to vice chairman in the same year. In 2002, he became chairman and CEO of CJ Group. Through an aggressive expansion strategy, he transformed CheilJedang from a food company into a business group encompassing food, logistics, biotechnology, and media. In March 2016, he stepped down from all registered director positions at CJ affiliates. After being convicted on charges including tax evasion, he served a prison sentence and was later released through a special pardon granted on Liberation Day. He returned to management in 2017 and has since pursued mergers and acquisitions as well as a restructuring of the group’s corporate governance. #CJGroup #LeeJayhyun #CheilJedang #CJENM #succession #globalstrategy #foodindustry #mediaindustry #biotech #logistics
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    • President and CEO of Jeil Pharmaceutical
      Sung Suk-je
      Sung Suk-je is the CEO and President of Jeil Pharmaceutical. He is focused on increasing the share of internally developed products by establishing a subsidiary specializing in new drug development and forming partnerships with domestic biotech ventures. He was born on December 27, 1960, in Cheongyang, South Chungcheong Province. He graduated from Cheonan Jungang High School and earned a degree in Business Administration from Chungbuk National University. He later received a master's degree in Accounting from the Graduate School of Business at Hanyang University. After working at Texas Instruments, he held several executive roles at Pfizer Korea, including Executive Director of Finance, Executive Vice President of Operations, and Executive Vice President of Sales and Labor Relations. He joined Jeil Pharmaceutical in April 2005 and was appointed CEO and President. From 2005 to 2023, he was successfully reappointed seven times, making him the longest-serving incumbent professional manager in Korea’s pharmaceutical industry. He led Jeil Pharmaceutical’s external growth by introducing Pfizer’s products. He enjoys strong trust from the company’s owner family, including Chairman Han Seung-soo and Vice President Han Sang-chul. As of 2024, he is facing the burden of a sharp drop in sales and a significant return to losses, just one year after turning the company profitable. #JeilPharmaceutical #SungSukje #CEO #biotech #newdrug #pharmaceuticalindustry #Pfizer #executiveleadership #R&Dstrategy #financialperformance
    • Chairman of Meritz Financial Group
      Cho Jung-ho
      Cho Jung-ho is the chairman of Meritz Financial Group. He was born on October 5, 1958 (lunar calendar) in Incheon as the youngest of four sons and one daughter of Cho Joong-hoon, the founder of Hanjin Group. He graduated from Thacher School in Boston, United States, and earned a degree in economics from the University of Southern California. He also completed an MBA program at the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) in Switzerland. Cho began his career at Korean Air as a deputy manager and worked in the European regional headquarters before moving to Hanil Securities. After a stint at Hanjin Investment & Securities, he joined Dongyang Fire & Marine Insurance, an affiliate of Hanjin Group, as executive vice president. Among his siblings, he was the first to become independent from Hanjin Group. He rebranded Hanil Securities and Dongyang Fire & Marine Insurance as Meritz Securities and Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance, respectively, and became chairman of Meritz Securities. After the death of his father, founder Cho Joong-hoon, he spun off three financial companies—Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance, Meritz Securities, and Hanbul Finance—and launched the Meritz Financial Group by bringing them under one umbrella. Although he was appointed chairman of the holding company, Meritz Financial Group, he stepped back from management after facing criticism for receiving KRW 13.6 billion (US$ 9.8 million) in compensation and dividends. He later returned as full-time chairman of Meritz Securities, and in 2014, he resumed his role as chairman of Meritz Financial Group. He upholds the principle of "separating ownership and management" and grants autonomy to professional executives. He is proactive in recruiting top talent and has implemented a compensation system that rewards performance. #ChoJungHo #MeritzFinancialGroup #MeritzSecurities #MeritzInsurance #HanjinGroup #FinancialIndustry #ProfessionalManagement #OwnershipSeparation #KoreanBusiness #CorporateGovernance
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    • Chief Executive Officer of NHN
      Chung U-jin
      Chung U-jin is the CEO of NHN. He is focusing on strengthening competitiveness in NHN’s core gaming business while improving profitability in the cloud and simple payment markets. He was born in Germany on March 9, 1975, according to the lunar calendar. He graduated from the Department of Sociology at Seoul National University. He joined NHN after his first employer, Search Solution, was acquired by the company. He held several key positions at NHN, including Head of the Business Development Group at NHN USA, Head of the PlayNet Business Division, and Head of the Casual Games Division. He later moved to NHN Entertainment (now NHN), where he oversaw the gaming business. After serving as General Director and then as Acting CEO, he was appointed CEO of NHN in 2014. He has built a long-standing relationship of trust with NHN Chairman Lee Joon-ho. Chung’s management philosophy emphasizes that organizations must guarantee employees' autonomy and creativity. He is currently under pressure due to large operating losses following the TMON acquisition debacle. #NHN #ChungUjin #KoreanGames #cloudcomputing #simplepayment #TMON #LeeJoonho #businessstrategy #creativeleadership #CEO
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    • CEO of SK Innovation
      Choo Hyeong-wook
      Choo Hyeong-wook is the President of SK Innovation E&S and also serves as the CEO of SK Innovation. He was born on October 26, 1974. He graduated from Wooshin High School in Seoul and earned a degree in economics from Inha University. He later completed an MBA program at the Graduate School of Business at Sungkyunkwan University. He began his career at Samsung Electro-Mechanics and later joined the SK Group by moving to the strategic planning team at SK E&S. Within SK, he served as the head of the LNG task force team, worked in the finance division, and then went on to lead SK’s Portfolio Division 4 and Investment Center 1. Just three years after becoming an executive, he was appointed President and CEO of SK E&S in 2021. From 2021, he led SK E&S together with Vice Chairman Yoo Jeong-joon under a co-CEO structure, and in 2023, he became the sole CEO overseeing overall management. He played a leading role in planning SK Group’s LNG business. He is also credited with playing a key role in the acquisition of SK Nexilis (formerly KCFT), which has become SKC’s new growth engine. #ChooHyeongwook #SKInnovation #SKEandS #CEO #LNG #SKNexilis #SKGroup #SouthKoreaBusiness #EnergyStrategy #Leadership
    • Chief Presidential Secretary
      Kang Hoon-sik
      Kang Hoon-sik is the first Chief Presidential Secretary of President Lee Jae-myung’s administration. He is leading the Presidential Secretariat, supporting President Lee Jae-myung in managing national affairs. Kang is focusing his efforts on the administration's key goals, namely ending internal conflict and reviving the people's economy. He was born on October 24, 1973, in Onyang-eup, Asan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, as the eldest son among two siblings. He graduated from Myeongseok High School in Daejeon and earned a degree in Management Information Systems from Konkuk University. During university, Kang served as president of the Konkuk University Student Union, actively participating in student movements including opposition to amendments in education reform laws. In 2000, he founded a clothing company, gaining experience as an entrepreneur. In 2004, he entered politics after being recruited by Sohn Hak-kyu, then Governor of Gyeonggi Province. In 2008, at age 34, he ran unsuccessfully in the 18th National Assembly election. After three attempts, he was elected to the 20th National Assembly representing Asan-si (Eul district) in 2016, and was re-elected in the same district in 2020, serving as a two-term lawmaker. In 2022, Kang ran for the position of party chairman but withdrew two weeks prior to the party convention. In 2024, he secured a third consecutive term in his constituency, Asan-si (Eul). In April 2025, he served as Chief of the Central Election Situation Room for the Democratic Party’s campaign in the 21st presidential election. In June 2025, Kang was appointed Chief Presidential Secretary by President Lee Jae-myung. #KangHoonsik #LeeJaemyung #PresidentialSecretary #NationalAssembly #DemocraticParty #KoreanPolitics #EconomicRecovery #PoliticalCareer #SouthKorea #Asan
    • Chairman and CEO of Woori Financial Group
      Yim Jong-ryong
      Yim Jong-ryong is the Chairman and CEO of Woori Financial Group. He achieved a long-standing goal by acquiring an insurance company, accelerating the expansion of the group's non-banking portfolio. He was born on August 3, 1959, in Boseong, South Jeolla Province. He graduated from Yeongdong High School in Seoul and majored in economics at Yonsei University. He completed a master’s program in public administration at Seoul National University’s Graduate School of Public Administration and earned a master’s degree in economics from Oregon State University. He began his public service career after passing the 24th Higher Civil Service Examination. At the Ministry of Finance and Economy, he held various key positions including Director of the Banking System Division, the Securities System Division, the Policy Coordination Division, and Director General of Financial Policy. He also served as Senior Economic Secretary to President Lee Myung-bak. After serving as First Vice Minister of Strategy and Finance and then as Chief of Staff at the Prime Minister’s Office, he concluded his government service. He later returned to the public sector as Chairman of NH NongHyup Financial Group and then Chairman of the Financial Services Commission. Before being appointed Chairman of Woori Financial Group in 2023, he worked as a visiting professor at Yonsei University’s Graduate School of Economics and as an advisor at the law firm Yulchon LLC. He was nominated to be Prime Minister at the end of the Park Geun-hye administration, but the appointment was voided due to the president’s impeachment. He was also offered the position of Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs by President Yoon Suk-yeol, but he declined. Known for his exceptional mediation skills, he has earned the nickname “Zhuge Liang of the financial world.” #YimJongryong #WooriFinancialGroup #nonbanking #insuranceacquisition #KoreaFinance #civilservicecareer #NHNongHyup #FinancialServicesCommission #ZhugeLiang #Koreanbankingindustry
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    • Chairman and CEO of Shinhan Financial Group
      Jin Ok-dong
      Jin Ok-dong is the Chairman and CEO of Shinhan Financial Group. He has been strengthening Shinhan’s position as a leading Korean financial holding company by pursuing management efficiency alongside digital transformation and global expansion. He was born on February 21, 1961, in Imsil, North Jeolla Province. He graduated from Deoksu Commercial High School in Seoul and earned a degree in Business Administration from Korea National Open University. He also completed an MBA program at Chung-Ang University Graduate School. Jin began his career at the Industrial Bank of Korea before moving to Shinhan Bank, where he served as Deputy Head of the Credit Review Department and Team Leader in the Treasury Department. During his time as Branch Manager in Osaka, Japan, he played a key role in launching Shinhan Bank's Japanese subsidiary, SBJ Bank. He later served as Executive Vice President and then President and CEO of SBJ Bank. He went on to become Executive Vice President in charge of the Management Support Group at Shinhan Bank and later Executive Vice President for Operations at Shinhan Financial Group. In 2018, he was appointed CEO of Shinhan Bank and was reappointed for a second term. In 2023, he was named Chairman and CEO of Shinhan Financial Group. Now in his third year in the role, he faces the challenge of boosting the performance of non-banking affiliates to reclaim Shinhan’s leadership in the financial sector. He also serves as Chairman of the Financial Industry Committee at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Jin is known for his warm and approachable personality. He values horizontal communication and leads by example. #JinOkdong #ShinhanFinancialGroup #KoreanFinance #CEO #Leadership #DigitalTransformation #GlobalBusiness #SBJBank #KCCI #FinancialIndustry
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    • Chairman of Hanwha Group
      Kim Seung-yeon
      Kim Seung-yeon is the chairman of Hanwha Group. He is currently in the process of transferring management control to his three sons, with his eldest son, Hanwha Group Vice Chairman Kim Dong-kwan, at the center of the succession plan. By acquiring Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (now Hanwha Ocean), he has taken a significant step toward his dream of transforming Hanwha Group into "Korea’s Lockheed Martin." He was born on February 7, 1952, in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, as the eldest son among two sons and one daughter of Kim Chong-hee, the founder of Hanwha Group. After attending Kyunggi High School in Seoul, he graduated from Shattuck-St. Mary’s School and Menlo College in the United States with a degree in business administration. He later earned a master’s degree in international politics from DePaul University Graduate School. In 1981, following the death of his father, he became chairman at the young age of 29. After being convicted on charges including breach of trust, he stepped down from all CEO positions across Hanwha affiliates while retaining his role as group chairman. In 2021, he made an official return to management for the first time in seven years by becoming a non-registered executive at Hanwha, Hanwha Solutions, and Hanwha Construction. He has also served as vice president of the Korean Olympic Committee, chairman of the Korea Amateur Boxing Federation, chairman of Kyunghyang Shinmun, and board chairman of Sungkonghoe University. He emphasizes trust as the core of his business philosophy and has cultivated a unique organizational culture that values loyalty. #Hanwha #KimSeungyeon #defenseindustry #HanwhaOcean #succession #aerospace #LockheedMartinKorea #businessphilosophy #KoreaOlympics #loyaltyculture
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    • Chairman of SK Group and Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry
      Chey Tae-won
      Chey Tae-won is the Chairman of SK Group and also serves as the Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI). He has identified semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI) as future growth engines for the group and is pushing forward with large-scale investments in these areas. As the group’s affiliates became bloated and total debt increased, he launched a corporate restructuring (rebalancing) initiative to streamline non-core affiliates. He was born on December 3, 1960, in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, as the eldest son of the late Chey Jong-hyon, former Chairman of the then Sunkyung Group (now SK Group). He graduated from Shinil High School in Seoul and earned a degree in physics from Korea University. He later studied economics at the University of Chicago and completed a combined master’s and Ph.D. program at the university's graduate school. Chey joined Sunkyung as a director in the Corporate Planning Office and went on to serve as executive director of Sunkyung America and managing director of Yukong. In 1997, he became CEO of SK. In 1998, he was appointed Chairman and CEO of SK. He also concurrently served as CEO of SK Innovation and SK Hynix. As Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, he actively engages in external affairs. He is recognized for his strong global network and business acumen. Chey is known for his large build and natural athleticism. He is not only personally passionate about sports but also actively supports the operation of sports teams at the group level. He is currently undergoing divorce and property division proceedings with his wife, Noh So-young, director of Art Center Nabi. #CheyTaeWon #SKGroup #semiconductors #artificialintelligence #corporaterestructuring #KCCI #globalleadership #sportsmanagement #businessstrategy #KoreaBusiness
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    • Shinsegae Group Chairman
      Chung Yong-jin
      Chung Yong-jin is the chairman of Shinsegae Group. He is responsible for E-Mart, one of the two main pillars of Shinsegae Group, alongside Shinsegae itself. He leads the hypermarket business, including supermarkets, convenience stores, specialty stores, hotels, and complex shopping malls. He has assumed the role of the group's head in place of his mother, Lee Myung-hee, the group’s chairperson. Born on September 19, 1968, as the eldest son among two children of Jeong Jae-eun, the former honorary chairman of Shinsegae, and Lee Myung-hee, the chairperson of Shinsegae Group, he has a younger sister, Jeong Yu-kyung, the current chairman of Shinsegae. He graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in Western History and later obtained a degree in Economics from Brown University in the United States. Chung started his career at Korea Fujitsu. After joining Shinsegae as a director in the Strategy Planning Team in the Strategy Planning Office, he was promoted to Executive Director of the Planning and Coordination Office, Vice President of the Management Support Office, and later Vice Chairman. He was appointed as the CEO of Shinsegae in 2010. The following year, he was also appointed CEO of E-Mart. In 2013, he stepped down from both CEO positions and remained as Vice Chairman. In March 2024, he became the chairman of Shinsegae Group. With his younger sister, Jeong Yu-kyung, leading the department store and fashion businesses and pushing for independence, Chung is focusing on the group's separation process. #Shinsegae #E-Mart #ChungYongjin #retail #business #leadership #strategy #familybusiness #corporategovernance #independence
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    • CEO of Lotte Corporation and Chairman of Lotte Group
      Shin Dong-bin
      Shin Dong-bin is the chairman of Lotte Group. He serves as CEO of Lotte Corporation, Lotte Chemical, Lotte Wellfood, and Lotte Shopping. Lotte Chemical is facing a crisis so severe that its poor performance has raised concerns about the group's overall liquidity. He is accelerating leadership renewal by hiring outside executives and strengthening the expertise of outside directors. He was born on February 14, 1955, in Tokyo, Japan, the second son among two sons and two daughters of Lotte Group founder Shin Kyuk-ho. He attended kindergarten through high school at Aoyama Gakuin in Japan and graduated from Aoyama Gakuin University. He then completed an MBA at Columbia Business School in the United States. He began his career at Nomura Securities in Japan before joining Lotte Trading Japan as a director. He entered the Korean operations of Lotte Group by joining Honam Petrochemical, the predecessor of Lotte Chemical, as a managing director. He later served as Executive Vice President of the Group's Corporate Strategy Office and Head of the Policy Division, before becoming Chairman in 2011. In 2015, he was appointed CEO of Lotte Holdings Japan. He is known to be reserved, values humility and etiquette, and, like the founder Shin Kyuk-ho, places strong emphasis on field management. Though quiet, he demonstrates a powerful drive to get things done. Among the heads of Korea’s top 10 conglomerates, he receives the highest compensation. #Lotte #ShinDongbin #LotteChemical #KoreanConglomerates #GroupChairman #CEO #CorporateLeadership #Petrochemicals #ExecutiveCompensation #BusinessCrisis
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    • Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group
      Chung Eui-sun
      Chung Eui-sun is the Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group. He is focusing his efforts on transforming Hyundai Motor Group into a comprehensive smart mobility solutions company, encompassing areas such as urban air mobility (UAM) and autonomous driving. He is also working to expand the hydrogen ecosystem. Born on October 18, 1970, in Seoul, he is the eldest son among three daughters and one son of Chung Mong-koo, Honorary Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group. He graduated from Gujeong Middle School and Whimoon High School in Seoul. He earned a degree in Business Administration from Korea University and completed an MBA program at the University of San Francisco (USF) School of Management in the United States. He began his career as a manager at Hyundai Precision Industry (now Hyundai Mobis), and after studying in the U.S., he worked at the New York office of Itochu Corporation, a Japanese trading company, before joining Hyundai Motor Company as Head of Purchasing. He served as Deputy Head of Domestic Sales Division at Hyundai Motor and as Deputy Head of Corporate Planning at Hyundai-Kia Motors. In 2005, he was appointed President and CEO of Kia Motors. After serving as Vice Chairman of Hyundai Motor, he was promoted to Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group in 2020. He was officially designated as the group’s ultimate decision-maker. During his time as CEO of Kia, he led a “design-oriented management” strategy, and at Hyundai Motor, he brought a new atmosphere by actively recruiting foreign executives. He is also tasked with maintaining profitability in response to the Trump administration’s automobile tariffs. He is known for being modest and humble, and he communicates with employees with an open attitude. #Hyundai #ChungEuisun #mobility #UAM #autonomousdriving #hydrogen #Kia #HyundaiMobis #designmanagement #automotivetariffs
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    • President and CEO of Hanwha Ocean
      Kim Hee-cheul
      Kim Hee-cheul is the President and CEO of Hanwha Ocean. He is currently focusing on the seamless production of commercial vessels ordered during the boom in the shipbuilding industry, while also expanding the company’s business portfolio to include special-purpose ships and offshore plants. Amid opportunities such as the opening of the U.S. warship market and U.S.-Korea cooperation in shipbuilding, he is striving to win new ship orders by acquiring overseas shipyards and transferring South Korea’s shipbuilding expertise abroad. He was born on October 10, 1964, in Daegu. He graduated from Sungkwang High School in Daegu and earned a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Seoul National University. He then obtained a master’s degree in chemical engineering from the same university and completed an MBA program at the University of Washington Business School in the United States. Kim joined Hanwha Group and was appointed CEO of Hanwha Q CELLS in 2012. Since then, he has served as CEO of several key affiliates, including Hanwha SolarOne, Hanwha General Chemical, Hanwha Total, Hanwha Impact, and Hanwha Energy’s holding division, leading the group’s chemical, materials, and solar energy businesses. In 2024, he was named CEO of Hanwha Ocean. He is regarded as one of Hanwha Group’s top strategy experts and served as head of the task force team for the chemical division during the major “big deal” between Hanwha Group and Samsung Group. Kim also served as an adjunct professor at the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at Seoul National University and is a full member of the National Academy of Engineering of Korea, specializing in chemistry. #HanwhaOcean #KimHeecheul #shipbuilding #offshoreplant #USeconomy #Koreanshipbuilding #chemicalengineering #solarenergy #HanwhaGroup #globalstrategy
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    • President and CEO of GS Caltex
      Hur Sae-hong
      Hur Sae-hong is the President and CEO of GS Caltex. He also serves as Chairman of the GS Caltex Board of Directors. As a fourth-generation member of the GS Group’s founding family, he is considered one of the leading candidates to become the next chairman of the group. He has focused on diversifying the business beyond oil refining to include petrochemicals, hydrogen, and new ventures centered on gas stations. He was born on November 21, 1969, in Seoul, as the eldest son of Hur Dong-soo, Honorary Chairman of GS Caltex. He graduated from Whimoon High School and earned a degree in Business Administration from Yonsei University. He later completed an MBA at Stanford University Graduate School of Business in the United States. He began his career at Osaki Electric in Japan, and later worked at Bankers Trust Korea and the IBM headquarters in New York. At GS Caltex, he served as Head of the Petrochemical Business Division and later as Head of the Petrochemical and Lubricant Business Division. Less than a year after becoming a registered director at GS Caltex—following the resignation of his father Hur Dong-soo as chairman of the board—he was appointed CEO of GS Global in 2017. In 2019, he became CEO of GS Caltex, one of the core affiliates of GS Group, positioning himself as a prominent heir to the group’s leadership. However, some observers have noted that his position may be weakening due to GS Caltex's recent decline in performance. He enjoys golf and is known to be a reserved person. In 2008, he was named one of 245 "Young Global Leaders" by the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. #GSCaltex #HurSaeHong #KoreanChaebol #GSGroup #LeadershipSuccession #RefiningIndustry #HydrogenBusiness #Petrochemicals #YoungGlobalLeader #KoreanBusiness
    • Chairman of Samsung Electronics
      Lee Jae-yong
      Lee Jae-yong is the Chairman of Samsung Electronics. As a third-generation owner-executive, he succeeded the late Chairman Lee Kun-hee and now oversees the entire Samsung Group. He is focusing his efforts on revitalizing the struggling semiconductor division, while also spearheading the growth of four next-generation businesses identified as future growth engines: automotive electronics, robotics, medical devices, and eco-friendly HVAC systems. He was born on June 23, 1968, in Seoul, as the eldest son among one son and three daughters of the late Chairman Lee Kun-hee. He graduated from Kyungbock High School and Seoul National University with a degree in Eastern History. He earned a master’s degree in business administration from Keio University in Japan and completed a doctoral program in business administration at Harvard Business School in the United States. He began his career at Samsung Electronics as a manager in the General Affairs Group. He went on to serve as Executive Vice President in charge of corporate strategy within the Corporate Planning Team, then as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Executive Vice President, President, and eventually Vice Chairman. After his father Lee Kun-hee was hospitalized due to acute myocardial infarction, Lee Jae-yong effectively led the Samsung Group as Vice Chairman. Following his father’s passing, he formally inherited control of the conglomerate. He was convicted and imprisoned for his involvement in the political corruption scandal involving former President Park Geun-hye and Choi Soon-sil (later known as Choi Seo-won), but was released on parole. In 2022, he was granted a special presidential pardon on Liberation Day and was named Chairman of Samsung Electronics in October of the same year. Although he was acquitted in the 2025 appellate trial regarding the accounting fraud at Samsung Biologics, which was linked to the merger of Samsung C&T and Cheil Industries, the case is still ongoing as prosecutors have appealed to the Supreme Court. Lee is known for his rational and pragmatic approach to decision-making. He has a modest personality and is recognized for his approachability and communication skills. #LeeJaeYong #SamsungElectronics #SamsungGroup #semiconductor #automotiveelectronics #robotics #medicaldevices #HVAC #leadership #KoreaBusiness
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    • Chairman and CEO of KB Financial Group
      Yang Jong-hee
      Yang Jong-hee is the Chairman and CEO of KB Financial Group. In response to growing uncertainty in the global business environment, he is focusing on strengthening shareholder returns by maintaining stable earnings and managing the capital adequacy ratio. He was born on June 10, 1961, in Jeonju. Yang graduated from Jeonju High School and earned a degree in Korean history from Seoul National University. He later completed an MBA program at the Sogang University Graduate School of Business. He began his career at Housing & Commercial Bank, which later merged into Kookmin Bank. He served as branch manager of the Seocho Station branch of KB Kookmin Bank before holding key roles at KB Financial Group, including Secretary-General of the Board of Directors, Head of Strategic Planning, and Executive Vice President for Strategic Planning. Yang was promoted to Vice President after leading the acquisition process of LIG Insurance, now KB Insurance. In 2016, he was appointed President and CEO of KB Insurance. He later served as Vice Chairman of KB Financial Group before being named Chairman and CEO in 2023. He has been taking proactive steps to strengthen the group’s digital competitiveness, including in artificial intelligence (AI). He is widely regarded as having strong capabilities in finance and strategy. #YangJonghee #KBFinancialGroup #KookminBank #KBLife #KBBank #digitalfinance #AIleadership #Koreanfinance #financialstrategy #shareholdervalue
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    • Chairman and CEO of Hana Financial Group
      Ham Young-joo
      Ham Young-joo is the Chairman and CEO of Hana Financial Group. He has focused his efforts on enhancing shareholder returns and increasing corporate value. His top priority is to strengthen the group’s capacity for sustainable value creation. He was born on November 10, 1956, in Buyeo, South Chungcheong Province. He graduated from Kangkyung Commercial High School in South Chungcheong Province and earned a degree in Accounting from the night school program at Dankook University. After graduating from high school, he joined Seoul Bank, where he served as an analyst in the Corporate Analysis Department, deputy branch manager of the Sales Department, and branch manager of the Suji Branch. After Seoul Bank was merged into Hana Bank, he held key positions including branch manager of the Bundang Central Branch, head of Household Sales Promotion, and head of several regional headquarters. In 2015, he was appointed president and CEO of the merged entity KEB Hana Bank, created by the merger of Hana Bank and Korea Exchange Bank. He was named Vice Chairman of Hana Financial Group in 2016 and reappointed as president of KEB Hana Bank in 2017. In 2022, he was appointed Chairman and CEO of Hana Financial Group and successfully secured another term in March 2025. He has also served as Chairman of the Hana Financial Group Foundation and as the owner of Daejeon Hana Citizen Football Club. He has consistently delivered strong performance in sales based on his diligence and integrity. He is committed to expanding the group’s global business with the goal of becoming the top financial group in Asia, while also strengthening the group’s non-banking affiliates. He is known as a benevolent leader, with a gentle personality and strong interpersonal skills. #HanaFinancialGroup #HamYoungjoo #shareholdervalue #globalfinance #nonbankingstrategy #Asiafinance #KEBHanaBank #KoreaExchangeBank #DankookUniversity #financialleadership
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    • Founder of Namseoul University and Chairman of Seongam Academy Foundation
      Lee Jae-sik
      Lee Jae-sik is the founder of Namseoul University and the chairman of the Seongam Academy Foundation. Rooted in Christian values, he is dedicated to nurturing individuals with character, intelligence, and practical skills. He was born on April 8, 1935, in Jangsu, North Jeolla Province. He graduated from Namwon Middle School and Yongseong High School in Namwon, then earned a degree in nuclear engineering from Hanyang University. He began his career at the Korea Institute of Metallurgical Materials. In 1968, he established Sudo Academy, a preparatory school for the national qualification exam, and in 1994, he founded the Seongam Academy Foundation. He went on to establish Namseoul University. He served as vice president of the Korea Federation of Private Educational Institutes and the Association of Korean Private University Foundations. He also serves as the director of Sudo Academy. Even in his nineties, he continues to work actively as the chairman of the board. #LeeJaeSik #NamseoulUniversity #ChristianEducation #SouthKorea #Founders #HigherEducation #KoreanEducation #PrivateUniversity #SudoAcademy #EducationLeadership
    • Chairman and CEO of Kwang Dong Pharmaceutical
      Choi Sung-won
      Choi Sung-won is the Chairman and CEO of Kwang Dong Pharmaceutical. He inherited the company from his father, Choi Soo-boo, the founder of Kwang Dong Pharmaceutical, and now leads the business as his only son. Due to his relatively small ownership stake, he is focused on strengthening his control over the company. He was born on December 8, 1969, in Seoul. He graduated from Yeongdong High School in Seoul and earned a degree in Business Administration from Seoul National University. He later obtained a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Keio University Graduate School in Japan. Choi joined Kwang Dong Pharmaceutical, the company founded by his father, and held various positions including Head of Sales and Executive Vice President before becoming President in 2005. In 2013, following the death of Chairman Choi Soo-boo, he took over management as Vice Chairman. In 2023, he was appointed Chairman and CEO. Building on the company’s foundation in traditional Korean medicines such as ‘Kyungokgo’, ‘Woo Hwang Chung Sim Won’, and ‘Kwangdong Ssanghwa-tang’, he has pursued business expansion through mergers and acquisitions, particularly in the beverage segment. #KwangDongPharmaceutical #ChoiSungwon #traditionalmedicine #Kyungokgo #WooHwangChungSimWon #Ssanghwatang #businesssuccession #M&A #Koreanpharma #CEOtransition
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    • President of Mirae Asset Securities
      Jun Kyong-nam
      Jun Kyong-nam is the President of Mirae Asset Securities. He leads the trading division of the firm, working alongside Vice Chairman Kim Mi-seop, who oversees corporate finance and global operations, and Vice Chairman Heo Sun-ho, who is responsible for retail (individual finance). Born in Seoul in 1968, Jun graduated from the Department of Public Administration at Yonsei University and earned a master’s degree in financial engineering from the KAIST Graduate School of Business. He began his career at SK Securities and later worked at Shinhan Securities before joining Mirae Asset Securities in 2000. In 2024, when Mirae Asset Securities launched a unified trading division by integrating its S&T, derivatives, bonds, and proprietary investment (PI) businesses, Jun was appointed as its CEO. He was promoted to President in 2023. Jun is known as a "multi-player" within the company, having built a long career in trading while also gaining experience in management innovation and corporate support. After working as a trader for over 20 years, he moved into management and spent six years in planning, finance, and human resources. Leveraging his expertise in investment, he later returned to lead proprietary investment and trading, where he has achieved outstanding results. He is considered one of the pioneers of Korea’s derivatives market and has extensive experience with a variety of new derivative products, including futures and options, ELWs (Equity-Linked Warrants), and over-the-counter derivatives. #JunKyongnam #MiraeAsset #securities #trading #derivatives #PI #ELW #financialengineering #KoreaFinance #multiplayerexecutive
    • President of Myongji University
      Lim Yun-soo
      Lim Yun-soo is the president of Myongji University. His three-year term began on January 1, 2025. He has set a clear goal of elevating Myongji University into one of the “top 10 prestigious private universities in Korea” during his tenure. Lim was born on March 3, 1958. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Ceramic Engineering from Seoul National University and went on to obtain both his master’s and doctoral degrees in engineering from Clemson University in the United States. From 1992, he worked for three years as a senior researcher at the Agency for Defense Development before joining the Department of Materials Science and Engineering in the College of Engineering at Myongji University in 1995. Over the years, he held several key positions within the university, including Dean of Graduate Studies, Chair of the University Innovation Support Project Steering Committee, Director of Educational Affairs, and Vice President for Academic Affairs. In these roles, he played a pivotal part in developing and implementing the university’s “MJU2025 3.0 Mid- to Long-Term Development Plan.” After retiring in August 2023, he continued to serve as an honorary professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering. In 2024, he was appointed the 13th president of Myongji University. A specialist in the field of materials science and engineering, Lim is committed to fostering creative and convergent talents who are equipped for the future society. He promotes specialized education aligned with core technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, as well as innovative curricula centered on artificial intelligence (AI) and big data. #MyongjiUniversity #LimYunsoo #universitypresident #ceramicengineering #materialsengineering #AIeducation #highereducation #Koreanuniversities #MJU2025 #4IRskills
    • CEO of ABL Bio
      Lee Sang-hoon
      Lee Sang-hoon is the CEO of ABL Bio. He aims to make ABL Bio the first among domestic biotech platform companies to earn royalties from new drug development. He was born in January 1963. Lee earned his bachelor's degree in Biology Education from Seoul National University and received a master's degree in Animal Embryology from the same university's graduate school. He later obtained a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, and Developmental Biology from Ohio State University in the United States. He gained research experience as a medical researcher at Harvard University, UC San Francisco, and Stanford University. He then served as a senior researcher at several renowned pharmaceutical and global biotech companies, including Chiron (formerly Novartis), AstraZeneca, Genentech, and Exelixis. Lee co-founded the new drug developer PharmAbcine and served as its Executive Vice President. In 2013, he took charge of the biotech business at Hanwha Chemical. After Hanwha discontinued its biotech operations, he established ABL Bio in 2016 with a focus on bispecific antibody therapeutics. Just two years after its founding, ABL Bio secured an investment of KRW 99 billion (US$ 71.2 million). In 2024, he led an institutional investment round worth KRW 140 billion (US$ 100.7 million) to support the development of bispecific antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs). #ABLbio #LeeSanghoon #biotech #bispecificantibody #ADC #drugdevelopment #investment #platformbiotech #Hanwha #PharmAbcine
    • Director of National Security and Standing Chairman of the National Security Council
      Wi Sung-lac
      Wi Sung-lac is the first Director of National Security and Standing Chairman of the National Security Council (NSC) under the Lee Jae-myung administration. He was born on September 14, 1954 (lunar calendar) in Jangheung, South Jeolla Province. He graduated from Namseong High School in North Jeolla Province and earned his bachelor’s degree in diplomacy from Seoul National University. He received a master’s degree in diplomacy from the graduate school of Seoul National University and later earned a Ph.D. in international politics from the Institute of World Economy and International Relations (IMEMO) under the Russian Academy of Sciences. Wi entered public service in 1979 by passing the 13th Foreign Service Examination. He served as First Secretary at the Permanent Mission to Geneva and the Embassy in Russia, and also headed the Eastern European Affairs Division. Under the administration of President Kim Young-sam, he served as an administrator at the Office of the Senior Presidential Secretary for Foreign Affairs and National Security. He later became Counselor at the Embassy in the United States, Director-General for North American Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and Policy Coordinator at the NSC's Policy Coordination Office. After serving as Minister-Counselor for Political Affairs at the Embassy in Washington in 2004, he was appointed in 2009 as head of the Korean Peninsula Peace Regime Bureau and Chief Negotiator for the Six-Party Talks on North Korea’s nuclear issue. He retired from public service in 2011 after serving as Ambassador to Russia and then became a visiting professor at the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Seoul National University. He served as Chair of the Practical Diplomacy Committee in the Democratic Party of Korea’s 20th Presidential Election Campaign Committee, and Secretary-General of the Korea Peace Foundation. He was elected to the 22nd National Assembly as a proportional representative of the Democratic Party of Korea and served on the Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee and the Intelligence Committee. During the 21st presidential election, he oversaw the “practical diplomacy” strategy as a senior foreign affairs and security advisor to candidate Lee Jae-myung. In June 2025, he was appointed as the first Director of National Security (ministerial level) and Standing Chairman of the National Security Council (NSC) under President Lee’s administration. Wi is regarded as President Lee Jae-myung’s chief strategist on foreign policy and national security. He is widely recognized as an expert on North Korea, the U.S., and Russia. He is known as a calm and cautious strategist, who firmly pushes forward once he sets a principle, with conviction and resolve. #WiSunglac #LeeJaemyung #nationalsecurity #NSC #SouthKorea #diplomacy #foreignpolicy #NorthKorea #SixPartyTalks #Russiaexpert
    • CEO and President of Hanil Hyundai Cement and Hanil Cement
      Jeon Gun-sik
      Jeon Gun-sik is the CEO and President of Hanil Hyundai Cement. He also concurrently serves as the CEO and President of Hanil Cement. He is focused on enhancing synergy between the group’s two key subsidiaries, Hanil Cement and Hanil Hyundai Cement. He was born on July 12, 1965 (lunar calendar) in Okcheon, North Chungcheong Province. Jeon graduated from Okcheon High School in North Chungcheong and studied mineral resources engineering at Hanyang University. He joined Hanil Cement in 1991 and built a broad career across production, planning, and management—excluding sales—serving as Head of Production Planning at the Danyang Plant, Head of Management Control, Deputy Plant Manager at Danyang, and Head of Corporate Planning. In 2012, he was appointed CEO of Hanil Networks. After returning to Hanil Cement, he held key roles including Head of Corporate Planning, Head of Finance, and Head of Corporate Management. In 2017, he led the acquisition process and, after the deal, served as Executive Vice President of Hanil Hyundai Cement. In 2018, following the group’s transition to a holding company structure, he was named CEO of the newly established Hanil Holdings. He was also appointed CEO of both Hanil Cement and Hanil Hyundai Cement. He currently serves as Chairman of the Korea Cement Association. Jeon is a “true Hanil man,” having worked solely within the Hanil Cement Group for over 30 years. #JeonGunSik #HanilCement #HanilHyundaiCement #KoreaCementAssociation #cementindustry #leadership #M&A #holdingcompany #resourceengineering #Okcheon
    • CEO and President of YG Entertainment
      Yang Min-suk
      Yang Min-suk is the CEO of YG Entertainment (hereinafter YG). He is the younger brother of Yang Hyun-suk, the founder and chief producer of YG. Yang is currently focused on rebuilding YG's position as one of the “Big 3” entertainment companies in South Korea, following a period of sluggish performance. He was born on August 16, 1973, in Jongno District, Seoul. He graduated from Jungang High School in Seoul and majored in Economics at Myongji University. He also completed an MBA program at Yonsei University Graduate School of Business. Yang Min-suk has led the company alongside his brother Yang Hyun-suk since 2001, when YG was still known as Yanggun Planning. In 2019, he stepped down from his CEO position, taking responsibility alongside his brother following the Burning Sun scandal and the drug abuse case involving YG artist B.I. In March 2022, he returned to the company’s leadership as an internal director and was appointed co-CEO with Hwang Bo-kyung in July of the same year. In March 2024, he became the sole CEO. He is recognized as a "hidden architect" behind YG’s success, demonstrating strategic thinking in the entertainment business, artist branding, and building global networks. #YangMinSuk #YGEntertainment #KpopIndustry #CEOProfile #YangHyunSuk #BurningSun #BI #KpopScandal #GlobalKpop #KoreanEntertainment
    • Chairman and CEO of Hyundai Corporation Holdings and Hyundai Corporation
      Chung Mong-hyuck
      Chung Mong-hyuck is the chairman of Hyundai Corporation Group. He also serves as CEO of both Hyundai Corporation Holdings, the group's holding company, and Hyundai Corporation, its core affiliate. He transformed Hyundai Corporation, which once served as the import-export window for the extended Hyundai family, into a global conglomerate that integrates manufacturing and distribution. He was born on July 29, 1961, in Seoul. He graduated from Kyungbock High School in Seoul and earned a degree in Mathematical Economics from California State University in the United States. He began his professional career in 1989 as Vice President of Kukdong Oil. In 1996, at the age of 32, he was appointed CEO of Hyundai Oil Refinery (now Hyundai Oilbank) and Hyundai Petrochemical. He stepped down from these positions after taking responsibility for deteriorating business conditions during the Asian financial crisis. Afterward, he served as chairman of H Avenue & Company, a lighting equipment manufacturer, and later became CEO of Metia (formerly Aju Metal), an affiliate of Hyundai Motor Group. Cousins within the extended Hyundai family supported his return, and Hyundai Heavy Industries, having completed its workout program, acquired the struggling Hyundai Corporation and entrusted its management to Chung. In December 2009, he was appointed chairman of Hyundai Corporation. Though he initially maintained a conservative management style, he has since shown flexibility by promoting new business ventures across various sectors through investments and mergers and acquisitions. #HyundaiCorporation #ChungMonghyuck #HyundaiFamily #globalbusiness #tradingcompany #M&Astrategy #manufacturingdistribution #HyundaiOilbank #corporateturnaround #Koreanchaebol
    • The Policy Chief of the President's Office
      Kim Yong-beom
      Kim Yong-beom is the Policy Chief of President Lee Jae-myung's office. He also serves as the Vice Chairman of the National Planning and Advisory Commission, directly under the President. He was born on February 5, 1962, in Muan, Jeollanam-do. Kim graduated from Gwangju Daedong High School and earned a degree in Economics from Seoul National University. He also received a master's degree in Public Administration from the Graduate School of Public Administration at Seoul National University, followed by a PhD in Economics from George Washington University in the United States. He entered public service through the 30th Civil Service Examination and pursued a career as a traditional economic bureaucrat, working in the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, and more. After serving as a senior financial expert at the World Bank, he worked in various key roles such as Secretary General of the Public Fund Management Committee, Director-General of the Capital Markets Bureau at the Financial Services Commission (FSC), Director-General of the Financial Policy Bureau, and Executive Director of the FSC, where he gained extensive experience in financial policy. After leaving public office, Kim became the CEO of Hashed Open Research, a think tank for Hashed, a blockchain investment firm, where he gained private sector experience in the virtual asset and digital finance sectors. During his tenure as Vice Chairman of the Financial Services Commission, he contributed to stabilizing the market, which had been boiling over due to issues like cryptocurrency regulations and the 9/13 real estate measures. As the First Vice Minister of the Ministry of Economy and Finance, he responded to the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic with measures such as the Korea-U.S. currency swap and financial market stabilization packages. He also oversaw mask supply measures, earning the nickname "macro-economic firefighter." At the start of the Lee Jae-myung government, amidst concerns of a prolonged domestic recession and complex economic crises due to the impact of U.S. tariffs, Kim was selected as the right person to design the direction of national governance and coordinate inter-agency policies. He is the only expert in virtual assets among economic bureaucrats and possesses a combination of specialized knowledge, extensive public and private sector experience, and a broad perspective. #KimYongBeom #LeeJaeMyung #economicpolicy #publicservice #financialpolicy #blockchain #digitalfinance #virtualassets #economiccrisis #policyexpert
    • Chairman of DL Group
      Lee Hae-wook
      Lee Hae-wook is the chairman of DL Group. He has restructured the group’s business portfolio to focus on construction and petrochemicals, placing emphasis on strengthening profitability in construction and increasing value-added production in the petrochemical sector. He is also committed to improving the group’s public image and establishing a transparent governance structure. Born on February 14, 1968, in Seoul, he is the eldest son among three sons and two daughters of Lee Joon-yong, Honorary Chairman of the Daelim Group. He graduated from Kyungbock High School in Seoul and earned a degree in Business Statistics from the University of Denver in the United States. He later obtained a master's degree in Applied Statistics from Columbia University. He began his career at Daelim Engineering as a deputy manager and was appointed President and CEO of Daelim Corporation in 2007, and Vice Chairman and CEO of Daelim Industrial in 2011. He is the largest shareholder and the de facto apex of DL Group’s ownership structure. After transitioning the company to a professional management system, he stepped down from his registered executive role and assumed the chairmanship. Known for his free-spirited personality, he also has a keen sense of artistic taste. #DLGroup #LeeHaeWook #construction #petrochemicals #corporategovernance #businessrestructuring #statistician #ColumbiaUniversity #Daelim #Koreanbusiness
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    • Prime Minister nominee
      Kim Min Seok
      Kim Min Seok is the first nominee for Prime Minister under President Lee Jae-myung's administration. He is working toward achieving the administration's national objectives, including ending internal strife and revitalizing the people's economy. He also has a keen interest in stabilizing prices to enhance public welfare. Kim was born on May 29, 1964, in Singil-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. He graduated from Soongsil High School and Seoul National University with a degree in sociology. During his university years, Kim served as the President of the Seoul National University Student Council and the President of the National Student Alliance, standing at the forefront of the democratization movement. He was imprisoned for allegedly orchestrating the occupation of the American Cultural Center in Seoul to demand a thorough investigation into the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement and was released in February 1988. In 1990, he entered politics under former President Kim Dae-jung's mentorship and ran unsuccessfully in the 14th National Assembly election in 1992. In 1996, Kim successfully ran for the 15th National Assembly as a candidate of the National Congress for New Politics in Seoul's Yeongdeungpo-eul district and secured re-election from the same district in 2000. In 1999, he was appointed Chief of Staff to Kim Dae-jung, the leader of the National Congress for New Politics. Kim returned to the National Assembly representing Yeongdeungpo-eul district in Seoul after victories in the general elections of 2020 and 2024, becoming a four-term lawmaker. In August 2024, he was elected as a member of the Supreme Council at the Democratic Party's national convention, joining the leadership under Chairman Lee Jae-myung. In May 2025, he served as Co-Chair of Lee Jae-myung's presidential campaign committee. In June 2025, Kim was nominated by President Lee Jae-myung as the candidate for Prime Minister. #Kim Min Seok #Lee Jae-myung #Prime Minister nominee #Democratic Party #Korean politics #democratization movement #Yeongdeungpo-eul #National Assembly #student activism #economic recovery
    • Senior Secretary to the President for Economic Growth in the Policy Office
      Ha Joon-kyung
      Ha Joon-kyung serves as Senior Secretary for Economic Growth in the Office of the President, led by President Lee Jae-myung. He was born in 1969 in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province. He graduated from Seoul Joongang High School and the Department of Economics at Seoul National University. He earned his master’s degree in economics from the graduate school of Seoul National University and received a Ph.D. in economics from Brown University in the United States. He began his career in 1993 by joining the Bank of Korea. In 2000, he was sent to Brown University as a Teaching Fellow and returned to Korea in 2003 to serve as a manager at the Institute for Monetary and Economic Research. In 2005, he gained recognition as a research fellow at the Korea Institute of Finance. In 2008, he was appointed professor of Economics at Hanyang University's ERICA Campus. In 2019, during the Moon Jae-in administration, he served on the Macroeconomics Subcommittee of the Presidential National Economic Advisory Council. In 2021, he joined Lee Jae-myung’s presidential campaign as head of the Economic Policy Division at the think tank Policies to Change the World (Sebajeong). Later, he chaired the Strategic Committee for Transformative Fair Growth under the 20th Presidential Election Central Campaign Committee. In June 2025, he was appointed Senior Secretary to the President for Economic Growth in the Lee Jae-myung administration. He is considered the chief architect of President Lee’s economic growth strategy and is recognized in academic circles as a centrist mainstream economist. #HaJoonkyung #LeeJaemyung #economicpolicy #SouthKorea #presidentialsecretary #growthstrategy #mainstreameconomist #Sebajeong #KoreaBank #HanyangUniversity
    • CEO of TLB
      Baek Seong-hyun
      △ TLB's Business Areas Established in 2011, TLB is a specialized company in the manufacturing of printed circuit boards (PCBs), a key component for semiconductors, and has gained attention due to the explosive growth of AI. The company produces and sells main products such as PCBs for memory semiconductors and solid-state drive (SSD) modules. It has secured major clients such as Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Micron, all of which are global memory semiconductor companies. TLB has developed a specialized production process that covers the entire PCB cycle, including design, key processes (layering, hole drilling, plating, external processing, etc.), as well as visual and electrical inspection and packaging. In 2020, TLB was listed on the KOSDAQ market and has a local plant in Vietnam. The company has developed production technologies for CXL and SoC-EM (System on Chip Advanced Memory Module) PCBs, next-generation core technologies in the semiconductor industry that contribute to the expansion of future AI servers and data center infrastructures. CXL is used in AI, machine learning, data centers, high-performance computing, and cloud computing. SoC-EM, developed by NVIDIA, offers higher power efficiency and lower heat generation than traditional DRAM modules, significantly improving on-device AI performance. TLB possesses the technology to manufacture PCBs for the SoC-EM developed by NVIDIA. TLB has three unlisted affiliates: HanJin Solutions, TLB VIVA, and NLT. #TLB #PCB #semiconductors #AI #memory #SSD #CXL #SoCEM #NVIDIA #datacenters
    • Vice Chairman and Head of the Business Support Task Force at Samsung Electronics
      Chung Hyun-ho
      Chung Hyun-ho is the Vice Chairman of Samsung Electronics and head of the Business Support Task Force (TF). He leads Samsung Electronics’ Business Support TF, which is responsible for future strategy and executive appointments, with a focus on identifying the company’s next growth engines. Chung was born on March 6, 1960, in Seoul. He graduated from the Business Administration Department of Yonsei University and earned his MBA from Harvard Business School. He began his career in Samsung Electronics’ International Finance Department and later joined the Finance Team of the Samsung Secretariat, the predecessor to the Samsung Future Strategy Office. He also served as head of Samsung Electronics’ Investor Relations Group and as Executive Director in the Strategy Planning Office, which succeeded the Samsung Group Secretariat. Chung held key roles, including head of the Support Team in the Wireless Business Division and head of the Digital Imaging Business Division at Samsung Electronics. He later served as head of the Management Diagnosis Team and the HR Team within the Future Strategy Office. After the dissolution of the Future Strategy Office—an event for which he took responsibility and stepped down—he returned later that year as head of the Business Support TF at Samsung Electronics. He came under pressure amid growing allegations that the Samsung Electronics Business Support TF had directed the concealment of evidence related to the Samsung Biologics accounting fraud scandal just before the prosecution’s investigation. He is a finance expert and strategic planning specialist known for enjoying the deep trust of Samsung’s owner family, including Chairman Lee Jae-yong. He is often regarded as the “No. 2 man” in the Samsung Group, following in the footsteps of former Strategy Planning Office Vice Chairman Lee Hak-soo and former Future Strategy Office Vice Chairman Choi Ji-sung. #Samsung #ChungHyunho #BusinessSupportTF #SamsungElectronics #LeeJaeyong #FutureStrategy #SamsungBiologics #StrategicPlanning #IR #KoreaBusiness
    • President of Baekseok University
      Chang Jong-hyun
      Chang Jong-hyun is the president of Baekseok University. He has served as president for 26 years, including during the university’s earlier periods as Cheonan College of Foreign Studies and Cheonan University. He was born on August 19, 1949, in Asan, South Chungcheong Province. He graduated from Cheonan High School and earned a degree in English Language and Literature from Dankook University. He later received a Ph.D. in Public Administration from the Graduate School of Dankook University. He founded Chongsin Academy (now the Baekseok Educational Foundation) and went on to establish Cheonan College of Foreign Studies (now Baekseok Arts University) and Cheonan University (now Baekseok University), serving as both dean and president. He was sentenced to three years in prison for embezzlement but was released after six months through a special pardon on Liberation Day in 2016. He returned as president of Baekseok Arts University and was reappointed president of Baekseok University in 2017. He has served as moderator of the DaeShin General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church in Korea and, after founding the Baekseok denomination (PCK Baekseok), now serves as president of the United Christian Churches of Korea. #BaekseokUniversity #ChangJonghyun #KoreanPresbyterianChurch #PCKBaekseok #KoreanChristianity #embezzlement #specialpardon #CheonanUniversity #educationfounder #DankookUniversity
    • Senior Presidential Secretary for Political Affairs
      Woo Sang-ho
      Woo Sang-ho is the Senior Presidential Secretary for Political Affairs. He was born on December 12, 1962, in Odeok-ri, Dongsong-eup, Cheorwon County, Gangwon Province, as the youngest of three sons and one daughter. He began his education at Dongsong Elementary School in Cheorwon but transferred to a school in Seoul in the sixth grade. He graduated from Yongmun High School in Seoul and earned a bachelor’s degree in Korean Language and Literature from Yonsei University. In 2006, he received a master’s degree in Public Policy from the Graduate School of Public Administration at Yonsei University. He served as president of the student council at Yonsei University and as the inaugural vice president of the National Council of Student Representatives. He is widely regarded as a leading figure of “Generation 86,” a group of student activists who entered university in the 1980s and were born in the 1960s. As a four-term lawmaker, he is considered a senior politician known for his strong ability to build relationships across party lines. Ahead of the 16th general election, he was recruited as part of the “young blood” for the then-ruling Millennium Democratic Party and ran for a seat in the Seodaemun-gap district of Seoul, but was defeated. He entered the National Assembly in the 17th general election as a candidate of the Uri Party in the same district. After losing in the 18th general election, he was re-elected in the 19th and 21st elections, ultimately serving four terms. With a background in Korean literature and a record of winning literary awards during his university years, he served multiple times as spokesperson for various parties, including the Millennium Democratic Party, Uri Party, United Democratic Party, and New Politics Alliance for Democracy. During the 20th National Assembly, as a three-term lawmaker, Woo served as the Democratic Party’s floor leader. During the impeachment crisis of former President Park Geun-hye, he played a key role in winning over defectors from the ruling Saenuri Party. After the Democratic Party's defeat in the June 1, 2022 local elections, he was appointed head of the party’s emergency leadership committee and played a central role in stabilizing the party. In the June 3, 2025 early presidential election, he served as the head of the campaign committee for the Gangwon region, his hometown, helping President Lee campaign in traditionally challenging districts. He is known as an eloquent politician with rational thinking and a down-to-earth manner. #WooSangHo #SouthKoreaPolitics #PoliticalSecretary #DemocraticParty #NationalAssembly #StudentActivism #ImpeachmentCrisis #Gangwon #Spokesperson #86Generation
    • CEO of Geninus
      Park Woong-yang
      Park Woong-yang is the CEO of Geninus. He is leading Geninus with the vision of transforming it into a global AI-driven company specializing in genome-based drug development solutions. Born on December 13, 1963, he earned his medical degree from Seoul National University, where he also completed both his master’s and doctoral degrees in medicine. He began his academic career as an assistant professor in the Department of Biochemistry at Dong-A University College of Medicine. He then conducted postdoctoral research at Rockefeller University in the United States before joining the Department of Biochemistry at Seoul National University College of Medicine as a professor. In 2013, he moved to Samsung Medical Center, where he headed the Genomic Research Center—the predecessor of Geninus—and played a key role in establishing the foundation for genomic research in Korea. In 2018, he founded Geninus. Widely recognized as a leading authority in genome mapping, he remains at the forefront of genome analysis and diagnostics, leveraging cutting-edge technology. He served as Chair of the Healthcare Special Committee under the Presidential Committee on the Fourth Industrial Revolution during the Moon Jae-in administration. He is currently a professor at Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine. #Geninus #ParkWoongyang #genomics #genomeanalysis #AIhealthcare #genomediagnostics #precisionmedicine #biotechstartup #4IR #Koreanbiotech
    • CEO and President of Park Cell Bio
      Lee Je-jung
      Lee Je-jung is the CEO and President of Park Cell Bio. Currently, he is a cancer specialist at a university hospital, focusing on the development of natural killer cell-based cancer immunotherapy. He was born on December 25, 1964. He graduated from the Department of Medicine at Chonnam National University and earned both a Master's and Doctorate in Medicine from the university's graduate school. He has worked as a visiting researcher at the National Cancer Center in Tokyo, Japan, and as a visiting professor at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute in the United States. In 2010, he founded Park Cell Bio. He currently serves as a professor in the Department of Hematology and Oncology at Chonnam National University Medical School and at Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital, where he also holds the position of director at the Cancer Immunotherapy Research Center. In addition, he is focusing on diversifying the company's revenue structure by pursuing mergers and acquisitions to drive research and development investments. #LeeJejung #ParkCellBio #CancerImmunotherapy #NKCellTherapy #MedicalResearch #Hematology #Oncology #ChonnamNationalUniversity #MergersAndAcquisitions #ResearchAndDevelopment
    • Founder of Taeyoung Construction and Chairman of the Board at TY Holdings
      Yoon Se-young
      Yoon Se-young is the founder of Taeyoung Construction and currently serves as Chairman of the Board at TY Holdings. He returned to management to help revive the group after Taeyoung Construction entered workout proceedings. Born on May 22, 1933, in Cheorwon, Gangwon Province, he graduated from Seoul High School and earned a law degree from Seoul National University. In 1963, he joined Bongmyung Group and worked as secretary to Lee Dong-nyeong, a Republican Party lawmaker and the group’s founder. After serving as executive director at Miryung Construction, he founded Taeyoung (now Taeyoung Construction) in 1973 and became its CEO. He significantly grew the business after winning the license to launch Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS). With Taeyoung Construction now undergoing financial restructuring, he is devoting all efforts to restoring its operations. Beyond construction, he has also been active in the media and sports sectors. In broadcasting, he served as Vice Chairman of the Korea Broadcasters Association, the inaugural Chairman of the Korea Private Broadcasting Association, and a board member of the Korea Broadcasting Hall. In sports, he served as the first Commissioner of the Korean Basketball League (KBL), President of the Korea Golf Association, and an advisor to the PyeongChang Winter Olympics Organizing Committee. After founding SBS, he entrusted management of Taeyoung Construction to his brother-in-law Byun Tak, Vice Chairman of Taeyoung Construction, and his son Yoon Seok-min, now Chairman, while focusing primarily on running SBS. Although he consistently pledged to separate ownership and management at SBS, he failed to follow through on those commitments and eventually stepped down from SBS management in 2017. #YoonSeYoung #TaeyoungConstruction #TYHoldings #SBS #KoreaBroadcasting #KBL #PyeongChangOlympics #KoreaGolfAssociation #mediaindustry #businesshistory
    • CEO and President of SK On
      Lee Seok-hee
      Lee Seok-hee is the President and CEO of SK On. He is focusing his management efforts on improving the company’s performance and returning it to profitability. He is working to expand the customer base by diversifying battery chemistry through lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries and broadening the product form factor to include cylindrical and prismatic cells. He was born on June 23, 1965, in Gyeongsan, North Gyeongsang Province. He earned a bachelor's degree in inorganic materials engineering from Seoul National University and a master's degree in the same field from the university’s graduate school. After joining Hyundai Electronics, the predecessor of SK hynix, he pursued further studies in the United States and earned a Ph.D. in materials science and engineering from Stanford University. He worked at Intel for 11 years before becoming a professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). He later joined SK hynix as Executive Vice President, where he served as Head of the Future Technology Research Institute, Head of the DRAM Development Business Division, Chief Operating Officer (COO), and Head of Corporate Management Support before being appointed CEO. After stepping down from SK hynix, he returned nearly two years later as CEO of SK On, the SK Group’s next-generation growth engine focused on the battery business. He values communication with employees and promotes a “management for happiness” philosophy. He is known for his meticulous nature and bold approach to business execution. #SKOn #LeeSeokhee #batterybusiness #LFPbattery #SKGroup #cylindricalbattery #prismaticbattery #semiconductorleadership #StanfordPhD #happinessmanagement
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    • Chairman and CEO of Hanjung NCS
      Kim Hwan-sik
      Kim Hwan-sik is the Chairman and CEO of Hanjung NCS. He was born in 1958 in Yeongcheon, North Gyeongsang Province. He graduated from Gyeongbuk Technical High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Kyungil University. He later obtained a master’s degree in personnel management from the Graduate School of Business at Kyungpook National University and a doctorate in business administration from the graduate school of Kyungil University. After working for eight years as a local government official in North Gyeongsang Province, he founded Korea Small Business Consulting in 1991, marking the start of his consulting career. In 1995, he launched Hanjung, the predecessor of Hanjung NCS. The company started as a manufacturer of internal combustion engine auto parts but has since transformed into a specialist in electric vehicle components and cooling systems for energy storage systems (ESS). Hanjung NCS has established production facilities in the United States and supplies assembled products across Asia, including China, through its Chinese subsidiary. The company aims to overcome U.S. tariff barriers while also achieving localization in China. He served as the third chairman of the KONEX Association. He is also a published poet who made his literary debut in 1995. #KimHwanSik #HanjungNCS #EVparts #ESS #coolingsystem #KONEX #localization #Chinafactory #USmanufacturing #poetCEO
    • CEO of NCSoft
      Park Byung-moo
      Park Byung-moo serves as co-CEO of NCSoft alongside founder and fellow co-CEO Kim Taek-jin. He is in charge of corporate restructuring and new business development, leading efforts to enhance operational efficiency through structural reforms and the implementation of an effective decision-making system. Park was born in Seoul in 1961. He graduated from Daeil High School and earned a law degree from Seoul National University. He passed the 24th Korean bar exam as the youngest successful applicant that year. Park began his career at Kim & Chang, where he specialized in mergers and acquisitions. He later served as CEO of Planners Entertainment in 2000 and held key positions including Korea Representative of Newbridge Capital (now TPG Asia Fund), CEO of Hanaro Telecom, co-CEO of Bogo Fund, and CEO of VIG Partners. In 2024, NCSoft appointed him co-CEO, recognizing him as the right person to lead internal transformation after the company struggled with poor performance in 2023. Park is seeking new growth drivers through mergers and acquisitions, backed by strong financial resources. Known for his cool-headed analysis and bold decision-making, he has earned the nickname “Midas’ hand.” #ParkByungMoo #NCSoft #coCEO #corporateleadership #M&A #SouthKorea #businessstrategy #lawbackground #techindustry #executiveprofile
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    • CEO and President of WiseNut
      Kang Yong-seong
      Kang Yong-seong is the CEO and president of WiseNut. He aims to lead the AI agent platform market. He was born on August 27, 1970. He graduated from the Department of Philosophy at Konkuk University and completed an MBA program at Seoul National University's Graduate School of Business. He joined WiseNut in 2001 and gained experience in various departments, including the Public Sales Team, Overseas Business Division, and Solution Business Division. He served as the Head of Strategy Planning and the Head of Innovation Planning, before being appointed CEO and president in 2013. He has led the company to be the
    • CEO of Onconic Therapeutics
      John Kim
      John Kim (Korean name: Kim Jung-hoon) is the CEO of Onconic Therapeutics. He is focusing on expanding into the global market with Jaqbo, a treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease. He is also accelerating the research and development of another core pipeline drug, Nesuparib. Kim was born on November 18, 1967. He graduated from Simon Fraser University in Canada and earned both his master's and doctoral degrees in clinical pharmacy from the University of British Columbia. Since 1997, he has worked as a researcher at Biogen in the United States and Boehringer Ingelheim in Germany. He later joined LG Life Sciences as Head of Clinical Development, and then moved to Hanmi Pharmaceutical as Director of Global Clinical Development. He also served as Head of Business Development for the Asia-Pacific region at Mundipharma. In 2015, he was appointed CEO of SeoulCRO, a clinical trial-focused affiliate of CHA Biotech, and also lectured as a professor at CHA University and the College of Pharmacy at Sungkyunkwan University. In 2020, he became CEO of Onconic Therapeutics. Kim is a clinical development expert who has worked across the full spectrum of new drug development, including drug discovery, domestic and international clinical trials, and global business development. He has led the research and development of Jaqbo, a treatment for gastroesophageal reflux disease. #OnconicTherapeutics #KimJungHoon #Jaqbo #gastroesophagealreflux #biotech #clinicaltrials #newdrugdevelopment #Nesuparib #globalpharma #CEO
    • CEO of NH Nonghyup Insurance
      Song Chun-soo
      Song Chun-soo is the President and CEO of NH Nonghyup Insurance. He is focused on maximizing profitability based on his deep understanding of the insurance industry. Song was born in 1965 in Hapcheon, South Gyeongsang Province. He graduated from Masan Jungang High School and earned a degree in philosophy from Yonsei University. In 1990, he joined the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation (NACF), and went on to serve as Head of Marketing Strategy and Head of Corporate Sales at NH Nonghyup Insurance, later becoming Executive Vice President in charge of Customer Support. After stepping away from management in 2023, when he concluded his term as Executive Vice President of Customer Support, he returned to the helm of the company upon being nominated as CEO in January 2025. Since joining NACF, he has built over two decades of experience solely in the insurance sector, earning a reputation as an “insurance expert.” #SongChunsoo #NHNonghyupInsurance #NACF #insuranceexpert #Koreaninsuranceindustry #executiveprofile #SouthKorea #profitstrategy #financialleadership #YonseiUniversity
    • Chairman and CEO of Kyobo Life Insurance
      Shin Chang-jae
      Shin Chang-jae is the Chairman and CEO of Kyobo Life Insurance and also serves as Chairman of the Board. He is the only owner-CEO in the domestic life insurance industry and shares the top executive role with President Cho Dae-gyu as co-CEO. He has committed himself to transforming the company into a comprehensive financial group through a transition to a holding company structure. After resolving disputes with financial investors, he is once again pushing ahead with plans for an initial public offering (IPO). Born on October 31, 1953, in Seoul, he is the eldest son of Shin Yong-ho, the founder of Kyobo Life Insurance. He graduated from Kyunggi High School and Seoul National University’s College of Medicine, later earning both his master’s and doctoral degrees in medicine from the same university’s graduate school. Specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, he served as a professor at Seoul National University College of Medicine before being diagnosed with cancer. At the urging of his father, who was considering succession plans, he accepted the position of Vice Chairman at Kyobo Life, marking his first step into management. After becoming Chairman, he transformed Kyobo Life from a loss-making company into the third-largest life insurer in the industry by total assets. He advocates an “ambidextrous management” approach—generating profits from the life insurance business with one hand while cultivating future growth engines such as MyData and healthcare services with the other. While occasionally bold, his management style is generally cautious, and he values open, informal communication with employees.
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    • Vice Chairman and CEO of Hanjin KAL
      Ryu Kyeong-pyo
      Here’s a smoother, more natural revision of your text while keeping all the original details intact: Ryu Kyeong-pyo is Vice Chairman and CEO of Hanjin KAL. As head of the holding company, he has focused on restructuring the group’s financial framework in preparation for the acquisition of Asiana Airlines. He was born on August 23, 1964, in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province. He graduated from Hyomyeong High School in Pyeongtaek and earned a degree in Business Administration from Seoul National University. He later completed an MBA at the Sloan School of Management, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States. Ryu began his career as an accountant at Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers. Since joining Hanjin Group in 1990, he has served as Head of the IR Team at Korean Air and Head of Financial Planning in the Group Restructuring Office. He went on to serve as Secretary General of Inha University, an educational corporation under the group, before moving to S-Oil, where he was Head of the Audit Division and Head of the Production Support Division. After returning to Hanjin Group, he held roles including Executive Vice President of Finance and Head of Corporate Planning. In 2018, he was appointed Executive Vice President and CEO of Hanjin, and in 2022, he became President and CEO of Hanjin KAL. In January 2025, he was promoted to Vice Chairman of Hanjin KAL. A certified public accountant and licensed tax accountant, he is recognized as an expert in finance and strategic planning, and enjoys the strong trust of Chairman Cho Won-tae. Regarded as a key figure in Hanjin Group’s third-generation leadership era, he is known as a hands-on leader who has spearheaded the group’s financial stabilization and integration efforts. #HanjinKAL #RyuKyeongpyo #HanjinGroup #AsianaAirlines #finance #corporatestrategy #MIT #KoreanAir #mergersandacquisitions #leadership
    • President and CEO of POSCO E&C
      Jeong Hee-min
      Jeong Hee-min is the President and CEO of POSCO E&C. He focuses on boosting profitability and strengthening the competitiveness of the high-end brand “HAUTERRE.” He was born on August 17, 1964. He graduated from Incheon High School and earned a degree in Architectural Engineering from Inha University. He later obtained a master’s degree in Construction Management Engineering through the Interdisciplinary Program at Pukyong National University Graduate School. In 1991, he joined Dong-Ah Construction. In 2002, he moved to POSCO Construction (now POSCO E&C), where he served as Head of Business Planning for the Building Business Division, Head of the LCT Project Division, and Head of the Building Business Division. In December 2024, he was appointed President and CEO, three years after becoming head of the division. He is the first internally promoted CEO of POSCO E&C in 13 years and is recognized as an expert in the housing and construction sectors. #POSCOE&C #JeongHeemin #construction #architecture #HAUTERRE #housing #leadership #career #CEO #SouthKorea
    • CEO of Medytox
      Jung Hyun-ho
      Jung Hyun-ho is the CEO of Medytox. He successfully developed Korea’s first botulinum toxin product, transforming Medytox into a specialized botulinum toxin company. He was born on December 24, 1962, in Gwangju. He majored in microbiology at Seoul National University and earned a master’s degree in cell biology and a doctorate in molecular biology from KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology). He worked as an invited researcher at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) and as a senior researcher at the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology. He also served as an associate professor in the Department of Applied Biology at Sun Moon University. In 2000, he founded Medytox and succeeded in developing the country’s first, and the world’s fourth, type A botulinum toxin product. He has served as an Entrepreneurship Ambassador at the Chungbuk Center for Creative Economy and Innovation under the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning, and as an advisor to the National Science and Technology Advisory Council. He is the first person in Korea to earn a doctoral degree for research on botulinum toxin. He is currently involved in strain-related lawsuits over botulinum toxin with Daewoong Pharmaceutical and Hugel. #Medytox #JungHyunHo #botulinumtoxin #biotechnology #Korea #pharmaceuticals #molecularbiology #KAIST #NIH #intellectualproperty
    • CEO & Vice Chair of Samyang Foods
      Kim Jung-soo
      Kim Jung-soo is the Vice Chair and CEO of Samyang Foods. She entered the company’s management after marrying Chun In-jang, the former Chairman of Samyang Foods and a second-generation member of the founding family. She has played a leading role in globalizing K-food, using the brand power of “Buldak Bokkeum Myeon,” a representative product of “K-ramen.” She was born on March 26, 1964, in Seoul. Kim graduated from Seoul Arts High School and Ewha Womans University with a degree in Social Work. After her marriage, she spent time as a homemaker. However, when Samyang Foods went bankrupt during the Asian Financial Crisis, she joined the company to support her husband, then-Chairman Chun In-jang. In 2020, Kim and her husband were convicted of embezzling company funds and stepped down from the management. Just seven months later, she received special approval for reemployment from the Ministry of Justice and returned to management. In 2023, she was reinstated through a Liberation Day special pardon. Kim has demonstrated strong performance in design and marketing. #SamyangFoods #KimJungsoo #Kfood #BuldakRamen #globalmarketing #Kramen #ChunInjang #IMFcrisis #corporateembezzlement #Koreanbusinesswoman
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    • CEO of Polaris Office
      Ji Jun-gyeong
      Ji Jun-gyeong is the CEO of Polaris Office, where he is focusing on integrating artificial intelligence across all affiliates through what he calls a "vertical AI strategy." He was born on September 4, 1980. Ji earned a degree in computer science from Semyung University and completed an MBA program at Yonsei University's Graduate School of Business. He began his professional career at IA (I.A.) and went on to serve as Director of Management at MGenPlus, Director in charge of public disclosures and IR at Cellumed, and Director of Management at Foxbrain. After serving as Executive Vice President in charge of strategic planning at IA, he became CEO of IA’s subsidiary, IA Networks. In 2021, when Polaris Office was spun off from IA as an independent entity, Ji was appointed CEO. He became a professional manager at the age of 40. Ji enjoys strong trust from the company's owner, Chairman Cho Sung-woo, and currently serves as a registered board director at all four listed affiliates of Polaris Office. #PolarisOffice #JiJungyeong #verticalAI #AIstrategy #KoreanCEO #techstartup #IAgroup #businessleadership #AIintegration #executiveprofile
    • CEO and Founder of APR
      Kim Byung-hoon
      Kim Byung-hoon ("김병훈" in Korean) is the CEO of APR, a South Korean beauty and wellness company. He is focusing his efforts on expanding APR's beauty device production capacity while aggressively pursuing new overseas markets. Kim was born on November 5, 1988, in Seoul. He studied business administration at Yonsei University in 2007. While attending Yonsei, he launched a virtual fitting service called “Epida('이피다' in Korean)” and a dating matchmaking app named “Gilhanasai('길하나사이' in Korean).” In 2014, he founded a cosmetics company named InnoVentures, which was later renamed APR. He is a young entrepreneur who started his business at the age of 25 and has since grown it into a company with revenue in the KRW 500 billion (US$ 360 million) range. Known for his ‘workaholic’ tendencies, Kim is the kind of person who always follows through on his commitments and never backs down from what he sets out to do. #APR #KimByungHoon #SouthKorea #beautytech #startupfounder #virtualfitting #entrepreneurship #workaholic #cosmeticsindustry #globalexpansion
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    • CEO & Vice Chairman of Ahngook Pharmaceutical
      Auh Jin
      Auh Jin ("어진" in Korean) is Vice Chairman and CEO of Ahngook Pharmaceutical, sharing the leadership with co-CEO Park In-cheol. He is focused on enhancing the company’s drug development capabilities. Born on March 30, 1964, Auh Jin is the eldest son among two sons and three daughters of former Honorary Chairman Auh Jun-seon and Im Young-gyun. He graduated from Kyungseong High School in Seoul and earned a degree in economics from Korea University. He later completed an MBA program at the University of Notre Dame in the United States. Auh began his career at Daishin Securities, then moved to Ahngook Pharmaceutical, the company founded by his father. There, he held roles including head of planning and director of general affairs before becoming CEO in 1998. In 2022, he stepped down from management after being indicted for charges involving rebates and illegal clinical trials. He later returned to the company as Vice Chairman and inside director, and in 2024, he was reinstated as CEO, taking charge of new business ventures. As a second-generation executive at Ahngook Pharmaceutical, he has worked at the company for more than 30 years, gaining extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. Auh prefers focusing on internal operations rather than external activities and is committed to discovering new growth drivers and diversifying the company’s business portfolio. He served a prison sentence for charges related to illegal clinical trials and offering rebates and was released in October 2024. This has raised ongoing concerns about “owner risk” for the company. #AhngookPharmaceutical #AuhJin #KoreanPharmaceuticalIndustry #biotech #drugdevelopment #CEO #rebatelawsuit #illegaltrials #pharmaexecutive #ownerleadership
    • Chairman and CEO of Hannong Chemicals
      Kim Eung-sang is the Chairman and CEO of Hannong Chemicals. He was born on October 3, 1952, in Busan. He graduated from Kyungbok High School in Seoul and went on to study Business Administration at Korea University. He began his career at Korea Agricultural Chemicals (Hanguk Nongyak). At Hannong's affiliate Hanjung Chemical, he served as Executive Director and Senior Executive Director before being appointed CEO in 1992. In 1997, he became CEO of Hannong Chemicals. In 2007, when Dongbu Group sold its stake in Hannong Chemicals, a subsidiary of Hannong, he acquired it and became the largest shareholder. He has since focused on expanding production capabilities, notably by establishing BASF Hannong Chemical Solutions, a joint venture with BASF. #KimEungsang #HannongChemicals #BASF #chemicalindustry #SouthKorea #KoreaUniversity #KyungbokHighSchool #DongbuGroup #jointventure #agribusiness
    • Member of the National Assembly
      Park Jee-hye
      Park Jee-hye is a member of the National Assembly. She entered the National Assembly as the No. 1 recruited talent of the Democratic Party of Korea during the 22nd general election. She was born on October 31, 1978, in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province. Park double-majored in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering and Business Administration at Seoul National University. She completed the master’s program in Environmental Planning at Seoul National University's Graduate School of Environmental Studies, and later earned a Master’s degree in Environmental Management and Policy from Lund University in Sweden. She also holds both a Master of Laws (J.D. equivalent) and a Doctor of Laws from Seoul National University School of Law. She worked as a senior researcher at Eco Frontier and as a CSR manager at SK Telecom. After passing the 6th bar exam, she served as a full-time lawyer at the Green Law Center, focusing on corporate social responsibility and environmental law. She also served as a board member of the nonprofit Climate Solutions and as co-representative of the nonprofit Plan 1.5. In the 2024 22nd general election, she ran as a candidate of the Democratic Party of Korea and was elected to represent the Uijeongbu A district. She has served on the Trade, Industry, Energy, SMEs and Startups Committee, the Special Committee on Budget and Accounts, and the Special Committee on the Climate Crisis. Within just one year, she introduced 40 bills as a lead sponsor. Park is an expert in climate and environmental issues. She is committed to serving as a catalyst to turn public interest in climate challenges into effective policy. #ParkJeehye #KoreaPolitics #DemocraticParty #NationalAssembly #ClimatePolicy #EnvironmentalLaw #CSR #GreenLaw #Uijeongbu #2024Election
    • CEO & President of Hitejinro and Hitejinro Holdings
      Kim In-gyu
      Kim In-gyu is the CEO and President of Hitejinro as well as the CEO and President of Hitejinro Holdings. Following the retirement of Hitejinro Chairman Park Mun-deok from the front lines of management, Kim is now effectively leading the company. He was born on November 16, 1962, in Seoul. Kim graduated from Paichai High School in Seoul, earned a degree in mathematics from Yonsei University, and completed an MBA program at Yonsei University's Graduate School of Business. He joined Hite Brewery in 1989 and worked his way up through key positions, including Head of Sales and Executive Vice President. In 2011, after the merger of Hite Brewery and Jinro, he was appointed CEO and President of Hitejinro in charge of overall sales operations. In 2017, he was also appointed CEO and President of Hitejinro Holdings, the group's holding company. Kim is a loyal “Hite man” who has accumulated over 30 years of experience across personnel management, planning, marketing, and sales—virtually every part of the business. He is actively promoting the globalization of "Jinro" with a focus on expanding into Southeast Asian markets. #Hitejinro #KimInGyu #ParkMundeok #Jinro #KoreanLiquor #SojuExports #SoutheastAsiaMarket #YonseiMBA #KoreanBusiness #LeadershipTransition
    • Chairman of Korea Zinc
      Choi Yun-birm
      Choi Yun-birm ("최윤범" in Korean) is the chairman of Korea Zinc. He is making all-out efforts to defend against an attempted takeover of management rights by a coalition formed by MBK Partners and Youngpoong. He was born on March 17, 1975, the second son among two sons and one daughter of Choi Chang-gul, honorary chairman of Korea Zinc, and Yoo Jung-geun, former president of the Korean Red Cross. He majored in mathematics and English literature at Amherst College in the United States, and earned a Juris Doctor degree from Columbia Law School. After working as a lawyer in New York, he joined Korea Zinc as director of the management support division at the Onsan Smelter. He began his career with the company at its local subsidiary in Peru for mining development and primarily worked at overseas subsidiaries, including a zinc smelter in Australia. He rose through the ranks to become co-CEO in 2019 and was appointed chairman in December 2022. As Korea Zinc holds the top position in the global non-ferrous metal smelting industry, he is driving future growth under the "Troika Drive" strategy, which focuses on three sectors: secondary battery materials, renewable energy, and resource recycling. #KoreaZinc #ChoiYunbirm #nonferrous #MBKPartners #Youngpoong #secondarybattery #renewableenergy #mining #smelting #troikadrive
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    • CEO of Edge Foundry
      Nam Yong-hyeon
      Nam Yong-hyeon is the CEO of Edge Foundry. He was born on October 18, 1963, in Daejeon. He graduated from the Department of Physics at Dongguk University and earned a master’s degree in Electronic Engineering from the Graduate School of Industrial Information at Kyung Hee University. He began his career at Samsung SDI. After joining Donghee Industrial, he was responsible for developing financial devices, researching and developing automotive electronic components, and later served as head of the Electronics Research Institute. In 2003, he was appointed CEO and President of Hyper Information & Communication. In 2006, he founded Truewin, now known as Edge Foundry. In 2025, he absorbed and merged Hanwha Intelligence, a joint venture with Hanwha Systems. He succeeded in localizing automotive sensors that had previously relied entirely on imports, and developed Edge Foundry into a small but strong company with the only original displacement sensor technology in Korea. He serves as the inaugural Chairman of the Korea Sensor Industry Association and as Vice President for Industry-Academia Cooperation at the Korean Sensors Society. #NamYongHyeon #EdgeFoundry #automotivesensors #displacementsensors #localization #Koreatechnology #HanwhaIntelligence #electronics #researchanddevelopment #Koreasensorindustry
    • CEO & President of Hana Card
      Sung Young-su
      Sung Young-su is the President and CEO of Hana Card. He is currently focusing on strengthening the corporate card segment, which has been showing growth, as well as the overseas card payment segment, represented by the brand "Travelog." He was born on June 7, 1965. After graduating from Jinju Dongmyung High School, he earned a degree in public administration from Korea University. He began his career at Commercial Bank of Korea (now Woori Bank), and later joined Hana Bank, where he served in various roles including corporate finance specialist, Namsan branch manager, head of the foreign exchange business division, head of the Gyeonggi business division, and head of the foreign exchange business group. In 2022, he was promoted to Vice President and Head of the Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) Group at Hana Bank. He subsequently served as Head of the Corporate Group and Head of the Corporate Digital Division. He concurrently held roles as Head of the Group CIB Division at Hana Financial Group and Head of the Investment Banking Group at Hana Securities, before being appointed President and CEO of Hana Card in January 2025. He is recognized as an expert in corporate finance and foreign exchange. #HanaCard #SungYoungsu #corporatefinance #foreignexchange #creditcardbusiness #Travelog #CIB #HanaFinancialGroup #executiveprofile #KoreaBankingIndustry
    • CEO & President of SK Chemicals
      Ahn Jae-hyun
      Ahn Jae-hyun ("안재현" in Korean) is the President and CEO of SK Chemicals. He leads SK Chemicals jointly with CEO Kim Cheol. He is accelerating SK Chemicals’ transition toward “green chemicals.” He was born on February 2, 1966. He graduated from Yeouido High School in Seoul and studied Applied Statistics at Yonsei University. He later earned an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania in the United States. He began his career at Daewoo Group, where he headed the New York office of Daewoo Securities for four years until the firm was sold off during the IMF financial crisis. He later joined SK Group, where he served as project leader at the SK Restructuring Headquarters. In 2004, he was appointed CEO of SK D&D. He held key leadership roles in SK E&C (now SK Ecoplant), including Head of Global Marketing, and in SK Gas as Head of Management Support. He went on to serve as CEO of Global Biz, overseeing SK E&C’s overseas business. In 2019, he was appointed President and CEO of SK E&C and was reappointed to the position. In 2022, he became CEO of SK Discovery, and in 2023, he was appointed President and CEO of SK Chemicals. He is known for his bold personality and decisiveness. He is friendly and approachable with junior staff, even offering cigarettes in casual conversation. #SKChemicals #AhnJaehyun #greenchemicals #SKgroup #leadership #WhartonMBA #corporatereform #SKDiscovery #SKDND #SKecoplant
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    • President of Keimyung University
      Synn Il-hi
      Synn Il-hi is the president of Keimyung University. He began his latest term in July 2024, marking his tenth consecutive tenure as president. After failing twice in a row to secure selection for the government’s large-scale Glocal University 30 project, he is making a third attempt, this time presenting a model focused on the internationalization of education. He was born on April 15, 1939, in Cheongsong, North Gyeongsang Province, the son of Synn Tae-sik, a former president of Keimyung University. After graduating from Kyesung Middle School in Daegu, he moved to the United States, where he attended Kent School and graduated from Trinity University. He went on to earn a graduate degree in German literature from Princeton University. He worked as an assistant professor at Queens College of the City University of New York and at Kiel University in Germany before being appointed professor in the Department of German Language and Literature at Yonsei University in 1972. In 1974, he joined Keimyung University, where his father was serving as president, and just four years later, he assumed the presidency himself. Since then, he has been inaugurated as president of the university ten times. During the roughly three years when he was not serving as president, he acted as chairman of the university’s board of directors. He became involved in a legal dispute with the Gyeongbuk Presbytery of the Presbyterian Church over the ownership of the university. He also faced clashes with the faculty council over the abolition of the direct presidential election system, which sparked controversy over alleged privatization of the school. He has served as president of the Korea–Poland Association (Pro Polonia) and as athletes’ village director for both the Daegu Summer Universiade and the Daegu World Championships in Athletics. He is also chairman of the Haengso Scholarship Foundation and of the board of Keisung Academy, the school’s governing corporation. #KeimyungUniversity #SynnIlhi #universitypresident #GlocalUniversity30 #educationinternationalization #KoreaPolandAssociation #Daegu #academicleadership #universityownership #highereducation
    • CEO of KG Inicis
      Lee Sun-jae
      Lee Sun-jae (known as Jason Lee, "이선재" in Korean) is the CEO of KG Inicis. He is tightening his grip on KG Inicis’ push into the offline payments market, which is worth KRW 1,000 trillion (US$ 719.4 billion), as the company maintains its top position in the online payment gateway (PG) industry. He was born on October 3, 1973. He graduated from the Department of Electronic Engineering at Hongik University. He began his career in business development at GeoMC, a company known for its MC Square device, and later worked as the business development manager for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) at SK WiderThan UK, a mobile solution development subsidiary of SK Group. He also served as director of business development for the EMEA and North American regions at Insprit Co., Ltd., a mobile network solutions company. In 2010, he joined KG Inicis and led the global business division, overseeing the entire payment gateway (PG) business, including international operations. After serving as Chief Operating Officer (COO), he was appointed CEO and President of KG Inicis in March 2023. In 2024, he was recognized for effectively normalizing the company in a short period through appropriate risk management during the TMON incident. #KGInicis #LeeSunjae #paymentgateway #offlinepayments #fintech #TMON #riskmanagement #PGbusiness #KGecommerce #KoreanCEOs
    • CEO & Founder of GI Inovation
      Jang Myung-ho
      Jang Myung-ho is the CEO of GI Innovation, jointly leading the company with co-CEO Hong Jun-ho. He was born on June 3, 1968. He studied biochemistry at Hanyang University, where he also earned a master’s degree in the same field. He then obtained a Ph.D. in immunology from the Graduate School of Osaka University in Japan. Jang served as a professor for eight years at the Immunology Frontier Research Center of Osaka University Medical School, a globally recognized institution in the field of immunology, becoming the first Korean to do so. After returning to South Korea, he worked as a senior researcher at the Institute for Basic Science (IBS). He also served as a scientific advisor at Genexine and as Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) at Progen. In 2017, he founded GI Innovation. He initially served as CSO until 2021 and returned as CEO in April 2025. Motivated by a belief in preventing “medical poverty,” he established a company focused on developing immuno-oncology treatments. He is now concentrating on improving the company’s performance through licensing-out achievements. #JangMyungHo #GIInnovation #immunology #biotechstartup #OsakaUniversity #immunotherapy #IBS #KoreanScientist #biopharma #oncology
    • Ceo & Vice Chairman of HS Hyosung
      Cho Hyun-sang
      Cho Hyun-sang ("조현상" in Korean) is Vice Chairman and CEO of HS Hyosung. He also serves as an inside director of HS Hyosung Advanced Materials and HS Hyosung Information Systems. He was born on November 26, 1971, as the third son of former Hyosung Chairman Cho Suck-rae. He attended Gyeonggi Elementary School and Cheongun Middle School, graduated from Kyungbock High School, and then moved to the United States, where he earned a degree in economics from Brown University. He began his career at Bain & Company. After joining Hyosung, he worked in the restructuring TFT (Task Force Team) and management innovation team. He later joined Japan's NTT Communications, where he led wired and wireless strategy projects and took part in establishing the Korean branch. Cho then returned to Hyosung’s strategy division and served as head of the Industrial Materials PG (Performance Group) and CMO of the Chemical PG. After being promoted to president, he led the strategy division. When Hyosung was split into separate entities, he became a group-wide president. Following the division of Hyosung and HS Hyosung into a holding company structure, he was appointed CEO of HS Hyosung. He actively engages in international activities as a self-proclaimed civilian diplomat, representing Korean business leaders. He is leading the transformation of HS Hyosung’s business structure into fields such as artificial intelligence, secondary batteries, and semiconductor materials. He is known for being meticulous and detail-oriented. #ChoHyunsang #HSHyosung #Hyosung #semiconductors #AI #secondarybatteries #NTT #BrownUniversity #businessleadership #restructuring
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    • CEO & President of SK Biopharmaceuticals
      Lee Dong-hoon
      Lee Dong-hoon is the President and CEO of SK Biopharmaceuticals. He also serves as CEO of its subsidiaries, SK Life Science and SK Life Science Labs. He is committed to expanding sales of the company’s novel epilepsy treatment, Cenobamate, while actively pursuing the discovery of new drug candidates. Lee was born on August 12, 1968. He studied Business Administration at Seoul National University and completed his MBA at the Fisher College of Business, Ohio State University, in the United States. Beginning his career as a certified public accountant, Lee led the investment advisory division at KPMG Samjong before entering the pharmaceutical industry as Head of Business Development at Dong-A Pharmaceutical. He later joined Dong-A Socio Holdings, where he played a key role in transitioning the company into a holding company structure and was appointed Executive Vice President and CEO in 2013. He also served as Executive Vice President in charge of global business at Dong-A ST. In 2019, Lee joined SK Group as Head of the Investment Center, overseeing investments and mergers and acquisitions in the biopharmaceutical sector. He was appointed President of SK Biopharmaceuticals in 2022. He was involved in establishing a joint venture with U.S.-based Roivant, as well as in investments in cell and gene therapy CDMO companies Yposkesi and CBM. With his background as an investment expert, Lee has brought a dual advantage to the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. He is also focusing on expanding SK Biopharmaceuticals’ digital healthcare business. #LeeDonghoon #SKBiopharmaceuticals #Cenobamate #SKLifeScience #biotechleadership #CDMO #Roivant #Yposkesi #digitalhealthcare #biopharmainvestment
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    • CEO of GNC Energy
      Ahn Byung-chul
      Ahn Byung-chul ("안병철" in Korean) is the CEO of GNC Energy. He is focusing on building an eco-friendly energy supply chain from the perspective of carbon neutrality investment. He was born on April 5, 1958, in Dangjin, South Chungcheong Province. He graduated from Korea Maritime and Ocean University with a degree in Marine Engineering. He worked at Hyundai Merchant Marine for eight years. Finding the monotonous and closed work environment unsuitable for him, he boldly left the large corporation and founded GNC Energy, then known as Korea Technical Service. Recognizing the growth potential of the emergency power generator market during the construction boom, he worked tirelessly in the field to secure market competitiveness, successfully growing the company into a generator manufacturer with sales reaching KRW 200 billion (US$ 139.1 million). He is known for his decisiveness and strong sense of social responsibility. #GNCenergy #AhnByungchul #greenenergy #carbonneutrality #KRW200billion #emergencypower #SouthKorea #CEOprofile #marineengineering #HyundaiMerchantMarine
    • CEO & Vice president of Lotte Wellfood
      Yi Chang-yeop
      Yi Chang-yeop (also known as Paul Yi, "이창엽" in Korean) is the Executive Vice President and CEO of Lotte Wellfood. He is focusing on expanding Lotte Wellfood's overseas business, particularly in markets like India. He was born on May 30, 1967. He graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in accounting and earned an MBA from Columbia Business School in the United States. Yi began his career as an auditor at the accounting firm Arthur Andersen. He later served as the head of Hershey Korea and as the head of the marketing division at Haitai Confectionery & Foods. In 2005, he was appointed CEO of Nongshim Kellogg, and from 2007, he led Coca-Cola Korea as its CEO for nearly 14 years. He then moved to LG Household & Health Care, where he served as Vice President and COO of its subsidiary, The Avon Company. In 2022, he joined Lotte Confectionery as Executive Vice President and CEO, and he also serves as Chairman of the Board. He is regarded as an expert in global business. #LotteWellfood #YiChangyeop #KoreanCEO #globalstrategy #FMCG #confectionery #ColumbiaMBA #CocaColaKorea #LotteGroup #internationalbusiness
    • CEO & Chairman of Korea Exchange
      Jeong Eun-bo
      Jeong Eun-bo is the CEO and Chairman of the Korea Exchange. He is committed to restoring trust in South Korea’s capital markets and resolving the persistent issue of undervaluation of domestic companies, known as the "Korea Discount." He was born on August 18, 1961, in Cheongsong, North Gyeongsang Province. Jeong graduated from Daeil High School in Seoul and earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Seoul National University. He later obtained a master’s degree in Business Administration from the same university and earned a Ph.D. in Economics from Ohio State University in the United States. He began his public service career after passing the 28th Higher Civil Service Examination, starting work at the Ministry of Government Administration. He served as Director-General for International Finance Policy at the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, Director General of the Financial Policy Bureau at the Financial Services Commission (FSC), and Secretary-General of the FSC. He also worked as a policy advisor in the first economic division of the 18th Presidential Transition Committee under President Park Geun-hye and served as Assistant Minister for Planning and Coordination at the Ministry of Strategy and Finance during her administration. Jeong went on to become Vice Chairman of the Financial Services Commission and Chairman of the Securities and Futures Commission. He also served as Governor of the Financial Supervisory Service and represented South Korea as the chief negotiator in the Special Measures Agreement on Defense Cost-Sharing with the United States at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Known for emphasizing principles, Jeong is strict in his work but also attentive to the well-being of his staff. #JeongEunbo #KoreaExchange #KRX #KoreaDiscount #capitalmarket #financialregulator #FSC #FSS #ParkGeunhye #economicpolicy #publicsectorcareer
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    • CEO of QRT
      Kim Young-boo
      Kim Young-boo is the CEO of QRT. He was born on January 15, 1953, in Seoul. He graduated from Sudo Electric Technical High School and earned his degree in Applied Electronics from Kwangwoon University. He began his career at Control Data and later worked at Daeduck Electronics and Samsung Electronics before joining Hyundai Electronics Industries. At Hyundai, he served in various leadership roles, including Director for Quality Assurance and Production Management, and Director of Quality FA at the Icheon Production Headquarters. After Hyundai Electronics Industries was renamed Hynix Semiconductor, Kim became Head of the Flash Business Unit as Managing Director, and later served as Executive Vice President in charge of Quality Assurance for R&D and Manufacturing. In January 2009, he acquired QRT Semiconductor (now QRT), which was spun off from Hynix Semiconductor. As the only domestic company specializing in semiconductor component reliability analysis, QRT has been expanding its business scope from service to equipment development and manufacturing to diversify its revenue streams. Kim has a strong passion for talent. Around 40% of the company’s production costs are invested in wages, offering top-level compensation in the industry. #QRT #KimYoungboo #semiconductor #Hynix #HyundaiElectronics #reliabilityanalysis #electronicsindustry #talentinvestment #KoreanCEOs #equipmentdevelopment
    • CEO of Hanwha Vision
      Kim Ki-chul
      Kim Ki-chul ("김기철" in Korean) is the President and CEO of Hanwha Vision. He was born on April 2, 1970. He graduated from the Department of Economics at Chungnam National University and earned his MBA from the Kelley School of Business at Indiana University Bloomington in the United States. He joined Hanwha Group in 1995 and built his career in the planning office and the management diagnosis team. In 2015, he moved to Hanwha Techwin (now Hanwha Vision), where he served as head of the management planning team. He later held roles as Head of the Americas at Hanwha Techwin, Head of Sales and Marketing, and Head of Strategic Planning, before being appointed President and CEO in May 2025. He also concurrently serves as CEO of the subsidiary Hanwha Semitec. He has played a central role in establishing Hanwha Group’s strategy for becoming a top-tier global company, conducting management diagnostics across finance, manufacturing, and international operations. He is now focused on expanding the business into semiconductor equipment by creating synergy through a merger with Hanwha Industrial Solutions, based on AI-powered video security solutions. He is recognized as a strategist who has spent 30 years with Hanwha. #Hanwha #HanwhaVision #KimKiChul #CEO #KoreaBusiness #semiconductor #AIsecurity #MBAGraduate #HanwhaSemitec #leadership
    • CEO of Viva Republica
      Lee Seung-gun
      Lee Seung-gun is the CEO of Viva Republica. He is working to secure future growth engines for Toss by expanding the business both offline and overseas. He is also pushing for Viva Republica to go public on the U.S. stock market through an IPO. Lee was born on January 30, 1982, in Seoul. He graduated from Yeongdong High School and the School of Dentistry at Seoul National University. After working as a dentist at Samsung Medical Center, he founded Viva Republica. Following eight failed startup attempts, he gained attention in the business world after launching Toss, which featured a simple money transfer service. He has led Viva Republica into the black by steering stable growth in affiliates such as Toss Securities and Toss Bank. He is considered a pioneer in the Korean fintech industry. Lee is known for his adventurous spirit and meticulous attention to even the smallest aspects of the services his company offers. #LeeSeunggun #VivaRepublica #Toss #fintech #IPO #startup #Korea #dentistturnedfounder #TossBank #TossSecurities
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    • CEO of Maum.AI
      Yoo Tae-joon
      Yoo Tae-joon is the CEO of Maum.AI. He is leading the development of three major foundation models aimed at realizing artificial general intelligence (AGI) across conversational AI, robotics, and autonomous driving. He was born on August 11, 1965, in Incheon. Yoo graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in aesthetics. After obtaining his certified public accountant (CPA) license, he joined Samil PwC in 1993. He served as a partner and executive director at the firm before being appointed CEO of MindsLab (now Maum.AI) in February 2014. He also served as vice president of the Artificial Intelligence Industry Association. Yoo faces the challenge of achieving economies of scale early on to become a dominant force in the AI market. #MaumAI #YooTaejoon #AIleadership #AGI #foundationmodel #KoreaAI #conversationalAI #robotics #autonomousdriving #techstartup
    • The President of the Republic of Korea
      Lee Jae-myung
      Lee Jae-myung ("이재명" in Korean) is the 21st President of the Republic of Korea. He was elected president in the early presidential election held on June 3, following the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol. His top priorities are ending the internal unrest and overcoming the economic crisis. Born on December 22, 1964, in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, he was the fifth of seven children. He passed qualification exams for both middle and high school, then graduated from the Department of Law at Chung-Ang University. After passing the 28th bar exam, he worked as a human rights lawyer and entered politics through his involvement in a campaign to establish Seongnam City Medical Center. He joined the Uri Party and ran for mayor of Seongnam but lost. He later served as a senior deputy chief of staff to presidential candidate Chung Dong-young, and although he was strategically nominated to run in Bundang A District in Seongnam during the general election, he was unsuccessful. He ran again in the 5th local elections, won the mayoral seat in Seongnam, and was re-elected for a second term. In the 7th local elections, he ran as the Democratic Party's candidate for governor of Gyeonggi Province and won. In the 2022 Democratic Party presidential primary, he defeated former party leader Lee Nak-yon to become the nominee but lost the presidential race to Yoon Suk-yeol, the candidate of the People Power Party. He was later elected in a by-election for the Gyeyang B District in Incheon and became party leader. After winning a seat in the April 2024 general elections, he was re-elected as leader of the Democratic Party. In April 2025, he stepped down from the party leadership to run in the 21st presidential election and was elected President of the Republic of Korea on June 4 of the same year. #LeeJaeMyung #SouthKoreaPresident #KoreanPolitics #DemocraticParty #PresidentialElection #YoonSukYeol #SeongnamMayor #GyeonggiGovernor #Election2025 #KoreanHistory
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    • CEO & President of Yujin Robot
      Park Seong-ju
      Park Seong-ju is the President and CEO of Yujin Robot. He is leading the company’s expansion into overseas markets by positioning it as an end-to-end solution provider in the fields of autonomous driving solutions and smart factories. Born on March 2, 1963, Park studied electrical engineering at Hanyang University and earned a master’s degree in control and communication from Oklahoma State University in the United States. He began his career on the motor controller development team at Daewoo Heavy Industries. He later worked at Motorola Korea before joining Yujin Robot in 2000, following a connection with Shin Kyung-chul, the honorary chairman of the company. Park held several key roles at Yujin Robot, including Director of Technical Support, Vice President of Technical Support, Head of the Research Institute, and Chief Technology Officer (CTO), before being appointed President and CEO in 2021. He has transformed the company from a simple vacuum robot seller into a global robotics solution provider. #YujinRobot #ParkSeongju #robotics #smartfactory #autonomousdriving #KoreanCEO #roboticsindustry #startupleadership #globalexpansion #roboticsinnovation
    • CEO & Chairman of KCC Glass
      Chung Mong-ik
      Chung Mong-ik ("정몽익" in Korean) is the co-CEO and Chairman of KCC Glass. He is targeting the global market with a factory in Batang, Indonesia, built with an investment of approximately KRW 300 billion (US\$ 208.6 million). He became the largest shareholder of KCC Glass after merging with Korea Auto Glass and acquiring shares of KCC Glass from his older brother, Lee Mong-jin, Chairman of KCC. Born on January 28, 1962, in Seoul, he is the second son of Lee Sang-young, Honorary Chairman of KCC. After graduating from Yongsan High School in Seoul, he studied business administration at Korea University and majored in Management Information Systems (MIS) at Syracuse University in the United States. He also earned a master’s degree in International Finance from the George Washington University Graduate School. He began his career at Keumkang, the predecessor of KCC, and held positions such as Head of the Management Division, Head of the LA Office, and Executive Vice President before being appointed CEO in 2006. He was promoted to Vice Chairman in 2019. In 2020, he became Chairman of KCC Glass. He currently leads KCC Glass with President Byun Jong-oh, serving as co-CEO. KCC Glass was established through a spin-off from KCC’s glass and interior business units, including flooring, artificial marble, and HomeCC Interior. #KCCGlass #ChungMongik #IndonesiaFactory #GlobalExpansion #CorporateLeadership #KoreaAutoGlass #SpinOff #InteriorMaterials #SyracuseUniversity #GeorgeWashingtonUniversity
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    • President of Korea Gas Corporation
      Choi Yeon-hye
      Choi Yeon-Hye("최연혜" in Korean) is the President of Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS). She is currently focused on improving the company’s financial soundness, including resolving the overdue payment issue that surpassed KRW 14 trillion (US\$ 9.7 billion) in the first quarter of 2025. She was born on April 2, 1956, in Yeongdong, North Chungcheong Province. Choi graduated from Daejeon Girls' High School and studied German Language and Literature at Seoul National University, where she also earned a master's degree in the same field. She later moved to Germany and received both her master's and doctoral degrees in Business Administration from the University of Mannheim. She served as an invited research fellow at the Korea Institute for Industrial Economics and Trade (KIET) and was a professor at the Korea National Railroad College. She also chaired the Performance Evaluation Committee at the former Korea National Railroad, the predecessor to KORAIL. Additionally, she worked as an advisor in the Second Economic Division of the Presidential Transition Committee for President Roh Moo-hyun. Choi held various leadership positions in the railway sector, including Chair of the Fare and Rate Policy Deliberation Committee and Deputy Director of the Korea National Railroad. She later served as Vice President of KORAIL and eventually became the President of Korea National Railroad College. She ran as a candidate for the Saenuri Party in Daejeon during the 19th general election but was not elected. After Park Geun-hye became president, Choi was appointed President of Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL). She returned to politics as a proportional representative for the Saenuri Party in the 20th National Assembly, where she served on the Trade, Industry, Energy, SMEs and Startups Committee as well as the Science, ICT, Broadcasting, and Communications Committee. During the 20th presidential election, she led the Special Committee on Nuclear Phase-Out Policy for Yoon Suk-yeol’s campaign. After Yoon was elected, she was appointed President of Korea Gas Corporation in 2022. Choi made history as the first woman to head both Korea Railroad Corporation and Korea Gas Corporation. During her time as President of KORAIL, she took a firm stance against railway union strikes, earning her the nickname “Iron Lady.” Known for her meticulous nature, she is recognized for closely examining even the smallest details. #ChoiYeonHye #KoreaGasCorporation #KOGAS #KORAIL #IronLady #YoonSukYeol #SouthKoreaPolitics #EnergyPolicy #PublicEnterprises #Leadership
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    • CEO and President of Naver Cloud
      Kim Yu-won
      Kim Yu-won ("김유원" in Korean) is the President and CEO of Naver Cloud. He is accelerating efforts to secure leadership in the cloud and AI industries through strategies such as the advancement of HyperCLOVA X, expansion of market share in both private and public sectors in Korea, and global market entry. He was born on October 24, 1971. He graduated from the Department of Computational Statistics at Seoul National University and went on to earn both his master's and doctoral degrees in statistics from the same university. Kim worked as a visiting professor at the University of Minnesota in the United States and as a researcher at the Center for Complex Systems and Statistical Research at Seoul National University. After joining NHN (now Naver), he held various key roles related to data, including Head of the Data Information Center, Executive Director of NHN Entertainment, Leader of Naver Biz Data, and Head of the Data Insight Center. He was appointed Co-CEO of Naver Cloud in September 2022 and became the sole CEO in 2023. He is regarded as one of Korea’s leading experts in data and technology. #KimYuWon #NaverCloud #HyperCLOVAX #AIstrategy #cloudcomputing #KoreanAI #techleadership #globalexpansion #statistics #datatechnology
    • President of Konyang University
      Kim Yong-ha
      Kim Yong-ha is the President of Konyang University. He was born in 1966 as the eldest son of Kim Hi-soo, the founder of Konyang University. He earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Lynchburg in Virginia, United States, and a master's degree in the same field from the same university. He later received a Ph.D. in business administration from the graduate school of Sogang University. In 2003, he joined Konyang University as a professor in the Department of Hospital Management and was immediately appointed Vice President for External Affairs. He went on to serve as Director of Administration at Konyang University Medical Center and Head of Strategic Support at Konyang University Hospital before being appointed President of Konyang University in August 2022. He previously served as President of the Korea Service Management Society and as Chair of the Green Growth Forum in South Chungcheong Province. With the vision of becoming a “leading university for the K-defense industry,” Konyang University was selected for the Glocal University 30 initiative. #KimYongha #KonyangUniversity #universitypresident #Kdefenseindustry #GlocalUniversity30 #hospitalmanagement #Koreanuniversities #educationleadership #SouthChungcheong #servicesector
    • CEO of Biodyne
      Im Wook-bin
      Im Wook-bin is the CEO of Biodyne. He is focused on technology-driven growth and expanding into the global diagnostics market. He was born on August 21, 1974. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Korean Language and Literature from Hongik University and a master’s degree in Journalism from the Graduate School of Mass Communication at Sogang University. He began his career as a producer in the product planning division at Hyundai Home Shopping and, in 2009, acquired Biodyne (then known as Medmex), a company specializing in liquid-based cytology testing. He is known for his challenging and enterprising spirit. Despite having no academic background or industry experience in biotechnology, he ventured into the in vitro diagnostics business. He studied medical textbooks for pathology specialists and led the development of Biodyne’s core blowing technology. He also successfully secured a partnership with Roche, the global leader in in vitro diagnostics. #Biodyne #ImWookbin #invitrodiagnostics #Roche #biotechstartup #medicaldiagnostics #healthtech #Koreanentrepreneur #pathology #blowingtechnology
    • CEO & Vice Chairman of OCI
      Lee Woo-hyun
      Lee Woo-Hyun is the CEO and Vice Chairman of OCI Holdings. He is dedicated to expanding OCI Group’s business portfolio while focusing on building a vertically integrated solar power industry in the United States. Born on February 15, 1968, he is the eldest son of former OCI Group Chairman Lee Soo-Young and Kim Kyung-Ja, Chairperson of the Songam Cultural Foundation. He graduated from Hongik University High School and majored in Chemical Engineering at Sogang University. He later earned an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in the United States. After gaining experience in technical sales and mainly engaging in mergers and acquisitions and investment advisory at International Raw Materials in the U.S., BT Wolfensohn, CSFB in Hong Kong, and Z Partners in Seoul, he joined Dongyang Chemical as Executive Vice President and Head of Strategic Planning. Following the group’s rebranding from Dongyang Chemical Group to OCI Group, he was promoted to Executive Vice President overseeing business operations and became CEO in 2013. He later served as Vice Chairman and rose to CEO and Vice Chairman of OCI in 2023. He has served as Vice Chairman of the Seoul Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Korea International Trade Association. He currently chairs the Korea-Malaysia Business Council. He personally explains OCI’s business performance to shareholders at each investor relations meeting. He is also an exhibiting photographer who holds photography exhibitions. #LeeWooHyun #OCI #solarenergy #CEO #chemicalindustry #KoreaMalaysia #Wharton #renewableenergy #investmentstrategy #businessleadership
    • President of Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital
      Yoon Seung-kew
      Yoon Seung-kew is the President of Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital, Catholic University, and concurrently serves as the President of Yeouido St. Mary's Hospital. He aims to normalize hospital operations and improve efficiency, especially as hospital management has worsened due to conflicts between medical associations and the government. He was born on April 12, 1959. Yoon graduated from the Catholic University College of Medicine and earned both his master's and doctoral degrees in medicine from the university’s graduate school. He was appointed as a professor in the Department of Internal Medicine at the Catholic University College of Medicine. He served as Director of the Cancer Hospital at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital and was appointed President of Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital in 2021. His term was renewed in 2023. He previously served as President of the Korean Liver Cancer Association and currently serves as President of the Asian Federation of Catholic Medical Associations. He is a renowned expert on hepatitis and liver cancer, and conducts research that integrates clinical and basic sciences. He played a key role in establishing the POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology)–Catholic University Institute for Biomedical Convergence. He is currently tasked with leading a comprehensive structural transformation of the hospital to reposition it as a top-tier general hospital focused on severe and intractable diseases. #YoonSeungkew #CatholicUniversity #SeoulStMarysHospital #YeouidoStMarysHospital #livercancer #hepatitis #Koreanhealthcare #hospitalmanagement #POSTECH #medicalresearch
    • CEO and Chairman of KPX Holdings
      Yang Jun-young
      Yang Jun-young is the CEO and Chairman of KPX Holdings. Born on February 23, 1969, he is the eldest son among two sons and one daughter of Yang Kyu-mo, the Chairman of the Board at KPX Holdings. In 2023, he completed the succession process and began his leadership as the second-generation head of the company. He graduated from Daeil High School in Seoul and studied Industrial Engineering at Korea University. He later earned graduate degrees from Korea University Graduate School and the Department of Economics at Lewis & Clark Graduate School in the United States. As the head of the holding company KPX Holdings, he has focused on stabilizing the management of its affiliates. He is currently facing growing calls to improve corporate governance transparency and to strengthen ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) practices. #KPXHoldings #YangJunyoung #succession #KoreaUniversity #LewisAndClark #corporategovernance #ESG #industrialengineering #KPXGroup #secondgenerationleadership
    • CEO of Konan Technology
      Kim Young-sum
      Kim Young-sum is the CEO of Konan Technology. He is focusing on boosting performance after completing large-scale infrastructure investments. He was born on October 15, 1959. He graduated from the Department of Electronic Communications at Hanyang University and received both his master's and doctoral degrees in Electronic Communications from the Graduate School of Hanyang University. He worked as a senior researcher at the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) and served as a visiting researcher at Bellcore in the United States. In 1999, he founded Konan Technology with researchers from ETRI. In 2023, the company officially launched its large language model, ‘Konan LLM’. It has secured its own proprietary AI technology. #KimYoungsum #KonanTechnology #AIresearch #ETRI #Bellcore #KoreanAI #KonanLLM #techstartup #infrastructureinvestment #HanyangUniversity
    • Vice Chairman of Mirae Asset Global Investments
      Choi Chang-hoon
      Choi Chang-hoon is the Co-CEO and Vice Chairman of Mirae Asset Global Investments. He oversees the entire asset management division and jointly leads Mirae Asset Global Investments with Lee Jun-yong, Co-CEO and Vice Chairman, who is in charge of marketing and administration. He was born on October 21, 1969. He graduated from Iksan Nam High School in North Jeolla Province and earned a degree in business administration from The Ohio State University in the United States. He received a master's degree in real estate finance from Cornell University Graduate School. He began his career at Samsung Everland and went on to work at Kyobo Life Insurance and BHPK before joining Mirae Asset Maps Asset Management in 2005 as Head of the Real Estate Investment Division 2. In 2012, when Mirae Asset Maps Asset Management merged with Mirae Asset Global Investments, he became Head of the Real Estate Division at Mirae Asset Global Investments. As Head of the Real Estate Investment Division at Mirae Asset Group, he aggressively acquired office buildings and hotels in global markets. He is the only one among the four key figures who have developed the real estate divisions at Mirae Asset Maps Asset Management and Mirae Asset Global Investments since the early 2000s who is still with the company today. He was promoted to Vice Chairman in 2021 and reappointed in 2023. He is an expert in real estate investment who has been building the firm’s real estate portfolio since the early days of Mirae Asset Global Investments. He was the fastest among Mirae Asset Group’s professional managers to be promoted to Vice Chairman and has served as a bridge between Chairman Park Hyun-joo and the group’s professional management. #ChoiChanghoon #MiraeAsset #MiraeAssetGlobalInvestments #RealEstateInvestment #ViceChairman #GlobalInvestment #CornellUniversity #OhioStateUniversity #AssetManagement #ProfessionalExecutive
    • CEO of Samsung Electro-Mechanics
      Chang Duck-hyun
      Chang Duck-hyun is the President and CEO of Samsung Electro-Mechanics. He is focusing his efforts on expanding the AI substrate and electric vehicle component businesses, which have strong potential for future growth. He was born on February 13, 1964. He graduated from the Department of Electronic Engineering at Seoul National University. He earned a master’s degree in electronic engineering from the graduate school at Seoul National University and received a Ph.D. in electronic engineering from the University of Florida in the United States. He joined Samsung Electronics, where he served as Head of the Controller Development Team in the Memory Division, Executive in charge of Flash Memory Development, and Head of the Solution Development Office. At the System LSI Division, he worked as Head of LSI Development, Head of SoC Development, Head of the Component Platform Business Team, and Head of the Sensor Business Team. In 2022, he moved to Samsung Electro-Mechanics and was appointed President and CEO. He was reappointed in 2024. He is recognized as having a strong technological DNA in both memory semiconductors and system semiconductors. He has a strong will for technological innovation, to the extent that he says his favorite words are “tech” and “future.” He values communication with employees and enjoys surfing whenever he has the time. #ChangDuckhyun #SamsungElectroMechanics #AI #ElectricVehicle #Semiconductor #SystemLSI #TechLeadership #SNUAlumni #TechInnovation #KoreanExecutives
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    • Chairman of Suprema
      Lee Jae-won
      Lee Jae-won is the Chairman and CEO of Suprema and Suprema HQ. He is focusing on expanding the company’s global market share based on artificial intelligence-based security solution technology. He was born in Seoul on September 29, 1968. He graduated from Dankook University High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in Control and Instrumentation Engineering from Seoul National University. He received his master’s degree in the same field and his doctorate in Electrical Engineering from the graduate school of Seoul National University. He served as a visiting scholar at Stanford University in the United States before fulfilling his military duty through an alternative service program at Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology. In 2000, he founded Suprema, which is now known as Suprema HQ. He has served as Vice Chairman of the Korea Biometric Association (KBA), Vice President of the Korea Information Security Industry Association (KISIA), and Vice President of the Korea Venture Business Association. He is a full member of the National Academy of Engineering of Korea. He embraces a flexible management philosophy. Judging that microelectromechanical systems had limited business potential, he shifted the company’s focus to fingerprint recognition technology. He knows how to turn risks into opportunities. In the early 2000s, domestic trust in fingerprint recognition technology was very low, so he targeted overseas markets first. He values technology. He invests more than 10% of revenue in research and development and has structured 50% of the company’s workforce as R&D personnel. #LeeJaewon #Suprema #SupremaHQ #biometrics #fingerprintrecognition #AIsecurity #R&Dinvestment #technologydriven #Koreanengineering #globalexpansion
    • President of Gyeongkuk National University
      Jeong Tae-ju
      Jeong Tae-ju is the first president of Gyeongkuk National University. He successfully led the smooth integration of Andong National University and Gyeongbuk Provincial University, launching Gyeongkuk National University on March 1, 2025. He was born in Seoul in 1965. After graduating from Yongmun High School in Seoul, he earned his bachelor's degree in Materials Science and Engineering at Seoul National University, followed by master's and doctoral degrees in the same field from the graduate school of Seoul National University. In 2002, he joined Andong National University as a professor in the Department of Electrical and Advanced Materials Engineering and served in various roles, including Head of the Startup Support Center, Director of the Industry-Academia Cooperation Education Project, Director of Planning, and Director of the Regional Innovation Project. Externally, he served as Chair of the Council of Planning Directors at Regional National Universities, a member of the Ministry of Education’s National University Development Task Force, a member of the National University Development Council under the Ministry of Education, and a program management committee member for the National University Promotion Project at the National Research Foundation of Korea. He led major initiatives such as the final selection for the Glocal University 30 Project and the merger with Gyeongbuk Provincial University. He is currently focusing on establishing a national medical school, one of the most pressing issues in the region. #JeongTaeju #GyeongkukNationalUniversity #AndongUniversity #GyeongbukProvincialUniversity #nationaluniversity #GlocalUniversity30 #Koreaneducation #regionalinnovation #publicuniversity #medicalschoolinitiative
    • Chairman of Dunamu
      Song Chi-hyung
      Song Chi-hyung is the chairman of Dunamu. He also serves as the chairman of the board of directors. Through Dunamu, a fintech company in which he is the largest shareholder, he operates the cryptocurrency exchange Upbit and is committed to developing the cryptocurrency and blockchain ecosystem, as well as ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management. He was born in September 1979 in Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do. He graduated from Chungnam Science High School and studied Computer Engineering and Economics at Seoul National University. After working at Danal as an alternative to military service, he went through the consulting firm Inomove before founding Dunamu. He led the operation of the mobile-based securities trading platform ‘Securities Plus for Kakao’, bringing innovation to the asset management industry. Based on this experience, he launched the virtual asset exchange Upbit, ushering in a golden era for Dunamu. He has a strong ability to identify and commercialize upcoming trends such as mobile-based stock trading and cryptocurrencies. He is known for his exceptional development skills, earning the reputation of a genius developer. #SongChiHyung #Dunamu #Upbit #cryptocurrency #blockchain #fintech #SecuritiesPlus #Kakao #ESG #KoreaTechLeader
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    • CEO of Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance
      Lee Mun-hwa
      Lee Mun-hwa is the CEO and President of Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance. He is striving to maximize profitability by focusing on protection-type insurance products through the corporate general agency (GA) channel. He was born in February 1967. He graduated from Janghoon High School in Seoul and the Department of Economics at Sungkyunkwan University. In 1990, he joined Ankook Fire & Marine Insurance (now Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance), where he served as Head of the Actuarial RM Team, Head of the Management Support Team, Head of the CPC Strategy Office, and Head of the Strategic Sales Division before becoming Head of the General Insurance Division. At the end of 2022, he moved to Samsung Life Insurance, where he served as Executive Vice President of the Strategic Sales Division. He was appointed CEO and President of Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance in March 2024. Except for a little over a year at Samsung Life Insurance, he has spent nearly 35 years at Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance, gaining extensive experience in management support, strategy, and sales, which enhanced his understanding of the industry. He has contributed to diversifying the company’s overseas market portfolio and improving its organizational structure. He communicates openly and informally with employees. #LeeMunhwa #SamsungFire #InsuranceCEO #SungkyunkwanUniversity #SamsungGroup #KoreanInsurance #GASalesChannel #ProfitabilityStrategy #GlobalInsurance #CorporateLeadership
    • CEO of Chips&Media
      Kim Sang-hyun
      Kim Sang-hyun is the CEO of Chips&Media. He has led Chips&Media, Korea’s only company specializing in system semiconductor intellectual property (IP), to the top of the global video semiconductor IP sector. He was born on July 24, 1967, in Busan. He graduated from the Department of Avionics at Vaughn College in the United States and completed an MBA program at Dowling College in the United States. After working at General Electric (GE) in the United States, he gained experience in marketing, sales, and procurement at Korea Telecom Hitel, Telson Electronics, and Sejin Electronics. In 2005, he joined Chips&Media as Head of the IP Division. In 2008, he was appointed CEO. He presented a vision to achieve double-digit annual growth of 10–15% through 2030 and to increase the share of revenue from its self-developed neural processing unit (NPU) IP ‘CMNP’ to 20% of total sales. #KimSanghyun #ChipsandMedia #SemiconductorIP #VideoSemiconductor #KoreanCEO #VaughnCollege #DowlingCollege #CMNP #SystemSemiconductor #NPUIP
    • CEO of KG Steel
      Park Sung-hee
      Park Sung-hee is the CEO of KG Steel. He also serves as the chairman of the board of directors. He is focusing on increasing productivity using AI technology and responding to U.S. steel tariffs. He was born on June 2, 1964. He graduated from Namgang High School in Seoul and the Department of Metallurgical Engineering at Sungkyunkwan University. In 1994, he joined KG Dongbu Steel, the predecessor of KG Steel, and served as head of the Color Business Division at KG Dongbu Incheon Steel, head of the Marketing Office, and Executive Vice President of the Marketing and Sales Division. In 2021, he was appointed CEO and Executive Vice President of KG Steel. He was officially appointed CEO in 2021. He is a sales expert who has protected the company for over 30 years and has earned strong trust from Kwak Jae-sun, chairman of KG Group. #KGSteel #ParkSunghee #AItechnology #USsteelTariffs #KGGoup #KoreanCEOs #MetallurgicalEngineering #SteelIndustry #SungkyunkwanUniversity #KoreanBusinessLeadership
    • CEO of SPC Samlip
      Kim Bum-soo
      Kim Bum-soo is the Vice President and Co-CEO of SPC Samlip. He was born on July 4, 1970. He graduated from the Department of French Language and Literature at Sogang University and earned a master’s degree in marketing from the Graduate School of Business at Seoul National University. He joined SK Telecom in 1997 and worked there for about 20 years. In 2016, he moved to SPC Group and held various positions, including Head of Happy Lab in the Marketing Strategy Office, Head of the Marketing Division at SPC Samlip, Head of the Food Business Division, Head of the Food BU, and Head of the Future Strategy BU. At the end of 2024, he was appointed as Co-CEO of SPC Samlip, taking charge of business operations and internal management. He has faced intense public criticism following a worker fatality incident at SPC Samlip. He is now in a position where he must focus all efforts on handling the aftermath, preventing recurrence, and restoring the company’s image. #KimBumsoo #SPCSamlip #SPCGroup #CoCEO #BusinessLeadership #CorporateManagement #LaborAccident #CrisisManagement #FoodIndustry #KoreanExecutives
    • Chairman of the Board at Bionote
      Cho Young-shik
      Cho Young-shik is the Chairman of the Board at SD Biosensor. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board at Bionote, the largest shareholder of SD Biosensor. In the post-COVID-19 era, he is seeking new growth engines by diversifying diagnostic test items and pursuing corporate mergers and acquisitions. He was born on June 30, 1961, in Gyeonggi-do. He graduated from Yushin High School in Suwon, Gyeonggi, and earned his degree in veterinary medicine from Seoul National University. He obtained both his master’s and doctoral degrees in biochemistry from the graduate school of Seoul National University. He joined Green Cross, where he worked in the development and marketing of diagnostic reagents, then moved to Viromed. In 1999, he founded SD (now Abbott Diagnostics Korea), a company specializing in human diagnostic reagents. In 2003, he founded Bionote, specializing in veterinary diagnostic products. After SD was sold to a foreign company and SD Biosensor, the diagnostic equipment division, was spun off, he secured management control. During the COVID-19 outbreak, he expanded sales in the diagnostic product market, boosting revenue to over KRW 1 trillion (US$ 721 million). He considers technology to be the driving force behind business growth and competition. His management principle is to enter markets one step ahead of others. He believes in the philosophy that “staying still leads to failure,” emphasizing constant change for survival. #ChoYoungshik #SDBiosensor #Bionote #KoreanBiotech #DiagnosticReagents #COVID19Testing #MergersAndAcquisitions #VeterinaryDiagnostics #CorporateLeadership #BiotechInnovation
    • Chairman of POSCO Holdings
      Chang In-hwa
      Chang In-hwa is the Chairman and CEO of POSCO Holdings. He is striving for a new leap forward for the POSCO Group by strengthening the competitiveness of the secondary battery materials business along with the steel business. He was born on August 17, 1955. He graduated from Kyunggi High School in Seoul and the Department of Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering at Seoul National University. He earned a master’s degree in naval architecture from the Graduate School of Seoul National University and a doctorate in ocean engineering from the Graduate School of the University of Massachusetts in the United States. After joining POSCO, he held various positions including Director of the Steel Structure Research Center at the Pohang Research Institute of Science and Technology (RIST), Head of New Business Department in the Growth Investment Division, Head of New Business Management in the Financial Investment Division, and Head of Steel Solution Marketing in the Steel Business Division. He later served as Head of the Technology Investment Division and President of the Research Institute of Technology. While serving as Head of Steel Production, he was appointed President and CEO in 2018 and led the steel division. Although he was a final candidate in the chairman selection process, he failed to win the position and left the company, but returned in 2024 as Chairman and CEO of POSCO Holdings. He is known as a benevolent leader who unites internal members, focusing his efforts on restoring the competitiveness of the core steel business. #ChangInhwa #POSCOHoldings #SteelIndustry #SecondaryBatteries #KoreanExecutives #CEOProfile #EngineeringLeadership #SteelBusiness #POSCOReturn #CorporateLeadership
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    • CEO of Shinsegae International
      Kim Hong-geuk
      Kim Hong-geuk is the CEO of the Beauty & Life Division at Shinsegae International and also the CEO of Shinsegae Casa. He was born on December 1, 1964, in Jeongseon, Gangwon-do. He graduated from Gangneung Commercial High School and the Department of Economics at Kyung Hee University. He joined Shinsegae’s Management Support Office and held positions such as General Manager of the New Channel MD Team in the MD Planning Department of Shinsegae E-Mart Division, and Executive Director in charge of Home Appliances and Culture in the Lifestyle Division under E-Mart's Sales Division. He later served as Head of Product Division at E-Mart and Executive Director for Electro Mart BM before being appointed CEO of Shinsegae TV Shopping (now Shinsegae Live Shopping) in 2018. In November 2022, he became CEO of Shinsegae Casa, and in October 2024, he was appointed CEO of the Beauty & Life Division at Shinsegae International. He has proven his ability to improve profitability and management by taking the lead of Shinsegae Group affiliates that were in the red and turning them around into profitability one after another. #KimHonggeuk #ShinsegaeInternational #ShinsegaeCasa #beautyindustry #retailleadership #executiveappointment #businessprofitability #Koreanretail #corporateturnaround #EcommerceKorea
    • CEO of L&C Bio
      Lee Whan-chul
      Lee Whan-chul is the CEO of L&C Bio. He is focusing on targeting the global human tissue graft market. He was born on March 15, 1976, in Iksan, Jeonbuk. He graduated from Iri North Elementary School, Namseong Middle School, and Namseong High School in North Jeolla. He graduated from the College of Education at Seoul National University. After working as a sales representative at Daewoong Pharmaceutical for about ten years, he served as head of the sales division at the medical device company CGBio. He founded L&C Bio in 2011. He is known for his strong self-direction and practical, field-oriented leadership. He also serves as CEO of Global Medical Research Center and L&C Bio Technology (L&C China). #LeeWhanchul #LCBio #humantransplantmarket #Koreanbiotech #SeoulNationalUniversity #DaewoongPharmaceutical #CGBio #medicaldevices #biotechstartup #globalleadership
    • Vice Chairman of Kolmar Korea
      Yoon Sang-hyun
      Yoon Sang-hyun is the Vice Chairman of Kolmar Korea. He also serves as Vice Chairman of the holding company, Kolmar Holdings. He succeeded Kolmar Korea after his father, former Kolmar Holdings Chairman Yoon Dong-han, stepped down from management. He is focusing on expanding the value chain of the cosmetics business and restructuring Kolmar Group’s governance. He was born on December 18, 1974, as the eldest of one son and one daughter of former Chairman Yoon Dong-han. He graduated from the Department of Agricultural Economics at Seoul National University. He earned a master's degree in economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science in the UK, and a master's degree in management science from Stanford University in the United States. He worked at the U.S. consulting firm Bain & Company before joining Kolmar Korea as Executive Director of the Planning and Management Division. He served as Executive Vice President at both the business entity Kolmar Korea and the holding company Kolmar Holdings, then was appointed CEO and President of Kolmar Holdings in 2016 and CEO and President of Kolmar Korea’s cosmetics division in 2017. He also served as Co-CEO of CJ Healthcare. He was promoted to Vice Chairman and CEO of Kolmar Korea but stepped down from both the CEO position at Kolmar Korea and the CEO position at HK inno.N in 2020. In 2024, he was appointed Vice Chairman and CEO of Kolmar Holdings. He successfully led major mergers and acquisitions for Kolmar Korea. #YoonSanghyun #KolmarKorea #KolmarHoldings #cosmeticsindustry #LSEalumni #Stanfordalumni #CJHealthcare #HKinnoN #Koreanbusiness #corporategovernance
    • Head of AAM Division at Hyundai Motor Company
      Shin Jai-won
      Shin Jai-won is the President and Head of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Division at Hyundai Motor Company. He also serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Supernal, Hyundai Motor Group’s independent urban air mobility corporation based in the United States. He is tasked with leading Hyundai Motor Group’s goal of commercializing Urban Air Mobility (UAM) within the next three years. He was born in July 1959 in Seoul. He graduated from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Yonsei University and received a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from California State University, Long Beach. He later earned a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He joined the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), where he served as Director of the Aeronautics Research Directorate at Glenn Research Center, Deputy Associate Administrator of the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington, and later became the first Asian to lead the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate as Associate Administrator. In 2019, he joined Hyundai Motor Group as Executive Vice President and Head of the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) Division, and was promoted to President in 2020. He is a Fellow of both the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAS) of the United Kingdom. He also serves as a member of the Drone Advisory Committee (DAC) for the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). #ShinJaiwon #HyundaiMotor #Supernal #AAM #UAM #NASAcareer #Koreanengineer #urbanairmobility #globalaviation #Hyundaiexecutive
    • Chairman of the Board at Netmarble
      Bang Jun-hyuk
      Bang Jun-hyuk is the Chairman of the Board at Netmarble and also serves as the Chairman of the Board at Coway. He is working to diversify Netmarble’s game genres and enhance the value of its original intellectual property (IP) by acquiring global social casino companies. After acquiring Coway, he focused on completing its integration with Netmarble and generating business synergy. He was born on December 23, 1968, in Seoul and spent his childhood in Garibong-dong, Guro-gu, Seoul. He did not complete high school. He worked at small and medium-sized enterprises to save money and tried launching internet film and satellite businesses, but both ended in failure. With a capital of KRW 100 million (US$ 72,100), he founded the game company Netmarble and achieved great success. He later sold Netmarble to CJ E&M and served as the president of CJ Internet, the gaming division of CJ E&M. Due to health issues, he stepped away from the gaming industry for a while. However, he returned when CJ E&M’s game business began to struggle. When CJ E&M merged its gaming business into a subsidiary named CJ Games, Bang became its largest shareholder during the process of receiving a US$ 500 million investment from Tencent in China. He later changed the name of CJ Games to Netmarble Games and spun it off from the CJ Group. He listed Netmarble on the KOSPI, making it the first Korean game company to do so, and is now focusing on expanding the company’s influence in overseas markets with the goal of becoming a global top-tier game developer. Coming from a humble background, he joined the ranks of billionaires with a fortune estimated at over KRW 2 trillion (US$ 1.44 billion) thanks to Netmarble's success. He values quick decision-making and avoids being confined by conventional thinking when making strategic choices. #BangJunhyuk #Netmarble #Coway #KoreanGames #KOSPIListing #TencentInvestment #CJGroup #GameIndustry #SocialCasino #StartupSuccess
    • CEO of Silicon2
      Kim Sung-woon
      Kim Sung-woon is the CEO of Silicon2. He was born in May 1972. He graduated from the Department of Social Welfare at Pusan National University. He began his career in overseas sales of semiconductor parts at Kiryung Electronics, then worked at MDI Korea before founding Silicon2 in 2002 to enter the international semiconductor distribution business. In 2012, he transformed the company into a B2B and B2C distribution business that introduces and sells Korean cosmetics brands overseas, growing it into a company with a market capitalization of KRW 2 trillion (US$ 1.44 billion). He has a vision of expanding the business scope beyond K-beauty to encompass the overall K-lifestyle. #KimSungwoon #Silicon2 #Kbeauty #Klifestyle #semiconductordistribution #Koreanstartup #CEOprofile #globaldistribution #B2Bcosmetics #Koreanentrepreneur
    • CEO of HPSP
      Kim Yong-woon
      Kim Yong-woon is the CEO of HPSP. He was born in April 1969. He graduated from the Department of Ceramic Engineering at Yonsei University and received a master’s degree in ceramic engineering from Yonsei University Graduate School. He also completed an MBA program at the Yonsei University School of Business. He served as Executive Director at Applied Materials Korea, Country Manager of FormFactor Korea, and President of ASMK, accumulating managerial expertise in the semiconductor industry through various executive and leadership roles at global semiconductor companies. He was appointed CEO of HPSP in October 2020. Since joining the company, he has led HPSP with a technology-centered approach and a spirit of challenge, transforming it into a company gaining attention in the global semiconductor equipment market. He is currently overseeing the task of selling HPSP, which is valued at approximately KRW 2 trillion (US$ 1.44 billion). #KimYongwoon #HPSP #semiconductor #CEO #YonseiUniversity #ceramicengineering #MBA #AppliedMaterials #FormFactor #ASMK #KoreanStartup #techleadership
    • CEO of PIE
      Choi Jeong-il
      Choi Jeong-il is the CEO of PIE. Together with CEO Kim Hyun-joon, he leads PIE as co-CEO. He is accelerating the expansion of the company’s business structure, which is centered on secondary batteries, into fields such as semiconductors, glass substrates, and pharmaceuticals. He was born on December 16, 1970, in Seoul as the second son among two sons and one daughter. He graduated from the Department of Electronic Engineering at Sogang University and earned a master’s degree in electronic engineering from Sogang University Graduate School. He worked as an engineer at Samsung SDI for about 10 years and later served as vice president at DIT, a company specializing in semiconductor and display inspection equipment. He founded PIE in 2018. He emphasizes technological independence and has grown PIE into a company with over KRW 100 billion (US$ 72.1 million) in revenue within seven years by pursuing a technology-centered management strategy. He is a business leader who knows how to turn risk into opportunity. Even after the failure of the SPAC merger, he successfully completed PIE’s KOSDAQ listing by focusing on investments in new technologies and business diversification. He pursues investment from a long-term perspective. #ChoiJeongil #PIE #KOSDAQ #secondarybattery #semiconductors #glasssubstrates #pharmaceuticals #SogangUniversity #SamsungSDI #DIT
    • CEO of VUNO
      Lee Ye-ha
      Lee Ye-ha is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of VUNO. He was born on January 26, 1978. He graduated from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology), and earned his Ph.D. through an integrated master’s and doctoral program in computer engineering at POSTECH Graduate School. He joined Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology as a researcher and later co-founded VUNO in 2014 with fellow researchers. He was the first in South Korea to introduce deep learning to the medical IT field and commercialize it. As VUNO marks its 10th anniversary, the company is aiming to turn a profit in 2025 for the first time, pursuing qualitative growth through a “selection and concentration” strategy. #LeeYeha #VUNO #POSTECH #SamsungAdvancedInstitute #medicalAI #deepLearning #KoreanStartup #AIinHealthcare #healthtech #CEOprofile
    • Vice Chairman of Aekyung Group
      Chai Hyung-suck
      Chai Hyung-suck is the Vice Chairman and Group COO of Aekyung Group. He also serves as the CEO of AK Holdings, the group's holding company. He is focusing on improving Aekyung Group’s stagnant growth, strengthening its financial structure, and restructuring its business portfolio. He was born in Seoul in 1960 as the eldest son of Chai Mong-in, the founder of Aekyung Group, and Jang Young-shin, the current Chairwoman of the group. He graduated from Korea High School in Seoul and studied Business Administration at Sungkyunkwan University. He later earned a master’s degree in Business Administration from Boston University in the United States. He began his involvement in group management as an auditor at Aekyung Industrial, later serving as CEO of Aekyung Chemical and Vice Chairman of Aekyung Group. After being promoted to Vice Chairman and Group COO in 2006, he led the group's restructuring efforts. He entered the retail business by establishing Aekyung Department Store and launched the leisure and real estate development sectors through Aekyung Development. Despite opposition, he ventured into aviation and grew Jeju Air into the leading low-cost carrier in South Korea. He is known for his deep filial devotion to his mother, Chairwoman Jang Young-shin, and maintains strong bonds with his siblings. He delegates the management of affiliates to his younger siblings and professional executives, while focusing primarily on major group-wide issues. #ChaiHyungsuck #AekyungGroup #AKHoldings #JejuAir #KoreaBusiness #KoreaAviation #SungkyunkwanUniversity #BostonUniversity #grouprestructuring #KoreaFinance
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    • CEO of SK Innovation
      Park Sang-kyu
      Park Sang-kyu is the President and CEO of SK Innovation. He is working to secure profitability and growth by leveraging the merger synergy between SK Innovation and SK E\&S. He was born on August 9, 1964. He graduated from Baemyeong High School in Seoul and the Department of Business Administration at Seoul National University. He joined Yukong, the predecessor of SK Innovation, in 1986 and served as head of financial improvement and head of retail strategy. He served as Chief of Staff to the Chairman of SK Innovation and Executive Vice President of Hotel Operations at SK Networks before being appointed President and CEO of SK Networks in 2021. He later served as President and CEO of SK Enmove and was appointed President and CEO of SK Innovation in March 2024. He is considered a planning expert with a 40-year career across SK Group affiliates. He is regarded as a close aide to SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, having served as his Chief of Staff when Chey was Chairman and CEO of SK Innovation in 2013. #ParkSangkyu #SKInnovation #SKEandS #SKEnmove #SKNetworks #CheyTaewon #KoreaEnergy #businessleadership #KoreaFinance #executiveprofile
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    • CEO of Woori Card
      Jin Sung-won
      Jin Sung-won is the President and CEO of Woori Card. Strengthening the status of Woori Card, which remains stagnant in the lower ranks of the industry, is the key to the success or failure of his management. He was born on November 5, 1963. He graduated from Peniel High School and the Department of Business Administration at Korea University. He is an expert who has worked solely in the card industry for over 30 years, starting with Samsung Card and continuing through Hyundai Card, Lotte Card, and Woori Card. He has built a well-rounded skillset in marketing, retail finance, sales planning, and debt management. At Hyundai Card, he held positions including Head of Marketing, Head of SME Business, Head of CLM, Head of Cross-sell Business, Head of Financial Business, and Head of Operations. After serving as an advisor at Lotte Card, he was appointed as President and CEO of Woori Card in 2025. He is the first external hire to become CEO of Woori Card. It is also his first time serving as CEO in his career. He is pushing for ‘compressed growth’ focused on core areas to drive a new leap forward for Woori Card. #JinSungwon #WooriCard #creditcardindustry #KoreaFinance #cardbusiness #compressedgrowth #HyundaiCard #LotteCard #SamsungCard #KoreaExecutives
    • Vice Chairman of TS Corporation
      Seol Yoon-ho
      Seol Yoon-ho is the Vice Chairman of TS Corporation. He is focusing on improving the financial structure of TS Corporation by selling non-core assets and securing liquidity. He was born on February 22, 1975, as the eldest son of former TS Corporation Chairman Seol Won-bong and Park Sun-young, former chairwoman of the Inseon Cultural Foundation and daughter of Park Young-hak, founder of the Daenong Group. He has one younger sister. He graduated from the graduate school of Claremont University in the United States and joined TS Corporation. After serving as Executive Vice President and Managing Director in charge of business operations, he was appointed as CEO and Vice Chairman in 2010. In 2013, he resigned from the CEO position as TS Corporation transitioned to a professional management system, and as of 2025, he holds only the position of Vice Chairman. He is a third-generation business leader who took on executive responsibility at the young age of 35. He is known for being introverted and meticulous. #SeolYoonho #TSCorporation #DaenongGroup #financialrestructuring #thirdgenerationCEO #ClaremontUniversity #Koreanfoodindustry #executiveleadership #noncoreassets #Koreanbusinessman
    • Vice Chairman of SGA Solutions
      Choi Young-chul
      Choi Young-chul is the Vice Chairman and CEO of SGA Solutions. He was born on April 5, 1970. He graduated from the Department of Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Engineering at Sungkyunkwan University. He earned both his master’s and doctoral degrees in Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Engineering from the graduate school of Sungkyunkwan University. In 1998, he joined the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA), where he worked as a researcher for establishing an electronic signature authentication system. In 2000, he co-founded Bcure, a company specializing in cryptography and authentication, entering the private security market. He was appointed CEO of SGA Solutions in 2012 and was promoted to Vice Chairman in 2022, ten years later. He is regarded as a first-generation security venture entrepreneur, known as a "midwife of the Korean security industry" and a "pioneer in building integrated security platforms." Through technology-focused management strategies such as the early adoption of zero-trust security architecture and active M\&A activities, he has grown SGA Solutions into one of Korea's leading integrated security solution companies. #ChoiYoungChul #SGASolutions #Koreancybersecurity #zerotrust #integratedsecurity #ITentrepreneur #cyberdefense #M\&Astrategy #Bcure #KISA
    • Chairman of Hyosung Group
      Cho Hyun-joon
      Cho Hyun-joon is the chairman of Hyosung Group. He also serves as CEO of the group's holding company, Hyosung. He is accelerating efforts to secure the hydrogen business value chain. He was born on January 16, 1968, in Haman County, South Gyeongsang Province, as the eldest son of former Hyosung Group Honorary Chairman Cho Suck-rae. After graduating from middle school, he studied abroad and graduated from St. Paul’s School and Yale University with a degree in political science. He earned a master’s degree in political science from Keio University Graduate School in Japan. He worked at Mitsubishi and Morgan Stanley before joining Hyosung. He worked in the Strategy Division and rose to the position of president, taking charge of the PG (Performance Group) for textiles, trading, and information technology. Even after being appointed chairman of the group and CEO of the holding company Hyosung, he continues to oversee the business strategies of affiliates. He led Hyosung Group’s expansion into overseas markets, laying the foundation for improved group performance, and finalized the holding company transition by liquidating Hyosung’s stake in Hyosung Capital. He also completed the separation of HS Hyosung from the holding company without major conflict. At the group level, he emphasizes ESG management and is achieving results. He is fluent in English and Japanese. A versatile athlete, he has a strong competitive spirit. #ChoHyunJoon #HyosungGroup #Hyosung #ESGmanagement #hydrogenbusiness #Koreanbusinessleaders #YaleUniversity #KeioUniversity #globalstrategy #HyosungCapital
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    • CEO of Samsung Bioepis
      Kim Kyung-ah
      Kim Kyung-ah is the President and CEO of Samsung Bioepis. She oversees the research and development of biosimilars (biologic drug equivalents) and is exploring new drug development as a future business opportunity. She was born in 1968. She graduated from the College of Pharmacy at Seoul National University and earned a master’s degree in pharmacy from the university’s graduate school. She holds a Ph.D. in toxicology from the Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health in the United States. She worked for eight years in the U.S. as a researcher at drug development company Highsec, biotech firm Novello, and life sciences company Stemline. She then returned to Korea and joined the Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology as a principal researcher in bio drug development. Since 2015, she has played a pivotal role in all aspects of Samsung Bioepis’s biosimilar business. She became head of Samsung Bioepis after former CEO Ko Han-seung was appointed Head of Future Business Planning at Samsung Electronics at the end of 2024. She is the first female professional CEO to emerge from the Samsung Group. #KimKyungah #SamsungBioepis #Biosimilar #NewDrugDevelopment #SamsungCEO #JohnsHopkins #SNUPharmacy #WomenInLeadership #Biopharma #KoreanExecutives
    • CEO of Lotte Himart
      Nam Chang-hee
      Nam Chang-hee is the Vice President and CEO of Lotte Himart. He also serves as Chairman of the Board. He is focused on improving the company’s fundamentals to overcome the slump in the home appliance retail industry. He was born on October 30, 1966. He graduated from Hwagok High School in Seoul and majored in German Language and Literature at Hanyang University. He joined Lotte Mart in 1992 and held key roles such as Head of Advertising and Promotions, Executive Director of the Home Appliance Division, and Head of Marketing. After being promoted to an executive position, he served in major posts within the Lotte Shopping Mart Division (Lotte Mart), including Head of Product Division, Head of Marketing Division, Head of Merchandise Division, and Head of Customer Division. In December 2019, he was brought in as a turnaround CEO to lead the Lotte Shopping Super Division (Lotte Super). At the time, he drew attention as the only “Lotte man” among the heads of several Lotte Shopping divisions. At the end of 2022, he was appointed CEO of Lotte Himart. He is working to shift the company’s structure from appliance sales to appliance care services. He is also striving to enhance profitability by strengthening the private brand. #NamChanghee #LotteHimart #LotteMart #HomeApplianceCare #LotteSuper #RetailTurnaround #KoreaRetail #ApplianceMarket #LotteLeadership #PrivateBrandStrategy
    • Chairman of DongKoo Bio & Pharma
      Cho Yong-joon
      Cho Yong-joon is the Chairman and CEO of Dongkoo Bio & Pharma. He is focused on transforming Dongkoo Bio & Pharma into a “total healthcare company.” He was born on June 12, 1966, as the eldest son among one son and two daughters of founder Cho Dong-seop and Honorary Chairwoman Lee Kyung-ok. He graduated from the Department of Business Administration at Korea University and earned a master’s degree from Korea University Business School. Due to the illness of founder Cho Dong-seop, he gave up studying in the United States and immediately began learning business management. In 2005, at the age of 40, he was appointed CEO of Dongkoo Pharmaceutical. He began co-managing the company alongside his mother, Honorary Chairwoman Lee Kyung-ok. He currently serves as the Chairman of the Korea Pharmaceutical Cooperative Association. As a second-generation owner, he has grown Dongkoo Bio & Pharma into the number one pharmaceutical company in terms of dermatology prescription sales through focused and selective strategies. He is known for his strong sense of responsibility. #ChoYongjoon #DongkooBioPharma #PharmaceuticalLeadership #TotalHealthcare #SecondGenerationCEO #KoreaUniversity #DermatologyMarket #KPharma #LeadershipInPharma #HealthcareBusiness
    • CEO of SM Entertainment
      Tak Young-jun
      Tak Young-jun is the Co-CEO of SM Entertainment. He was born on May 23, 1978. He graduated from the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Dongguk University. He joined SM Entertainment (SM) in 2001 and served as Head of the Artist Management Division, Co-CEO (CMO·COO), and CEO of SM Life Design Group. Since March 2024, he has been serving as Co-CEO alongside former CFO Jang Cheol-hyuk. Over his 25-year career at SM, he has led the planning and development of new idol groups. Following the departure of founder Lee Soo-man and SM’s transition into a Kakao affiliate under Kim Beom-soo—accompanied by a management dispute with HYBE—he has focused on stabilizing the company’s operations. As part of the ‘SM 3.0’ strategy, he introduced and successfully established the ‘multi-production center system,’ which is regarded as a key achievement. #TakYoungjun #SMEntertainment #KpopLeadership #SM3.0 #KakaoAffiliate #HYBEConflict #KpopCEO #DonggukUniversity #IdolManagement #KpopIndustry
    • CEO of Intellian Technologies
      Sung Sang-yub
      Sung Sang-yub is the CEO of Intellian Technologies. He is focusing the company’s capabilities on ground-based antenna systems, viewing them as a new growth engine. He was born on December 31, 1972. He graduated from the Department of Electronic Engineering at Yonsei University. He worked as a consultant at Accenture before founding MediaPlanet, a supply chain management (SCM) venture, in 2000. In 2004, he merged MediaPlanet with KOSDAQ-listed Myungjin Art to establish the integrated entity Myungjin Art. In 2004, he founded Intellian Technologies and developed it into the global No. 1 company in the maritime satellite communication VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) market. He is now focusing on scaling the business, with a vision to grow it into a company with annual revenue of KRW 1 trillion (US\$ 721.0 million). #SungSangyub #IntellianTechnologies #VSAT #MaritimeCommunication #KoreanTech #GroundAntenna #SatelliteCommunication #YonseiUniversity #SCMVenture #TechEntrepreneur
    • CEO of Peptron
      Choi Ho-il
      Choi Ho-il is the CEO of Peptron. He is regarded as a pioneer in the field of sustained-release peptide drug development. He was born in September 1966. He graduated from the Department of Biochemistry at Yonsei University. He earned both his master’s and doctoral degrees in biochemistry from the graduate school of Yonsei University. He built his research and development experience at the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology and LG Chemical Biotech (now LG Life Sciences), before establishing Peptron independently in November 1997. He is considered part of the first generation of biotech venture entrepreneurs in Korea. After personally suffering from a skin condition, he devoted himself to developing long-acting pharmaceutical products to eliminate the inconvenience of frequent medication. #ChoiHoil #Peptron #KoreanBiotech #Biopharmaceuticals #PeptideDrugs #DrugDelivery #YonseiUniversity #BiotechPioneer #PharmaInnovation #SkinDisorderTreatment
    • CEO of Hanyang Securities
      Lim Jae-taek
      Lim Jae-taek is the President and CEO of Hanyang Securities. He is diversifying the business portfolio to lay the foundation for sustainable growth. He was born on June 22, 1958, in Boryeong, South Chungcheong Province. He graduated from Yeouido High School in Seoul and studied Business Administration at Seoul National University. He earned a master’s degree in Business Administration from the graduate school of Seoul National University. In 1987, he joined Ssangyong Investment & Securities. He moved to Goodmorning Securities (now Shinhan Investment Corp.) where he served as Head of Corporate Finance and Head of Marketing Division. He served as President and CEO of IM Investment & Securities, advisor at Meritz Comprehensive Financial Securities, and Vice Chairman of GB Private Equity before being appointed as President and CEO of Hanyang Securities in 2018. He is a career securities professional who has remained in the securities industry, and is an expert in investment banking (IB). #LimJaeTaek #HanyangSecurities #KoreanFinance #InvestmentBanking #KoreaSecurities #CEOProfile #SeoulNationalUniversity #ShinhanInvestment #MeritzSecurities #PrivateEquity
    • Former Prime Minister of Republic of Korea(South Korea)
      Han Duck-soo
      Han Duck-soo is a former Prime Minister of South Korea. Before the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol, he served as Prime Minister and assisted the president. During the impeachment proceedings and after Yoon’s dismissal, Han governed as acting president. Following the president's dismissal, a “Han Duck-soo for President” movement rapidly gained momentum within the conservative bloc. As a result, Han resigned from the prime minister position and officially announced his presidential bid. He competed in a unification race against Kim Moon-soo, the People Power Party’s official candidate selected through the party primary, but ultimately failed to secure the nomination. He was born on June 18, 1949, in Jeonju, North Jeolla Province. He graduated from Kyunggi High School and the College of Commerce at Seoul National University (Department of Economics). He then obtained both a master’s and a doctoral degree in economics from Harvard University in the United States. While in his third year of college, he passed the 8th administrative exam and entered public service. He mainly held positions in the Ministry of Trade and Industry, focusing on external economic cooperation, and served as the Chief Negotiator for Trade at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and the Senior Economic Secretary to the President during the Kim Dae-jung administration. He briefly left public office after being dismissed from the post of economic secretary following the controversy over the “Korea-China garlic negotiations,” which eased China's restrictions on Korean mobile phones in exchange for Korea relaxing restrictions on Chinese garlic imports. During the Roh Moo-hyun administration, he returned to public service as the Chief Coordinator for the Prime Minister’s Office, served as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economy, and led the Korea-US FTA negotiations as the chairman of the support committee, eventually being appointed Prime Minister. In the Lee Myung-bak administration, he served as the South Korean Ambassador to the United States, and during the Park Geun-hye administration, he was President of the Korea International Trade Association. He is known as a traditional bureaucrat who has followed an elite career path, recognized for his meticulous yet affable personality and his rational handling of affairs. #HanDuckSoo #PrimeMinister #ActingPresident #Impeachment #PresidentialBid #PeoplePowerParty #Harvard #KoreaUSFTA #GarlicDeal #Bureaucrat #KoreanPolitics #EconomicPolicy #Diplomat #PublicService
    • CEO & President of Toss Bank
      Rhee Eun-mi
      Lee Eun-mi is the CEO and President of Toss Bank. She is focusing on diversifying revenue streams through the expansion of loan products and non-interest income businesses, as well as exploring entry into global markets. She was born in January 1973. She graduated from the Department of Electronic Computing (currently the Department of Computer Engineering) at Sogang University and completed her graduate studies at Ewha Womans University Graduate School of Translation and Interpretation. She completed MBA programs at Columbia Business School in the U.S., London Business School in the U.K., and the University of Hong Kong Business School. She studied data analysis at the London School of Economics and obtained certifications as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the U.S., Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), and Financial Risk Manager (FRM). She began her career in the financial division of Samil PwC’s tax department and then worked as a researcher at Daewoo Securities. She also served as a finance management manager at Standard Chartered Singapore & SC First Bank, head of finance at Deutsche Bank Seoul Branch, and CFO of Commercial Banking for the Asia-Pacific region at HSBC Hong Kong. She later joined Daegu Bank as Head of Strategic Planning, where she led a task force team and played a key role in its transition into a commercial bank. In March 2024, she was appointed CEO and President of Toss Bank. As the first female president of an internet-only bank in Korea, she led the bank to achieve its first net profit. She is a financial management expert with over 22 years of experience in the domestic and international financial sectors. #LeeEunMi #TossBank #FemaleLeadership #Fintech #DigitalBanking #GlobalExpansion #NonInterestIncome #FinancialExpert #MBA #CPA #CFA #FRM #SCBank #HSBC #DeutscheBank #DaeguBank #FirstFemaleCEO #InternetBank #StrategicLeadership #NetProfit
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    • President of Korea Land & Housing Corporation
      Lee Han-joon
      Lee Han-joon(이한준 in Korean) is the president of the Korea Land & Housing Corporation (LH). He is working to reduce the organization's debt and restore public trust while focusing on stabilizing the housing market. He was born on August 29, 1951 (lunar calendar) in Jeongeup, North Jeolla Province. Lee graduated from Hanyang High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in urban engineering from Hanyang University. He also received a master’s degree in urban engineering from the Hanyang University Graduate School and a Ph.D. in urban planning from the Graduate School of Hongik University. He previously served as vice president of the Korea Transport Institute, president of Gyeonggi Urban Innovation Corporation (GH), and as an invited professor at Ajou University. During Kim Moon-soo’s term as governor of Gyeonggi Province, Lee served as a special policy advisor and played a key role in laying the groundwork for the Great Train Express (GTX) project in the Seoul metropolitan area. Under the Yoon Suk Yeol administration, he served as an advisor for the second economic subcommittee of the Presidential Transition Committee, a civilian member of the real estate task force (TF), and a member of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport’s Housing Supply Innovation Committee. In 2022, he was appointed president of Korea Land & Housing Corporation. He has been committed to the redevelopment of the first-generation new towns and is focusing on the creation of third-generation new towns based on a "transportation-first, move-in-later" strategy. He is also pursuing digital and design innovation across urban, transportation, and residential sectors. #LH #LeeHanJoon #KoreaLandHousing #urbanplanning #housingpolicy #GTX #realestate #publichousing #smartcity #윤석열정부
    • The 20th President of the Republic of Korea
      Yoon Suk-yeol
      Yoon Suk-yeol is the former president of the Republic of Korea. He was impeached by the National Assembly and removed from office by the Constitutional Court after declaring martial law in his second year in office, and is currently on trial for charges of insurrection. He was born on December 18, 1960, in Seoul as the eldest son among one son and one daughter of Yoon Ki-jung, a former professor at Yonsei University, and Choi Jeong-ja, a former professor at Ewha Womans University. He graduated from ChoongAng High School in Seoul and earned a degree in law from Seoul National University, where he also completed a master’s degree in law at the graduate school. He passed the 33rd bar exam and began his career as a prosecutor at the Daegu District Prosecutors’ Office. He served as Chief of the 2nd and 1st Divisions of the Central Investigation Department at the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office, Head of Special Investigation Division 1 at the Seoul District Prosecutors’ Office, Chief of the Yeoju Branch of the Suwon District Prosecutors’ Office, and later as Chief Prosecutor of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office. He was appointed Prosecutor General under the Moon Jae-in administration, seen as the right person to support prosecutorial reform. However, following the investigation into former Justice Minister Cho Kuk, he came into conflict with the Moon administration, resigned as Prosecutor General, and entered politics. He was nominated as the presidential candidate of the People Power Party and won the 2022 presidential election. He pushed for four major reforms—pension, healthcare, labor, and education—but faced strong resistance due to his unilateral approach lacking consensus. In the April 2024 general election, seen as a midterm evaluation of his administration, the ruling People Power Party suffered a crushing defeat, winning only 108 seats. On December 3, 2024, he abruptly declared martial law, which failed, leading to his indictment on charges of insurrection and putting him in the greatest crisis of his life. #YoonSukyeol #KoreanPresident #martiallaw #impeachment #insurrectiontrial #Koreanelection #PeoplePowerParty #MoonJaein #judicialreform #Koreanpolitics
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    • Chariman of HDC
      Chung Mong-gyu
      Chung Mong-gyu is the Chairman and CEO of HDC. As the CEO of HDC, the holding company of the HDC Group, he leads the HDC Group. HDC operates under a co-CEO system with Chung Mong-gyu and CEO Kim Hoe-un. He is devoted to realizing a vision for transforming the group into a comprehensive financial and real estate group based on real estate development. He is also focused on restoring trust in the housing business through the reconstruction of the Gwangju Hwajeong I-Park Apartment (Gwangju Centennial I-Park). He was born on January 14, 1962, in Seoul. He graduated from Yongsan High School in Seoul and earned a degree in Business Administration from Korea University. He then obtained a Master’s degree in Political Science from the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. He joined Hyundai Motor Company as an assistant manager and was rapidly promoted to become Chairman of Hyundai Motor. However, after control of Hyundai Motor shifted to his cousin Chung Mong-koo, Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, he moved to HDC Hyundai Development Company with his father, Chairman Chung Se-young, and was appointed Chairman. In 1999, he spun off HDC Hyundai Development Company from Hyundai Group and established the HDC Group, growing it into a corporate group with over KRW 10 trillion (US\$ 7.2 billion) in assets in just 20 years. He has actively pursued mergers and acquisitions, expanding the group's business scope to include petrochemicals, information technology (IT), retail, and musical instrument manufacturing. He is known for being quietly strong, prioritizing practical outcomes over appearances. He has been re-elected four times as President of the Korea Football Association. He is nicknamed the “chameleon.” \#ChungMonggyu #HDC #realestategroup #KoreaFootballAssociation #HyundaiDevelopment #OxfordUniversity #M\&A #ITretail #HwajeongIPark #businessleadership
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    • CEO of Megazone Cloud
      Yeum Dong-hoon
      Yeum Dong-hoon is the President and CEO of Megazone Cloud. He is leading the expansion of overseas business and the growth of new generative artificial intelligence (AI)-based ventures, drawing on 30 years of experience at global companies. He was born in 1973. He majored in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States. He joined Kearney in the U.S. and worked as a consultant in New York and Hong Kong. After returning to Korea, he co-founded the online solutions and consulting firm Xfinity Korea in 1999. In 2007, he joined Google Korea as Executive Director of Business Development and was appointed CEO in 2011. He moved to Amazon Web Services, where he served as General Manager of the Korean branch, Technical Advisor, Head of Global Channels and Partners, and Amazon GTM (Go-To-Market) Leader. In January 2025, he was appointed as the overall CEO of Megazone Cloud. He is recognized as a giant in the cloud industry. He is praised for having both technical expertise and management capabilities. \#YeumDonghoon #MegazoneCloud #cloudcomputing #generativeAI #MIT #GoogleKorea #AmazonWebServices #techleadership #startupfounder #Koreanexecutive
    • President of Samsung Medical Center
      Park Seung-woo
      Park Seung-woo is the President of Samsung Medical Center. He is leading efforts to build a cutting-edge medical environment by driving hospital digitalization and innovation in smart wards. He is also preparing for the future through the 'Next Normal Process' initiative. He was born in 1962. Park graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine and earned both his master's and doctoral degrees in medicine from Seoul National University Graduate School. He completed his internship and residency at Seoul National University Hospital, and worked as a fellow and attending physician in internal medicine at both Seoul National University Hospital and Seoul Metropolitan Boramae Hospital, which is run under the university's management. In 1994, he joined Samsung Medical Center when it first opened. He also underwent training at the Mayo Clinic in the United States. At Samsung Medical Center, Park gained comprehensive experience in hospital operations, serving in key roles such as Director of the Information Strategy Office, Director of the QI Office, and Head of Planning and Strategy. These roles paved the way for his eventual appointment as hospital president. He was appointed President in 2021 and was reappointed in January 2025. He is a leading expert in the field of cardiovascular disease. He has served as Chairperson of the Korean Society of Echocardiography, Head of the Smart Health Research Committee of the Korean Society of Cardiology, and Vice President of the Korean Hospital Association. He is credited with laying the foundation for hospital digitalization through initiatives such as the introduction of electronic medical record systems and the development of the “Doctor Smart” app, revolutionizing the hospital's medical service processes. #SamsungMedicalCenter #ParkSeungwoo #hospitaldigitalization #smartward #NextNormalProcess #Koreanhealthcare #electronicmedicalrecords #cardiology #medicalinnovation #hospitalmanagement
    • CEO & Chairman of Atec
      Shin Seung-young
      Shin Seung-young(신승영 in Korean) is the chairman and CEO of Atec. He is reorganizing the company around financial automation devices such as ATMs and focusing on expanding into global markets. He was born on January 15, 1955, in Yeongju, North Gyeongsang Province. He graduated from Anjeong Elementary School, Yeongju Middle School, and Yeonggwang High School in Yeongju, then earned a degree in electronic engineering from Yeungnam University. He began his career at GoldStar (now LG Electronics), where he worked in quality control, system inspection, and as a technical manager. He later left the company and, in 1989, founded Atec System (now Atec), a computer maintenance business. Starting with computer maintenance, he expanded into the finished LCD PC market and grew the company into one of the top three suppliers for public procurement. He also serves as CEO of Atec Mobility, AtecCN, and AtecAP, all spin-offs from Atec. He has served as chairman of the Association of High Technology Enterprises. #Atec #ShinSeungyoung #ATM #financialtechnology #globalexpansion #LGalumni #Koreanentrepreneurs #publicprocurement #LCDPC #techleadership
    • CEO & Vice President of JVM
      Lee Dong-hwan
      Lee Dong-hwan(이동환 in Korean) is the Vice President and CEO of JVM. He is accelerating efforts to expand JVM’s pharmacy automation systems into overseas markets and diversify its product portfolio. He was born on February 9, 1969. He earned his bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Pusan National University and went on to receive a master's degree in Intelligent Mechanical Systems from the university’s Graduate Institute of Mechanical Technology. He began his career at LG Electronics, gaining 14 years of experience in manufacturing and quality control. He later served as a senior advisor at LSS Consulting and Korea Standard & Consulting United (Korea Standards Association). After working as the head of production at Sehwa Electronics, he joined JVM in 2011. He held positions including Head of Manufacturing and Quality Division and Executive Director before being appointed CEO in 2023. He is an expert in quality control and has played a key role in enhancing JVM’s productivity and quality competitiveness. He is strongly committed to technological development. #JVM #LeeDonghwan #pharmacyautomation #qualitycontrol #manufacturing #CEO #KoreaStandardsAssociation #PusanNationalUniversity #techleadership #globalexpansion
    • CEO of Nain Tech
      Park Geun-noh
      Park Geun-noh(Korean: 박근노) is the CEO of Nain Tech. He is the founder of Nain Tech, a company that manufactures equipment for secondary battery and display production processes. He is focusing on strengthening new growth drivers such as the recycled battery business, new material MXene, and equipment for semiconductor glass substrates. He was born on February 25, 1970. He graduated from Kyungpook National University with a degree in mechanical engineering. In 1995, he joined LG Display and later moved to DMS, where he served as development team leader. After gaining experience, he worked as a development director at Samhan Electronics before founding Nain Tech, an LG Display equipment supplier, in 2006. By diversifying into secondary battery assembly process equipment, he created a turning point for the company’s growth. #NainTech #ParkGeunnoh #batteryrecycling #MXene #glasssubstrate #semiconductor #LGDisplay #Koreanentrepreneur #displayequipment #secondarybattery
    • CEO of Voronoi
      Kim Hyun-tae
      Kim Hyun-tae(Korean: 김현태) is the CEO of Voronoi. He leads the company alongside CEO Kim Dae-kwon, who oversees research and development while Kim Hyun-tae is in charge of business operations. He was born in November 1976. He graduated from the Department of Business Administration at Seoul National University and completed an MBA program at the Seoul National University Graduate School of Business. He previously served as head of asset management teams at KB Securities, Hanwha Investment & Securities, and eBEST Investment & Securities. In October 2016, he became the largest shareholder of Voronoi after acquiring a stake in the company. He currently serves as both CEO and chairman of the board. Kim comes from a background in finance with no prior experience in the biotech industry. Under his leadership, Voronoi became recognized as a biotech venture firm known for its ability to identify new drug candidates using its proprietary AI platform and vast database. The company has since grown to achieve a market capitalization of KRW 2 trillion (US$ 1.39 billion). #Voronoi #KimHyuntae #biotech #AIplatform #drugdiscovery #SNUalumni #MBAbusiness #marketcap #pharma #startupCEO
    • President & CEO of ShinsungST
      Ahn Byung-doo
      Ahn Byung-doo(Korean: 안병두) is the President and CEO of ShinsungST. He also serves as Chairman of the Board. He is focusing on expanding into the North American market and advancing the company’s secondary battery products. He was born on March 16, 1968. He graduated from the Department of Business Administration at Kyungnam University. In 1996, he served as Executive Director of Donga Precision. In 2004, he founded Doosung Techwon, the predecessor of ShinsungST. Even after the company was acquired and became a subsidiary of Shinsung Delta Tech, he has continued to lead the company under strong trust. With 35 years of experience, he is a specialist in the field of metal materials, with particular strengths in mold technology. He is known for his resilience and strong drive. #ShinsungST #AhnByungdoo #secondarybattery #NorthAmerica #metalmaterials #CEO #moldtechnology #Koreaindustry #businessleadership #manufacturing
    • President of MS Company at LG Electronics
      Park Hyoung-sei
      Park Hyoung-sei(Korean: 박형세) is the President of the Media Entertainment Solution (formerly Home Entertainment Division) Company at LG Electronics. He is focused on transforming LG Electronics’ TV business into a media- and entertainment-centered service platform. He is expanding the scope of webOS-based products—which were previously focused on smart TVs—to include monitors, digital signage, and in-vehicle infotainment systems. He was born on April 18, 1966. He graduated from John Glenn High School in the United States. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Michigan State University and a master’s degree in Business Administration from Indiana University. He joined LG Electronics and has held various positions, including Head of the DTV North America Group, Head of TV Marketing for North America, Head of IT Marketing, Head of Overseas Sales for the HE Division, and Head of the TV Business Operations Center. He is a marketing expert who has consistently followed a marketing-focused career path. #LG #LGElectronics #webOS #SmartTV #MediaPlatform #EntertainmentBusiness #ParkHyoungsei #TVbusiness #MarketingExpert #Infotainment
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    • CEO/CTO & President of EcoPro BM
      Choi Moon-ho
      Choi Moon-ho is the CEO and President of EcoPro BM. He also serves as the company's Chief Technology Officer (CTO). With a vision of becoming the world’s leading secondary battery materials company, he is focused on increasing production capacity and expanding market share. He was born on April 15, 1974. He graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He earned a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Hanyang University’s Graduate School of Industrial Management and later received a PhD in Energy Engineering from the same university. After working at Zeobuilder and Asin Technology, he joined the EcoPro Group in 2004, where he was responsible for technology development. He served as Executive Vice President of EcoPro’s Battery Materials Division before moving to EcoPro BM as Head of the Development Division and Vice President. In 2021, he was appointed President and CTO. In 2022, he was promoted to Co-CEO and President. With a background as an engineer specializing in cathode materials for secondary batteries, he is dedicated to securing differentiated technological competitiveness and reducing production costs. #EcoProBM #ChoiMoonho #battery #secondarybattery #cathodematerials #technologyleadership #productionexpansion #energystorage #materialsengineering #KoreanCEOs
    • Interim Party Leader and Floor Leader of the Democratic Party of Korea
      Park Chan-dae
      Park Chan-dae is serving as both the Interim Party Leader and Floor Leader of the Democratic Party of Korea. He is focused on managing the party stably to secure a victory in the early presidential election scheduled for June 3. He is also striving to strengthen the party’s chances of winning the election by building alliances with other progressive political forces. Park was born on May 10, 1967, in Michuhol-gu, Incheon. He graduated from Dongincheon High School and studied business administration at Inha University. He later earned a master's degree in business administration from the Graduate School of Seoul National University. Park began his career as a certified public accountant at Sedong Accounting Corporation, before moving to Samil PwC. He later worked at the Financial Supervisory Service and Hanmi Accounting Corporation. He entered the National Assembly after winning a seat in the 20th general election, and secured re-election in the 21st and 22nd elections, making him a three-term lawmaker. Park has held various key positions within the Democratic Party, including Spokesperson for the Floor, Senior Vice Chair of the Policy Committee, Chief Deputy Floor Leader for Policy, and Supreme Council Member. In 2024, he was elected as the Floor Leader of the Democratic Party of Korea. In 2025, following the resignation of Lee Jae-myung as party leader, Park assumed the role of Interim Party Leader. He is widely regarded as diligent and good-natured. #ParkChanDae #DemocraticPartyOfKorea #interimleader #SouthKoreaPolitics #earlyelection2025 #KoreanNationalAssembly #Incheon #KoreanProgressivePolitics #KoreanPoliticalLeadership #LeeJaeMyung
    • Chairman of Kocom
      Go Seong-wook
      Go Seong-wook(Korean: 고성욱) is the chairman and founder of Kocom, a smart home systems company. Born on July 14, 1949, in Mungyeong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Go graduated from Mungyeong High School and earned a degree in electronic engineering from the International University of Japan. After gaining experience at Hwashin Sony and Samyoung Electronics, he established Korea Telecommunication (now Kocom) in 1976. In March 2024, he stepped down as CEO, passing management to his eldest son. For 50 years, he has dedicated himself solely to the home network systems industry. He now views drone detection and neutralization technology as a new growth engine. #Kocom #GoSeongwook #SmartHome #HomeNetwork #DroneTechnology #KoreaTelecommunication #Mungyeong #InternationalUniversityOfJapan #ElectronicsIndustry #LeadershipTransition
    • CEO & President of Samsung Life Insurance
      Hong Won-hak
      Hong Won-hak(Korean: 홍원학) is the CEO and President of Samsung Life Insurance. He is solidifying the company’s position as the top player in the life insurance industry by achieving high profitability in a rapidly evolving market. He was born on July 10, 1964, in Seoul. He graduated from Yongsan Technical High School and earned a degree in Japanese Language and Literature from Korea University. He began his career at Samsung Life Insurance and later served as Managing Director of the Business Strategy Team at Samsung Electronics. After returning to Samsung Life Insurance, he was promoted to Executive Vice President, serving as Head of the Human Resources Team and later as Head of the Specialized Sales Division. In 2020, he transferred to Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance and was appointed CEO and President in 2021. In March 2024, he was appointed CEO and President of Samsung Life Insurance. Given that Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance, where he most recently served as CEO, has since become a subsidiary, he now faces the task of improving performance through synergy creation. He is known for his calm and meticulous personality, and his leadership style emphasizes careful and deliberate decision-making. \#Samsung #SamsungLife #HongWonhak #insuranceindustry #KoreaUniversity #executiveprofile #financialservices #SamsungFire #businessstrategy #CEOprofile
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    • CEO & President of Yuanta Securities Korea
      Lo Chih-peng
      Lo Chih-peng (羅志鵬) is the President and CEO of Yuanta Securities Korea. He was born in 1969 in Taiwan. After building a career in Hong Kong's financial industry, he changed his nationality to Hong Kong. His English name is Arthur Lo. Lo graduated from National Taiwan University and later earned an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Throughout his career, he has held positions at J.P. Morgan, Credit Suisse First Boston, Oriental Excellent Securities, Nomura Securities, Pacific Star New York Hedge Fund, Yuanta Securities, KGI Securities, Elitimes Asset Management, and Sunshine Asset Management. Leveraging the vast network of Yuanta Group, one of Taiwan’s leading financial conglomerates, Lo is focused on developing Yuanta Securities into a specialized Asian investment firm. #Yuanta #LoChihpeng #ArthurLo #YuantaSecurities #TaiwanFinance #WhartonMBA #AsiaInvestment #HongKongFinance #KoreanSecurities #GlobalFinanceCareer
    • President & Chairperson of The Korean Federation of Community Credit Cooperatives
      Kim In
      Kim In(Korean: 김인) is the President of the Korean Federation of Community Credit Cooperatives (KFCC). He is striving to restore public trust in the Community Credit Cooperatives, which has been severely damaged by illicit loan practices and a bribery scandal involving the former president. He was born on November 6, 1952. Kim graduated from Kyungbock High School and the College of Education at Seoul National University. He previously served as the Chairperson of Namdaemun Market Corporation and as the Chairperson of the Namdaemun Community Credit Cooperative. He became Vice President of the KFCC, then served as Acting President, and was ultimately elected as President in December 2023. Having been elected through a by-election following the resignation of former President Park Cha-hoon, Kim has focused his efforts on stabilizing the organization. In light of issues such as a bank run and financial instability within the cooperatives, he is pushing forward with organizational reform through restructuring measures and a direct election system for chairperson positions. #KimIn #KFCC #CommunityCredit #KoreaFinance #CreditUnion #FinancialReform #BankRun #LeadershipChange #SouthKorea #PublicTrust
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    • General Director of Severance Hospital
      Lee Kang-young
      Lee Kang-young(Korean: 이강영) is the General Director of Severance Hospital. He is focusing on transforming the hospital system into a specialized medical center for critical and highly complex treatments, led by expert physicians. He was born in 1967. He graduated from Kyungmoon High School in Seoul and earned his medical degree from Yonsei University College of Medicine. He received a master’s degree in medicine from Yonsei University Graduate School and a PhD in pathology from Korea University Graduate School. He completed his residency at Yonsei University's Severance Hospital and later worked as a researcher at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in the United States. In March 2012, he was appointed as a professor in the Department of Colorectal Surgery at Yonsei University College of Medicine. He has served as the head of the Colorectal Cancer Clinic at Gangnam Severance Hospital and as director of the Medical Quality Management Office at Severance Hospital. He later held key leadership positions at Yonsei University Health System, including Director of Planning and Coordination, Director of Future Strategy, and Head of the Mid-to-Long Term Project Division, where he played a key role in shaping both the present and future management of the hospital. In April 2024, he was appointed General Director of Severance Hospital for a two-year term. He is regarded as a pioneer in the field of robotic surgery for colorectal cancer in South Korea. He currently serves as President of the Korean Surgical Society.
    • CEO of Dentis
      Sim Gi-bong
      Sim Gi-bong(Korean: 심기봉) is the CEO of Dentis. He is focused on transforming Dentis into a global healthcare company, concentrating efforts on expanding its global footprint. He was born on February 15, 1969, in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province. He graduated from Pusan National University with a degree in Inorganic Materials Engineering. He began his career at Shinhung, a company that manufactures dental equipment, where he served as Sales Team Leader. After gaining experience, he established Biocom, a company specializing in the distribution of dental implants. In 2005, he founded Dentis and expanded the business to include the manufacturing of dental implants. Sim is a self-made entrepreneur who rose from a sales position to become the owner of a dental medical device company. He embraces the management philosophy of "benefiting oneself by benefiting others" (利他自利). He also serves as Chairman of the Daegu West Crime Victim Support Center. Keywords: #SimGiBong #Dentis #dentalimplants #healthcareCEO #selfmadeentrepreneur #dentaldevices #globalexpansion #PusanNationalUniversity #SouthKoreahealthcare #Biocom
    • Chairman of Seoul Auction
      Lee Ho-jae
      Lee Ho-jae is the chairman of Seoul Auction and also serves as chairman of Gana Art. He is the founder of Seoul Auction, a leading art auction house, and Gana Art Gallery, a prominent art gallery. He has been driving the expansion of auction categories—including luxury goods, automobiles, and real estate—and working to invigorate the auction market. He was born on November 11, 1954. He graduated from Kyungbok High School in Seoul and earned a degree in business administration from Kyung Hee University. Lee began his career in art sales at Goryeo Gallery before founding Gana Gallery (now Gana Art Gallery) in 1983, where he became CEO. In response to the Asian financial crisis, he established Seoul Kyungmae (now Seoul Auction) in 1998 to revitalize the art distribution market. He was appointed chairman of Seoul Auction in 2014. He is widely recognized as a pioneer who led the industrialization of Korea's art market. #LeeHoJae #SeoulAuction #GanaArt #KoreanArtMarket #ArtIndustryPioneer #AuctionExpansion #LuxuryAuction #ArtEntrepreneur #ContemporaryArt #CulturalLeadership
    • Co-CEO of ISC
      Kim Jeong-ryeol
      Kim Jeong-ryeol is Co-CEO of ISC. ISC is a subsidiary of SKC specializing in semiconductor test solutions. He leads the company alongside fellow Co-CEO Yoo Ji-han. He is accelerating efforts to pursue mergers and acquisitions (M&A) aimed at strengthening competitiveness in the semiconductor back-end process sector. He was born on February 6, 1962. He graduated from Kyungpook National University with a degree in electronic engineering. After working at Hyundai Electronics (now SK hynix) and DYL Tech, he joined ISC on November 3, 2003. He was appointed CEO in 2010. He later moved to JMT Inc. in Japan, where he served as CEO, before returning to ISC as CEO in 2021. He is a professional executive who has led ISC for 22 years. He succeeded in localizing key consumable components for semiconductors, a market previously monopolized by Japan. #ISC #KimJeongryeol #SKC #semiconductor #ISCleadership #Koreansemiconductor #M&A #JMT #SKhynix #electronicsindustry
    • CEO of SOOP
      Seo Soo-gil
      Seo Soo-gil is the Co-CEO of SOOP. He leads SOOP as an owner alongside Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) Choi Young-woo. He faces the task of dispelling doubts about SOOP’s business operations and management capabilities, following the emergence of accounting fraud allegations and issues related to the promotion of explicit and gambling-like content in 2024. He was born on March 9, 1967, in Goesan, Chungcheongbuk-do. He graduated from Hwanil High School in Seoul and earned a degree in Aerospace Engineering from Seoul National University. He completed an MBA program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in the United States. In 1997, he worked as a consultant at Boston Consulting Group in the United States before being appointed CEO of Itekstyle. He was later recruited as Vice President of the consulting firm Bellmore Partners (Clayman) and subsequently served as Executive Director of the Planning Division at SK C&C. He later served as CEO of Actoz Soft and CEO of Wemade Entertainment. In 2011, he acquired Nowcom, the predecessor of SOOP, and became its CEO. He renamed the company to AfreecaTV and served as CEO of AfreecaTV until 2021. He returned as CEO in 2024. He is credited with creating the ecosystem for the internet-based one-person broadcasting market in Korea. #SeoSooGil #SOOP #AfreecaTV #InternetBroadcasting #KoreanTech #BusinessLeadership #WhartonSchool #SeoulNationalUniversity #CorporateTurnaround #MediaIndustry
    • CEO of Kolon TissueGene
      Noh Moon-jong
      Noh Moon-jong is the CEO of Kolon TissueGene. He faces the challenge of successfully leading the U.S. clinical trials and product approval of TG-C, a cell and gene therapy for osteoarthritis, which is the company’s only pipeline candidate. He was born on March 12, 1968. He graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in Microbiology. He earned both his master’s and doctoral degrees in Molecular Biology from KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology). He joined Kolon Central Research Institute, where he worked as a senior researcher and head of the Biotechnology Research Lab. He was dispatched to Kolon TissueGene and participated in the research and development of TG-C (U.S. development name for Invossa), a treatment for knee osteoarthritis. He served as Vice President overseeing R&D and as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Kolon TissueGene. In 2019, he was appointed CEO of Kolon TissueGene. He is leading the clinical trials of TG-C. He is the only remaining researcher from the early development team of Invossa at TissueGene. He has a deep attachment to the TG-C development project. #NohMoonjong #KolonTissueGene #TGCTherapy #Invossa #OsteoarthritisTreatment #ClinicalTrials #BiotechLeadership #KAIST #SNU #Genetherapy
    • CEO of Resort Group at Samsung C&T
      Jeong Hai-lin
      Jeong Hai-lin is the CEO and President of Resort Group at Samsung C&T and the CEO and President of Samsung Welstory. He aims to focus on external growth. To achieve this, he is concentrating on expanding overseas business and strengthening solution capabilities. He was born on November 21, 1964. He graduated from Korea University with a degree in Economics. He joined Samsung Electronics in 1990, served as Head of the Management Support Group, and later worked as Executive Director at Samsung Group's Future Strategy Office. After transferring to Samsung C&T to work in the Corporate Planning Office, he returned to Samsung Electronics, where he served as Head of the Management Support Group of the Mobile Business Division Support Team and Executive Vice President in charge of the Business Support Task Force. In 2023, he was appointed CEO of Resort Group at Samsung C&T and CEO of Samsung Welstory. He is a management expert who has held key positions at the Future Strategy Office and the Business Support Task Force, both regarded as the command centers of Samsung Group and Samsung Electronics. #JeongHaiLin #SamsungCT #SamsungWelstory #SamsungElectronics #FutureStrategyOffice #BusinessSupportTaskForce #KoreaUniversity #ResortGroup #ManagementExpert #SamsungGroup
    • Chairman of Dongwon Group
      Kim Nam-jung
      Kim Nam-jung is the Chairman of Dongwon Group. He is actively investing to discover new growth engines for Dongwon Group beyond the tuna industry. He was born on January 21, 1973, in Seoul, as the youngest son among two sons and two daughters of Kim Jae-chul, Honorary Chairman of Dongwon Group. He graduated from the Department of Sociology at Korea University and completed an MBA program at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan. After joining Dongwon Industries, he worked at Dongwon Enterprise and Dongwon F&B, then served as Head of Management Support at Dongwon Industries and Dongwon Systems. After working as Deputy General Manager of the Construction Division at Dongwon Systems, he was appointed CEO of Dongwon Enterprise in 2011. He was promoted to Vice Chairman in 2014 and became Chairman in 2024, after ten years. While serving as Vice Chairman, he led more than ten mergers and acquisitions and technology investments, building the group's four major value chains spanning fisheries, food, materials, and logistics. He is known for being quiet and modest, showing a meticulous working style. #KimNamjung #DongwonGroup #Chairman #Fisheries #FoodIndustry #Logistics #MaterialsBusiness #MergersAndAcquisitions #BusinessLeadership #KoreaUniversity #UniversityofMichigan
    • CEO of Zeus
      Lee Jong-woo
      Lee Jong-woo is the CEO of Zeus. Together with CEO Hwang Ha-seop, he leads Zeus as a co-CEO. He is focusing on securing a long-term growth foundation by creating synergy among semiconductors, displays, and industrial robots. He was born on September 5, 1971, as the eldest son among one son and two daughters of Lee Dong-ak, the founder of Zeus. He graduated from the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan in the United States, majoring in Electrical and Computer Engineering, and received his master's degree from the same university. He also completed an MBA program at KAIST Graduate School of Business. In 1998, he started his career as a test design engineer at MACOM, an electronic components company in Massachusetts, USA. He then worked as a software engineer at Magme Design Automation in Cupertino, California, and as a product development engineer at Cadence Design Systems in San Jose, California. After returning to Korea, he joined Zeus, which was managed by his father, and completed seven years of management training before being appointed CEO of Zeus at the age of 41 in 2011. He aims to transform Zeus into a global engineering company. He spares no investment in people. #LeeJongwoo #Zeus #Semiconductor #Display #IndustrialRobots #UniversityofMichigan #KAIST #GlobalEngineeringCompany #Leadership #ManagementTraining
    • CEO of The Pinkfong Company
      Kim Min-seok
      Kim Min-seok is the CEO of The Pinkfong Company. He is the founder of The Pinkfong Company, a character-based content IP (intellectual property) company famous for "Baby Shark." He is focusing on expanding into the global market. He was born on April 10, 1981, as the eldest son among two sons of Kim Jin-yong, Chairman and CEO of Samsung Publishing. He graduated from the Department of Chemical Engineering at Yonsei University. After working in game development and service planning at Nexon and NHN, he moved to Samsung Publishing, founded by his grandfather, in 2008. While creating mobile apps at Samsung Publishing, he saw the growth potential of infant and toddler content and went independent to found SmartStudy, now The Pinkfong Company. He gained worldwide attention by making character IPs such as Pinkfong, Baby Shark, Bebefinn, and Silly Duck major hits. #KimMinseok #ThePinkfongCompany #BabyShark #Pinkfong #Bebefinn #SillyDuck #GlobalExpansion #ContentIP #SamsungPublishing #SmartStudy
    • Vice Chairman of Aekyung Industrial
      Chai Dong-seok
      Chai Dong-seok is the Vice Chairman and CEO of Aekyung Industrial. He also serves as a Non-executive Director of AK Holdings and Aekyung AMC. He was born on May 18, 1964, in Seoul, as the second son of Chai Mong-in, the founder of Aekyung Group, and Jang Young-shin, the chairperson of Aekyung Group. He graduated from the Department of Philosophy at Sungkyunkwan University. He completed his MBA at the School of Business of George Washington University in the United States. In 2001, he took his first step into Aekyung Group as the CEO of AK&F and later served as the Vice Chairman overseeing distribution and real estate development sectors within Aekyung Group. In 2017, he was appointed as the Vice Chairman and CEO of Aekyung Industrial. Together with President and CEO Kim Sang-jun, who was appointed in 2024, he oversees the management of Aekyung Industrial. He is known for his strong marketing skills. He developed Luna and Age 20’s into Aekyung Industrial’s flagship cosmetics brands. #ChaiDongseok #AekyungIndustrial #AekyungGroup #AKHoldings #AekyungAMC #GeorgeWashingtonUniversity #SungkyunkwanUniversity #Age20s #Luna #KBeauty
    • CEO of Hyundai Glovis
      Lee Kyoo-bok
      Lee Kyoo-bok is the President and CEO of Hyundai Glovis. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. He is focusing his efforts on enhancing corporate value by promoting new businesses such as smart logistics solutions and battery recycling. He was born on April 25, 1968, in Busan. He graduated from Nakdong High School in Busan and the Department of Economics at Seoul National University. He joined Hyundai Motor Company, where he served as Head of Sales in France, CFO of the production subsidiary in the Americas, and Head of the Process Innovation Division. He was appointed CEO of Hyundai Glovis in 2023. He is a strategic planning expert with a background in finance and overseas sales. He is credited with laying the foundation for a “profitability-focused regional management system” at Hyundai Motor Company. #LeeKyooBok #HyundaiGlovis #BatteryRecycling #SmartLogistics #HyundaiMotor #CEO #CFO #GlobalBusiness #StrategicPlanning #ProfitabilityManagement
    • CEO of Coway
      Seo Jang-won
      Seo Jang-won is the CEO of Coway. After Netmarble acquired Coway, he completed the integration process and took over as CEO, leading the company to achieve its first KRW 4 trillion (US$ 2.9 billion) in revenue in the industry. He was born on May 8, 1970. He graduated from Yeouido High School in Seoul and earned a degree in economics from Westminster University in the United States. After graduating from the University of Connecticut School of Law, he obtained his license to practice law and returned to Korea, where he worked as a senior attorney at law firm Sejong. In 2015, he was recruited by Bang Jun-hyuk and joined Netmarble, where he successfully led acquisitions of Jam City, the world’s second-largest puzzle game developer, and U.S. game company Kabam. He served as chairman of the Netmarble Cultural Foundation and as executive vice president in charge of investment strategy and communications. Following the acquisition of Coway in 2020, he served as CFO, co-CEO and executive vice president, and president before being appointed sole CEO and president in January 2023. Building on the milestone of exceeding KRW 1 trillion (US$ 720.9 million) in revenue in Malaysia, he is focusing on expanding into new markets in Southeast Asia, Europe, and Japan. #SeoJangwon #Coway #Netmarble #globalexpansion #BangJunhyuk #JamCity #Kabam #CFOtoCEO #Koreabusiness #homeappliances
    • Chairman of the Board at Com2uS Holdings
      Song Byung-joon
      Song Byung-joon is the chairman of the board at Com2uS Holdings. He also serves as the chairman of the board at Com2uS and WYSIWYG Studios. He is focusing on expanding business areas through strategic investments in order to grow into a global content and platform company. He was born on January 8, 1976, in Daegu. He graduated from the Department of Electrical Engineering at Seoul National University. He founded Fitsnet (now Com2uS Holdings) and dedicated himself to developing mobile games for feature phones. After renaming the company to Gamevil, he acquired Com2uS, which was considered one of the two major players in mobile gaming alongside Gamevil, thereby expanding the company’s scale. He is broadening his scope into content areas with companies like WYSIWYG Studios. He is also interested in expanding the intellectual properties (IP) of core revenue sources such as “Summoners War” and “Com2uS Pro Baseball,” and in discovering new lineups by expanding other intellectual properties. He serves as the chairman of the Korea Venture Business Association. He is known for his determination and strong competitive spirit. #SongByungjoon #Com2uSHoldings #Com2uS #WYSIWYGStudios #SummonersWar #Gamevil #KoreaVentureBusinessAssociation #mobilegames #IPbusiness #Kcontent
    • Minister of Education
      Lee Ju-ho
      Lee Ju-ho is the Deputy Prime Minister for Social Affairs and Minister of Education. Except for Park Soon-ae, the former Minister of Education who voluntarily resigned just 35 days after taking office, he is effectively the first education minister under the Yoon Suk-yeol administration. He is leading the Ministry of Education during a government without a president, following the Constitutional Court's decision to remove former President Yoon Suk-yeol from office. He must accelerate efforts to resolve legislative conflicts while also addressing the numerous pending education reform issues. He was born on February 17, 1961, in Chilgok, Gyeongsangbuk-do. He graduated from Daegu Chunggoo High School and Seoul National University with a degree in international economics. He earned a master’s degree in economics from Seoul National University Graduate School and a Ph.D. in economics from Cornell University in the United States. As a professor at the Korea Development Institute (KDI), he specialized in vocational education and employment policy at both KDI and the KDI School of Public Policy and Management, establishing himself as an expert in education. Under the Lee Myung-bak administration, he served as the first Senior Secretary for Education, Science and Culture, the First Vice Minister of the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, and later as the Minister of Education, Science and Technology, taking the lead in shaping education policy. In the Yoon Suk-yeol administration, he was appointed Deputy Prime Minister for Social Affairs and Minister of Education in November 2022. He emphasizes performance and holds the belief that education should be based on autonomy and competition. He is known for being meticulous and highly driven, though some say he lacks interpersonal charm. #LeeJuho #KoreanEducationMinister #EducationReform #YoonSukyeol #KDI #KoreaDevelopmentInstitute #DeputyPrimeMinister #VocationalEducation #CornellUniversity #KoreanPolitics
    • CEO of CJ Logistics
      Shin Young-soo
      Shin Young-soo is the CEO of CJ Logistics. He aims to strengthen the company’s competitive position through investments in facility infrastructure and advanced logistics technologies. He is also promoting the construction of a large-scale logistics center in the United States and the public listing of the Indian subsidiary, CJ Darcl Logistics, on the local stock exchange. He was born on October 28, 1966. He graduated from the Department of Agricultural Education at Seoul National University and completed the MBA program at Sogang University Graduate School of Business. He began his career at CheilJedang, later moving to CJ O Shopping where he worked in human resources. He then returned to CJ CheilJedang, serving as HR team leader, deputy director of the Talent Development Center, and head of HR support for the BIO division. In 2019, he was appointed CEO of CJ Feed & Care. At CJ Logistics, he served as CEO of the Parcel and E-commerce division, and concurrently as CEO of the Korea Business Division and the Global Business Division. In February 2024, he was appointed CEO of CJ Logistics. He is known for his enthusiasm, determination, and strong drive to push initiatives forward. He also serves as the chairman of the Korea Integrated Logistics Association. #ShinYoungsoo #CJLogistics #CJDarclLogistics #logisticsCEO #globallogistics #USlogisticscenter #logisticsinvestment #CJGroup #Koreanbusinessleader #KoreaIntegratedLogisticsAssociation
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    • Chairman of Jahwa Electronics
      Kim Sang-myeon
      Kim Sang-myeon is the chairman and CEO of Jahwa Electronics. Together with his son, Kim Chan-yong, who serves as CEO and president, he leads the company under a co-CEO system. He is focusing on securing new clients such as Apple in the United States and expanding production capacity. He was born on February 10, 1946, in Cheongwon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do. He graduated from Cheongju Technical High School and earned a degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Hanyang University. He began his career at Poongsan Metal, then worked as a researcher at KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) and as a lecturer in the Department of Materials Engineering at Kyungpook National University before founding Jahwa Electronics in 1981. He became chairman and CEO of Jahwa Electronics in 2012. He is known as a workaholic who loves working so much that he is often called one. He prefers to be known as an engineer rather than a businessman. He localized the PTC Thermistor, which had been entirely imported from Japan, using proprietary technology. By leveraging core technology in the magnet field, he has continuously expanded the business and grown Jahwa Electronics into a company with KRW 600 billion (US$ 432.5 million) in revenue. #KimSangmyeon #JahwaElectronics #Koreanbusinessleader #magnettechnology #PTCthermistor #localization #Applepartner #engineeringCEO #KRW600billion #Koreanindustryleader
    • Chairman of Creverse
      Kim Young-hwa
      Kim Young-hwa is the Chairman of Creverse. He is the founder of Creverse, which began as a language academy business with institutions such as Cheongdam Language Institute and April Language Institute, and now operates educational services both domestically and internationally. He was born on April 5, 1952. He graduated from the Department of Philosophy at Seoul National University and earned a master’s degree in philosophy from the graduate school of the same university. After working as an English exam preparation instructor, he felt a lingering attachment to academics and went to Germany to study philosophy at the Free University of Berlin. Realizing that academia was not his calling, he returned to Korea and founded Cheongdam Language Institute (now Creverse) in 1998. In 2022, he merged with CMS Edu, a company specializing in math and integrated education, and launched Creverse. He is focusing his efforts on expanding the business in the global market, particularly in the Asian region. #KimYounghwa #Creverse #educationbusiness #CheongdamLanguageInstitute #AprilLanguageInstitute #CMSedu #Koreanentrepreneur #philosophymajor #FreeUniversityofBerlin #globalexpansion
    • CEO of SMEC
      Choi Young-sup
      Choi Young-sup is the CEO of SMEC. He is leading the acquisition of Hyundai WIA, the second-largest company in South Korea’s machine tool industry, as SMEC aims to solidify its position among the top three domestic firms. He is focusing on strengthening both the company’s scale and financial soundness. He was born on January 9, 1969. He graduated from Dongguk University with a degree in accounting. Choi began his career in the finance team at New Core and later worked in the corporate planning department at Unix Electronics. In 2009, he joined SMEC as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He was appointed CEO of SMEC in 2015. Choi led a reverse merger through M&A and became the largest shareholder in 2023 by acquiring the shares of the major shareholder. He views battery recycling as a new growth engine and is actively working on technological development and market expansion. He also serves as CEO of the subsidiary, Techssen. #SMEC #ChoiYoungsup #HyundaiWIA #machineTools #reverseMerger #batteryRecycling #Techssen #SouthKoreaIndustry #corporateLeadership #manufacturingInnovation
    • Chairman of LS Group
      Koo Ja-eun
      Koo Ja-eun is the chairman of LS Group. He emphasizes a so-called “ambidextrous management” approach, aiming to both strengthen the group’s main business in electric power equipment and foster future growth areas—namely batteries, electric vehicles, and semiconductors. In line with the group's tradition of family management, he will lead LS Group until 2029, serving as a bridge into the third generation of ownership leadership. Born on October 18, 1964, in Seoul, he is the eldest son of honorary chairman Koo Doo-hoe of Yesco Holdings. He is part of the second generation of business leaders in the extended LG family and a nephew of LG Group’s founder, Koo In-hwoi. He graduated from the affiliated high school of Hongik University in Seoul, then studied business administration at Benedictine University in the United States. He also completed an MBA program at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He began his career at LG Caltex Oil and later worked at LG Electronics before the group's separation. He has since held positions at LS Cable & System, LS-Nikko Copper (now LSMnM), LS Cable, and LS Mtron before becoming chairman of LS Group. He has ushered in an era where LS Group achieves over 1 trillion won in annual operating profit by riding the wave of global power grid expansion. Known for his soft charisma, he places strong emphasis on field-oriented management and personally engages with employees. His prowess in overseas sales has been recognized, and he is fluent in English, Chinese, and Japanese. He is known for his approachable personality, which is rare among business owners. At one point, he made headlines for keeping bees in his backyard. #KooJaeEun #LSGroup #AmbidextrousManagement #BatteryEVSemiconductor #LGFamily #GlobalLeadership #SoftCharisma #FieldManagement #Multilingual #BeekeepingChairman
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    • CEO of Kumho Petrochemical
      Park Jun-kyung
      Park Jun-kyung is the President and CEO of Kumho Petro Chemical. He is a third-generation business executive of the Kumho Petro Chemical Group. He is focused on strengthening the company’s eco-friendly portfolio to foster future core businesses and solidify its position as a leading company in the industry. Born on April 30, 1978, he is the eldest son of Park Chan-koo, Chairman of Kumho Petro Chemical Group. He graduated from Goojung High School in Seoul and studied Environmental Engineering at Korea University. In 2007, he began his career as a deputy general manager at Kumho Tire. He later moved to Kumho Petro Chemical, where he gained experience primarily in sales, serving as Managing Director of Resin Sales and then as Executive Vice President and Head of the Sales Division. In December 2022, he was appointed President and CEO of Kumho Petro Chemical. He is known for his humility and places great importance on maintaining horizontal relationships. #ParkJunkyung #KumhoPetroChemical #KoreanBusinessLeader #ThirdGenerationCEO #EcoFriendlyBusiness #EnvironmentalEngineering #KoreaUniversity #KumhoGroup #ChemicalIndustry #LeadershipStyle
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    • Chairman of The Korean Federation of Savings Banks
      Oh Hwa-kyung
      Oh Hwa-kyung is the chairman of the Korea Federation of Savings Banks. He is committed to improving the soundness of the savings bank industry and restoring trust from the market and regulatory authorities. He is focused on diversifying the revenue channels of savings banks and enhancing their digital capabilities. He was born on January 15, 1960, in Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province. He graduated from Uijeongbu High School and majored in Accounting at Sungkyunkwan University. He earned a master's degree in Financial Management from the Korea University Graduate School of Business. He began his career in the financial sector as an industrial analyst at Seoul Securities. He then worked at HSBC Korea and HSBC China, and later served as Vice President of Aju Capital. In 2012, he became CEO of Aju Savings Bank and subsequently held CEO positions at Aju Capital and Hana Savings Bank. In 2022, he became the first person from within the savings bank industry to be appointed chairman of the Korea Federation of Savings Banks. He was re-elected in 2025. He actively communicates with member institutions. He considers organizational management and employee motivation as key elements of business leadership. #OhHwaKyung #SavingsBank #KoreaFederation #FinancialLeadership #DigitalFinance #RevenueDiversification #OrganizationalManagement #EmployeeMotivation
    • CEO of ASTK
      Kim Doo-il
      Kim Doo-il is the CEO of ASTK and also serves as Head of the CR (Corporate Restructuring) Group at UAMCO. He is focused on normalizing ASTK’s management and driving performance growth. To achieve this, he is putting effort into expanding the company’s business portfolio. He was born on May 25, 1974. He graduated from the Department of Business Administration at Korea University and worked as a certified public accountant at Samil PwC. In 2009, he joined UAMCO (United Asset Management Company), serving as Head of the CR Group and Executive Vice President. After UAMCO acquired ASTK, he was appointed CEO of ASTK in 2024. He is an expert in corporate restructuring and rehabilitation. He is known for his bold decisiveness and strong confidence in technology-based competitiveness. He is regarded as a promising figure expected to establish ASTK’s presence in the global aviation market. #KimDooil #ASTK #UAMCO #corporaterestructuring #aerospaceindustry #KoreanCEOs #businessrevival #KoreaUniversity #accountingexpert #globalaviation
    • President of Ajou University
      Choi Kee-choo
      Choi Kee-choo is the President of Ajou University. He was born on August 22, 1961 (lunar calendar) in Sangju, North Gyeongsang Province. He graduated from Wooshin High School and earned his bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from Seoul National University. He received a master's degree in Transportation Engineering from the graduate school of Seoul National University and a Ph.D. in Transportation Planning from the graduate school of the University of Illinois in the United States. After working as a Senior Researcher in the Urban Transportation Division at the Seoul Development Institute, he was appointed Professor in the Department of Environmental and Urban Engineering at Ajou University in 1994. He also served as Director of the Center for TOD-Based Sustainable Urban Transportation Research. He was elected President of Ajou University in 2022. Externally, he served as President of the Korean Society of Transportation and as Chairman of the Metropolitan Transport Commission. As a transportation engineer, he is a member of the National Academy of Engineering of Korea. #ChoiKeechoo #AjouUniversity #transportationengineering #urbanplanning #SeoulNationalUniversity #UniversityofIllinois #Koreanacademia #sustainabletransport #Koreanuniversitypresident #civilengineering
    • CEO of SK geo centric
      Choi Ahn-seop
      Choi Ahn-seop is the President and CEO of SK geo centric. He is focusing his capabilities on acquiring next-generation eco-friendly chemical technologies and transforming the business structure to survive in global competition. He was born in February 1972. He graduated from the Department of Chemical Engineering at Yonsei University and received a master's degree in Chemical Engineering from the graduate school of Yonsei University. He joined SK Group in 1996. Coming from an engineering background, he served as Head of Optimal Operation at SK General Chemical. After the company was renamed SK geo centric, he took on the role of Head of O&D (Optimization and Digital Transformation). He was promoted to Executive Vice President as Head of the Strategy Division and later served as Head of the Materials Business Division before being appointed President and CEO in October 2024. He is dedicated to transforming SK geo centric from a petrochemical company into an eco-friendly company through efforts such as practicing a circular economy and developing biodegradable plastics. He is regarded as a technology-driven manager with experience and capabilities in developing core products. #ChoiAhnseop #SKgeocentric #chemicalengineering #circularEconomy #biodegradableplastics #KoreanCEOs #ecoFriendlyBusiness #greenChemistry #SKGroup #chemicalindustry
    • President of Asan Medical Center
      Park Seung-il
      Park Seung-il is the President of Asan Medical Center. He was appointed as hospital president in 2021 and succeeded in being reappointed for a third term in 2025. With this milestone, he plans to focus on organizational innovation to lead new challenges. He was born on July 14, 1954. He graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in medicine and earned both his master’s and doctoral degrees in medicine from the university’s graduate school. He completed his residency at Seoul National University Hospital and worked as a fellow at Asan Medical Center. In 1994, he was appointed to the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at the University of Ulsan College of Medicine. He later served as a research fellow at Harvard Medical School, and held various positions at Asan Medical Center including Director of the Tissue Bank, Director of Inpatient Services in the Medical Support Division, Director of Planning and Coordination, and Vice President for Medical Affairs. He became President of Asan Medical Center in 2021 and was reappointed in 2023 and 2025. He is a renowned authority in lung transplantation, having successfully performed Korea’s first living-donor lung transplant surgery in 2017. He is also credited with contributing to the advancement of Asan Medical Center’s IT systems. He serves as Vice President and Chair of the Public Relations Committee for the Korean Hospital Association. #ParkSeungIl #AsanMedicalCenter #HospitalPresident #LungTransplant #MedicalLeadership #KoreanHealthcare #SeoulNationalUniversity #HarvardMedicalSchool #HealthcareInnovation #KoreanHospitalAssociation
    • CEO of Kiwoom Securities
      Eom Ju-sung
      Eom Ju-sung is the President and CEO of Kiwoom Securities. He is focusing his capabilities on obtaining a license as a mega investment bank (IB) and entering the short-term note issuance business. He was born on July 21, 1968, in Seoul. He graduated from Siheung High School in Seoul (currently Geumcheon High School) and majored in Applied Statistics at Yonsei University. He earned a master's degree in Investment Management from the KDI School of Public Policy and Management. He began his career at Daewoo Securities (now Mirae Asset Securities). After joining Kiwoom Securities in 2007, he went through the PI (Proprietary Investment) Division, Investment Management Division, and Strategic Planning Division before being appointed President and CEO in January 2024. He is an expert in the field of Proprietary Investment (PI). He is highly knowledgeable in market trends and numbers. He is credited with improving Kiwoom Securities' performance and strengthening its internal controls. #EomJuSung #KiwoomSecurities #CEOProfile #InvestmentBanking #ProprietaryInvestment #YonseiUniversity #KDIschool #FinanceLeadership #KoreanFinance #InternalControl
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    • President of KT&G
      Bang Kyung-man
      Bang Kyung-man is the President and CEO of KT&G. He is focusing on boosting the performance of KT&G’s three core businesses: overseas cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and health supplements. He was born on January 28, 1971. He graduated from the Department of Economics at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and completed an MBA program at the University of New Hampshire Graduate School of Business in the United States. He joined Korea Tobacco & Ginseng Corporation, the predecessor of KT&G, through an open recruitment process in 1998, and held various roles including Head of Brand Division, Head of Global Business Division, Head of Strategic Planning Division, and Head of Business Division. Having worked across the company’s key areas, he is regarded as an expert in the tobacco industry. Immediately before being appointed as President and CEO, he served as Senior Executive Vice President, playing a key leadership role in the company. #BangKyungman #KTandG #CEO #TobaccoIndustry #MBA #HankukUniversity #HealthSupplements #ECigarettes #GlobalBusiness #KoreanExecutives
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    • CFO of Hyundai Engineering
      Park Hee-dong
      Park Hee-dong is the CFO (Chief Financial Officer) of Hyundai Engineering. He has taken charge of Hyundai Engineering’s finances, working in step with Joo Woo-jeong, President and CEO of Hyundai Engineering. He was born in January 1969. He graduated from the Department of Economics at Hanyang University. He joined Kia in 1999 and spent 26 years there, serving in roles such as Head of Overseas Subsidiary Management Team, Head of Accounting Management, Head of Business Management, and Head of Finance at Dongfeng Yueda Kia (DKY), a joint venture in China. In 2025, he moved to Hyundai Engineering and was appointed Head of the Finance Division. He also serves as an inside director. #ParkHeedong #HyundaiEngineering #CFO #KiaMotors #DongfengYuedaKia #HanyangUniversity #KoreanExecutives #HyundaiGroup #CorporateFinance #ExecutiveProfile
    • CEO of WISEiTECH
      Kim Da-san
      Kim Da-san is the CEO of WISEiTECH. He also serves as the CEO of its affiliate, EduAI. He is a second-generation owner; his father was the late Kim Jong-hyun, the founder and former CEO of WISEiTECH. He is focusing on subscription-based Software as a Service (SaaS) as a key growth engine. He was born on February 26, 1987. He graduated from the Department of Multimedia Engineering at Hansung University and earned a master’s degree from the Graduate School of Software at Soongsil University. He joined WISEiTECH in 2016 and worked as a senior researcher in the research lab and head of the new business division. Following the passing of his father, he was appointed CEO in 2023. As a young CEO in his 30s, he has set out a vision of pioneering new businesses based on artificial intelligence (AI) and big data technologies, and taking on the challenge of entering global markets. #KimDasan #WISEiTECH #EduAI #SaaS #AI #bigdata #youngCEO #HansungUniversity #SoongsilUniversity #Koreanstartup
    • Chairwoman of Hanmi Pharm Group
      Song Young-sook
      Song Young-sook is the chairwoman of Hanmi Pharm Group. She stepped back from active management after resolving a management rights dispute with her two sons—Lim Jong-yun, chairman of KORI Group, and Lim Jong-hoon, inside director of Hanmi Science. However, as chairwoman of the group and a major shareholder of the holding company Hanmi Science, she continues to play a supportive role in establishing a professional management system. She was born in September 1948 in Gimcheon, Gyeongsangbuk-do. She graduated from the Department of Education at Sookmyung Women’s University in 1970. She is the widow of the late Lim Sung-ki, former chairman of Hanmi Pharm, who passed away in August 2020, and succeeded him in leading the Hanmi Pharm Group. Although she clashed with her two sons over the direction of the group’s management, she gained the upper hand by persuading Shin Dong-guk, chairman of Hanyang Precision and the largest individual shareholder of Hanmi Science. At the time, Song proposed the adoption of a management model like that of global pharmaceutical company Merck and advocated for the establishment of a professional executive system. This approach brought the year-long management dispute to an end. She resigned from her positions as CEO and inside director of Hanmi Science. #SongYoungsook #HanmiPharmGroup #HanmiScience #LimSungki #Merckmodel #managementdispute #professionalmanagement #Koreanpharma #secondgenerationconflict #SookmyungUniversity
    • CEO of Naturecell
      Byun Dae-jung
      Byun Dae-jung is the CEO of Naturecell. He is focusing on expanding the global market for the stem cell therapy “JointStem” following its designation as an “innovative therapy” by the U.S. FDA. He was born on January 26, 1973. He graduated from the Department of Law at Kyonggi University. He worked as a partner attorney at Chun Chu Law Firm and joined Naturecell in 2020 as the head of legal affairs. After the company’s owner and former CEO, Ra Jung-chan, stepped down from management, he has been leading the company together with co-CEO Kim Ju-sun. In December 2024, he was appointed as the sole CEO of Naturecell. As a professional manager with a background in law, he enjoys strong trust from Ra Jung-chan. #Naturecell #ByunDaejung #stemcelltherapy #JointStem #USFDA #biotech #CEO #RaJungchan #KyonggiUniversity #lawyerCEO
    • CEO of D&D Pharmatech
      Lee Seul-ki
      Lee Seul-ki is the CEO of D&D Pharmatech. He is focused on developing highly effective and low-side-effect therapeutics based on the oral peptide platform technology ORALINK and long-acting PEGylation technology. He was born on July 17, 1977. He graduated from the Department of Polymer Engineering at Sungkyunkwan University and earned both his master’s and doctoral degrees in Materials Science and Engineering from GIST (Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology). He completed postdoctoral training in biomedical engineering, radiological medicine, and theranostic nanomedicine at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST), Stanford University School of Medicine in the United States, and the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). He was a professor in the Department of Radiology at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in the United States before founding D&D Pharmatech in 2014 with his father, Lee Kang-taek, a former professor at the College of Pharmacy at Sungkyunkwan University. He became CEO in 2023. Even after becoming CEO, he continues to lead research and development. He is regarded as one of the top domestic experts in the emerging peptide field. #LeeSeulki #DDPharmatech #ORALINK #PEGylation #peptidetherapeutics #Koreanbiotech #JohnsHopkins #StanfordNIH #biomedicalresearch #CEOscientist
    • Chairman of Incar Financial Service
      Choi Byeong-chae
      Choi Byeong-chae is the Chairman and CEO of Incar Financial Service. He aims to transform the company from a simple insurance sales agency into a total financial service provider. He was born on August 1, 1961, in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province. He graduated from Gwangseong High School in Incheon and majored in Landscape Architecture at Kyung Hee University. He joined Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance and, at the age of 36, became the youngest division head, serving as Marketing Planning Manager. In 1999, he founded Automobile Insurance Market Co., Ltd. (the predecessor of Incar Financial Service) with former colleagues from Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance. In April 2001, he was appointed CEO. Through bold investments in innovative information technology (IT) and training programs for insurance planners, he led the company’s growth and successfully listed it on KOSDAQ, a first in the industry. #ChoiByeongChae #IncarFinancialService #insuranceleader #KOSDAQlisting #HyundaiMarine #financialservices #Koreanfinance #CEO #fintechinnovation #totalfinancialservices
    • CEO of Kbank
      Choi Woo-hyoung
      Choi Woo-hyoung is the CEO and President of Kbank. He is tasked with successfully leading Kbank’s initial public offering (IPO). He aims to secure future growth engines by targeting the corporate finance market. He was born on January 25, 1966. He graduated from Kyungdong High School in Seoul and the Department of Economics at Seoul National University. He received a master's degree in Financial Management from the Graduate School of Business at Seoul National University. After passing the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam, he began his career at Hana Bank in 1992. He later moved to Accenture, where he served as a Senior Manager in the Financial Services Industry (FSI) and as the leader of the Financial Performance Management (FPM) division. He served as Head of Development (Executive Director) at Samsung SDS and as Executive Director of Financial Business Development at IBM Korea. He returned to the financial industry by joining Kyongnam Bank as Deputy President and Head of the Digital Finance Division. After BNK Financial Group acquired Kyongnam Bank, he concurrently held the positions of Head of Digital and IT at BNK Financial Group and Deputy President and Head of the D-IT Group at Kyongnam Bank. He was appointed CEO of Kbank in January 2024. He is a digital finance expert with experience in both the financial and IT industries. He values practicality and communication. #ChoiWoohyoung #Kbank #digitalfinance #IPO #Koreanbanking #BNKFinancialGroup #KyongnamBank #Accenture #SamsungSDS #financialleadership
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    • CEO of T&I Group at Samsung C&T
      Lee Jae-eon
      Lee Jae-eon is the President and CEO of the Trading & Investment Group at Samsung C&T. He is focusing on expanding essential industrial materials trading and eco-friendly business development with the goal of becoming a “global value-creating company.” He is actively advancing solar power development projects and hydrogen businesses as future eco-friendly growth drivers. He was born on November 12, 1968. He graduated from Kyunggi High School and studied Chemical Engineering at Sogang University. Since joining Samsung C&T in 1992, he has worked exclusively for the company for over 30 years. He has held positions including Head of Vietnam Operations, General Manager of Japan, Head of the Materials Business Division, and served as Head of Planning and Head of New Business Development. In March 2024, he was appointed President and CEO of the Trading & Investment Group at Samsung C&T. He is considered a traditional “trading man,” having held various key roles within the division. He is regarded as the right person to lead the eco-friendly development projects of the Trading & Investment Group at Samsung C&T. #LeeJaeEon #SamsungC&T #TradingAndInvestment #EcoFriendlyBusiness #HydrogenEnergy #SolarPowerProjects #KoreanBusinessLeaders #SogangUniversity #KoreanExecutives #SustainabilityInitiatives
    • CEO of GM Korea
      Hector Villarreal
      Hector Villarreal is the President and CEO of GM Korea. He is a Mexican national, and his full name is Hector Raul Villarreal Gonzalez. He is focused on maintaining GM Korea's profitability and securing an annual production capacity of 500,000 units. He was born on September 18, 1967, in Mexico. He graduated from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM) and earned a master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the same university. He joined General Motors (GM) at the Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico as a production project engineer. After being promoted to an executive in planning and program management, he joined GM Korea in 2012 as Vice President of Planning and Program Management. In 2015, he moved to GM Uzbekistan and was appointed President. He later served as GM Russia Executive Director, President of GM Southeast Asia, and Vice President of Sales, Service, and Marketing for GM Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. In August 2023, he was appointed President and CEO of GM Korea. He significantly increased GM Korea’s revenue and operating profit. #HectorVillarreal #GMKorea #GMMexico #AutomotiveIndustry #Leadership #KoreanAutomotive #GMUzbekistan #GMRussia #GMSoutheastAsia #IndustrialEngineering
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    • President of Wonkwang University
      Park Sung-tae
      Park Sung-tae is the president of Wonkwang University. He is the grandson of Sotaesan Park Jung-bin, the founder of Won-Buddhism. Wonkwang University was selected as one of the Glocal University 30 institutions and is focusing on co-growth with the local community and industries as a leading private university in the Jeonbuk region. He was born on May 30, 1958. He graduated from Jeonju Namseong High School and earned his bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Jeonbuk National University. He received both his master’s and doctoral degrees in Business Administration from the graduate school of Jeonbuk National University. He was appointed as a professor in the Department of Business Administration at Wonkwang University and served as Dean of the College of Economics and Business and Director of the Management Education Center before becoming university president at the end of 2022. He has served as President of the Korea Industrial Economic Association, President of the Korean Academic Society of Business Administration, Vice President of the Korea Financial Management Association, Vice President of the Korean Academy of Management, Vice President of the Korea CEO Association, and President of the Korea Financial Management Association. #ParkSungtae #WonkwangUniversity #KoreanAcademia #BusinessEducation #UniversityPresident #GlocalUniversity30 #JeonbukRegion #WonBuddhism #KoreanEconomics #HigherEducationKorea
    • CEO of Hancom
      Kim Yeon-su
      Kim Yeon-su is the CEO and President of Hancom. He is a second-generation owner; his father is Kim Sang-cheol, Chairman of Hancom. He is focused on transforming Hancom into a cloud-based SaaS (Software as a Service) and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven enterprise. He is pursuing a growth strategy that expands the company’s business scope through aggressive mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and partnerships. He was born on March 23, 1983. He graduated with a degree in Business Administration from Boston University in the United States, completed an MBA program at Babson College Graduate School of Business, and earned a master’s degree in Finance from Boston College Graduate School. He previously worked at semiconductor manufacturer Wizit and SoftForum (now HancomWITH), before joining Hancom in 2012 as Director. He has held positions such as Head of Overseas Business, Head of Strategy at Hancom Group, and Head of Growth Strategy Division at Hancom Group. Since 2021, he has served as Co-CEO of Hancom alongside Chief Operating Officer Byun Sung-joon, overseeing the group's future strategy. #KimYeonsu #Hancom #HancomGroup #SaaS #AI #CloudBusiness #BusinessTransformation #SecondGenerationOwner #MergersAndAcquisitions #KoreanTechLeadership
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    • Chairman of Avaco
      Wee Ji-myung
      Wee Ji-myung is the chairman of Avaco. He is the eldest son of Avaco founder, Chairman Wee Jae-gon. He is focusing on expanding into various business sectors, including semiconductors and secondary batteries. He was born on November 19, 1978. He majored in mechanical engineering at Purdue University in the United States. He completed an MBA program at the Haas School of Business, University of California, Berkeley. He built his career at Samsung Electronics’ display division and the development center of Japan’s Toray Engineering. After joining Avaco, he served as Head of Strategic Planning and CEO of Avaco's U.S. branch, before becoming co-CEO in 2018. In 2020, he stepped down from the CEO position and became chairman of the board. In 2024, he was appointed chairman. He is known for being both cautious and bold. He is leading Avaco’s global growth and technological innovation. #WeeJimyung #Avaco #Semiconductors #SecondaryBatteries #GlobalLeadership #PurdueUniversity #UCBerkeleyMBA #SamsungDisplay #TorayEngineering #KoreanBusinessLeaders
    • President of ALMAC
      Park Jun-pyo
      Park Jun-pyo is the President of ALMAC and also serves as the CEO of its subsidiary, ALMAC Korea. He is a second-generation owner. His father is Park Soo-hyun, Chairman of ALMAC. He is focusing on expanding production capacity in aluminum extrusion and casting, as well as diversifying the customer base. He was born in July 1982. He graduated from the Department of Business Administration at Korea University and completed an MBA program at Columbia Business School in the United States. He worked at Samil PwC and Jeongdong Accounting Corporation, and later served as M&A Manager at Hanwha’s Global Strategy Office. In 2015, he joined ALMAC as President. He is a finance and strategy expert, equipped with sharp analytical and execution skills for navigating the rapidly changing electric vehicle market. He transformed ALMAC from an aluminum processing company into an electric vehicle parts manufacturer. #ParkJunpyo #ALMAC #ALMACKorea #EVparts #aluminumindustry #secondgenerationCEO #M&Aexpert #ColumbiaMBA #KoreaUniversity #automotiveindustrytransformation
    • Chairman of DN Automotive
      Kim Sang-hun
      Kim Sang-hun is the Chairman and CEO of DN Automotive. He is also the Chairman and the owner of DN Group, recognized as its controlling shareholder (owner). As a second-generation owner, his father was the late Kim Man-soo, founder and former chairman of Dong-A Tire Industrial. Kim Sang-hun was born on April 1, 1963, in Sancheong, Gyeongnam. He graduated from the Department of Business Administration at Yonsei University. In 1986, he joined Dong-A Tire Industrial and served as Executive Vice President and then as CEO and President. In 2017, following a company spin-off, he became CEO and President of DTR Automotive (now DN Automotive). After the company changed its name, he was appointed Vice Chairman and CEO of DN Automotive in 2022, and Chairman and CEO in 2024. He led DN Automotive to become the No. 1 company in Korea and one of the top three in the world in the field of anti-vibration parts. He also expanded the company by acquiring DN Solutions (formerly Doosan Machine Tools). #KimSanghun #DNAutomotive #DTRAutomotive #DNGROUP #Koreanbusiness #automotiveindustry #DNsolutions #antivibrationparts #DoosanMachineTools #businessleader
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    • President of KEPCO
      Kim Dong-cheol
      Kim Dong-cheol is the President of Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO). He is focusing on expanding the power grid to overcome the financial crisis and prepare for the age of AI. He was born on June 30, 1955 (lunar calendar) in Gwangju. He graduated from Gwangju Jeil High School and the Department of Law at Seoul National University. He began working at Korea Development Bank in 1983 and entered politics in 1989 as a policy aide to National Assembly member Kwon No-gap. After being elected in the 17th general election, he served four consecutive terms as a lawmaker. After losing in the 21st general election, he joined the presidential campaign of Yoon Suk-yeol from the People Power Party in 2021. He is the first president of KEPCO to come from a political background. Due to his complete lack of experience in the energy sector, he has faced criticism as a parachute appointee of the Yoon Suk-yeol administration. #KimDongcheol #KEPCO #KoreaElectricPower #energysector #parachuteappointment #YoonSukyeol #AIera #powergrid #KoreaDevelopmentBank #SouthKoreanpolitics
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    • CEO of LS Securities
      Kim Won-kyu
      Kim Won-kyu is the President and CEO of LS Securities. He is accelerating revenue diversification through the strengthening of investment banking (IB) operations. He is also focusing on expanding the scale of LS Securities by increasing its equity capital. He was born on May 17, 1960, in Uiseong, North Gyeongsang Province. He graduated from Daegu Commercial High School and the Department of Business Administration at Kyungpook National University. He is a person who rose to the position of CEO of a securities firm after starting as a rank-and-file employee. He joined Lucky Securities, the predecessor of NH Investment & Securities, and built over 20 years of experience in sales, serving in roles such as Head of Retirement Pension Sales, Head of Pension Trust Sales, and Head of WM (Wealth Management) Sales Division 1. In 2013, he was appointed President and CEO of Woori Investment & Securities, and in 2015, he became the first President and CEO of NH Investment & Securities, which was formed through the merger of NH NongHyup Securities and Woori Investment & Securities. After resigning from NH Investment & Securities, he was appointed CEO of LS Securities in 2019, just one year later. Following a three-year term renewal, he succeeded in being reappointed for an additional one-year term in 2025 despite legal risks. He is known for his “big brother leadership,” actively communicating with employees. He is the older brother of Kim Jae-won, former Supreme Council member of the People Power Party. #KimWonKyu #LSSecurities #KoreanFinance #investmentbanking #NHSecurities #WooriInvestment #businessleadership #financialindustryKorea #capitalexpansion #executiveprofile
    • President of SNUH
      Kim Young-tae
      Kim Young-tae is the President and CEO of Seoul National University Hospital. He is dedicated to elevating medical care and research to a global level and fulfilling public healthcare responsibilities as the nation's central hospital. He was born on November 4, 1963, in Seoul. He graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine. He earned his master's and doctoral degrees in medicine from the graduate school of Seoul National University. After completing his internship and residency at Seoul National University Hospital, he was appointed professor in the Department of Thoracic Surgery at Seoul National University College of Medicine. He completed a fellowship at the Mayo Clinic in the United States and served as the Director of the Lung Cancer Center and the Cardiopulmonary Intensive Care Unit at Seoul National University Hospital. He was one of the candidates recommended again after then-President Yoon Suk-yeol rejected the two candidates for hospital president recommended by the Seoul National University Hospital board. He was the first in the world to identify the gene (KIF5B-RET fusion gene) that causes lung cancer. He was the first in Korea to successfully perform a lung transplant surgery on an infant under the age of two. He is pursuing changes in the authoritative decision-making structure at Seoul National University Hospital by emphasizing horizontal relationships among members. #KimYoungtae #SeoulNationalUniversityHospital #lungcancer #thoracicsurgery #publichealthcare #KIF5BRET #MayoClinic #hospitalpresident #lungtransplant #medicalresearch
    • CEO of Studio Dragon
      Jang Kyung-ik
      Jang Kyung-ik is the CEO of Studio Dragon, a subsidiary of CJ ENM. He aims to boost performance by increasing global market influence. He was born on January 12, 1972. He graduated from Kyungpook National University with a degree in Economics. He began his career at Shinsegi Telecom. After working as the Programming and Scheduling Team Leader at Megabox, he co-founded the film investment and distribution company NEW in 2008. In 2013, he became CEO of the film division at NEW, later serving as CEO of its subsidiary Studio & NEW, and eventually became CEO of NEW. In 2024, he was appointed CEO of Studio Dragon. He has built his career in the entertainment industry through outstanding planning skills and insight. As the producer of dramas such as “Descendants of the Sun” and “Moving,” he is regarded as a creator of globally resonant content. #JangKyungik #StudioDragon #CJENM #Kdrama #DescendantsoftheSun #Moving #KoreanContent #EntertainmentIndustry #NEWfilms #GlobalKcontent
    • CEO of Samsung Display
      Yi Chung
      Yi Chung is the President and CEO of Samsung Display. He is solidifying his dominance in the small and medium-sized OLED display market for IT devices such as smartphones and PCs, and is working hard to stay ahead of the competition from China. He was born in Seoul in 1966. He graduated from Shinil High School in Seoul and earned a degree in Chemical Engineering from Sogang University. He received both his master’s and doctoral degrees in Chemical Engineering from Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH). He served as the head of the Development Group and the Panel Development Team in the OLED Business Division at Samsung Display. He later held positions as the Head of Development in the Small and Medium Business Division, Division Head, and Head of the IT Business Team. In November 2024, he was appointed President and CEO of Samsung Display, becoming the company’s first CEO with a background as a display engineer. He serves as Chairman of the Korea Display Industry Association. He is recognized as a technical expert with extensive experience in display process technologies, having worked in the LCD Business Division at Samsung Electronics and at Samsung Display. #YiChung #SamsungDisplay #OLED #DisplayEngineer #KoreaDisplayIndustryAssociation #POSTECH #ChemicalEngineering #ITDisplays #DisplayTechnology #TechLeadership
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    • Honorary Chairman of Samchully Group
      Yi Man-deuk
      Yi Man-deuk is Honorary Chairman of Samchully Group and also Honorary Chairman of Samchully. He is a second-generation owner, and his father was the late Yi Jang-kyun, co-founder of Samchully. He is devoted to envisioning new businesses and discovering future growth engines for Samchully. He was born on April 21, 1956, in Seoul. He graduated from the Department of Business Administration at Korea University and completed an MBA program at International University in the United States. In 1981, he joined Miseong Trading at Samchully Group and has since taken the lead in businesses such as coal briquettes, city gas, combined heat and power (CHP) plants, renewable energy, and overseas energy development. He was promoted to Executive Vice President of Samchully in 1991 and to Vice Chairman of Samchully Group in 1992. In 1993, he became Chairman of Samchully. Since 2016, he has served as Honorary Chairman. He has also served as Chairman of the Korea City Gas Association and Vice Chairman of the Seoul Chamber of Commerce and Industry. #YiManDeuk #Samchully #SamchullyGroup #HonoraryChairman #CityGas #RenewableEnergy #KoreanExecutives #KoreaUniversity #EnergyDevelopment #BusinessLeadership
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    • CEO of Daeduck
      Kim Young-jae
      Kim Young-jae is the President and CEO of Daeduck. He also serves as President of the affiliated company, Daeduck Electronics. He is the second son of the late Kim Jung-sik, the founder and former Chairman of Daeduck Electronics. He was born on January 1, 1959, in Seoul. He graduated from Dongguk University High School and the Department of Industrial Chemistry at Seoul National University, and received a master's degree in Chemistry from the graduate school of KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology). He joined Daeduck Electronics in 1983 and became President and CEO in 2004. After the company transitioned into a holding structure in 2020, he became the top executive of the holding company, Daeduck. Believing that the expansion of 5G mobile communications and the artificial intelligence (AI) market will drive up demand for non-memory products, he is focusing on diversifying the business structure, which has been centered on memory semiconductor substrates. Since 2012, he has served as Chairman of the Samsung Electronics Suppliers Association (Hyopseonghoe). #KimYoungjae #Daeduck #DaeduckElectronics #SemiconductorIndustry #NonMemoryExpansion #5G #AIIndustry #KAIST #SamsungPartners #ElectronicsLeadership
    • CEO of Korean Re
      Won Jong-gyu
      Won Jong-gyu is the President and CEO of Korean Reinsurance. He is focusing on meeting the rising demand for reinsurance driven by climate risk response and capital management through the use of co-reinsurance. With the domestic market reaching saturation, he is concentrating on strengthening Korean Re's presence in overseas markets. He was born on September 2, 1959, in Seoul, as the third son of former Korean Re Chairman Won Hyuk-hee. He graduated from Yeouido High School in Seoul and the Department of Trade at Myongji University, then completed an MBA program at Yonsei University Graduate School of Business. He joined Korea Reinsurance Corporation (now Korean Reinsurance), and held positions including Head of the New York Office, Deputy General Manager of the Planning and Management Office, and Head of the Accounting Department. After 28 years with the company, he became President and CEO in 2013. He is known to be humble and is regarded as highly driven. #WonJonggyu #KoreanReinsurance #ClimateRisk #CoReinsurance #ReinsuranceMarket #GlobalExpansion #KoreanExecutives #InsuranceIndustry #LeadershipProfile #CapitalManagement
    • Chairman of Daewoo E&C
      Jung Won-ju
      Jung Won-ju is the Chairman of Daewoo E&C and Vice Chairman of Jungheung Group. He is focusing on expanding Daewoo E&C’s overseas operations, particularly in key countries such as Vietnam and Nigeria. As the second-generation owner-executive of Jungheung Group, he is also putting effort into raising awareness of Jungheung Construction’s apartment brand, ‘Jungheung S-Class.’ He was born on July 30, 1968, in Gwangju Metropolitan City as the eldest son of Jungheung Group Chairman Jung Chang-sun. He graduated from Gwangil High School and the Department of Public Administration at Honam University. Following his father’s emphasis on field experience, he worked at Jungheung Housing’s construction sites after graduating from high school. He has effectively taken over the management of Jungheung Group from Chairman Jung Chang-sun. He has served as the Chairman of the Gwangju-Jeonnam Chapter and Central Headquarters of the Korea Housing Builders Association, as well as Chairman of The Herald. He is continuing the cautious business strategy of Chairman Jung Chang-sun, who is known for his careful approach, like “tapping even on a stone bridge before crossing.” #JungWonju #DaewooE&C #JungheungGroup #SouthKoreaConstruction #VietnamProjects #NigeriaDevelopment #JungheungSClass #SecondGenCEO #KoreaHousingBuildersAssociation #GwangjuBusiness
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    • CEO of LG H&H
      Lee Jung-ae
      Lee Jung-ae is the CEO and President of LG Household & Health Care (H&H). She faces the challenge of improving performance and overcoming sluggish stock prices amid the prolonged economic downturn in China. She was born on December 24, 1963. She graduated from the Department of Economics at Ewha Womans University. She joined LG Chem and built her career in marketing. She later served as Head of the Household Goods Division and was promoted to Executive Director in 2013 and Vice President in 2016. Since 2015, she has been in charge of the luxury cosmetics business, leading the growth of in-house brands such as "The History of Whoo" and "SU:M37." In 2018, she was appointed CEO of the subsidiary Coca-Cola Beverage Company, and in November 2022, she was appointed CEO and President of LG Household & Health Care. She is the first female executive across all LG Group affiliates. #LeeJungae #LGHouseholdHealthCare #KoreanBeauty #LuxuryCosmetics #EwhaWomansUniversity #LGGroup #WomenLeadership #KBeauty #Whoo #SUM37
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    • CEO of Shinhan Life Insurance
      Lee Young-jong
      Lee Young-jong is the CEO and President of Shinhan Life Insurance. After securing his second term, he is focusing his efforts on solidifying internal unity within the merged entity, Shinhan Life Insurance, aiming to elevate the company to the second-largest life insurer in the country. He was born in February 1966. He graduated from Baejeong High School in Busan and earned a degree in Business Administration from Seoul National University. He joined Shinhan Bank and held various positions including Head of the Future Strategy Department and Branch Manager of the Shinchon Central Branch. He later served as Head and Director of the Strategic Planning Team at Shinhan Financial Group, and as Regional Head of Shinhan Bank’s Gangseo Division. He then moved to Orange Life and took charge as Head of the Newlife Initiative. In January 2021, he was appointed CEO of Orange Life. After the merger of Shinhan Life and Orange Life, which led to the establishment of Shinhan Life Insurance, he served as Head of the Strategic Planning Group and Head of the Retirement Pension Business Group. In January 2023, he was appointed CEO and President of Shinhan Life. In 2024, he was appointed Chairman of the Board at Shinhan Life, and in 2025, he successfully secured his reappointment as CEO. He is regarded as one of the leading strategy experts in the Shinhan Financial Group. He played a leading role in major mergers and acquisitions (M&As), including the merger of Shinhan Bank and Chohung Bank, the merger of Shinhan Life and Orange Life, and the acquisition of Asia Trust by Orange Life. #LeeYoungjong #ShinhanLife #KoreanFinance #InsuranceCEO #ShinhanFinancialGroup #MergersAcquisitions #KoreaInsurance #OrangeLife #StrategicLeadership #FinancialExpert
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    • CEO of L&K Biomed
      Kang Gook-jin
      Kang Gook-jin is the CEO of L&K Biomed. He is focused on expanding the company's product portfolio and global sales network. He was born on August 10, 1966, in Gangwon-do. He graduated from the Department of Applied Biology at Kangwon National University. He worked at the Korean branch of Stryker, a U.S.-based medical device company. Later, he moved to GS Medical, where he oversaw the development and manufacturing of spinal medical products. In 2008, he founded L&K Biomed and became its CEO. He values substance and sustainability. He believes that "true corporate value comes from competing through technology." He is humble. He credits the company’s achievements to its employees and demonstrates a leadership style that puts others first. #KangGookJin #L&KBiomed #MedicalDevices #SpinalImplants #KoreanCEO #BiotechLeadership #TechDriven #GlobalBusiness #KangwonUniversity #HealthcareInnovation
    • CEO of Dong-A ST
      Jeong Jae-hoon
      Jeong Jae-hoon is the President and CEO of Dong-A ST. He was appointed as a relief pitcher to turn around stagnant performance. He was born on November 3, 1971. He earned a master’s degree in pharmacy from Sungkyunkwan University Graduate School. He joined Dong-A Pharmaceutical and served as Head of the Operations Planning Team, later moving to Dong-A Socio Holdings, where he led the Ethical Management Office. In 2021, he was appointed Executive Vice President and CEO of Dong-A Socio Holdings, and in 2023, he became President and CEO of the company. In 2024, he was appointed President and CEO of Dong-A ST. He is an internal professional manager selected by Dong-A ST, which was in need of young leadership to drive new changes. With in-depth knowledge of internal operations and strengths in sales strategy, he is considered the right person to lead the company’s performance rebound. #JeongJaeHoon #DongAST #DongASocioHoldings #KoreanPharmaceutical #CorporateLeadership #BusinessTurnaround #ExecutiveAppointment #SungkyunkwanUniversity #PharmaCEO #InternalPromotion
    • Head of Future Growth Division at Lotte Corporation
      Shin Yu-yeol
      Shin Yu-yeol is the Vice President and Head of Future Growth Division at Lotte Corporation. He also serves as the Head of Global Strategy at Lotte Biologics and CEO of Lotte Financial. He is the son of Lotte Group Chairman Shin Dong-bin and the heir apparent to lead the group. He is tasked with identifying new growth engines for Lotte Group. He was born on March 30, 1986, as the eldest of three children to Chairman Shin and his Japanese wife Shigemitsu Manami. He holds Japanese citizenship and his Japanese name is Shigemitsu Satoshi. His two younger sisters also hold Japanese citizenship. He attended Aoyama Gakuin, a private school in Japan, for elementary, middle, and high school, and graduated from the Faculty of Environment and Information Studies at Keio University. He earned an MBA from Columbia Business School in the United States. He began his career at Nomura Securities in Japan. He later worked as Head of Sales at Lotte Japan. He served as Executive Director of the Basic Materials Division at Lotte Chemical’s Tokyo office before moving to South Korea, where he took on the roles of Head of Future Growth at Lotte Corporation and Head of Global Strategy at Lotte Biologics. In 2023, he was appointed CEO of Lotte Financial. Having lived in Japan until the age of 40, his Korean language proficiency is limited, but he is capable of communication. As he is now over the age of 38, he is exempt from military service, and there is speculation that he will soon acquire South Korean citizenship. #ShinYuyeol #LotteCorporation #LotteGroup #LotteBiologics #LotteFinancial #KoreanChaebol #NextGenerationLeader #JapaneseKorean #BusinessSuccession #GlobalStrategy
    • CEO of Shinsegae International
      William Kim
      William Kim is the CEO of the Fashion Division at Shinsegae International. He also serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors at Shinsegae International and Head of Digital & Global for Shinsegae Department Store Division. He was born in the United States in August 1972. He graduated from the University of Colorado with a degree in Accounting. At Gucci Group, he served as CFO (Chief Financial Officer) and COO (Chief Operating Officer), overseeing luxury watch brands including Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen, and Bedat & Co. At Burberry, he held the position of Senior Vice President of Retail and Digital. He later became CEO of British fashion brand AllSaints, where he led the company to profitability within one year. He then moved to Samsung Electronics, where he served as Executive Vice President of Marketing for the Mobile Division, overseeing digital platforms, global stores, and training. In 2022, he became CEO of global cycling apparel brand Rapha, where he expanded the company’s digital platform. In January 2023, he was appointed as CEO of Shinsegae International. In October 2024, he was named CEO of the Fashion Division at Shinsegae International. #WilliamKim #ShinsegaeInternational #ShinsegaeFashion #LuxuryRetail #GlobalLeadership #Burberry #GucciGroup #SamsungElectronics #Rapha #DigitalTransformation
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    • CEO of Caregen
      Chung Yong-ji
      Chung Yong-ji is the CEO of Caregen and also serves as Chairman of the Board. He is aiming to develop pharmaceuticals using peptide technology. He was born in February 1970. He graduated from the Department of Genetic Engineering at Sungkyunkwan University and earned a master's degree in Biochemistry from the University of Texas at San Antonio. He received a Ph.D. in Molecular Biology (Animal Science) from Cornell University. In 2001, he founded Caregen, a company specializing in peptide-based cosmetics and fillers. In 2021, he signed a global exclusive agreement with BASF, a global chemical company, to supply cosmetic peptides. He is expanding beyond cosmetics into the bio field, focusing on the development of treatments for COVID-19, macular degeneration, and diabetes. #ChungYongji #Caregen #PeptideTechnology #Biotech #CosmeticPeptides #COVID19Treatment #MacularDegeneration #DiabetesTreatment #PharmaceuticalDevelopment #BASFPartnership
    • CEO of Studio Mir
      Yoo Jae-myung
      Yoo Jae-myung is the CEO of Studio Mir. He is focusing on securing intellectual property (IP) and diversifying revenue streams through its utilization. He is also prioritizing the strengthening of partnerships with major OTT companies such as Netflix to establish a stable revenue base. He was born on February 5, 1972, in Seoul. While attending high school, his family fell into financial hardship due to his father's business failure, and after his father's death, he faced difficult times. During this period, a ‘doodle’ he drew by chance caught the eye of a staff member at a comic production company, leading him to become an animator. He worked as a director at animation production companies such as Dongwoo Animation, Tin House, and JM Animation, before founding Studio Mir in 2010 and becoming its CEO. He is an animation expert with over 20 years of experience. He is considered one of the pioneers of the Korean animation industry. He emphasizes the importance of ‘staying true to the basics.’ #YooJaemyung #StudioMir #KoreanAnimation #AnimationIndustry #OTTpartnership #NetflixKorea #IntellectualProperty #AnimationDirector #KoreanContent #CreativeLeadership
    • CEO of Deepnoid
      Choi Woo-sik
      Choi Woo-sik is the CEO of Deepnoid. He is the founder of Deepnoid, a medical artificial intelligence (AI) solutions company. He is working to expand the market for a chest X-ray interpretation report generation solution. He was born on October 4, 1969. He graduated from the Department of Electronic Engineering at Yonsei University. He began his career as a mobile phone development engineer at Hanwha Information and Communications and later moved to Samsung Electronics to further his experience. In 2002, he founded the mobile phone development company Appleton and served as its Chief Technology Officer (CTO), though the company faced ups and downs. Turning to AI, he founded Deepnoid in 2008 and became its CEO. He aims to build a company that helps make AI accessible to everyone in the country. #ChoiWooSik #Deepnoid #AIhealthcare #YonseiUniversity #medicalAI #Koreanstartup #XrayAI #digitalhealth #Koreanentrepreneur #AIinnovation
    • Chairman of Wemade
      Park Kwan-ho
      Park Kwan-ho is the Chairman and CEO of Wemade, as well as the CEO of Wemix Korea. He is focused on the global launch of the company’s flagship game 'MIR M' and on establishing the cryptocurrency 'Wemix' in international markets. He was born on November 25, 1972. He graduated from the Department of Business Administration at Kookmin University. He co-founded 'ActozSoft' with senior members of the university’s computer club and developed 'Legend of Mir' while working as the development team leader. In February 2000, he became independent and founded 'Wemade', releasing 'Legend of Mir 2', which became a commercial success. In 2007, to focus on game development, he established a co-CEO system by appointing a professional manager to handle business operations. In 2012, he stepped down as CEO and transitioned to a professional management structure by becoming Chairman of the Board. After years of weak performance, he returned to the frontlines of management in 2024, marking his comeback after 12 years. He is considered one of the first-generation game developers in Korea. He is known for being cautious yet determined, with a deep passion for game development. #ParkKwanho #Wemade #Wemix #LegendofMir #Koreangameindustry #gameCEO #MIRM #cryptogames #gamefounder #Koreanblockchain
    • Founder of GemVax&KAEL
      Kim Sang-jae
      Kim Sang-jae is the founder of GemVax&KAEL (hereinafter referred to as GemVax). After stepping down as CEO in 2024, he has remained as an advisor. He is focusing on leading the KRW 20 trillion (US$ 14.4 billion) market for neurodegenerative disease treatments. He was born on December 5, 1966. He graduated from Kyung Sung High School in Seoul and Hanyang University College of Medicine. He studied spinal neurology at the University of Southern California in the United States and received both his master's and doctoral degrees in cellular physiology from Hanyang University Graduate School. In 1995, he ran a clinic specializing in pediatric scoliosis in Apgujeong-dong, Seoul. In 2005, he founded the Korea Stem Cell Bank, which extracts and stores stem cells. While searching for air filters for stem cell cultivation, he acquired KAEL, a KOSDAQ-listed semiconductor filter manufacturer, in 2007. In October 2008, he acquired GEMVAX, a Norwegian biotechnology company owned by the Danish biopharmaceutical firm Pharmexa, and became CEO. For 17 years, he has focused on developing the new drug candidate ‘GV1001.’ He is expanding its application to treat neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and multiple sclerosis (MS). #KimSangjae #GemVax #GV1001 #neurodegenerativedisease #Alzheimers #Parkinsons #stemcells #biotechstartup #Koreanbiotech #pharmaceuticals
    • CEO of JSC
      Park Sung-sik
      Park Sung-sik is the president and CEO of Jeju Semiconductor. He is the founder of Jeju Semiconductor, a fabless memory company. He is actively working to expand the market for memory semiconductors used in mobile and 5G-based Internet of Things (IoT) applications. He was born on July 12, 1961. He graduated from the Department of Electronic Engineering at Nihon University in Japan. He began his career at Samsung Electronics, where he worked in the Memory Division for 15 years. Sensing the potential of the low-capacity memory semiconductor market, he founded Apems Technology (now Jeju Semiconductor) in 2000. In 2005, he relocated the company’s headquarters from Seoul to Jeju, and in 2013, the company was renamed Jeju Semiconductor. He also oversees Donghaeng Lottery, a subsidiary engaged in the national lottery business. #ParkSungSik #JejuSemiconductor #MemoryChip #Fabless #IoT #5G #KoreanSemiconductor #StartupFounder #SamsungAlumni #TechLeadership
    • CEO of Duk San Neolux
      Lee Su-hun
      Lee Su-hun is the chief executive officer of Duksan Neolux and also serves as chairman within the Duksan Holdings group. He concurrently holds CEO positions at Duksan Holdings, Duksan Hi-Metal, and Duksan EtherCT. He is actively pursuing business diversification for Duksan Neolux, including the acquisition of Hyundai Heavy Industries Turbo Machinery. While pushing for the diversification of OLED materials and expansion of production capacity, he is also tightening focus on the company's existing OLED materials business. Born on January 10, 1976, Lee is the eldest son of Lee Joon-ho, the founder of Duksan Group. He is a second-generation business leader who inherited control of the Duksan Holdings group. He studied History Education at Korea University and received a master's degree from the Graduate School of International Studies at the same university. After working in the Corporate Planning Office at Dongbu Anam Semiconductor, he joined Duksan Hi-Metal in 2007. In 2019, he became CEO of Duksan Neolux, followed by CEO roles at Duksan Hi-Metal and Duksan Nepcores. He resigned from the CEO posts at Duksan Neolux and Duksan Hi-Metal and became chairman of the Duksan Holdings group in 2023. In 2024, as part of efforts to strengthen management and leadership accountability, he returned as CEO of both Duksan Neolux and Duksan Hi-Metal. He is known for his humility and servant leadership, avoiding rigid authoritative structures. He values people above all in corporate management, believing that 90 percent of failures and 100 percent of successes in business stem from people. #LeeSuHun #DuksanNeolux #OLEDmaterials #BusinessDiversification #ServantLeadership #KoreanBusiness #SecondGenerationLeadership
    • Governor of South Gyeongsang Province
      Kim Koung-soo
      Kim Koung-soo is the former Governor of South Gyeongsang Province. As the nation enters the phase of the early presidential election in April 2025, he is being mentioned as a non-Lee Jae-myung presidential candidate within the Democratic Party of Korea. He has made efforts toward the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol, including going on a hunger strike. He is preparing to run in the party’s primary for the presidential nomination, aiming to achieve meaningful results. He resigned from his post as governor after being convicted for his involvement in the "Druking online comment manipulation scandal." After being imprisoned, he was granted a special pardon and reinstatement of rights under the Yoon Suk-yeol administration, and subsequently rejoined the Democratic Party of Korea. He was born on December 1, 1967, in Yong-an-ri, Gaecheon-myeon, Goseong-gun, South Gyeongsang Province. In the sixth grade at Goseong Elementary School, he transferred to Jinju, where he later graduated from Dongmyeong High School. While attending the Department of Anthropology at Seoul National University, he participated in student activism and was arrested three times. He was later recognized as a person of merit in the democratization movement. Entering politics, he worked as an aide to National Assembly members Shin Gye-ryun, Yoo Seon-ho, and Lim Chae-jung. During the Roh Moo-hyun administration, he served as a secretary in the Blue House, assisting with election strategies and speech writing. After former President Roh Moo-hyun’s retirement, he followed him to Bongha Village and supported him, earning the nickname "President Roh’s last secretary." He was considered a close confidant of former President Moon Jae-in. He is known for being calm, gentle, and passionate in carrying out his duties. #KimKoungsoo #SouthGyeongsang #DemocraticPartyKorea #2025Election #YoonSukyeol #MoonJaein #RohMoohyun #DrukingScandal #KoreanPolitics #PresidentialCandidate
    • CEO of Infobank
      Park Tai-hyung
      Park Tai-hyung is the President and CEO of Infobank. He is the founder of Infobank, a company specializing in enterprise mobile messaging services. He aims to transform Infobank into an "AI solutions" company. He was born on April 1, 1957, in Seoul. He graduated from Kyunggi High School in Seoul, earned a bachelor's degree in Energy Resources Engineering from Seoul National University, and received a master's degree in Industrial Engineering from the graduate school at Seoul National University. He also completed an MBA program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in the United States. He built his career as Senior Deputy Branch Manager at the Korea branch of Bankers Trust and founded Infobank independently in 1995, becoming its President and CEO. He was the first in Korea to develop SMS services that notify users of credit card approvals and bank deposits/withdrawals, as well as text voting services during live TV and radio broadcasts. #ParkTaihyung #Infobank #AIsolutions #mobilemessaging #Koreanentrepreneurs #techfounder #enterpriseIT #WhartonMBA #SNUalumni #Koreaninnovation
    • CEO of Hanwha Aerospace
      Son Jae-il
      Son Jae-il is the CEO of Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems. He is leading the integration of Hanwha Group’s land, sea, and air defense businesses. He is focusing on securing defense export contracts and building local production facilities to expand global sales. He was born in Daegu on March 5, 1965. He graduated from Yeongjin High School in Daegu and majored in Business Administration at Korea University. He began his career at Korea Explosives (now Hanwha) and has since worked exclusively within the Hanwha Group. He served as Executive Director of Hanwha’s Explosives Division and Managing Director of Hanwha Techwin’s Defense Business Division before being appointed CEO of Hanwha Land Systems in 2017. In 2020, he became CEO of Hanwha Defense, the unit overseeing Hanwha Group’s entire defense business, solidifying his reputation as a defense industry expert. He was appointed CEO of Hanwha Aerospace in 2022 and CEO of Hanwha Systems in 2024. He also serves as President of the Korea Space Technology Promotion Association. #SonJaeil #HanwhaAerospace #HanwhaSystems #HanwhaGroup #defenseindustry #Koreandefense #spacetechnology #KoreanCEOs #armsintegration #defenseexports
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    • CEO of Shinhan Card
      Park Chang-hun
      Park Chang-hun is the President and CEO of Shinhan Card. He is focusing on transforming Shinhan Card into a platform company, with "change" and "innovation" as the key themes. He also faces the challenge of reclaiming the top spot in net profit in the card industry, a position that was lost after ten years. He was born on May 5, 1968. He graduated from Jinju High School in South Gyeongsang Province and studied Political Science and Diplomacy at Yonsei University. He joined LG Card and worked as Head of Sales Planning Team, among other roles. After Shinhan Card acquired LG Card, he held various positions at Shinhan Card including Head of Big Data Marketing Team, Head of Court 9 Task Force, Head of New Growth Division, Head of Life Business Division, Head of DNA Business Promotion Division (Executive Director), and Head of Payment Group (Executive Director). He was appointed as President of Shinhan Card in 2025. He is the second CEO to be promoted from within the company. He is the figure behind the "bold promotion" from executive director to CEO. Having worked in key departments related to digital and sales, he was chosen as the right person to lead the transformation into a platform company. He is regarded as a “new business expert” at Shinhan Card. With over 30 years of experience in the card industry, he possesses a deep understanding of the entire card business. #ShinhanCard #ParkChangHun #creditcardindustry #platformbusiness #digitaltransformation #KoreaFinance #CEOpromotion #YonseiUniversity #LGCard #KoreanCEOs
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    • President of the University of Ulsan
      Oh Yeon-cheon
      Oh Yeon-cheon is the President of the University of Ulsan. He is currently serving his third consecutive term, with his tenure set to run until February 2027. He is strengthening the university’s status as a glocal (global + local) institution and is focused on building a model for regional and industrial co-growth. He was born in 1951 in Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do. He graduated from the Department of Political Science at Seoul National University. He earned both his master’s and doctoral degrees in financial management from the graduate school of New York University in the United States. He briefly worked in public service after passing the 17th Higher Civil Service Examination, but returned to Korea after completing his studies in the U.S. and was appointed as a professor at Seoul National University. He served as Dean of the Graduate School of Public Administration and later as President of Seoul National University. He was also the first Chairman of the Board of Seoul National University after it became a national university corporation. He was a distinguished professor at Stanford University in the United States before being appointed President of the University of Ulsan. Externally, he served as Chair of the Policy Deliberation Committee at the Ministry of Information and Communication, Chairman of the Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology under the Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Chair of the Industrial Development Committee, and Chair of the Judicial Policy Advisory Committee of the Supreme Court. During his presidency at Seoul National University, he led the institution’s corporatization process. While he is widely respected as a scholar in the field of financial management, he has also been recognized as a university administration expert, having served as a university president for nearly 15 years. He was appointed the first three-term president in the history of the University of Ulsan, having led the university into the Glocal University 30 initiative and improved its performance in global university rankings, thereby significantly raising its status and capabilities. #OhYeoncheon #UniversityofUlsan #Koreanuniversity #glocaluniversity #SNU #financialmanagement #universitypresident #highereducation #Ulsan #Koreanscholar
    • CEO of KSOE
      Kim Sung-joon
      Kim Sung-joon is the Vice President and CEO of HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (KSOE). He is focusing on gaining a competitive edge in the future shipbuilding industry through orders for eco-friendly vessels and the development of autonomous navigation technologies. HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering is an intermediate holding company under the HD Hyundai Group. It has under its umbrella the three major shipbuilding companies: HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, HD Hyundai Samho, and HD Hyundai Mipo. He was born on June 5, 1970. He graduated from Joongdong High School in Seoul and earned a bachelor's degree in Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering from Seoul National University. He also obtained a master's degree in the same field from Seoul National University Graduate School and a Ph.D. in Ocean Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States. After serving as a partner at Boston Consulting Group in the United States, he joined Hyundai Heavy Industries in 2016 as an executive director in charge of technology planning and quality planning within the Planning Team. In 2018, he served as head of the Planning and Synergy Promotion Division at Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, and later as head of the Future Technology Research Institute, before being promoted to Vice President and CEO of HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering in 2023. He is regarded as a key figure to lead technological and managerial innovation within HD Hyundai Group, which is solidifying the third-generation ownership system under Chung Ki-sun. #KimSungjoon #HDKoreaShipbuilding #HDHyundaiGroup #shipbuildingindustry #autonomousships #greenenergy #MITalumni #futuretechnology #ChungKisun #SouthKoreaindustry
    • CEO of AhnLab
      Kang Suk-kyoon
      Kang Suk-kyoon is the CEO of AhnLab. As the company marks its 30th anniversary, he is aiming to elevate it to a world-class enterprise. He was born on September 22, 1960. He graduated from the Department of English Language and Literature at Korea University and completed the MBA program at the Helsinki School of Economics in Finland. He worked as a senior executive at Accenture’s Financial Services Group before moving to Kolon Benit, where he served as managing director. He then joined IBM Korea, where he led the Financial Services Sales Division and later served as head of the Storage Business Division. He also led solution sales at Benit and was country manager of Informatica Korea before joining AhnLab in 2013. He served as Executive Vice President of the Business Division, then as Vice President of EP and EPN Business Units, before being appointed CEO and President in 2020. As a management expert with experience in key positions at domestic and international IT companies and global consulting firms, he has led AhnLab’s business diversification and global expansion. #KangSukkyoon #AhnLab #cybersecurity #KoreanIT #CEO #globalexpansion #businessdiversification #Accenture #IBM #KoreaUniversity
    • Vice President of Hana Pharm
      Cho Dong-hoon
      Cho Dong-hoon is the Executive Vice President in charge of management at Hana Pharm. He is accelerating efforts to expand into the Southeast Asian market and secure a lineup of opioid analgesics. He was born on September 26, 1980, as the eldest son of Cho Kyung-il, the founder of Hana Pharm. He graduated from the Business Administration Department at the University of Hawaii in the United States and joined Hana Pharm in 2006. He worked in the Seoul General Hospital Sales Team and served as Head of the Management Division before being promoted to Executive Vice President in 2015. He gained experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors by working in various departments including sales, marketing, and planning. He is credited with contributing to the establishment of a stable revenue base for Hana Pharm. He is overseeing overall management and focusing on strengthening the company’s overseas business. #ChoDonghoon #HanaPharm #pharmaceuticals #biotech #SoutheastAsia #opioidanalgesics #KoreaPharma #executiveleadership #globalexpansion #businessstrategy
    • CEO of Genians
      Lee Dong-bum
      Lee Dong-bum is the CEO of Genians. He is the founder of Genians, an information security software company. He is focusing on zero trust solutions and global market expansion. He was born on June 5, 1969. He graduated from the Department of Information Engineering at Sungkyunkwan University. Utilizing his major, he chose Doosan Information & Communications as his first job. After moving to AlloSystem Tech, he led the development of VPN (Virtual Private Network) solutions as the head of the research lab. Through this, he helped the company become the No.1 VPN provider in South Korea. After experiencing the challenges of expanding VPN solutions abroad, he established Genie Networks (now Genians) in 2005 with the goal of developing a new solution capable of global market success. He positioned the company as the top domestic provider of NAC (Network Access Control solutions) and EDR (Endpoint Detection and Response solutions). He served as the chairman of the Korea Information Security Industry Association (KISIA). #LeeDongbum #Genians #cybersecurity #VPN #NAC #EDR #KISIA #zeroTrust #informationSecurity #startupCEO
    • President of Seoul Women’s University
      Lee Yoon-sun
      Lee Yoon-sun is the president of Seoul Women’s University. She took office on March 1, 2025. She aims to build a university that strengthens the foundation of education and research while fulfilling its social responsibilities. Born in 1969, she graduated from the Department of Educational Psychology at Seoul Women’s University. She earned a master’s degree in education from the graduate school of Seoul Women’s University and a doctorate in education from the University of Washington in the United States. In 2008, she was appointed as a professor in the Department of Educational Psychology at her alma mater, Seoul Women’s University. She served in various key positions including Director of International Cooperation, Director of the Barom Character Education Research Center, Dean of Student Affairs, Secretary General, Director of Planning, and Head of the Data Innovation Office, before taking office as president of Seoul Women’s University in March 2025. Having held a wide range of major administrative roles, she has a deep understanding of university operations. Notably, just before becoming president, she led the Data Innovation Office directly under the president, where she established a data-based decision-making and management analysis system. Before joining Seoul Women’s University, she worked as an assessment director at the Washington State Department of Education in the United States and later served as a consultant for the ETS Achievement Test after becoming a professor. She served as Chair of the Education Services Committee and as Editor-in-Chief of the Korean Society for Business Education. She has proposed the key principles of university management as “a right university,” “an open university,” and “a strong university.” #LeeYoonSun #SeoulWomensUniversity #universitypresident #highereducation #datainnovation #educationleadership #ETSconsultant #WashingtonUniversity #charactereducation #universitymanagement
    • CEO of Celltrion
      Seo Jin-seok
      Seo Jin-seok is the CEO of Celltrion in charge of overall management. He manages Celltrion as a co-CEO alongside Vice Chairmen Ki Woo-sung and Kim Hyoung-ki. He is the eldest son of Seo Jung-jin, Chairman of Celltrion and its founder. He was born on August 16, 1984. He graduated from the Department of Animal Science and Biotechnology at Seoul National University and received both his master’s and doctorate degrees from the Graduate School of Nanoscience and Technology in Life Science Engineering at KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology). After joining the Celltrion Life Science Research Institute, he served as head of product planning at the Celltrion R&D Division and as Executive Vice President of Celltrion Skincure, before being appointed CEO of Celltrion Skincure in 2017. He returned to Celltrion as Senior Executive Vice President and Head of Product Development. After his father, Chairman Seo Jung-jin, announced his retirement from management, Seo Jin-seok stepped to the forefront by serving as Chairman of the Board of Directors at Celltrion, an inside director at Celltrion Healthcare Holdings, and an inside director at Exdati Therapeutics, a UK biotech company invested in by Celltrion. Following the 2023 merger of Celltrion and Celltrion Healthcare, he has been leading the company as co-CEO of Celltrion. Since his father, Chairman Seo Jung-jin, had long stated his intention to separate ownership and management and had drawn a line against succession of control, proving his management capability became the top priority. #SeoJinSeok #Celltrion #biotech #CEO #SeoJungJin #managementsuccession #KAIST #SNUalumni #CelltrionHealthcare #ExdatiTherapeutics
    • CEO of Samhyun
      Hwang Sung-ho
      Hwang Sung-ho is the CEO of Samhyun. As a company specializing in actuators, it aims to lead the motion control industry, ranging from mobility to defense. He was born on March 27, 1958. He graduated from the Department of Political Science and Diplomacy at Kyungnam University. He earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Kyungnam University Graduate School of Business and a Doctorate in Business Administration from the Kyungnam University Graduate School. In 1985, he joined Taeyang Machinery Industry. After leaving the company, he founded Samhyun in 1988 and became its CEO. The company provides electrification systems and eco-friendly mobility solutions across five major sectors: automobiles, shipbuilding, robotics, defense, and the urban air mobility (UAM) industry. It has secured large corporate clients such as Hyundai Motor and Hanwha Systems, solidifying its market position. #HwangSungHo #Samhyun #mobilitysolutions #actuators #motioncontrol #defenseindustry #robotics #HyundaiMotor #HanwhaSystems #UAM
    • CEO of HigenRNM
      Kim Jae-hak
      Kim Jae-hak is the CEO of HigenRNM. He is focusing on new businesses such as robotics and electric vehicle parts. He was born on September 27, 1948. He graduated from Kyunggi High School in Seoul and went on to earn a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Seoul National University. He received a master's degree and a doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and the University of California, Berkeley (UC Berkeley), respectively. He also completed an MBA program at Harvard Business School. He began his career at Korea Heavy Industries & Construction (now Doosan Enerbility), where he served in roles such as Director of the General Planning Office and Executive Director of the Technology Division. He also worked as an Industrial Energy Technology Advisor for China and Mongolia at the World Bank (IBRD). He later joined POSCO E&C as Executive Vice President of the Overseas Business Division, and returned to Korea Heavy Industries & Construction to serve as Senior Executive Vice President. After the company was privatized and renamed Doosan Heavy Industries & Construction, he became Executive Vice President and CEO. He then moved to Hyosung, where he served as Head of the Hyosung Heavy Industries PG and CEO of Hyosung. In 2008, he founded Higen Motor (now HigenRNM), transitioning from a professional manager to an owner-operator. He values communication. He aims to reduce hierarchy and formalities to foster a culture of flexible communication. He has a deep understanding of culture and the arts, having served as Chairman of the National Chorus of Korea for eight years, from the Lee Myung-bak administration through the second year of the Moon Jae-in administration. #KimJaeHak #HigenRNM #KoreanCEOs #roboticsindustry #EVcomponents #Hyosung #DoosanEnerbility #MITalumni #UCberkeley #Koreanbusinessleaders
    • CEO of SOSLAB
      Jeong Ji-seong
      Jeong Ji-seong is the CEO of SOSLAB. He is the founder of SOSLAB, a smart optical sensor company that develops and manufactures LiDAR. He is fully devoted to technology development, viewing LiDAR for autonomous vehicles as the company's future growth engine. He is also focusing on expanding markets for industrial safety and security solutions, as well as parking control solutions. He was born on November 13, 1986. He graduated from the Department of Mechanical Control Engineering at Handong Global University and earned a master’s degree in Information and Mechatronics Engineering from Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST). While pursuing a doctoral program in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at GIST, he founded SOSLAB with three colleagues and became its CEO. The company is considered the most advanced among domestic LiDAR companies. #JeongJiseong #SOSLAB #LiDAR #AutonomousVehicles #SmartSensors #KoreanStartup #GIST #IndustrialSafety #ParkingSolutions #KoreanTechEntrepreneur
    • CEO of Hana Securities
      Kang Seong-muk
      Kang Seong-muk is Vice Chairman of Hana Financial Group and President and CEO of Hana Securities. He oversees the group's retail, wealth management, corporate and investment banking (CIB), and capital markets businesses, focusing on enhancing expertise and expanding collaboration. He is tasked with successfully securing the megainvestment bank (IB) license for the securities firm. He was born on September 27, 1964, in Cheongju. He graduated from Cheongju Shinheung High School and the Department of Sociology at Sogang University. He began his career at Commercial Bank. At Hana Bank, he served as Branch Manager of the Bundang Central Branch, Head of Management Support and Sales Support Groups, and Deputy President, and later became Vice President of Hana UBS Asset Management. In 2022, he was appointed CEO of Hana Alternative Asset Management. In 2023, he was named CEO of Hana Securities and Vice Chairman of the financial holding company. At the end of 2024, he was listed as a candidate for Chairman of Hana Financial Group, solidifying his standing within the group. He is recognized as a sales expert with comprehensive experience in retail, corporate banking, and asset management. He is known for his modest and humble character. #KangSeongmuk #HanaFinancialGroup #HanaSecurities #KoreanFinance #InvestmentBanking #AssetManagement #LeadershipProfile #FinancialExecutive #CIB #KoreaBusiness
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    • President of Chonnam National University
      Lee Keun-bae
      Lee Keun-bae is the President of Chonnam National University. He took office on February 26, 2025. His term is four years. He aims to elevate the university to a research-oriented institution and to focus on producing talent that will lead regional innovation. He was born on December 6, 1963. He graduated from the College of Medicine at Chonnam National University and received both his master’s and doctoral degrees in medicine from the graduate school of the same university. He joined the faculty as a professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Chonnam National University’s College of Medicine, and served as the head of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Chonnam National University Hospital and director of the Biomedical Research Institute. Within the university, he served as Chair of the Chonnam National University Council and was the inaugural Chair of the Faculty Association. Externally, he was active as the President of the Association of Professors of National Flagship Universities and Executive Chairman of the Association of Professors of National and Public Universities in Honam and Jeju. In academia, he actively participated as Vice President of the Asia-Pacific Foot and Ankle Society, and served as President of the Korean Fracture Society, Korean Foot and Ankle Society, and Korean Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Society. In 2023, he became a regular member of the National Academy of Medicine of Korea. He is considered a leading authority in the field of foot fracture treatment in South Korea. #LeeKeunbae #ChonnamNationalUniversity #CNUPresident #orthopedics #medicalacademia #footfractureexpert #researchuniversity #regionalinnovation #Koreanmedicine #universityleadership
    • CEO of SFA
      Kim Young-min
      Kim Young-min is the President and CEO of SFA. He also serves as the CEO of its affiliate, SFA Semiconductor. He was born on January 25, 1967. He graduated from Daegu High School and the Department of Ceramic Engineering at Yonsei University. He earned a master's degree in Inorganic Materials Engineering from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). He also completed an MBA program at Columbia University in the United States. He began his career at POSCO, and gained experience in finance through positions at consulting firm Bain & Company and Citigroup’s offices in New York, Hong Kong, and Seoul. He joined SFA in 2009 as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In 2012, he was appointed President and CEO of SFA. He has diversified the company’s portfolio from display manufacturing to secondary batteries and semiconductors. SFA was founded during the Asian financial crisis by 252 engineers who spun off from the automation business unit of Samsung Techwin (formerly Samsung Aerospace, now Hanwha Aerospace). #KimYoungmin #SFA #SFASemiconductor #HanwhaAerospace #POSCO #ColumbiaUniversity #KAIST #secondarybattery #semiconductor #displaymanufacturing
    • CEO of SK Telecom
      Ryu Young-sang
      Ryu Young-sang is the President and CEO of SK Telecom. He is focusing on developing artificial intelligence (AI) as a future growth engine, based on the company’s core telecommunications business. He was born on May 15, 1970. He graduated from the Department of Industrial Engineering at Seoul National University and earned a master’s degree in industrial engineering from the same university's graduate school. He completed an MBA program at the University of Washington Business School in the United States. He began his career at Samsung C&T. He later moved to SK Telecom, where he served as Head of Business Development. He then became Head of Business Development at SK C&C before returning to SK Telecom to serve as Head of Strategic Planning, Head of the Corporate Center, and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He also served as Executive Vice President of the Mobile Business Division and as head of the AI strategy task force “Apollo.” In 2021, when SK Telecom was split into holding company SK Square and business entity SK Telecom, he was appointed President and CEO of SK Telecom. In 2023, he briefly served as CEO of SK Broadband for seven months before stepping down to become Chairman of the Board. On the day he was appointed CEO of SK Telecom, he set a target of achieving KRW 23 trillion (US$ 16.6 billion) in revenue by 2025. He is known as an expert in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), having led major deals such as the acquisitions of Hynix, Toshiba, and ADT Caps. Within the SK Group, he serves as Chairman of the ICT Committee of the SUPEX Council. Outside the group, he is active as Chairman of the Korea Association for ICT Promotion (KAIT). He enjoys strong trust from Park Jung-ho, Vice Chairman and CEO of SK Square. He is known for his active communication style and emphasis on a spirit of challenge. #RyuYoungsang #SKTelecom #AIstrategy #telecomindustry #KAIChairman #M&Aexpert #SKGroup #SUPEXCouncil #KoreaICT #2025revenuegoal
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    • CEO of Samsung SDI
      Choi Joo-sun
      Choi Joo-sun is the President and CEO of Samsung SDI. He is accelerating research and development to diversify products. He is also focusing on expanding the customer base. He was born on May 21, 1963. He graduated from Daedong High School in Busan and the Department of Electronic Engineering at Seoul National University. He earned both his master’s and doctoral degrees in electronic engineering from KAIST. He began his career at Hynix Semiconductor as a DRAM design researcher. He later moved to Samsung Electronics, where he worked as a principal researcher in the ATD team of the Memory Division. He went on to serve as Head of DRAM Development at Samsung Electronics’ Memory Division and Head of North America for the Device Solutions (DS) Division, before being appointed President and CEO of the Large Display Business at Samsung Display in 2020. In 2024, he was appointed President and CEO of Samsung SDI. As a technology expert with an engineering background, he has been brought in as a 'relief pitcher' to overcome the chasm. Within Samsung, he led the growth of both the semiconductor and display businesses. He is a full member of the National Academy of Engineering of Korea and serves as the chairman of the Korea Display Industry Association. Based on his management performance at Samsung Display, there are high expectations that he will also lead profitability recovery and technological innovation at Samsung SDI. #ChoiJoosun #SamsungSDI #SamsungDisplay #semiconductor #displayindustry #R&D #KAIST #CEOleadership #KoreaTech #electronicsindustry
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    • CEO of CIS
      Kim Dong-jin
      Kim Dong-jin is the CEO of CIS. He has led revenue growth and technological innovation by driving management efficiency and business expansion. He was born on July 15, 1966. He graduated from the Department of Control and Instrumentation Engineering at Seoul National University. He worked in control design at Samsung Aerospace and Hanwha Q CELLS before joining SFA, where he served as team leader, director, head of R&D Center 2, and managing director. In 2023, when SFA acquired CIS, he was appointed CEO of CIS. He is a control design expert with 20 years of experience in the field. He contributed to strengthening competitiveness in the next-generation battery market by developing a hybrid coater and carrying out a national project on all-solid-state batteries. #KimDongjin #CIS #controlengineering #SeoulNationalUniversity #SFA #batterymarket #allsolidstatebattery #hybridcoater #techleadership #Koreanelectronics
    • CEO of Hyvision System
      Choi Doo-won
      Choi Doo-won is the CEO of Hyvision System. He is the founder of Hyvision System, a company specializing in inspection equipment for mobile phone camera modules. He is focusing on business diversification into secondary battery equipment, as well as bio and semiconductor inspection equipment. He was born on January 10, 1971. He graduated from the Department of Electronic Engineering at Kyungwon University (now Gachon University). After gaining nearly 10 years of experience as an engineer at Anam Electronics, Hansol Electronics, and Hyundai Electronics (now SK hynix), he founded Hyvision System in 2002. Through technological development and innovation, he grew the company into a leading player in the mobile phone camera module inspection equipment industry. He takes great pride in being a CEO with an engineering background. #ChoiDoowon #HyvisionSystem #cameraequipment #inspectiontechnology #GachonUniversity #SKhynix #secondarybattery #semiconductorequipment #bioinspection #engineeringCEO
    • CEO of HD Hyundai XiteSolution
      Cho Young-cheul
      Cho Young-cheul is the President and CEO of HD Hyundai XiteSolution. He also serves as the President and CEO of its subsidiary, HD Hyundai Infracore. Alongside President Lee Dong-wook, he leads HD Hyundai XiteSolution (formerly Hyundai Genuine), the intermediate holding company for HD Hyundai Group's construction equipment division, under a co-CEO system. He aims to elevate the company into the global top five in the construction equipment sector. To achieve this, he is focusing on acquiring capabilities in new technologies, including unmanned and autonomous construction machinery. He was born on May 25, 1961, in Busan. He graduated from Geumseong High School in Busan and studied Agricultural Economics at Korea University. He began his career at Hyundai Heavy Industries. He later moved to Hyundai Oilbank, where he served as the Head of the Finance Division and Head of Management Support Headquarters, before returning to Hyundai Heavy Industries as Managing Director of the Corporate Planning Office's Management Analysis Task Force Team. In 2015, he was appointed CEO of Hyundai Futures. He then served as the Head of the Seoul Office and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Hyundai Heavy Industries, and as Executive Vice President and Head of Management Support at Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, before being appointed President and CEO of HD Hyundai XiteSolution upon its launch in 2021. He also took on the role of CEO of its subsidiary, HD Hyundai Infracore. He played a key role in the acquisition of Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering and the initial public offering (IPO) of Hyundai Heavy Industries. He is interested in generating synergies through the integration of human and material resources between HD Hyundai Construction Equipment and HD Hyundai Infracore. He is known as a financial expert within the HD Hyundai Group and is recognized as a leader who is both approachable and decisive. #ChoYoungcheul #HDHyundaiXiteSolution #HDHyundaiInfracore #constructionequipment #HyundaiHeavyIndustries #financialexpert #DaewooShipbuilding #HyundaiIPO #KoreaUniversity #autonomousmachines
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    • CEO & Vice Chairman of Samsung Electronics
      Han Jong-hee
      Han Jong-hee is Vice Chairman and CEO of Samsung Electronics, as well as Head of the DX (Device eXperience) Division. He oversees Samsung Electronics’ finished products and consumer electronics business. He is dedicated to innovating AI-powered home appliances and actively investing in four key new business areas: healthcare, robotics, automotive electronics, and HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning). He was born on the 15th day of the 2nd lunar month in 1962. He graduated from Cheonan High School and earned a degree in electronic engineering from Inha University. After joining the development team of Samsung Electronics' Visual Display Division, he focused on TV research and development, serving as the head of the LCD TV Lab, development team leader, and development group leader. He later became the head of the Visual Display Product Development Team and was promoted to President and Head of the Visual Display (VD) Division in 2017. In 2021, he was appointed Vice Chairman and CEO of Samsung Electronics, concurrently serving as Head of the DX Division. Since 2024, he has also served as Chairman of the newly established Quality Innovation Committee. He is exploring new growth engines for Samsung Electronics in fields such as the metaverse and robotics. He is a TV expert who has led Samsung Electronics to rank No. 1 in global TV market share for 19 consecutive years. #HanJonghee #SamsungElectronics #DXDivision #VisualDisplay #AIHomeAppliances #TVExpert #MetaverseInnovation #RoboticsInvestment #ExecutiveLeadership #GlobalTVMarketShare
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    • CEO & President of KB Life Insurance
      Jeong Mun-cheol
      Jeong Mun-cheol is the CEO and President of KB Life Insurance (KB Life). He is focusing on stabilizing the integrated corporation and driving growth in new businesses centered around the long-term care sector. He was born on August 3, 1968. He graduated from Jeonju High School in Jeonbuk and the Department of Business Administration at Seoul National University. He completed an MBA program at the KAIST Graduate School of Management (Techno MBA). He joined KB Kookmin Bank and served as Head of the Financial Planning Department, Head of the Strategy Division, and Executive Director in charge of Public Relations and Branding at KB Financial Group. He also held positions as Executive Vice President of the Corporate Strategy Group and the SME Client Group at KB Kookmin Bank. He was the Vice President of the Retail Customer Group before being appointed CEO of KB Life Insurance in January 2025. He has accumulated broad experience in core management departments such as finance, strategy, and corporate planning at KB Kookmin Bank. He is known for his ability to manage business comprehensively and across the board. #JeongMunCheol #KBLifeInsurance #CEO #CorporateStrategy #LongTermCare #KAISTMBA #FinancialLeadership #PublicRelations #KookminBank #BrandManagement
    • CEO & President of Samsung Card
      Kim Yi-Tae
      Kim Yi-Tae is the CEO and President of Samsung Card. He is focused on strengthening digital capabilities and discovering future growth engines. He was born on February 22, 1966, in Hadong, Gyeongsangnam-do. He graduated from Gyeongsang High School in Masan and earned a degree in Business Administration from Seoul National University. He also received a master’s degree in Business Administration from the Graduate School of Business at Seoul National University, and later obtained a Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Missouri in the United States. He began his public service career by passing the 36th Higher Civil Service Examination and worked as an official in the Ministry of Finance. He served in the International Finance Bureau of the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, including roles in the International Finance Division and the Sovereign Wealth Fund Division, and was dispatched to the IMF’s Monetary and Capital Markets Department. After 22 years in public service, he joined Samsung Electronics’ Business Support Office, where he held various positions such as Executive in charge of the IR Group, Head of Strategy Group, Head of Global Communications Group, and Head of External Cooperation Team. In 2023, he was appointed CEO of Samsung Venture Investment. In 2024, he was named CEO and President of Samsung Card. He is regarded as a global expert with extensive experience and networks in the financial sector. #KimYiTae #SamsungCard #CEO #DigitalTransformation #FutureGrowth #FinanceExpert #PublicService #IMF #SamsungElectronics #GlobalFinance #Leadership
    • President of Ewha Womans University
      Lee Hyang-sook
      Lee Hyang-sook is the president of Ewha Womans University. She took office on February 1, 2025. She aims to lead the university in an era of great transformation through inclusive innovation. She was born on October 22, 1963, in Seoul. After graduating from Seomun Girls' High School, she earned her bachelor's degree in mathematics from Ewha Womans University. She then obtained her master's degree in mathematics from Ewha Womans University Graduate School and her doctorate in mathematics from Northwestern University in the United States. In 1995, she joined the Department of Mathematics at Ewha Womans University as a professor and has since served as Director of Research Affairs, Head of the Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, and Director of the Entrepreneurship Center. On February 1, 2025, she was inaugurated as the president of Ewha Womans University. She is the first president from a science and engineering background in the university’s history. Externally, she has served as Senior Vice Chair of the International Congress of Mathematicians Organizing Committee, a board member of the National Research Council of Science & Technology, and a board member of the National Research Foundation of Korea. She was elected as the first female president of the Korean Mathematical Society in its 70-year history. As a leading scholar in cryptography, she is recognized as one of the most prominent female scientists in the field both in Korea and internationally. #LeeHyangsook #EwhaWomansUniversity #mathematics #cryptography #universitypresident #STEM #womeninSTEM #KoreanMathematicalSociety #highereducation #scienceleadership
    • Chairman of Simmtech
      Chun Se-ho
      Chun Se-ho is the Chairman of Simmtech. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board at Simmtech. To overcome challenges in the semiconductor industry, he is focusing on the high-value MSAP substrate business. He was born on May 15, 1956, in Seoul. He graduated from Seoul Jungang High School and earned a degree in Korean Language and Literature from Korea University. He then completed an MBA program at Fairleigh Dickinson University in the United States. After working as the Head of Planning and Management at Cheongbang, a textile manufacturing company founded by his father, he became interested in the printed circuit board (PCB) business. As a result, he left his management training and established Simmtech in 1987. He served as CEO for 30 years. In 2015, he restructured Simmtech into a holding company by spinning off its PCB business unit and has since been serving as Chairman. He has a strong spirit of challenge and considers "honesty" the most important virtue in business management. He is a devout Christian and serves as an elder at Bogumchon Church. #ChunSeho #Simmtech #semiconductor #MSAP #PCB #businessleader #Korea #CEO #entrepreneur #technology
    • CEO of Medipost
      Oh Won-il
      Oh Won-il is the CEO of Medipost. He is working to expand into the global market with "Cartistem," a knee osteoarthritis treatment. He was born on October 2, 1962. He graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine and earned his master's and doctoral degrees in medicine from Seoul National University Graduate School. After serving as a clinical instructor at Ulsan University College of Medicine's Asan Medical Center in Seoul, he worked as an assistant professor at Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine's Samsung Medical Center. He joined Medipost in 2004 and held positions as Head of R&D and Vice President before being appointed CEO in 2022. He is expanding the market with the stem cell therapy "Cartistem" and the proprietary "SMUP-Cell" technology platform. #OhWonil #Medipost #Cartistem #stemcell #biotechnology #medicalresearch #healthcare #SamsungMedicalCenter #SeoulNationalUniversity #biopharma
    • CEO of Kyobo Securities
      Park Bong-kwon
      Park Bong-kwon is the CEO and President of Kyobo Securities. He leads Kyobo Securities under a co-CEO system alongside President Lee Seok-ki. He is focused on securing future growth engines and differentiating the company. He was born in September 1963 in Busan. He graduated from Busan Nam High School and earned a degree in law from Seoul National University. He later obtained a Master’s degree in law from the Graduate School of Dong-A University. He joined Kyobo Life Insurance, where he was responsible for stock and bond investments. He worked at HDC Asset Management, Fides Asset Management, and the National Pension Service before becoming Executive Vice President and Head of Asset Management at Kyobo Securities. He returned to Kyobo Life Insurance, where he served as Vice President and Chief Investment Officer (CIO). In 2020, he was appointed as CEO and President of Kyobo Securities. During his time as a fund manager at the National Pension Service, he was recognized as an expert in fund management. #ParkBongkwon #KyoboSecurities #investment #CIO #assetmanagement #finance #KoreaStockMarket #KyoboLife #NationalPensionService #business
    • CEO of Sukgyung AT
      Lim Hyung-sup
      Lim Hyung-sup is the CEO of Sukgyung AT. He leads Sukgyung AT, a company specializing in nanomaterials. He was born on September 25, 1959. He graduated from the Department of Inorganic Materials Engineering at Hanyang University. After joining Samsung Electro-Mechanics (now Samsung SDI), he gained experience in materials at Inseong Engineering, Sunjin Chemical, and Sukgyung Chemical (now Sukgyung AT). In 2001, when Sukgyung AT was incorporated, he became the CEO and largest shareholder. By focusing on securing core technologies, he developed the company into the only firm in South Korea equipped with all four fundamental nanomaterial technologies. #LimHyungsup #SukgyungAT #nanomaterials #SamsungSDI #HanyangUniversity #materialsengineering #technology #manufacturing #innovation #KoreaTech
    • CEO of Yuil Robotics
      Kim Dong-heon
      Kim Dong-heon is the CEO of Yuil Robotics. In 2024, he successfully attracted investment from SK Group and is now focusing on expanding into the global market based on this achievement. He was born on January 10, 1965. He graduated from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Yuhan University and later completed a degree in Japanese Studies at Korea National Open University. He earned a Master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from the Graduate School of Engineering at Korea University. He began his career at Aviman Engineering (formerly Yudosuns), an integrated engineering company specializing in injection molding and cutting processing. After working in the injection molding equipment industry for over 20 years, he founded Yuil Systems (now Yuil Robotics) in May 2010 with the dream of localizing robotics in South Korea. By leading the localization of three major industrial robots, he contributed to the technological independence of South Korea’s robotics industry. #KimDongheon #YuilRobotics #SKGroup #robotics #industrialrobots #KoreaUniversity #engineering #manufacturing #localization #technology
    • CEO of Shinsegae Property
      Lim Young-rok
      Lim Young-rok is the President and Head of Business Strategy at Shinsegae Group, as well as the President and CEO of Shinsegae Property. He is focusing on securing new growth engines by diversifying the business beyond the complex shopping mall "Starfield." He was born in September 1964 in Hapcheon, Gyeongsangnam-do. He graduated from Jinju High School in Gyeongsangnam-do and earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science and International Relations from Sungkyunkwan University. He obtained a master's degree in Real Estate from the Sungkyunkwan University Graduate School of Business and a doctorate in Real Estate from Kangwon National University Graduate School. In 1997, he joined Shinsegae Engineering & Construction's Development Sales Team and built his career in planning and development, serving as Planning Manager in the Management Support Office of Shinsegae Group, Team Leader of the Development Planning Team, and Vice President of Development. In 2016, he was appointed CEO of Shinsegae Property. Since 2023, he has also been serving as the President and Head of the Business Strategy Office, the control tower of Shinsegae Group. He is a leading real estate and development expert within Shinsegae Group. He is regarded as a professional manager who enjoys strong trust from the owner family. #LimYoungrok #Shinsegae #ShinsegaeProperty #Starfield #realestate #businessstrategy #CEO #SouthKorea #retail #development
    • Vice Chairman of Celltrion
      Kim Hyoung-ki
      Kim Hyoung-ki is the Vice Chairman and CEO of Celltrion. He is focused on securing a strong foothold in overseas markets for "Remsima SC," a biosimilar for autoimmune diseases. He was born on May 3, 1965, in Dangjin, Chungnam. He graduated from Suwon High School and earned a degree in political science and diplomacy from Sogang University. He later completed an MBA program at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. He began his career at Daewoo Motors, where he worked as the head of the strategic planning team. When Seo Jung-jin founded Nexol, the predecessor of Celltrion, Kim joined the company and held key roles such as head of strategic planning, chief of staff, and head of corporate planning and coordination. He served as Senior Executive Vice President and President of Celltrion before becoming Co-CEO. Later, he was appointed Vice Chairman and CEO of Celltrion Healthcare, a Celltrion subsidiary. Following the merger of Celltrion and Celltrion Healthcare, he became Vice Chairman and CEO of the newly integrated Celltrion's Global Business Division. He is known as one of Chairman Seo Jung-jin’s most trusted and closest aides. At Celltrion, he effectively acted as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and played a key role in leading the company's transfer to the KOSPI stock exchange. He is widely regarded as "Chairman Seo's shield" for his proactive handling of various accounting-related controversies. #Celltrion #KimHyoungki #biosimilars #pharmaceuticals #RemsimaSC #businessleadership #finance #Korea #SeoJungjin #CFO
    • Vice Chairman of GS Holdings
      Hong Soon-ki
      Hong Soon-ki is the Vice Chairman and CEO of GS. GS is the holding company of GS Group. He is dedicated to identifying new business opportunities for the group and strengthening financial stability. He was born on March 1, 1959, in Busan. He graduated from Jinju Daea High School and earned a degree in economics from Pusan National University. He received a master's degree in economics from Yonsei University. He joined Honam Oil Refinery (now GS Caltex) and worked at LG Restructuring Headquarters and LG Oil Refinery. After GS Group was separated from LG, he moved to the holding company GS, where he built his career in finance, rising from executive director in the finance team to president. In November 2024, he was appointed as the sole Vice Chairman and CEO of GS Group. He is the leading financial expert in GS Group, assisting Chairman Huh Tae-soo. #GSGroup #HongSoonki #GSViceChairman #KoreaBusiness #FinancialExpert #CorporateLeadership #GSCaltex #LGGroup #Economist #BusinessStrategy
    • CEO of Igloo Corporation
      Lee Deuk-choon
      Lee Deuk-choon is the CEO of Igloo Corporation. He is dedicated to the research and development of security management solutions incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) and expanding their market reach. He was born on May 24, 1963. He graduated from Inha University with a degree in Electronic Computing. He worked in the networking field at Nuri and Sambo Computer before serving as the Head of the Information Security Business Division at Cybertel Holdings. In 1999, he founded Igloo Security (now Igloo Corporation) and launched SPiDER, an integrated security management solution. He has grown Igloo Corporation into the No. 1 company in the domestic integrated security management sector. #LeeDeukchoon #IglooCorporation #cybersecurity #AIsecurity #SPiDER #securitymanagement #Koreantech #techCEO #informationsecurity #businessleader
    • CEO of UTI
      Park Deok-young
      Park Deok-young is the CEO of UTI. He is focused on expanding production capacity through aggressive investments, including the construction of a new factory in Vietnam as part of business diversification efforts. He was born on February 15, 1960. He graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in Ceramic Engineering and began his career in the Optical Communication Division of Daewoo Telecom. He gained experience at Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology’s Parts and Materials Research Center and the Thin Film Head Division of Nova Magnetics before founding NeowinSys in 2006, entering the strengthened glass business. After leaving NeowinSys through aggressive mergers and acquisitions, he founded UTI in 2010 and re-entered the strengthened glass industry. He developed a technology that directly embeds touch circuits into strengthened glass substrates, significantly reducing touch screen production costs. As a researcher-turned-entrepreneur, he emphasizes technology and innovation. He values a culture of open and independent research. #ParkDeokyoung #UTI #strengthenedglass #touchscreen #technologyinnovation #businessstrategy #manufacturing #SouthKorea #YonseiUniversity #corporatemanagement
    • Vice Chairman of Lotte Corporation
      Lee Dong-woo
      Lee Dong-woo is the Vice Chairman and CEO of Lotte Corporation. He is responsible for Lotte Group's business strategy and finance while focusing on discovering new business opportunities. He was born on September 7, 1960. He graduated from Shinil High School in Seoul and earned a degree in Business Administration from Konkuk University. He completed an MBA program at Yonsei University Graduate School of Business. He joined Lotte Department Store and served as the Jamsil Branch Manager and Head of the Management Support Division before becoming the CEO of Lotte World in 2012. In 2015, he was appointed CEO of Lotte Himart, where he led performance improvements, and in 2020, he was promoted to CEO of Lotte Corporation. In 2021, he was promoted to Vice Chairman and CEO. He was chosen as the key figure to improve Lotte Group's structure and develop a new growth strategy. He has the strong trust of Shin Dong-bin, Chairman of Lotte Group. He is a lifelong "Lotte man," having worked at Lotte Group for 38 years. He is proactive in recruiting external talent, meticulous in his work, and highly disciplined in self-management. #Lotte #LotteCorporation #LeeDongwoo #businessstrategy #finance #newbusiness #leadership #Korea #CEO #management
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    • President of Soongsil University
      Lee Yun-jae
      Lee Yun-jae is the President of Soongsil University. He took office on February 4, 2025. He aims to reboot Soongsil University through "Hyper-Innovation in the Era of Great Transition," focusing on restoring its status and targeting niche markets. He was born on December 18, 1956, in Dangjin, Chungcheongnam-do. He graduated from Dangjin High School and earned a degree in economics from Soongsil University. He later obtained both his master's and doctoral degrees in economics from Northern Illinois University in the United States. In 1991, he joined Soongsil University as a professor in the Department of Economics and held various administrative positions, including Director of Planning, Dean of Academic Affairs, and Dean of Student Affairs. Externally, he served as the President of the Korean Association of Small Business Studies and Chairman of the Hope Foundation for Small and Medium Business Owners. An expert in macroeconomics and open economy fluctuations, he has a strong interest in the economic issues of small and medium-sized businesses and self-employed entrepreneurs. #LeeYunjae #SoongsilUniversity #universitypresident #economist #macroeconomics #highereducation #smallbusiness #economicpolicy #Korea #leadership
    • Vice Chairman of Hyundai Motor
      Chang Jae-hoon
      Chang Jae-hoon is the Vice Chairman of Hyundai Motor Company's Complete Vehicle Division. He is tasked with overcoming the electric vehicle chasm (a temporary stagnation in demand) and achieving continuous performance growth. He was born on August 3, 1964. He graduated from Seoul High School and earned a degree in sociology from Korea University. He later completed an MBA program at Boston University’s School of Management in the United States. He joined Hyundai Motor Group as the Head of the Global Business Office at Hyundai Glovis. He then moved to Hyundai Motor Company, where he held various positions, including Head of Production Development Planning, Head of Customer Value and concurrently Head of Customer Channel Service, and Head of HR. When Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Eui-sun took the helm of the company's management, Chang supported him as Executive Vice President and Head of the Business Support Division. His role expanded as he took on dual responsibilities as Head of the Domestic Business Division and Head of the Genesis Business Division. In 2020, he was promoted to President. In 2024, he was promoted to Vice Chairman of the Complete Vehicle Division, a newly established position, and now oversees overall business operations. He is recognized for leading open communication efforts, making Hyundai's traditionally conservative corporate culture more flexible. #Hyundai #ChangJaehoon #EVmarket #HyundaiMotor #automotiveindustry #businessgrowth #Genesis #HyundaiGlovis #leadership #Korea
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    • CEO of Clobot
      Kim Chang-gu
      Kim Chang-gu is the CEO of Clobot. He aims to make Clobot one of the world's top three autonomous robot service companies. He was born on August 30, 1974. He majored in Mechanical Engineering at Chonnam National University and earned a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from the university’s graduate school. He then completed a Ph.D. program in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Seoul National University. He began his career in 2005 as a researcher at the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) and has spent 20 years developing and commercializing intelligent robots. In 2017, he founded Clobot and became its CEO. Clobot became the first software company in the robotics industry to be listed on the KOSDAQ. He is recognized as a "technology-driven leader" with outstanding execution skills. #KimChangGu #Clobot #robotics #autonomousrobots #AI #KOSDAQ #technology #innovation #engineering #startup
    • CEO of Newflex
      Lim Woo-hyun
      Lim Woo-hyun is the CEO of Newflex. He is the founder of Newflex, a company specializing in flexible printed circuit boards (FPCB). He is working to expand the company's business beyond smartphones to include electric vehicle batteries and extended reality (XR) devices. He was born on January 6, 1954, in Yeongdeok, Gyeongsangbuk-do. He graduated from Daeryun High School in Daegu and earned a degree in Applied Chemistry from Kyungpook National University. He gained experience in the printed circuit board (PCB) industry while working at Dongyang Precision Industry and Shinseong Electronics. In 1992, he founded Deborah Electronics, the predecessor of Newflex. He expanded the company by securing LG Electronics and LG Innotek as clients and laid the foundation for growth by establishing business relations with Samsung Electronics. He is a self-made entrepreneur who has focused solely on his field, emphasizing technology management and quality management. #LimWooHyun #Newflex #FPCB #PCB #electricvehicles #XR #Samsung #LGElectronics #LGInnotek #entrepreneur
    • CEO of Curexo
      Lee Jae-jun
      Lee Jae-jun is the CEO of Curexo. He is focused on expanding into the global medical robotics market. He was born on May 10, 1968, in Nonsan, Chungcheongnam-do. He graduated from Dongsan High School in Daejeon and studied genetic engineering at Sungkyunkwan University. He joined Korea Yakult (now hy) and served as Director of the Purchasing Team. When Korea Yakult acquired Curexo in 2011, he was appointed CEO of Curexo. He led the company's growth, including the acquisition of Hyundai Heavy Industries' medical robotics division. He is a determined and hardworking CEO who values technological innovation and collaboration. #LeeJaejun #Curexo #MedicalRobotics #SungkyunkwanUniversity #hy #KoreaYakult #HealthcareTechnology #BusinessLeadership #Innovation #RoboticsIndustry
    • CEO of NCSoft
      Kim Taek-jin
      Kim Taek-jin is the CEO and President of NCSoft. He achieved massive success with games based on the *Lineage* intellectual property (IP). He was born on March 14, 1967, in Seoul. He graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in Electronic Engineering and earned a master’s degree in the same field from Seoul National University’s graduate school. He later enrolled in a doctoral program but dropped out. He worked with DreamWiz CEO Lee Chan-jin on the development of *Hangul Word Processor* and founded HanmeSoft in 1989. He later worked as a development team leader at Hyundai Electronics, where he had previously served under the alternative military service program. In 1997, he founded NCSoft with a capital of KRW 100 million (US$ 72,100) and became its CEO. Through the *Lineage* series, he swiftly adapted to the shift toward mobile gaming, generating enormous profits. However, he struggled to produce another hit title and failed to achieve significant results in developing new IPs and expanding into new business areas. In 2024, he brought in private equity investor Park Byung-moo as co-CEO and initiated aggressive restructuring measures, including voluntary retirements, to restore NCSoft’s reputation as a leading game company. He leads a modest and down-to-earth personal life but demonstrates a strong competitive spirit in business. #KimTaekjin #NCSoft #Lineage #GameIndustry #MobileGaming #NewIP #Restructuring #ElectronicEngineering #SeoulNationalUniversity #HyundaiElectronics
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    • CEO of Novatech
      Oh Choon-taek
      Oh Choon-taek is the CEO of Novatech. He also serves as the CEO of its subsidiary, Novalabs. In 2012, he developed the world's first Shield Magnet. He was born on May 31, 1960, in Yangyang, Gangwon Province. He graduated from Gangneung High School and studied Mechanical Design at Pusan National University. In 1986, he joined LG Electronics and worked there for ten years. In 1998, he founded Telecom Electronics. After experiencing bankruptcy, he established Novatech in 2007 and successfully made a comeback. Novatech is regarded as the only company in South Korea that has fully internalized magnet design, raw material sourcing, and production capabilities. #OhChoonTaek #Novatech #Novalabs #ShieldMagnet #LGElectronics #TelecomElectronics #SouthKorea #MechanicalDesign #PusanNationalUniversity #MagnetIndustry
    • Chairman of DY
      Cho Byung-ho
      Cho Byung-ho is the Chairman of DY and also serves as the Group’s Chief ESG Officer. He was born on April 5, 1946, in Buan, North Jeolla Province. He graduated from Kyunggi High School and earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Seoul National University. He later attended the graduate school of engineering at the University of Wuppertal in Germany. He began his career at Daewoo Heavy Industries. While studying in Germany, he gained expertise in hydraulic cylinder technology at MAN. In 1978, he founded Dongyang Hydraulic, the predecessor of DY. He advocates for profit-sharing, worker participation in management, and a professional management system. Declaring that he would not pass down management control to his children, he has kept all three of his sons out of company operations. He dedicates a significant portion of his free time to reading. #ChoByungHo #DY #hydraulics #engineering #business #Korea #ESG #management #manufacturing #CEO
    • Chairman of NongHyup Financial Group
      Lee Chan-woo
      Lee Chan-woo is the CEO and Chairman of NongHyup Financial Group. He is strengthening internal controls to restore trust in NongHyup Financial Group and focusing on improving the holding company's profitability. He was born on February 13, 1966, in Yeongdeok, North Gyeongsang Province. He graduated from Busan National University High School and earned a degree in Political Science from Seoul National University. He received a Master’s degree in Policy Studies from the Graduate School of Public Administration at Seoul National University and completed an MBA program at Yale School of Management in the United States. He entered public service through the 31st Higher Civil Service Examination and worked at the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, serving as Director General of the Future Social Policy Bureau and Director General of the Economic Policy Bureau before stepping down from his government position as Vice Minister. After serving as Chairman of the Gyeongsangnam-do Economic Innovation Promotion Committee, he joined the Financial Supervisory Service as Senior Deputy Governor and later served as Acting Governor. In 2025, he was appointed CEO and Chairman of NongHyup Financial Group. Since the establishment of the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, he was the longest-serving Vice Minister and played a key role in shaping the early economic policies of the Moon Jae-in administration. #LeeChanwoo #NongHyupFinancialGroup #finance #banking #economicpolicy #publicservice #SeoulNationalUniversity #YaleMBA #Korea #CEO
    • CEO of Samsung Asset Management
      Kim Uh-seog
      Kim Uh-seog is the CEO of Samsung Asset Management. To maintain its leading position in the domestic exchange-traded fund (ETF) market, he is expanding the company's global management infrastructure and strengthening its competitiveness in the pension sector. He was born in 1969 in Donghae, Gangwon Province. He graduated from Gangneung High School and earned a degree in Applied Statistics from Yonsei University. He completed an MBA program at Korea University Business School. He joined Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance, where he served as Head of the Planning Team, Head of the Actuarial RM Team and Chief Risk Officer, and Head of the Long-term Insurance Compensation Team. He later moved to Samsung Life Insurance, where he worked as Vice President of the Financial Competitiveness Enhancement Task Force and Head of the Asset Management Division. In 2024, he was appointed CEO of Samsung Asset Management. He is meticulous in his work and actively communicates with employees. #KimUhseog #SamsungAssetManagement #ETF #finance #investment #pension #riskmanagement #Korea #CEO #business
    • Chairman of HD Hyundai
      Kwon Oh-gap
      Kwon Oh-gap is the Chairman and CEO of HD Hyundai. He leads the company alongside Senior Vice Chairman Chung Ki-sun, a third-generation owner-executive. He is overseeing the restructuring process to ensure that Senior Vice Chairman Chung Ki-sun ascends to the position of HD Hyundai Group Chairman and successfully inherits the controlling stake. He was born on February 10, 1951, in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, as the youngest of three sons and two daughters. He graduated from Hyosung High School in Seongnam and earned a degree in Portuguese from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. After joining Hyundai Heavy Industries, he held positions as Secretary-General of Ulsan Technical Academy and Hyundai Academy (Ulsan University, Ulsan College, and Ulsan University Hospital) and served as Head of Foreign Procurement at Hyundai Heavy Industries' London office. In 2008, he was appointed CEO of Hyundai Heavy Industries Sports, and in 2010, he moved to Hyundai Oilbank as CEO. He has also served as CEO of Hyundai Heavy Industries, Head of Planning for Hyundai Heavy Industries Group, and CEO of Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings. Additionally, he has been active as Vice Chairman of the Korea Employers Federation, President of the Korea Professional Football League, and Chairman of the Korea Professional Sports Association. He has played a key role in assisting both Chung Mong-joon, the football administrator, and Chung Mong-joon, the businessman. He is regarded as the person who best understands the intentions of Chung Mong-joon, HD Hyundai's largest shareholder. #KwonOhgap #HDHyundai #ChungKisun #HyundaiHeavyIndustries #HyundaiOilbank #CorporateLeadership #KoreanBusiness #FootballAdministration #HyundaiGroup #SouthKorea
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    • Mayor of Seoul
      Oh Se-hoon
      Oh Se-hoon is the Mayor of Seoul. With the early presidential election in 2025 approaching, he is running as the People Power Party's presidential candidate to reclaim power. He was born on January 4, 1961, in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. After graduating from Daeil High School in Seoul, he entered the College of Law and Politics at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and later transferred to Korea University's College of Law. He passed the 26th bar exam and worked as an environmental lawyer before gaining public recognition as a TV program host. At the suggestion of Lee Hoi-chang, then leader of the Grand National Party, he joined the party and ran in the Gangnam-B district of Seoul, winning a seat in the National Assembly in 2000. He did not run in the 17th general election and retired from politics, but he later ran in the 2006 Seoul mayoral election and won. Although he was re-elected as mayor of Seoul, he staked his position on a referendum regarding free school meals in the city. When the referendum was invalidated, he resigned midway through his term after just one year. He was re-elected as mayor in the 2021 by-election, returning to the position after ten years. Throughout his political career, he has demonstrated a bold and competitive nature, making decisive choices. However, these decisions have sometimes harmed his party and the broader conservative camp, leading to criticism that he is reckless. #OhSehoon #SeoulMayor #KoreanPolitics #PeoplePowerParty #2025Election #SouthKorea #PoliticalCareer #Seoul #Election #Leadership
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    • Vice Chairman of Celltrion Holdings
      Yoo Heon-young
      Yoo Heon-young is the Vice Chairman and CEO of Celltrion Holdings. He is tasked with leading Celltrion Holdings' listing on the NASDAQ in the United States. He was born on February 9, 1961. He graduated from Inha University with a degree in Industrial Engineering. He began his career at Samsung Electro-Mechanics, then moved to the Korea Productivity Center before joining Daewoo Motors as a management advisor. During his time at Daewoo Motors, he formed a connection with Seo Jung-jin, Chairman of Celltrion. In 2000, he joined Nexol, a company founded by Seo Jung-jin. In 2001, he was appointed as the CEO of Nexol Venture Capital, where he handled investment operations. In 2017, he was appointed as the CEO of the holding company, Celltrion Holdings, and in 2018, he was promoted to Vice Chairman. Along with Ki Woo-sung, Vice Chairman and CEO of Celltrion, and Kim Hyung-ki, Vice Chairman and CEO of Celltrion's Global Sales Division, he is considered one of the three key figures who contributed to the founding of Celltrion by Seo Jung-jin. Among them, he was the first to join, making him Celltrion's first-ever employee as part of its first recruitment class. Unlike the other vice chairmen, he strongly avoids external exposure. #YooHeonyoung #Celltrion #CelltrionHoldings #NASDAQ #biopharmaceuticals #SeoJungjin #InhaUniversity #SamsungElectroMechanics #DaewooMotors #biotech
    • CEO of F&F
      Kim Chang-soo
      Kim Chang-soo is the President and CEO of F&F and the Chairman of F&F Holdings. He is focusing on brand diversification and expanding into the Southeast Asian market. He is the second son of Kim Bong-kyu, the founder of Samsung Publishing. He was born on April 18, 1961, in Seoul. He graduated from Dongsung High School in Seoul and studied Business Administration at Yonsei University. He began his career at Samsung Publishing, his father's company, and in 1992, he became the President and CEO of its subsidiary, Artbox. He entered the fashion industry by founding F&F, named after the first letters of "Fashion" and "Forward." He also served as the CEO of Benetton Korea. In 2002, he became the President and CEO of F&F, and in 2021, he was appointed Chairman of F&F Holdings. He has been described as a "marketing genius who understands the pulse of the fashion industry" and "the Midas touch of the fashion business." #KimChangsoo #FF #FFHoldings #FashionIndustry #BrandExpansion #SoutheastAsia #MarketingGenius #BusinessLeadership #KoreanFashion #Entrepreneurship
    • CEO of SK Incheon Petrochem
      Roh Sang-goo
      Roh Sang-goo is the President and CEO of SK Incheon Petrochem. He is focusing his efforts on resolving chronic deficits and debt issues. He was born in November 1968. He graduated from Hanyang University with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He began his career at Yukong. He worked at SK Energy as the Head of Optimal Operation Office and Head of Energy Operation Division. He concurrently held the positions of Head of Strategic Operation Division and Head of Business Planning Office before being appointed as President and CEO of SK Incheon Petrochem in 2023. He is committed to cost reduction, profit improvement, and safety management. #RohSanggoo #SKIncheonPetrochem #CEO #ChemicalEngineering #SKEnergy #BusinessStrategy #CostReduction #ProfitImprovement #SafetyManagement #DebtResolution
    • Chairman of Whanin Pharm
      Lee Gwang-sik
      Lee Gwang-sik is the Chairman and CEO of Whanin Pharm. He is focusing on increasing sales by distributing global pharmaceutical companies' drugs in the domestic market. He was born on November 5, 1947, in Daejeon. He graduated from Namseong High School in Iksan, North Jeolla Province, and earned a degree in pharmacy from Seoul National University. He later obtained a master's degree from the Graduate School of Public Health at Seoul National University. He began his career at Chong Kun Dang. In 1978, he acquired Whanin Pharm and expanded the business through collaborations with global pharmaceutical companies. He is currently preparing to transfer management rights to his son, Lee Won-beom, who serves as co-CEO. #WhaninPharm #LeeGwangSik #pharmaceuticals #globalbusiness #healthcare #startup #businessleadership #ChongKunDang #drugdistribution #managementsuccession
    • CEO of Cafe24
      Lee Jae-suk
      Lee Jae-suk is the CEO of Cafe24. He also serves as the chairman of the board. He is focusing on advancing AI-based e-commerce platforms. He was born on January 28, 1968, in Daegu. He graduated from Kyungshin High School in Daegu and earned a degree in physics from Pohang University of Science and Technology. He worked as a researcher at KC Cottrell, an environmental equipment company, before founding Korea Network Business Consulting in 1996. In 1999, he established Simplex Internet and launched an e-commerce platform solutions business. After changing the company name to Cafe24, he expanded its scale through continuous mergers and acquisitions, broadening its business scope. By expanding into domestic and international markets through cooperation with YouTube Shopping, he envisions Cafe24 as the "Shopify of Asia." #Cafe24 #LeeJaeSuk #ecommerce #AI #YouTubeShopping #startup #business #technology #Asia #Shopify
    • Chairman of Samyang Group
      Kim Yoon
      Kim Yoon is the Chairman of Samyang Group. He also serves as the Chairman of the holding company, Samyang Holdings. He is focusing on advancing the group's business portfolio with "specialty" and "global" as key themes. He was born on February 24, 1953, in Busan as the son of Kim Sang-hong, Honorary Chairman of Samyang Group. He graduated from Kyungbock High School and earned a degree in Business Administration from Korea University. He then completed an MBA program at the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey in the United States. He began his career at Bando Trading Company and later worked at Lloyd Raper in the U.S. before joining Samyang Corporation. In 1996, he was appointed President and CEO of Samyang Corporation. After the group transitioned to a holding company structure, he served as CEO and Chairman of Samyang Holdings from 2011. He stepped down as CEO of Samyang Corporation and Samyang Holdings in 2012 and 2020, respectively, but remains as Chairman. He also serves as Chairman of the Yangyoung Foundation and the Sudang Foundation, which are scholarship foundations of Samyang Group. Additionally, he is a Vice Chairman of the Federation of Korean Industries. He is known for his direct and straightforward communication style. #KimYoon #SamyangGroup #SamyangHoldings #businessleader #KoreaUniversity #MBA #corporategovernance #KoreanIndustry #executiveprofile #businessstrategy
    • Vice Chairman of Korean Air
      Woo Kee-hong
      Woo Kee-hong is the Vice Chairman and CEO of Korean Air. He is focusing on the merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines. He was born on December 20, 1962, in Hamyang, Gyeongnam. He graduated from Jinju High School and Seoul National University with a degree in Business Administration. He completed MBA programs at KAIST and the University of Southern California in the United States. After joining Korean Air, he held positions such as New York Passenger Branch Manager, Head of the Americas Regional Headquarters, and Head of the Passenger Business Division. He served as Head of the Corporate Strategy Division before being appointed as Executive Vice President and CEO of Korean Air in 2017. He is known as one of the "Seoul National University Four" within Hanjin Group and is regarded as a leading professional manager. He has built a strong personal network in the U.S. aviation industry and enjoys deep trust from the owner family. #WooKeeHong #KoreanAir #AsianaAirlines #aviation #HanjinGroup #merger #businessleader #airlineindustry #USC #KAIST
    • Vice Chairman of Ildong Pharmaceutical
      Yun Woong-sup
      Yun Woong-sup is the Vice Chairman and CEO of Ildong Pharmaceutical. He is focusing on new drug development with the goal of achieving annual sales of KRW 1 trillion (US$ 721.1 million) and a net profit of KRW 100 billion (US$ 72.1 million). He was born on July 7, 1967, in Seoul as the eldest son of Yun Won-young, Chairman of Ildong Holdings. He graduated from Youngdong High School in Seoul and Yonsei University with a degree in applied statistics, then earned a master's degree in accounting from Georgia State University in the United States. He worked as a reporter at the Georgia bureau of The Korea Times before joining KPMG in the U.S. as an accountant. He joined Ildong Pharmaceutical as an executive director, serving as the head of the PI team and director of the planning and coordination office before being appointed as Executive Vice President. In 2014, he became the co-CEO and President of Ildong Pharmaceutical. As Ildong Pharmaceutical transitioned to a holding company structure, he took on the role of CEO, fully initiating third-generation management. When profitability declined, he implemented bold restructuring measures, leading the company back to profitability within four years. #YunWoongsup #IldongPharmaceutical #pharmaceuticalindustry #newdrugdevelopment #Koreanbusiness #biopharma #executivemanagement #corporatestructure #businessleadership #KPMG
    • Chairman of Nexteel
      Park Hyo-jeong
      Park Hyo-jeong is the chairman of Nexteel. He also serves as the CEO of Nexteel Saha, the company's U.S. subsidiary, and as the sole manager of Nexteel Holdings. He is pursuing facility investments to expand the business portfolio. He was born on July 15, 1954, in Jecheon, Chungcheongbuk-do. He graduated from Jecheon High School in Chungbuk and earned a degree in trade from the University of Seoul. He started his steel business by establishing Injin Steel in the Shihwa Industrial Complex in Incheon. In 1990, he relocated his business to Pohang and founded Daewon Industrial. He has a strong competitive spirit and drive, valuing a hands-on sales approach by personally meeting with clients. He is dedicated to transforming Nexteel into a global comprehensive steel pipe company capable of supplying various types of steel pipes. #ParkHyojeong #Nexteel #steelindustry #businessleader #SouthKorea #globalbusiness #steelpipes #manufacturing #trade #industrialinvestment
    • CEO of Kolon Global
      Kim Jung-il
      Kim Jung-il is the CEO and President of Kolon Global. He is working to enhance cost and bidding competitiveness while strengthening the non-residential sector. He was born on November 8, 1961. He graduated from Sogang University with a degree in business administration and completed an MBA program at the University of Maryland. After joining Kolon Trading, he worked in Kolon’s Planning and Coordination Office. He then moved to Neoview Kolon, where he served as Head of the Management Division before being appointed CEO in 2011. At Kolon Industries, he served as Head of the Business Division and Executive Vice President overseeing the CPI business before being appointed CEO and President in 2022. He is known as one of Kolon Group’s leading strategists and emphasizes that the key to strategy lies in fieldwork and communication with employees. #KimJungil #KolonGlobal #businessstrategy #corporateleadership #manufacturing #globalbusiness #CPIbusiness #nonresidentialsector #SouthKorea #executivemanagement
    • Former Leader of People Power Party
      Han Dong-hoon
      Han Dong-hoon is the former leader of the People Power Party. He was born on April 9, 1973, in Chuncheon, Gangwon-do. He graduated from Hyundai High School in Seoul and Seoul National University’s College of Law. He completed an LLM program at Columbia Law School in the United States and obtained a New York State attorney license. After passing the 37th bar exam and completing the 27th Judicial Research and Training Institute course, he began his career as a prosecutor at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office. During the Moon Jae-in administration, he served as the third deputy chief prosecutor of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office under then-chief prosecutor Yoon Suk-yeol, leading investigations into corruption cases involving the Park Geun-hye and Lee Myung-bak administrations. After Yoon was appointed Prosecutor General, Han was promoted to chief prosecutor and led the investigation into Justice Minister Cho Kuk’s family as head of the Anti-Corruption and Violent Crimes Department at the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office (formerly the Central Investigation Department). He later served as deputy chief prosecutor of the Busan High Prosecutors’ Office, research officer at the Legal Research and Training Institute, and deputy director of the Judicial Research and Training Institute before becoming the first Minister of Justice under the Yoon Suk-yeol administration. He entered politics as the interim leader of the People Power Party and led the party’s campaign in the April 2024 general election, but suffered a crushing defeat. Three months after the election loss, he ran for party leader in the national convention and was elected. However, in December 2024, after the National Assembly passed an impeachment motion against President Yoon, the party leadership collapsed, leading to his resignation. Once considered Yoon’s closest confidant and even nicknamed the "Little President," Han later became a symbolic figure of the anti-Yoon ("Bi-Yoon") faction within the People Power Party. #HanDongHoon #PeoplePowerParty #SouthKoreaPolitics #YoonSukYeol #JusticeMinister #Prosecutor #GeneralElection #Impeachment #PoliticalLeadership #KoreanLaw
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    • CEO of LG Uplus
      Hong Bum-sik
      Hong Bum-sik is the CEO and President of LG Uplus. He is exploring new businesses in the telecommunications sector that can become future growth drivers based on artificial intelligence (AI). He was born on February 21, 1968. He graduated from Yeouido High School in Seoul and earned a degree in business administration from the University of Southern California. He also completed an MBA program at Columbia Business School. He worked at Monitor Group Korea before serving as Head of Business Strategy at SK Telecom and Korea Representative at Oliver Wyman. He then moved to Bain & Company, where he served as Head of the Asia-Pacific Telecommunications & Technology Division and as Global Director of Bain & Company Korea. He joined LG as Head of the Corporate Strategy Team and later became Head of Corporate Strategy before being appointed CEO of LG Uplus in 2024. As an expert in telecommunications technology and corporate strategy, he is considered a key executive personally selected by LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo. #HongBumSik #LGUplus #ArtificialIntelligence #Telecommunications #BusinessStrategy #CorporateLeadership #KoreanBusiness #TechnologyInnovation #LGGroup #TelecomIndustry
    • Chairman of Aju Group
      Moon Kyu-young
      Moon Kyu-young is the chairman of Aju Group. He also serves as the chairman of Aju, the group's holding company. He was born on November 1, 1951, in Seoul as the eldest son among three sons and two daughters of Moon Tae-sik, the founder of Aju Industrial. He graduated from Whimoon High School and Korea University with a degree in agriculture. He began his career at Daewoo Corporation. After joining Aju Industrial as a director, he was appointed chairman of Aju Group in 2004. He has served as chairman of the Korea Ready-Mixed Concrete Industry Association, chairman of the Korea-China Economic Association, and senior vice chairman of the Korea Middle Market Enterprises Association. He has actively pursued mergers and acquisitions while diversifying the business beyond ready-mixed concrete into tourism and leisure, cold storage, car rentals, and automobile distribution and sales. He is focused on discovering future growth engines and establishing a strong corporate culture. #MoonKyuYoung #AjuGroup #AjuIndustrial #KoreaBusiness #CorporateExpansion #MergersAcquisitions #KoreanEconomy #ReadyMixedConcrete #AutomobileIndustry #TourismIndustry
    • Chairman of Jusung Engineering
      Hwang Chul-joo
      Hwang Chul-joo is the Chairman and CEO of Jusung Engineering. He is regarded as one of South Korea’s first-generation venture entrepreneurs. He was born on December 2, 1959, in Goryeong, North Gyeongsang Province. He graduated from Dongyang Technical High School in Seoul and later transferred from Inha Technical College to Inha University, where he studied Electronic Engineering. He started his career at Hyundai Electronics and later worked at the Dutch semiconductor equipment company ASM before founding Jusung Engineering in 1995, where he has served as CEO ever since. After listing on KOSDAQ, he expanded the company’s business beyond semiconductor equipment to include display and solar equipment. He was once referred to as a "Park Geun-hye man" after being appointed as Administrator of the Small and Medium Business Administration. He is known for his down-to-earth personality and strong competitive spirit. #HwangChuljoo #JusungEngineering #semiconductor #display #solarenergy #venturebusiness #startup #KOSDAQ #electronics #businessleader
    • CEO of LG Electronics
      Cho Joo-wan
      Cho Joo-wan is the President and CEO of LG Electronics. He is focusing on expanding new businesses such as vehicle components, artificial intelligence (AI), and robotics. He is also working to improve profitability by strengthening subscription-based home appliance services and business-to-business (B2B) revenue models. He was born on October 11, 1962. He graduated from Dongsung High School in Busan and earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Pusan National University. He later completed an MBA program at Yonsei University. He joined Goldstar, the predecessor of LG, and served as Managing Director of LG Electronics Canada before becoming Managing Director of LG Electronics Australia, Managing Director of LG Electronics USA, and Executive Vice President and Head of North America Operations. He served as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) before being appointed CEO of LG Electronics in 2021. Having spent more than half of his 35-year career overseas, he is known as a "global strategist." He has been dedicated to redefining LG Electronics' management system and business portfolio based on digital transformation. He is credited with embedding a "success DNA" into LG Electronics under the key theme of "winning growth and successful change." #LG #LGElectronics #CEO #technology #AI #robotics #B2B #digitaltransformation #globalstrategy #business
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    • CEO of Nextin
      Park Tae-hun
      Park Tae-hun is the CEO of Nextin. He is focused on expanding the company’s global market share, particularly in China. He was born on February 3, 1966. He graduated from Kyungmoon High School and earned a degree in chemistry from Seoul National University. He also obtained a master's degree in chemistry from Seoul National University’s graduate school. He began his career at Samsung Electronics’ Semiconductor Research Center. He later worked at KLA Tencor Korea in the United States and at Negevtech in Israel. In 2010, he was appointed as CEO of Aurotek Technology. In 2012, he founded Nextin and entered the wafer pattern defect inspection equipment business for semiconductor front-end processes. #ParkTaehun #Nextin #semiconductor #waferinspection #SeoulNationalUniversity #SamsungElectronics #KoreaTech #KLA #Negevtech #businessleadership
    • Chairman of KISCO Holdings
      Jang Se-hong
      Jang Se-hong is the Chairman and CEO of KISCO Holdings. He also serves as the Chairman of Korea Steel. He was born on October 1, 1966, in Busan as the second son among three sons and two daughters of Jang Sang-don, Chairman of Korea Steel. He graduated from Seoul High School and earned a degree in chemistry from the University of Southern California. He then pursued a master's program in synthetic organic chemistry at Waseda University in Japan. He began his career as a director at Korea Special Steel before moving to Korea Steel as an Executive Vice President. In 2007, he was appointed President and CEO of Korea Steel. When the holding company KISCO Holdings was established in 2008, he took on the role of CEO. As a third-generation owner-executive, he maintains a low profile, rarely appearing in public and not even attending board meetings. #JangSehong #KISCOHoldings #KoreaSteel #steelindustry #businessleader #thirdgenerationCEO #Koreabusiness #manufacturing #executivemanagement #WasedaUniversity
    • CEO of DB Insurance
      Jeong Jong-pyo
      Jeong Jong-pyo is the President and CEO of DB Insurance. He has identified the nursing care business and pet insurance as future growth engines and is focusing on securing long-term revenue sources. He was born in March 1962 in Uiseong, Gyeongsangbuk-do. He graduated from Daegu Kyesung High School and Yonsei University with a degree in law. He joined Dongbu Insurance and served as the head of the corporate sales department and the HR support team. He later took on the roles of head of the corporate business division and head of the corporate business sector, overseeing corporate business operations. In 2022, he was appointed President and CEO of DB Insurance. Initially, he led DB Insurance alongside Vice Chairman Kim Jeong-nam, but after Kim stepped down, he became the sole CEO. As an expert in insurance sales, he is pursuing a sales strategy centered on high-profit protection-type insurance to maintain DB Insurance’s position as the second-largest non-life insurer in the industry. #JeongJongpyo #DBInsurance #insuranceindustry #nonlifeinsurance #corporatebusiness #petinsurance #nursingcarebusiness #Koreabusiness #insuranceCEO #financialstrategy
    • Vice Chairman of Maeil Dairies
      Kim Seon-hee
      Kim Seon-hee is the Vice Chairman and CEO of Maeil Dairies. She is part of the owner family as a cousin of Kim Jung-wan, Chairman of Maeil Holdings. She is focusing on business diversification beyond the dairy industry. She was born on October 4, 1964. She graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in French literature and completed an MBA program at the University of Minnesota in the United States. She began her career at the French financial group BNP Paribas and later worked as a senior researcher at Crédit Agricole Bank. She also served as Head of Trust Risk Management at Citibank Korea and Director of Trust Risk Management at UBS Investment Bank in Switzerland. In 2009, she joined Maeil Dairies, where she led the merger of the cheese-specialized subsidiary Sangha and spearheaded the independence of the coffee shop business Paul Bassett. In 2014, she became the CEO of Maeil Dairies, making her the first female CEO in the dairy industry. She is known for her strong financial management skills. #KimSeonhee #MaeilDairies #CEO #dairyindustry #finance #businessdiversification #PaulBassett #leadership #investment #Korea
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    • CEO of Nextchip
      Kim Kyoung-soo
      Kim Kyoung-soo is the CEO of Nextchip. He is working to establish a strong market presence for "Apache6," an advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) system-on-chip (SoC). He was born on February 26, 1965, in Incheon. He graduated from Songdo High School in Incheon and Sogang University with a degree in electronic engineering. He began his career at Daewoo Telecom before moving to CMS. In 1997, he founded NC& (NC& Corporation), a company specializing in image processing semiconductors. As the autonomous vehicle market expanded, he spun off NC&'s automotive division to establish Nextchip, a company dedicated to automotive semiconductors. He envisions making Nextchip a world-class semiconductor company for automotive camera sensors. He serves as the chairman of the Korea Fabless Industry Association. #KimKyoungsoo #Nextchip #ADAS #semiconductor #autonomousvehicles #electronics #SoC #automotive #fabless #Korea
    • CEO of KB Securities
      Lee Hong-ku
      Lee Hong-ku is the CEO and President of KB Securities. He shares leadership with President Kim Sung-hyun under a co-CEO system and is responsible for the retail (personal finance) sector. He focuses on the individual brokerage market to improve performance while also showing interest in the adoption of AI. He was born on September 20, 1965. He graduated from Simin High School in Daegu and Korea University with a degree in Business Administration. He began his career at Hyundai Securities before moving to Keangnam Enterprises. He returned to the securities industry with KB Securities, where he served as Head of the PB Client Division and Head of the Gangnam Regional Headquarters. After serving as Head of the WM Division, he was appointed CEO and President of KB Securities in 2024. Following the merger of KB Securities and Hyundai Securities, he led growth by integrating the wealth management (WM) sector. #KBsecurities #LeeHongku #finance #investment #stockmarket #wealthmanagement #AI #Korea #brokerage #business
    • President of NongHyup Bank
      Kang Tae-young
      Kang Tae-young is the President of NongHyup Bank. He is focused on strengthening digital finance with the goal of making NongHyup Bank a "digital leading bank" and is working to establish an internal control system to prevent financial fraud. He was born on December 20, 1966, in Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do. He graduated from Daea High School in Jinju and studied animal science at Konkuk University. He later earned a master’s degree in convergence information technology from the Graduate School of Konkuk University. He joined the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation (NongHyup) and began his career at NongHyup Bank. He served as Head of the Human Resources Team, Head of the Strategic Planning Division in the Comprehensive Planning Department, Head of the All One Bank Business Department, Head of the Digital Strategy Department, and Head of the Gangbuk Business Division. He also served as Head of the DT (Digital Transformation) Division while concurrently holding the position of Vice President of Digital Finance at NongHyup Financial Group. In 2024, he was appointed as President of NongHyup Bank. He has been leading the digital transformation of NongHyup Bank. #KangTaeYoung #NongHyupBank #digitalfinance #bankingtransformation #financialsecurity #internalcontrol #NHBank #digitalbanking #leadership #financialtechnology
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    • Chairman of Amorepacific Group
      Suh Kyung-bae
      Suh Kyung-bae is the Chairman and CEO of Amorepacific Group. He also serves as the CEO of Amorepacific. He is focusing on a global rebalancing strategy and strengthening premium brands. He was born on January 14, 1963, in Seoul as the second son among two sons and four daughters of Suh Sung-whan, the founder of Taepyeongyang. He graduated from Kyungseong High School in Seoul and studied business administration at Yonsei University. He later completed an MBA program at Cornell University’s Johnson Graduate School of Management in the United States. He joined Taepyeongyang Chemical as a manager and later served as Head of the Planning and Coordination Office before being appointed as President and CEO of Taepyeongyang in 1997. He values hands-on management, closely monitoring products and personally overseeing international business operations. He has a deep interest in art, history from both Eastern and Western perspectives, and philosophy. He has said that if he had not become a business executive, he would have been an art critic. #SuhKyungbae #Amorepacific #AmorepacificGroup #beautyindustry #globalstrategy #premiumbrands #businessleadership #artandphilosophy #YonseiUniversity #CornellMBA
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    • CEO of Daewoo E&C
      Kim Bo-hyun
      Kim Bo-hyun is the CEO and President of Daewoo Engineering & Construction (E&C). He is the son-in-law of Jung Chang-sun, Chairman of Jungheung Group. Amid the economic downturn, he is focusing on solid management while seeking breakthroughs through overseas projects. He was born on February 10, 1966, in Jangheung, Jeollanam-do. He graduated from the Korea Air Force Academy as part of the 36th class and earned a master’s degree in business administration from Mokwon University’s Graduate School of Industrial Information. In the Air Force, he served as Director of the Command and Reconnaissance Project Department at the Defense Acquisition Program Administration, Commander of the 19th Fighter Wing, and Director of the Aviation Technology Project Department before retiring as a brigadier general. He worked as Vice President of Herald, a media company affiliated with Jungheung Group. During the acquisition of Daewoo Engineering & Construction, he led negotiations with the labor union as the team leader. After Daewoo Engineering & Construction was incorporated into Jungheung Group, he served as an advisor and as Head of the Management Support Division and Executive Vice President before being appointed CEO in 2024. He values a horizontal organizational culture and emphasizes cooperation among executives and employees. #KimBoHyun #DaewooE&C #JungheungGroup #CEO #KoreaAirForce #businessstrategy #constructionindustry #management #corporateculture #leadership
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    • Chairman of ESTsoft
      Kim Jang-joong
      Kim Jang-joong is the Chairman of ESTsoft. He also serves as the CEO of its subsidiary, ESTgames. He is focusing his efforts on AI business development. He was born in Seoul on January 15, 1972. He graduated from Inheon High School and earned a degree in Applied Mathematics from Hanyang University ERICA Campus. He also completed the Strategic Venture Management program at Hanyang University Graduate School of Business. In 1993, while still a university student, he founded ESTsoft with his friends. He established ESTsoft as a specialized software development company by launching the file compression program "ALZip," the graphic viewer "ALSee," and the security program "ALYac." He operates the internet portal "ZUM." As a first-generation entrepreneur in South Korea’s IT industry, he is dedicated to transforming ESTsoft from a security and utility software company into an AI-focused enterprise. #ESTsoft #KimJangJoong #AIbusiness #softwaredevelopment #KoreanITindustry #ventureentrepreneur #technology #cybersecurity #businessleadership #startups
    • CEO of Kumyang Green Power
      Lee Yun-cheol
      Lee Yun-cheol is the CEO of Kumyang Green Power. As the second-generation owner, he has been managing Kumyang Green Power following his late father, former CEO Lee Sang-jun. He is focusing on shifting the company's core business from traditional electrical construction to renewable energy. He was born on October 10, 1958, in Ulsan. He graduated from Korea Maritime and Ocean University with a degree in Marine Engineering. After working as a ship engineer at SK Shipping, he joined Kumyang Industrial Development (now Kumyang Green Power), which was founded by his father. In 1998, he was appointed CEO of Kumyang Industrial Development. Since 2021, he has served as the chairman of the Ulsan Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He is also a vice chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry. #LeeYuncheol #KumyangGreenPower #renewableenergy #SouthKorea #Ulsan #CEO #marineengineering #businessleader #KCCI #SKShipping
    • CEO of Hyundai Mobis
      Lee Gyu-suk
      Lee Gyu-suk is the President and CEO of Hyundai Mobis. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors at Hyundai Mobis. He is focused on expanding orders from global automakers and enhancing competitiveness in eco-friendly and future vehicle components. He was born on August 12, 1965. He graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in Business Administration and earned a master's degree in Business Administration from the Seoul National University Graduate School. He joined Hyundai Motor Company and held positions at Hyundai Motor and Kia, including Head of Purchasing Division 1, Head of Interior and Electrical Components Purchasing, Head of Purchasing Strategy, and Head of Purchasing Division 1. He oversaw purchasing at Hyundai Motor and Kia as Head of the Purchasing Headquarters before being appointed as the CEO of Hyundai Mobis in 2023. As a leading purchasing expert in Hyundai Motor Group, he spearheaded the establishment of a system for the timely procurement of key strategic materials. #HyundaiMobis #LeeGyuSuk #automotive #purchasing #HyundaiMotorGroup #Kia #futuremobility #supplychain #businessleader #SouthKorea
    • CEO of Kakao
      Chung Shin-a
      Chung Shin-a is the CEO of Kakao. She is focused on resolving the legal risks surrounding the Kakao Group and restructuring its affiliates. She was born on February 28, 1975. She majored in French Language and Literature and Business Administration at Yonsei University and earned a master's degree in marketing from Yonsei University Graduate School of Business. She also completed an MBA program at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. She worked at Boston Consulting Group and eBay before joining NHN. After moving to K Cube Ventures as an executive director, she was appointed co-CEO in 2018. She later joined Kakao as a non-executive director and took charge of business operations for the CA Council, Kakao’s affiliate coordination body. In 2024, she was appointed CEO of Kakao and also serves as acting chair of the company's Management Innovation Committee. She has expressed her commitment to driving growth by focusing on KakaoTalk and AI. #ChungShina #Kakao #CEO #businessleadership #technology #AI #KakaoTalk #management #corporatestrategy #startup
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    • Vice Chairman of Daewon Pharm
      Baek Seung-ryel
      Baek Seung-ryel is the Vice Chairman and CEO of Daewon Pharm. He leads the company under a co-CEO system alongside his nephew, Baek In-hwan, who serves as President and CEO. He was born on March 10, 1959, in Eumseong, Chungcheongbuk-do, as the second son of Baek Bu-hyeon, the founder of Daewon Pharm. His older brother is Baek Seung-ho, Chairman of Daewon Pharm. He graduated from Gyeonggi High School in Seoul and earned a degree in Agricultural Biology from Seoul National University. He then obtained a master's degree in Plant Pathology from the University of Georgia and a Ph.D. in Agriculture from Seoul National University Graduate School. He joined Daewon Pharm as a director, later serving as Executive Vice President before being appointed President and CEO in 2008. He expanded the company's business scope into health functional foods and cosmetics by acquiring Keukdong H Pharm and SD Biotechnologies. He is working to expand the company with the goal of becoming a comprehensive healthcare company with KRW 1 trillion (US$ 721.1 million) in annual revenue by 2025. #BaekSeungryel #DaewonPharm #pharmaceuticals #healthcare #businessgrowth #cosmetics #nutritionalsupplements #corporatemanagement #biotechnology #executiveleadership
    • Founder of Rainbow Robotics
      Oh Jun-ho
      Oh Jun-ho is the founder of Rainbow Robotics. With Rainbow Robotics becoming a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, he also serves as the head and advisor of Samsung Electronics' Future Robot Development Team. He was born on October 3, 1954, in Seoul. He graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in mechanical engineering and earned a master's degree in mechanical engineering from Yonsei University Graduate School. He obtained a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Berkeley. While working as a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology), he developed Korea's first bipedal humanoid robot, HUBO, earning him the nickname "Father of HUBO." In 2011, he founded Rainbow Robotics with researchers from the KAIST Department of Mechanical Engineering. He oversees the development of advanced robotic technologies, including humanoid bipedal robot platforms, quadrupedal robots, and collaborative robots. Leveraging his extensive experience in robotic technology and business know-how accumulated in academia and industry, he is dedicated to advancing Samsung Electronics' future robot development. #OhJunho #RainbowRobotics #SamsungElectronics #robotics #HUBO #KAIST #humanoidrobot #collaborativerobot #robottechnology #engineering
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    • CEO of Robotis
      Kim Byoung-soo
      Kim Byoung-soo is the CEO of Robotis. He is focusing on the company's core business of developing actuators for robots. He was born on August 19, 1969. He graduated from Korea University with a degree in electrical engineering and earned a master's degree in intelligent robotics from Hanyang University. He also completed an MBA program at Korea University Graduate School. He worked as an engineer at Kia Information Systems. He won championships in the Mobile Robot Contest, Japan Micromouse Competition, and Robot World Cup. In 1999, he founded Robotis. He has served as a director of the Korea Association of Robot Industry and the Korea Robotics Society, as well as the president of the STEAM Education Association. He is recognized for pioneering new fields in the robotics market and envisions a future where humans and robots coexist. #KimByoungsoo #Robotis #robotics #actuators #automation #AI #engineering #robotindustry #technology #innovation
    • CEO of P&S Mechanics
      Park Kwang-hun
      Park Kwang-hun is the CEO of P&S Mechanics. He is dedicated to expanding the company's robotic product lineup from its core lower-limb rehabilitation robots to upper-limb and full-body rehabilitation robots. He was born on December 26, 1957. He graduated from the Department of Mechanical Design at Seoul National University. He began his career as a researcher at Goldstar Research Institute. After working at Sindoh Research Institute, he founded the robotics company P&S Mechanics in 1997. He is a medical rehabilitation robotics expert who has played a pioneering role in the domestic medical robotics industry. #ParkKwanghun #PSMechanics #rehabilitationrobotics #medicalrobotics #robotics #SouthKorea #healthcaretechnology #innovation #engineering #businessleadership
    • CEO of HDC Hyundai Development Company
      Chung Kyung-ku
      Chung Kyung-ku is the designated President and CEO of HDC Hyundai Development Company. As HDC Group’s leading financial expert, he is focusing organizational capabilities on the Gwangwoon University Station area development project. He was born on June 18, 1965. He graduated from Seongdo High School in Busan and earned a degree in law from Seoul National University. He joined Shinhan Investment Corporation and worked there for nearly 20 years before moving to the finance team at Hyundai Development Company. In 2017, he was appointed CEO of HDC Asset Management. He served as Head of the Management Planning Division at HDC Hyundai Development Company and as CEO of HDC Hyundai Development Company before becoming CEO of HDC, the group’s holding company, in 2022. In 2024, he returned to HDC Hyundai Development Company as the designated President and CEO. He is working to restore the I’Park brand and regain market trust by completing the reconstruction of Hwajeong I’Park in Gwangju. #ChungKyungku #HDCHyundaiDevelopmentCompany #HDC #realestate #finance #construction #investment #IPark #Gwangju #corporatemanagement
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    • President of Hana Bank
      Lee Ho-sung
      Lee Ho-sung is the president of Hana Bank. He is focused on expanding the customer base to drive Hana Bank’s growth as a leading bank. He was born on December 25, 1964, in Daegu. He graduated from Daegu Jungang Commercial High School. He began his career at Hanil Bank before joining Hana Bank, where he held positions as head of the Central Sales Group, Yeongnam Sales Group, and Sales Group. In 2023, he was appointed CEO of Hana Card, and in 2025, he was named president of Hana Bank. As a commercial high school graduate who started his career at a different bank before joining Hana Bank, he is often compared to Ham Young-joo, chairman of Hana Financial Group, for his rise to the CEO position based on strong sales expertise. He has an outgoing and easygoing personality and interacts naturally with employees. #LeeHosung #HanaBank #HanaFinancialGroup #HanaCard #banking #finance #Daegu #Koreabanking #CEO #leadership
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    • CEO of Saltlux
      Lee Kyung-il
      Lee Kyung-il is the CEO of Saltlux. He aims to expand the virtual human video generation service "Plunit Studio" by leveraging the merger of subsidiary companies. He was born on July 14, 1971. He graduated from the Department of Electronic Materials Engineering at Inha University and earned a master's degree in electronic materials engineering from Inha University Graduate School. After working at LG Central Research Laboratory, he was employed at Hyundai Electronics. In 2000, he founded Sysmeta, a company specializing in natural language processing, which was the predecessor of Saltlux. Sysmeta later merged with Mobico International, leading to the company being renamed Saltlux. In 2025, he launched the language model "LUXIA 2.5," which has gained attention as a competitor to China's generative AI "Deepseek." #LeeKyungil #Saltlux #AI #generativeAI #PlunitStudio #LUXIA #Deepseek #HyundaiElectronics #naturalanguageprocessing #Koreantech
    • CEO of Stellantis Korea
      Bang Sil
      Bang Sil is the President and CEO of Stellantis Korea. She is the first Korean President and CEO of Stellantis Korea and the company's first female CEO. She is focused on expanding the sales of Jeep and Peugeot. She was born in 1971. She graduated from Ewha Womans University with a degree in Textile Art and earned a master's degree in Textile Art from the same university’s graduate school. She also completed an MBA program at Korea University Graduate School. She began her career as a PR manager at Volkswagen Korea and later served as Head of Marketing PR and Head of Marketing PR & Sales. She then moved to Renault Samsung Motors, where she held various positions, including Head of Marketing Operations, Head of Customer Experience Operations, Head of Direct Sales Division, and Head of Individual Sales Division, before serving as Head of Network Training & Support Operations. In 2024, she was appointed President and CEO of Stellantis Korea. She is known as an "all-around player" in the automotive industry, having experience in PR, marketing, sales, after-sales, and network operations. #BangSil #StellantisKorea #automotiveindustry #Jeep #Peugeot #VolkswagenKorea #RenaultSamsungMotors #marketing #sales #leadership
    • CEO of LG Innotek
      Moon Hyuk-soo
      Moon Hyuk-soo is the CEO of LG Innotek. He is focusing on diversifying the company's revenue structure, which has been heavily reliant on optical solutions, by expanding into high-value semiconductor substrates and automotive components. He was born on November 15, 1970, in Seoul. He graduated from Gyeonggi Science High School and KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology) with a degree in chemical engineering. He also earned both his master’s and doctorate degrees in chemical engineering from KAIST. He began his career at LG Cable before moving to LG Innotek. He served as the head of the Optical Solution Research Lab and the head of the Optical Solution Business Unit before working as the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). In 2024, he was appointed CEO. He played a leading role in establishing LG Innotek as a key player in the mobile camera module industry. #MoonHyuksoo #LGInnotek #CEO #opticalsolutions #semiconductorsubstrates #automotivecomponents #KAIST #LGCable #businessleadership #cameramodules
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    • CEO of Sungkwang Bend
      Ahn Jae-il
      Ahn Jae-il is the CEO of Sungkwang Bend. He is focusing on enhancing shareholder value while accelerating business diversification. He was born on November 10, 1962, in Busan as the son of Ahn Gap-won, chairman of Sungkwang Bend. He graduated from Dongseong High School in Busan and Dongguk University with a degree in philosophy. He joined Sungkwang Bend and worked as a sales director and managing director. In 2003, he was appointed as the CEO of Sungkwang Bend. He expanded the business scope from pipe fittings in the petrochemical, shipbuilding, marine, and power plant industries to solar power generation. Known for his bold personality, he takes an interest in employee welfare. #AhnJaeil #SungkwangBend #CEO #businessdiversification #solarenergy #petrochemical #shipbuilding #powerplant #shareholdervalue #employeewelfare
    • CEO of SK Enmove
      Kim Wone-kee
      Kim Wone-kee is the President and CEO of SK Enmove. He is focusing on new businesses, including the commercialization of fluid-based cooling technology. He was born in December 1970. He graduated from Hanyang University with a degree in chemical engineering. He worked as the head of the Base Oil Marketing Office at SK Lubricants, the predecessor of SK Enmove, before moving to SK Engineering & Construction as CEO of EMC. He returned to SK Lubricants, where he served as the head of the Amsterdam branch and the head of the Green Growth Division. In 2023, he was appointed President and CEO of SK Enmove. As an expert in the lubricants business, he is strengthening the competitiveness of the base oil business while focusing on discovering new business opportunities. He values communication among organizational members. #KimWonekee #SKEnmove #lubricants #coolingtechnology #chemicalengineering #HanyangUniversity #businessleadership #baseoil #greengrowth #CEO
    • CEO of Green Plus
      Park Young-hwan
      Park Young-hwan is the CEO of Green Plus. He is the founder of Green Plus, a company engaged in the aluminum and smart farm businesses. He is working to expand the overseas exports of the smart farm business. He was born on February 14, 1965. He graduated from Suwon Industrial College with a degree in Mechanical Design. In 1988, he joined Heeseung Aluminum, marking his entry into the aluminum industry. In 1997, he founded Green Plus, an aluminum extrusion and processing company, and later expanded its business scope to smart farm materials and construction. He has grown Green Plus into the top-ranked company in South Korea for greenhouse construction capability. #ParkYounghwan #GreenPlus #CEO #smartfarm #aluminum #founder #greenhouse #exports #business #SouthKorea
    • CEO of GeneOne Life Science
      Park Young-kun
      Park Young-kun is the CEO of GeneOne Life Science. He also serves as the CEO of its subsidiary, VGXI. He is accelerating efforts to secure orders for plasmid DNA, a key raw material for gene therapies and DNA vaccines. Born on March 25, 1964, he is a Korean-American who immigrated to the United States with his parents when he was in the first year of middle school. He graduated from Dickinson College with a degree in economics, completed an MBA program at MIT Sloan School of Management, and earned a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School, obtaining his U.S. attorney license. He established his own law firm, Law Office Y.K. PARK. He was a founding member and vice president of VGX Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of U.S. biotech company Inovio. After serving as an in-house legal counsel and director at GeneOne Life Science, which was acquired by Inovio, he became CEO in 2011. That same year, he also assumed the role of CEO at its subsidiary, VGXI. He possesses perseverance and drive, seeing every endeavor through to the end. #ParkYoungkun #GeneOneLifeScience #VGXI #biotechnology #DNAvaccine #genetherapy #plasmidDNA #Inovio #biopharmaceuticals #CEO
    • CEO of Citibank Korea
      Yoo Myung-soon
      Yoo Myung-soon is the CEO of Citibank Korea and also serves as the Chairman of the Board. She is working hard to grow Citibank Korea into a major subsidiary of Citigroup. Born on November 8, 1964, Yoo graduated from Ewha Womans University with a degree in English Education and earned an MBA from the Graduate School of Business at Sogang University. She began her career at Citibank Korea, working as an analyst in the Corporate Credit Department, a credit officer in the Multinational Corporations Department, head of the Multinational Corporations Division, and head of the Corporate Banking Products Division before becoming a vice president. She then moved to JP Morgan Chase as a branch manager. Yoo returned to Citibank Korea as the head of the Corporate Banking Group, and after serving as a senior vice president, she was appointed as the bank’s CEO. She is the first female CEO of Citibank Korea and the first female CEO of a private bank in South Korea. With over 30 years of experience in corporate finance, she is a corporate banking expert. #YooMyungSoon #CitibankKorea #Citigroup #femaleCEO #SouthKorea #corporatefinance #banking #corporatebanking #womenleaders #businesswoman
    • Chairman of HLB
      Jin Yang-gon
      Jin Yang-gon is the Chairman and CEO of HLB. He is focused on the commercialization of new drugs, including the anticancer drug "Rivoceranib," and securing growth momentum through mergers and acquisitions. He was born on January 14, 1966, in Busan. He graduated from Wonkwang University with a degree in law and earned a master's degree in business administration from Yonsei University Graduate School. After working at Busan Bank and Peace Bank, he left the banking sector and ran a pub. In 1998, he founded the consulting firm J&Lee Partners. In 2004, he established the investment company Golden Light and entered the mergers and acquisitions business. After acquiring HLB, he ventured into the biotechnology industry. He has applied for U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for Rivoceranib as a liver cancer treatment and is preparing for commercialization. He advocates for people-centered management. #HLB #biotech #pharmaceuticals #Rivoceranib #FDAapproval #anticancerdrug #businessleadership #mergersandacquisitions #Korea #healthcare
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    • CEO of Neuromeka
      Park Jong-hoon
      Park Jong-hoon is the CEO of Neuromeka. He is focusing on the food tech business with the goal of turning a profit in 2025. He was born in January 1969. He graduated from Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) with a degree in mechanical engineering and earned both his master's and doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering from the same institution. After graduation, he worked as a senior researcher at the Korea Institute of Robot and Convergence, a development team leader at Pohang Intelligent Robot Research Center, and a chief technology officer at SimLab before founding the robotics manufacturing company Neuromeka in 2013. He localized cooperative robots by independently developing components that had previously been imported. His work contributed to improving operational efficiency across various industries while reducing labor costs. Despite being an engineer, his strong business acumen enabled him to grow the company into one of South Korea’s leading robotics firms within just 10 years. #ParkJonghoon #Neuromeka #Robotics #Automation #AI #FoodTech #Manufacturing #Engineering #Startup #Innovation
    • Chairman of the Board at Lunit
      Baek Seung-wook
      Baek Seung-wook is the Chairman of the Board at Lunit. As a founder, he also serves as the Chief Innovation Officer (CIO). He is focused on discovering future new businesses and fostering collaborations with the world's top five pharmaceutical companies. He was born on July 20, 1983. He graduated from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) with a degree in electronic engineering and earned both his master's and doctoral degrees from the same institution. During his second year at KAIST, he assisted with research at a company founded by a senior student, which inspired his entrepreneurial ambitions. After graduation, in 2013, he co-founded a company named CLDI with fellow KAIST alumni. In 2015, the company changed its name to Lunit, and he became its CEO. As a first-generation medical AI company, Lunit aims to conquer cancer through artificial intelligence. Within ten years of its founding, he grew the company into a KRW 1 trillion (US$ 721.2 million) enterprise. His goal is to establish an innovative AI-powered medical support system covering the entire cancer diagnosis and treatment process. #BaekSeungwook #Lunit #AIHealthcare #MedicalAI #CancerDiagnosis #CancerTreatment #KAIST #Startup #Innovation #Biotech
    • Head of the Foundry Business at Samsung Electronics.
      Han Jin-man
      Han Jin-man is the President and Head of the Foundry Business in the Device Solutions (DS) Division at Samsung Electronics. He is focusing the company's efforts on narrowing the technological gap in advanced semiconductor manufacturing processes with Taiwan’s TSMC. He was born on October 24, 1966, in Gangwon Province. He graduated from Gangwon High School and earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from Seoul National University. He joined Samsung Electronics' Semiconductor (DS) Division as part of the DRAM Design Team in the Memory Business Unit. After working at Micron in the United States, he returned to Samsung Electronics as a senior executive in the Flash Development Office of the Memory Business Unit. He later held positions as Head of the PE Team in the Solution Development Office, Head of the SSD Development Team, and Head of the Product Planning Team in the Strategic Marketing Office, before serving as the Head of Strategic Marketing. After working as the Head of Samsung Electronics’ DS Division in North America, he was promoted in 2024 to President and Head of the Foundry Business in the DS Division. He is focused on securing big-tech clients for semiconductor processes below 2 nanometers. #Samsung #semiconductor #foundry #TSMC #SamsungElectronics #chipmanufacturing #nanotechnology #techleadership #memorybusiness #engineering
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    • CEO of KB Kookmin Card
      Kim Jae-kwan
      Kim Jae-kwan is the CEO and President of KB Kookmin Card. He is focused on strengthening the B2B business to improve profitability while working to elevate KB Kookmin Card from its current third-place ranking in the credit card industry to the top position. He was born on July 14, 1968, in Seoul. He graduated from Shinil High School in Seoul and earned a degree in economics from Sogang University. He began his career at Kookmin Bank, where he held positions as Head of the Corporate Products Department, Head of the SME Customer Department, and Head of the Corporate Finance Solutions Division. He later served as Senior Executive Vice President, leading the Management Planning Group, before moving to KB Financial Group as Vice President in charge of finance. In 2025, he was appointed CEO of KB Kookmin Card. He values efficient work processes through active communication. #KimJaekwan #KBKookminCard #KBFinancialGroup #creditcards #banking #finance #B2B #businessgrowth #leadership #SouthKorea
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    • CEO of Oscotec
      Kim Jung-kun
      Kim Jung-kun is the CEO of Oscotec. He leads Oscotec under a co-CEO system alongside CEO Yoon Tae-young. While developing new drugs, he focuses on enhancing corporate value and shareholder value. He was born on February 20, 1960, in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province. He graduated from the School of Dentistry at Seoul National University. He earned a master's degree in dentistry and a doctorate in biochemistry from the graduate school of Seoul National University. He worked as a professor in the Department of Biochemistry at Dankook University’s College of Dentistry. After serving as a researcher at Harvard Medical School in the United States and as the director of the Korea Institute of Biomaterials, he founded Ostek in 1998 and started a bone grafting business. After transitioning to new drug development, he developed Lazertinib, an EGFR lung cancer treatment candidate. He possesses strong determination, drive, and perseverance. #Oscotec #KimJungkun #biotechnology #newdrugdevelopment #Lazertinib #EGFR #lungcancertreatment #biopharmaceuticals #HarvardMedicalSchool #SeoulNationalUniversity
    • CEO of Nextbiomedical
      Lee Don-haeng
      Lee Don-haeng is the CEO of Nextbiomedical. He founded the company while working as a doctor and has continued to practice medicine even after its establishment. He was born on February 28, 1963. He graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in medicine and earned both his master's and doctoral degrees in internal medicine from Yonsei University Graduate School. He joined Inha University Hospital as an assistant professor in the Department of Gastroenterology and served as co-director of the Utah-Inha DDS Joint Research Center and director of the Biomedical Research Institute. In 2014, he founded Nextbiomedical and launched the NexPowder business, an endoscopic hemostatic agent. He served as the director of the National Designated Gastrointestinal Disease Efficacy Evaluation Center. He aims to develop endoscopic hemostatic agents, vascular embolic microspheres, and musculoskeletal pain embolization treatments to establish the company as a leading global polymer therapeutics firm. #LeeDonhaeng #Nextbiomedical #medicalstartup #biotechnology #gastroenterology #endoscopy #hemostaticagent #vascularembolization #polymertherapeutics #medicalinnovation
    • CEO of the Industrial Bank of Korea
      Kim Sung-tae
      Kim Sung-tae is the CEO of the Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK). He is focusing on expanding financial support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and small business owners while strengthening capital supply to foster promising ventures. He was born in 1962 in Seocheon, Chungcheongnam-do. He graduated from Daejeon Commercial High School and earned a degree in business administration from Chungnam National University. He also completed an MBA program at the Helsinki School of Economics in Finland. He joined the Industrial Bank of Korea and held positions such as Head of Future Planning, Head of Comprehensive Planning, Head of Marketing Strategy, Head of the Busan-Ulsan Regional Headquarters, and Head of the Gyeongdong Regional Headquarters. He later served as Head of the Consumer Protection Group and Head of the Management Strategy Group before being appointed CEO of IBK Capital, a subsidiary of the Industrial Bank of Korea, in 2019. After returning to the Industrial Bank of Korea as Senior Executive Vice President, he was appointed CEO of the Industrial Bank of Korea in 2023. He is regarded as a strategic expert with exceptional planning skills and execution capabilities. #KimSungtae #IBK #IndustrialBankofKorea #CEO #finance #SMEsupport #venturecapital #banking #SouthKorea #business
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    • CEO of DL E&C
      Park Sang-shin
      Park Sang-shin is the CEO of DL E&C. He is focusing on improving operating profit to navigate through the construction industry downturn. He was born on April 6, 1962. He graduated from Daheung High School in Chungnam and earned a degree in Business Administration from Korea University. After joining Samho, he consistently worked in DL Group’s construction affiliates, handling the housing business. At Samho, he served as Head of Sales and Development Projects before becoming Head of the Management Innovation Division. In 2016, he was appointed CEO of Korea Development Corporation. He later served as Head of the Housing Business Division and CEO of the Construction Business Unit at Daelim Industrial. After a brief tenure as CEO of Jinheung Construction, he returned as CEO of DL E&C in 2024. He led the rebranding of the high-end apartment brand "ACRO." He is recognized for his outstanding crisis management skills. #ParkSangshin #DLE&C #construction #realestate #housing #CEO #business #management #Korea #ACRO
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    • Chairman of Pharmicell
      Kim Hyun-soo
      Kim Hyun-soo is the Chairman and CEO of Pharmicell. He also serves as the Chief Director of 'Kim Hyun-soo Stem Cell Clinic.' He is focusing on expanding the production capacity of stem cell therapeutics. He was born in January 1964 in Seoul. He graduated from Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine and earned a master's degree from Ajou University School of Medicine. He worked as an assistant professor in the Hematology-Oncology Department at Ajou University before founding the stem cell therapy venture company FCB-Pharmicell in 2002. He acquired a clothing company to list FCB-Pharmicell through a backdoor listing and later acquired IDBchem to enter the gene therapy raw material business. He developed the world's first stem cell therapy. He is committed to the research, development, and commercialization of nucleosides, a raw material for gene therapy. #KimHyunsoo #Pharmicell #stemcell #biotechnology #genetherapy #medicalresearch #healthcare #biopharma #biotechstartup #nucleosides
    • Governor of Gyeonggi-do
      Kim Dong-yeon
      Kim Dong-yeon is the Governor of Gyeonggi-do. He was born on January 28, 1957, in Eumseong, Chungcheongbuk-do. He graduated from Seoul Deoksu Commercial High School and joined Korea Trust Bank. While working, he completed his undergraduate degree in law at International University, a night school. He then earned a master's degree in public administration from Seoul National University Graduate School and later obtained both a master's and a doctoral degree in policy studies from the University of Michigan Graduate School in the United States. In 1982, he passed the 6th Legislative Examination and the 26th Administrative Examination, beginning his public service career at the Economic Planning Board. He mainly worked at the Ministry of Planning and Budget and the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, where he was responsible for planning and executing the "Vision 2030" initiative during the Roh Moo-hyun administration. After serving as Minister of Government Policy Coordination and President of Ajou University, he became Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Strategy and Finance under the Moon Jae-in administration. After stepping down as Deputy Prime Minister, he announced his candidacy for the presidential election and founded a political party. However, during the election process, he merged his campaign with Democratic Party candidate Lee Jae-myung, and after the election, his party merged with the Democratic Party. In the 2022 local elections, he ran for Governor of Gyeonggi-do and was elected. He is considered a potential candidate for the next presidential election and is focusing on presenting economic solutions for overcoming national crises. He is humble and gentle, yet firm in his convictions and highly driven. #KimDongyeon #Gyeonggido #politics #economicpolicy #publicservice #finance #governor #leadership #SouthKorea #nextpresident
    • CEO of Chobi
      Lee Seung-yeon
      Lee Seung-yeon is the CEO and President of Chobi. She also serves as the CEO of its affiliate, Top Fresh. She was born on September 17, 1981, as the second daughter among one son and two daughters of Lee Byung-man, Chairman of Kyung Nong. As a third-generation business executive, her older sister, Lee Jae-yeon, works as a director at Global Agro, while her younger brother, Lee Yong-jin, serves as the CEO of Kyung Nong and Dongo Holdings. She majored in financial accounting at the University of Pennsylvania in the United States. She worked as an analyst at Prudential and Avon Products in the U.S. She joined Kyung Nong and served as president before being appointed CEO of Chobi in 2021. She is committed to ethical management and corporate social responsibility. She sees controlled-release fertilizers coated with biodegradable resin as a new growth driver and is focusing on research and development as well as expanding sales. #LeeSeungyeon #Chobi #KyungNong #TopFresh #DongoHoldings #biodegradable #fertilizer #corporatesocialresponsibility #CEO #businesswoman
    • Floor Leader of the People Power Party
      Kweon Seong-dong
      Kweon Seong-dong is the floor leader of the People Power Party. With President Yoon Suk-yeol facing a potential impeachment crisis, he is working to unify the People Power Party. He was born on April 29, 1960, in Gangneung, Gangwon-do. He graduated from Myeongryun High School in Gangneung and studied law at Chung-Ang University. After passing the 27th bar exam, he served as a legal officer in the Navy before becoming a prosecutor. He worked as the head of the Special Investigation Division at the Incheon District Prosecutors' Office and concluded his prosecution career at the Gwangju High Prosecutors' Office before becoming an attorney at Seojeong Law Firm. During the Lee Myung-bak administration, he served as the legal affairs secretary in the presidential office. In the 2009 by-election, he ran as the candidate for the Grand National Party in Gangneung and was elected. He has since been elected five consecutive times as the representative for Gangneung in the National Assembly, up to the 22nd National Assembly. During the impeachment trial of President Park Geun-hye, he served as the head of the impeachment prosecution committee, representing the National Assembly. He left the Saenuri Party to join the Bareun Party but later returned to the Liberty Korea Party (now the People Power Party). In the 21st general election, after failing to secure a party nomination, he ran as an independent, won, and later rejoined the party. Amid the political turmoil following President Yoon Suk-yeol’s December 3 emergency martial law declaration, he was elected as the floor leader of the People Power Party. As a 40-year-long friend and political partner of President Yoon Suk-yeol, he is considered a key figure among the so-called "Yoon core associates" (Yoon Haek-gwan). #KweonSeongdong #PeoplePowerParty #SouthKorea #politics #YoonSukyeol #impeachment #NationalAssembly #floorleader #prosecutor #Gangwondo
    • Chairman of the Korea Federation of Banks
      Cho Yong-byoung
      Cho Yong-byoung is the chairman of the Korea Federation of Banks. As demands for stricter internal controls on banks intensify, he is focusing on serving as a bridge between the banking sector and financial authorities. He was born on June 30, 1957, in Haman, Gyeongsangnam-do. He graduated from Daejeon High School and studied law at Korea University. He completed an MBA program at the Helsinki School of Economics in Finland. He joined Shinhan Bank, where he held positions as head of the Human Resources Department, head of the Planning Department, and branch manager of the New York branch before serving as an executive director in charge of global business. After serving as head of the Retail Division and deputy president of the Sales Promotion Group, he became CEO of Shinhan BNP Paribas Asset Management in 2013. He served as president of Shinhan Bank before being appointed chairman of Shinhan Financial Group in 2017. After completing two terms as chairman, he was elected chairman of the Korea Federation of Banks in 2023. He demonstrates strong leadership while maintaining smooth communication. #ChoYongbyoung #KoreaFederationofBanks #banking #finance #ShinhanBank #ShinhanFinancialGroup #leadership #internalcontrol #financialsector #bankregulation
    • CEO and Chairman of Cheil Grinding Wheel
      Oh Yu-in
      Oh Yu-in is the Chairman and CEO of Cheil Grinding Wheel. As the second-generation owner, his father was the late Chairman Oh Il-yong, the founder of both Cheil Grinding Wheel and Dongil Industries. He is actively promoting digital transformation efforts to enhance the company's growth and competitiveness. He was born on August 20, 1950, in Sangju, Gyeongsangbuk-do. He graduated from Daegu Kyesung High School and Hanyang University with a degree in Ceramic Engineering. In 1972, he joined Cheil Grinding Wheel and later served as Executive Director and Vice President of Dongil Industries before being appointed CEO and President of Cheil Grinding Wheel in 1990. In 2013, he separated from Dongil Industries and began independent management, and in 2014, he became Chairman of Cheil Grinding Wheel. He also serves as CEO of the affiliated company Semyung Enterprise. He has grown Cheil Grinding Wheel into the No. 1 company in the domestic market for grinding wheels. He is establishing a foundation for third-generation management by forming a co-CEO system with his son, Oh Hyun-soo, while appointing professional managers to support the company's leadership. #OhYuIn #CheilGrindingWheel #GrindingIndustry #DigitalTransformation #KoreanBusiness #FamilyBusiness #Manufacturing #IndustrialGrowth #KoreanCompanies #Leadership
    • President of Korea University
      Kim Dong-one
      Kim Dong-won is the president of Korea University. Ahead of the university's 120th anniversary in 2025, he is accelerating efforts to lay the foundation for a quantum leap. He was born on January 15, 1960, in Andong. After graduating from the Business Administration Department at Korea University, he earned his master’s and doctoral degrees in Industrial Relations from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the United States. He worked as a professor of business administration at the State University of New York before moving to Korea University as a professor of business administration. He served as the director of general affairs, the director of planning and budgeting, the dean of the Graduate School of Labor Studies, the dean of the College of Business Administration, and the dean of the Graduate School of Business before being elected president of Korea University in 2023. He was the third Asian and the first Korean to serve as the president of the International Labour and Employment Relations Association (ILERA). He is focused on establishing a future-oriented education and research platform. He believes that universities gain their value through participation in and research on social issues. #KoreaUniversity #KimDongWon #UniversityPresident #HigherEducation #BusinessAdministration #IndustrialRelations #ILERA #AcademicLeadership #FutureEducation #SocialResearch
    • CEO of Bohae Brewery
      Im Ji-sun
      Im Ji-sun is the co-CEO and president of Bohae Brewery. As a third-generation owner, she leads the company under a co-CEO system alongside CEO Cho Young-seok. She is focused on developing products that align with trends in the liquor industry. She was born on August 24, 1985, as the eldest daughter of Im Sung-woo, chairman of Changhae Ethanol, and has one brother and one sister. She graduated from the University of Michigan in the United States and earned a master's degree from Yonsei University’s Graduate School of Business. After working at Cheil Worldwide, she joined Changhae Ethanol as an executive director after her father acquired the company. She later served as head of sales at Bohae Brewery before becoming CEO in 2015 at the age of 30. She is a rare female CEO in the liquor industry and also the youngest CEO in the field. She is known for her ability to quickly identify market trends. #ImJisun #BohaeBrewery #liquorindustry #femaleCEO #youngestCEO #businessleadership #alcoholbeverages #markettrends #Koreanbusiness #CEO
    • President of Woori Bank
      Jung Jin-wan
      Jung Jin-wan is the president of Woori Bank. He is focused on restoring trust that was damaged by improper loans and employee embezzlement. He was born on November 17, 1968, in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do. He graduated from Pohang Jecheol High School and Kyungpook National University with a degree in law. He began his career at Hanil Bank. After Hanil Bank merged with Commercial Bank to form Woori Bank, he held positions as head of the SME Strategy Department, head of the Main Branch Business Division, and executive vice president of the SME Group. In 2025, he was appointed as the bank's president, making him the youngest president of Woori Bank since privatization. He is focused on preventing financial incidents while overcoming factional conflicts between former Hanil Bank and Commercial Bank employees. Recognized as a leading corporate finance expert, he has strong expertise in SME banking. #JungJinwan #WooriBank #banking #finance #corporatefinance #SMEbanking #privatization #Koreanbanking #financialtrust #bankpresident
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    • CEO of Dreamtech
      Kim Hyoung-min
      Kim Hyoung-min is the Co-CEO of Dreamtech. He is in charge of the healthcare business and leads the company under a co-CEO system alongside CEO Park Chan-hong, who oversees the smartphone components business. He was born on August 22, 1970. He completed his MBA at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He began his career at Korea Exchange Bank. He worked at Kiwoom Securities and the U.S. firm Lehman Brothers before serving as an investment advisor at Samsung Securities. He became associated with Dreamtech through its parent company, Uniquequest, as a client and later joined Dreamtech as CFO. He was appointed CEO in 2016. Since 2024, he has also served as CEO of its affiliate, Plasmapp. He is focused on expanding the smart medical device and healthcare business while actively seeking new growth engines. #Dreamtech #KimHyoungmin #healthcare #smartmedicaldevices #Plasmapp #SamsungSecurities #LehmanBrothers #investment #Uniquequest #CEO
    • Chairman of Motrex
      Lee Hyung-hwan
      Lee Hyung-hwan is the chairman and CEO of Motrex. He is the founder of Motrex, a company specializing in in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems. He was born on November 30, 1967. He graduated from Beolgyo Commercial High School. He began his career at Hyundai Motor Company. In 2001, he founded Motrex and entered the automotive climate control parts distribution business. After expanding into the automotive navigation business, he broadened the company’s scope to the AVN (audio, video, and navigation) market. In 2018, he acquired Jeonjin Construction Robot, a company specializing in concrete pump trucks. He is exploring future business opportunities in electric vehicle charging and purpose-built vehicle (PBV) displays. #Motrex #LeeHyungHwan #IVI #automotive #infotainment #EVcharging #PBV #technology #businessgrowth #Korea
    • CEO of Kyobo Life Insurance
      Cho Dae-kyu
      Cho Dae-kyu is the co-CEO and president of Kyobo Life Insurance. Kyobo Life Insurance’s owner-executive, Chairman Shin Chang-jae, oversees strategy, planning, and asset management, while Cho, as a professional manager, is responsible for the overall insurance business. He was born on September 2, 1964, in Seoul. He graduated from Sungkyunkwan University with a degree in Physical Education and earned a master’s degree in Business Administration from Sangmyung University Graduate School. He joined Kyobo Life Insurance and held positions as Head of Corporate Planning and Human Resources Support before being promoted to vice president. In 2024, he was appointed as the CEO and president. Having worked exclusively at Kyobo Life Insurance for nearly 36 years, he is a true "Kyobo man" and focuses on improving the profitability of the insurance business, particularly in health insurance. He is strengthening the insurance claim trust business to transform the company into a comprehensive trust firm. #KyoboLife #insurance #ChoDaeKyu #CEO #business #finance #trustbusiness #Korea #healthinsurance #executive
    • CEO of DK&D
      Choi Min-seok
      Choi Min-seok is the CEO and President of DK&D. He is focusing on expanding the business by acquiring DooRim Tech, a synthetic leather manufacturing company. He was born on November 13, 1961, in Goseong, Gyeongnam. He attended Hail Elementary School in Goseong, Gyeongnam, and graduated from Dong-eui University with a degree in chemistry. He earned a master's degree in business administration from Kyungwon University (now Gachon University) Graduate School of Business and a doctorate in business administration from Gachon University Graduate School. After graduating from university, he joined DooRim Tech, a synthetic leather manufacturer, and worked as the head of the research center. He founded Dongkwang Trading and engaged in distribution businesses such as synthetic leather. Later, he acquired DooRim Tech, where he had previously worked, and entered the synthetic leather production industry. He expanded into the production of nonwoven fabrics and sports caps by acquiring DK VINA in Vietnam and Dada C&C. With 30 years of experience in the synthetic leather industry, he is a seasoned expert in the field. #ChoiMinseok #DKD #DooRimTech #syntheticleather #businessleader #KoreanCEO #textileindustry #manufacturing #Vietnambusiness #nonwovenfabric
    • CEO of Kia
      Song Ho-sung
      Song Ho-sung is the President and CEO of Kia. He is focused on transforming Kia into a smart mobility service company through its future vehicle strategy, "Plan S." He was born on October 13, 1962 (lunar calendar) in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do. He graduated from Jeonju High School and earned a degree in French Language and Literature from Yonsei University. He began his career at Hyundai Motor Company. He later moved to Kia, where he served as Head of Export Planning, Head of Kia Europe, and Head of Global Business Management before being appointed CEO in 2020. He has led Kia’s transformation in the electric vehicle era by changing the company name, brand philosophy, emblem, and other core elements. He is recognized as an expert in European markets and export strategy, having worked in these areas for a long time. #SongHosung #Kia #PlanS #SmartMobility #ElectricVehicles #HyundaiMotor #KiaEurope #GlobalStrategy #BusinessLeadership #KoreanAutomotiveIndustry
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    • CEO of Hyundai Futurenet
      Kim Sung-il
      Kim Sung-il is the Vice President and CEO of Hyundai Futurenet. He is focused on strengthening Hyundai Futurenet’s capabilities as the hub for Hyundai Department Store Group’s new businesses. He was born in November 1967. He graduated from Mokpo High School and earned a degree in Business Administration from Korea University. He obtained a master’s degree in Broadcasting and Visual Media from Yonsei University’s Graduate School of Communication and Media, and another master’s degree in Hospital Management from Yonsei University’s Graduate School of Public Health. He began his career at Hyundai Department Store. He served as the Executive Director in charge of PP at Hyundai HCN before being appointed as CEO of Hyundai HCN and Hyundai IT&E in 2019. After working as the CEO of Hyundai IT&E and the Head of DT Promotion at the Planning and Coordination Division, he was appointed as the CEO of Hyundai Futurenet and the Head of DT Promotion at Hyundai GF Holdings in 2024. He has been leading the digital transformation of Hyundai Department Store Group. #KimSungil #HyundaiFuturenet #HyundaiDepartmentStore #HyundaiGFHoldings #DigitalTransformation #KoreaUniversity #YonseiUniversity #BusinessLeadership #RetailInnovation #ITandMedia
    • President of Seoul National University
      Ryu Hong-lim
      Ryu Hong-lim is the President of Seoul National University. Amid an era of great transformation, he is focusing on educational innovation to create new synergies between education and research. He was born on December 12, 1961, in Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do. He graduated from Cheongju High School and earned a degree in political science from Seoul National University. He then obtained a master's degree in political science from the graduate school of Seoul National University. He earned his Ph.D. from Rutgers University in the United States, specializing in Western political thought history and modern political thought. Since 1995, he has been a professor in the Department of Political Science and International Relations at Seoul National University. He has served as the chief editor of the Seoul National University newspaper, director of the university archives, and dean of the College of Social Sciences before being elected president in 2023. He has also served as the president of the Korean Association of Political Thought. He is dedicating efforts to innovating university governance, infrastructure, and operational systems to build a dynamic education and research ecosystem. #SeoulNationalUniversity #RyuHongLim #EducationInnovation #PoliticalScience #HigherEducation #UniversityLeadership #AcademicResearch #KoreanEducation #RutgersUniversity #UniversityReform
    • Chairman of JW Group
      Lee Kyung-ha
      Lee Kyung-ha is the chairman of JW Group. He also serves as the CEO of the holding company, JW Holdings. He is leading the development of innovative new drugs and business diversification. He is the third-generation owner, as the grandson of Lee Ki-seok, the founder of JW Pharmaceutical. He was born on August 29, 1963. He graduated from the College of Pharmacy at Sungkyunkwan University and completed an MBA program at Drake University in the United States. In 1986, he joined JW Pharmaceutical. In 2001, he was appointed as the CEO and president of JW Pharmaceutical while concurrently serving as the CEO of key affiliates such as JW Medical. In 2015, he became chairman and began full-scale management of the group. While most pharmaceutical companies focused on generic and modified drugs, he dedicated himself to developing innovative new drugs. He is known for his considerate leadership and places great importance on talent development. #JWGroup #LeeKyungHa #PharmaceuticalIndustry #DrugInnovation #JWPharmaceutical #BusinessLeadership #CorporateStrategy #KoreanBusiness #HealthcareIndustry #TalentDevelopment
    • Chairwoman of Shinsegae
      Chung Yoo-kyung
      Chung Yoo-kyung is the Chairwoman of Shinsegae. She has maintained a sibling management structure with her older brother, Chung Yong-jin, Chairman of Shinsegae Group. However, they are now working towards a corporate split, with Chung Yoo-kyung focusing on Shinsegae Department Store and Chung Yong-jin leading E-Mart. She was born on October 5, 1972, as the second child of Chung Jae-eun, Honorary Chairman of Shinsegae Group, and Lee Myung-hee, General Chairwoman of Shinsegae Group. After graduating from Seoul Arts High School, she entered Ewha Womans University to study visual design but later moved to the United States, where she majored in graphic design at the Rhode Island School of Design. In 1996, she joined Shinsegae Chosun Hotel as an executive director in charge of marketing, where she led the upgrade of hotel room designs and interiors. After moving to Shinsegae, she introduced internationally renowned brands and expanded the lifestyle brand ‘Jaju.’ Nine years after being appointed as the General President of Shinsegae, she was promoted to Chairwoman in 2024. With a background in design, she has a strong sense of fashion and a keen eye for global trends. However, she tends to stay out of the public eye. She focuses on the store design of Shinsegae Department Store and supports the fashion and cosmetics business of Shinsegae International. #Shinsegae #ChungYookyung #ShinsegaeDepartmentStore #ShinsegaeInternational #Ecommerce #Retail #LuxuryBrands #FashionBusiness #KoreanBusiness #RetailIndustry
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    • CEO and Chairman of the Board of Lionheart Studio
      Kim Jae-young
      Kim Jae-young is the CEO and Chairman of the Board of Lionheart Studio. He is focused on expanding performance while preparing for the consecutive launch of new games. He was born on November 10, 1973. He graduated from Hanyang University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and earned a master's degree in Mechanical Design Engineering from the same university. In 2001, he joined the Japanese game development company Koei. After working at the Korean game company Softnyx, he led the development of the action role-playing game (RPG) 'Warlord' at Neowiz Games. In 2012, he founded Action Square and spearheaded the development of the action RPGs 'Blade' and 'Blade 2'. In 2018, he established the game development company Lionheart Studio and became its CEO and Chairman of the Board. In 2021, he gained recognition by successfully launching the massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) 'Odin: Valhalla Rising'. #KimJaeYoung #LionheartStudio #MMORPG #OdinValhallaRising #gameindustry #RPG #Blade #KoreaGaming #gameCEO #Neowiz
    • TYM CEO and Chairman
      Kim Hee-yong
      Kim Hee-yong is the Co-CEO and Chairman of TYM. He is focused on developing autonomous agricultural machinery and expanding market influence. As the second-generation owner, his father was the late Kim In-deuk, the honorary chairman and founder of Byucksan Group. He was born on November 2, 1942, in Seoul as the second son among three sons and two daughters. He graduated from Gyeonggi High School in Seoul and studied business administration and industrial design at Indiana State University in the United States. In 1972, he joined Byucksan Group and became Vice Chairman in 1995. In 1987, he was appointed CEO of Dongyang Machinery (TYM), a subsidiary of Byucksan Group, and has served as Chairman and CEO since 2021. He became independent from Byucksan Group in 2004 and has been managing the company on his own. He is making efforts to expand market dominance beyond North America to Europe and diversify market presence. #TYM #KimHeeyong #AutonomousAgriculture #MarketExpansion
    • CEO & President of FILA Holdings Corp.
      Yoon Keun-chang
      Yoon Geun-chang is the CEO of Fila Holdings. He shares responsibilities with his father, Yoon Yoon-soo, Chairman of Fila Holdings, and is primarily in charge of brand operations and other business affairs. He is actively seeking new brands that could become the "post-Fila" to drive the growth of the fashion business. Yoon was born in 1975 as the eldest son of Yoon Yoon-soo, Chairman of Fila Group. He graduated from the University of California with a degree in Computer Engineering. He pursued a master's degree in Computer Engineering at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and completed an MBA program at the University of Rochester in the United States. Yoon began his career at Samsung Techwin, specializing in software technology. In 2007, when Fila Korea acquired its global headquarters, he joined Fila USA, which became a subsidiary, and took charge of business development, licensing, and sourcing. He served as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Fila USA and later held positions at Fila Korea, including Head of Strategic Planning, Head of Footwear, Head of Business Management, and CFO. After being appointed CEO of Fila Korea, he led the group’s brand business. While concurrently serving as CEO of Fila Holdings, he stepped down as CEO of Fila Korea in 2022. As of 2025, he remains the CEO of Fila Holdings. #Fila #FilaHoldings #YoonGeunchang #fashionbusiness #brandmanagement #sportswear #businessleadership #CEO #FilaKorea #globalfashion
    • CEO of Samsung SDS
      Lee June-hee
      Lee June-hee is the CEO and President of Samsung SDS. He is working to enhance the competitiveness of new businesses focused on cloud and digital logistics. He was born on March 30, 1969. He graduated from Seoul High School and Seoul National University with a degree in electronic engineering. He earned a master's degree and a Ph.D. in electrical and electronic engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He worked as a researcher at the Awear Lab and the DMC Lab at Samsung Electronics. He served as the head of the Technology Strategy Team in the Wireless Business Division, the Development Team in the Network Business Division, and the Strategy Marketing Team. He was appointed CEO and President of Samsung SDS in 2024. As one of Samsung Group's leading IT and telecommunications technology experts, he played a key role in the commercialization of 5G. #LeeJunehee #SamsungSDS #cloud #digitallogistics #5G #MIT #technologyexpert #CEO #ITleader #electronics
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    • CEO of Junjin Construction & Robot
      Ko Hyun-guk
      Ko Hyun-guk is the CEO of Junjin Construction & Robot. He is expanding the organization and business with the goal of achieving the number one global market share. He was born in August 1959. He graduated from Kyung Hee University with a degree in mechanical engineering. He worked as the head of the overseas sales division at Hyundai Motor Company before moving to Motrex, where he served as head of the sales division. After Motrex acquired Junjin Heavy Industries and renamed it Junjin Construction & Robot, he was appointed CEO in 2021. He is deeply interested in developing smart construction robots. In particular, he views former U.S. President Trump’s Freedom City and infrastructure investment plans, as well as the reconstruction projects in Ukraine, as opportunities to strengthen the company's presence in the global market. #KoHyunguk #JunjinConstructionRobot #smartconstruction #robotics #infrastructure #globalmarket #FreedomCity #UkraineReconstruction #HyundaiMotor #Motrex
    • Chairman of TKG Taekwang
      Park Joo-hwan
      Park Joo-hwan is the Chairman and CEO of TKG Taekwang. He is a second-generation owner and the son of the late Park Yeon-cha, former Chairman of Taekwang Industrial. Park Joo-hwan was born on September 21, 1983, as the youngest of one son and three daughters of the late Park Yeon-cha. He graduated from the Department of Economics at the University of Wisconsin in the United States. He joined Taekwang Industrial, serving as Head of the Planning and Coordination Office and Head of the Strategic Management Office. In 2020, following his father’s passing, he became CEO at the young age of 37. He demonstrates a swift decision-making approach and a bold management style. He is focused on responding to the poor performance of Nike, its largest client, and managing associated risks. #ParkJooHwan #TKGTaekwang #Taekwang #Nike #secondgenerationCEO #management #riskmanagement #economics #businessleadership #fastdecisionmaking
    • CEO of PNT
      Kim Joon-sup
      Kim Joon-sup is the CEO of PNT(People & Technology). The company is striving to transition from a manufacturer of secondary battery equipment to a total solutions provider for secondary batteries. He was born on May 17, 1964, in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province. He graduated from Daegu Gyeongbuk Mechanical Technical High School and the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Kumoh National Institute of Technology. He joined Seotong Technology and worked as a design engineer. In 2003, he established PNT and localized the production of optical film and prism sheet coating equipment, as well as roll-to-roll technology, which previously relied on imports. He is focusing on building a secondary battery value chain that connects "PNT → PNT MS → PNT Materials." The company is expanding its business with the goal of achieving KRW 1 trillion (US$721.4 million) in sales by 2025. #KimJoonSup #PNT #secondarybattery #batterytechnology #businessgrowth #mechanicalengineering #localization #SouthKorea #valuechain #technologyinnovation
    • CEO of Korea Investment & Securities
      Kim Sung-hwan
      Kim Sung-hwan is the President and CEO of Korea Investment & Securities. He is working to expand the organization and business with the goal of transforming the company into a global financial investment firm. He was born on November 21, 1969, in Seoul. He graduated from Dangkok High School in Seoul and majored in Economics at Korea University. He began his career at Kyobo Life Insurance. After working at LG Investment & Securities, he moved to Dongwon Securities and continued to work there even after Dongwon Securities was acquired by Korea Investment & Securities. He held various roles, including Head of the Project Finance Division, Group Head of the IB Division, Vice President of Strategic Planning, and Group Head of the Retail Client Division, before being appointed CEO in 2024. He is an investment banking (IB) expert who introduced asset-backed securities (ABS) and asset-backed commercial papers (ABCP) based on real estate project financing (PF) to the securities industry for the first time. #KimSungHwan #KoreaInvestment #securities #investmentbanking #CEO #globalfinance #realestatefinance #financialinnovation #ABS #leadership
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    • CEO of Hyundai Motor
      José Muñoz
      José Muñoz is the President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company. He is the first foreign CEO of Hyundai Motor. He holds Spanish nationality, and his full name is Muñoz Barceló José Antonio. He was born on June 15, 1965, in the United States. He earned a Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from Madrid Polytechnic University and completed an MBA program at IE Business School in Madrid. He worked as a dealer for Peugeot-Citroën in Spain. He served at Daewoo Motor Iberia, Toyota Europe Marketing Corporation, and later joined Nissan Europe Corporation. At Nissan, he worked as the head of the Mexico office, head of the North America office, head of the China office, and Chief Performance Officer (CPO). He simultaneously served as the Global Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Hyundai Motor Group and the head of the North America office, overseeing Hyundai Motor's sales in North America, and was appointed CEO in 2025. #JoséMuñoz #Hyundai #automotive #CEO #HyundaiMotor #globalbusiness #Spain #NorthAmerica #engineering #leadership
    • Chairman of Samyoung
      Lee Seok-jun
      Lee Seok-jun is the Chairman and CEO of Samyoung. He sees ultra-thin capacitor films for eco-friendly vehicles as a future growth engine and is making concentrated investments in this area. He was born on July 12, 1954, in Uiryeong, Gyeongnam, as the eldest son among two sons and four daughters of Lee Jong-hwan, the former honorary chairman of Samyoung. He graduated from the Seoul National University Affiliated High School and Sungkyunkwan University with a degree in Business Administration. He later completed an MBA program at Roosevelt University in the United States. He began his career at Hyundai Construction. He moved to Samyoung Chemical Industry, became CEO in 1994, and changed the company name to Samyoung. He is actively involved in social contribution activities and serves as the chairman of the Gwanjeong Lee Jong-hwan Educational Foundation. #LeeSeokjun #Samyoung #ecoFriendlyVehicles #ultrathinFilms #businessLeader #SungkyunkwanUniversity #RooseveltUniversity #HyundaiConstruction #socialContribution #educationFoundation
    • President of Suhyup Bank
      Shin Hak-gi
      Shin Hak-gi is the President of Suhyup Bank. He is focusing on strengthening digital competitiveness and non-banking sectors while ensuring adequate capital levels. He was born on January 20, 1968, in Changnyeong, Gyeongsangnam-do. He graduated from Yeongsan High School in Gyeongnam and Dong-A University, majoring in Trade. He joined the National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives and worked as the Corporate Customer Strategy Team Leader in the Corporate Customer Department, Manager of the Ingye-dong Branch, Head of the Customer Support Department, and Head of the Risk Management Department. After Suhyup Bank was separated from the National Federation of Fisheries Cooperatives, he served as the Head of the Southern Regional Headquarters and later as the Senior Vice President of the Business Strategy Group at Suhyup Bank. In 2024, he was appointed as the President of Suhyup Bank. He is focused on acquiring non-banking financial companies to transition Suhyup Bank into a holding company. #SuhyupBank #ShinHakgi #KoreanFinance #BankPresident #FinancialStrategy #NonBanking #DigitalFinance #BankLeadership #Gyeongsangnamdo #KoreanBanks
    • CEO of the E&C Group at Samsung C&T
      Oh Se-chul
      Oh Se-chul is the President and CEO of the E&C Group at Samsung C&T. He is diversifying overseas construction contracts while focusing on fostering new businesses such as green hydrogen, modular construction, and smart cities. He was born on November 4, 1962, in Busan. He graduated from Haedong High School in Busan and earned a degree in architecture from Seoul National University. He completed a joint MBA program offered by Sungkyunkwan University and Indiana University in the United States. After joining Samsung C&T, he worked as a site manager in Malaysia, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates. He served as the head of the Middle East Support Team, head of Global Procurement, head of Plant PM Headquarters, and head of the Plant Business Division before being appointed President and CEO of the E&C Group in 2021. In 2024, he became Chairman of the Management Committee of Samsung C&T. He is a regular member of the Construction and Environmental Engineering Division of the National Academy of Engineering of Korea. He is actively expanding urban redevelopment projects, focusing on the reconstruction of areas such as Hannam-dong, Yeouido, and Apgujeong-dong in Seoul. As the first CEO with a technical background since the merger with Cheil Industries, he emphasizes technological capabilities and values communication with on-site teams. #OhSechul #SamsungC&T #greenhydrogen #modularconstruction #smartcity #urbanredevelopment #constructionleadership #Busan #engineeringCEO #Samsung
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    • President and Head of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics' DX (Device eXperience) Division
      Yong Seok-woo
      Yong Seok-woo is the President and Head of Visual Display Business at Samsung Electronics' DX (Device eXperience) Division. He is focusing on strengthening the connection between artificial intelligence and TVs, as well as expanding the TV product lineup. He was born on September 16, 1970. He graduated from Konkuk University with a degree in Electrical Engineering and earned a master's degree in Electronic Engineering from the Polytechnic Institute of New York University in the United States. He joined LG Industrial Systems and worked in the Circuit Design Team. After moving to Samsung Electronics, he held positions such as Head of TV Development Group, Head of Specialist Technology Group, Head of Panel Development Group, and Vice President of the Development Team in the Visual Display Business. In 2023, he was promoted to President. He is the first young president at Samsung Electronics born in the 1970s. As an expert in the TV business, he is striving to strengthen Samsung Electronics' position in the TV market. #YongSeokwoo #Samsung #VisualDisplay #DXDivision #TVmarket #KonkukUniversity #NewYorkPolytechnic #SamsungPresident #1970sLeadership #TVbusiness
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    • CEO of Motonic
      Kim Hee-jin
      Kim Hee-jin is the CEO and President of Motonic. She leads Motonic under a co-CEO system alongside CEO and President Shin Hyun-don. Born on March 11, 1989, she is the eldest daughter of Kim Young-bong, the former chairman of Motonic. After joining Motonic, she served as the Executive Director of Financial Management. She succeeded to the management position as CEO in 2024 due to her father’s illness. Kim Hee-jin is a third-generation leader of the Beom Dae-seong family. Her uncle, Vice Chairman Kim Young-mok, is the second-largest shareholder of Motonic. Motonic is a primary vendor for Hyundai Motor Company, manufacturing fuel systems, powertrains, and electronic components. More than 70% of its revenue depends on Hyundai Motor. #KimHeejin #Motonic #HyundaiMotor #CEO #thirdgenerationleader #automotiveindustry #powersystems #executivemanagement #SouthKorea #businessleadership
    • Chairman of Pyunghwa Holdings
      Kim Jong-suk
      Kim Jong-suk is the Chairman of Pyunghwa Holdings. He was born on February 22, 1953, in Sangju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, as the eldest son among five sons and one daughter of Kim Geon-gi, the former honorary chairman of Pyunghwa Industry. He graduated from Daegu High School and the Department of Metallurgical Engineering at Inha University. He joined Pyunghwa Industry and, after 10 years, became the CEO and President of the company in 1987. In 2006, he transformed Pyunghwa Industry into a holding company structure and has since served as the CEO and Chairman of the holding company, Pyunghwa Holdings. He has played a pivotal role in advancing Korea’s rubber industry by localizing automotive parts such as oil seals and O-rings. He is currently focusing on improving the company's financial structure through business restructuring as deficits continue. #KimJongSuk #PyunghwaHoldings #PyunghwaIndustry #automotiveparts #rubberindustry #oilseal #oring #financialrestructuring #Koreanbusiness #industryleadership
    • President of the Catholic University of Korea
      Choi Jun-gui
      Choi Jun-gui is the President of the Catholic University of Korea. He is transitioning the Catholic University of Korea into a research-oriented university. He was born on October 21, 1965. He graduated from Whimoon High School in Seoul and the School of Theology at the Catholic University of Korea. He obtained a master's degree in systematic theology from the graduate school of the Catholic University of Korea. In 1991, he was ordained as a priest and received a master's degree and a doctorate in educational administration from the Catholic University of America. He joined the Catholic University of Korea as a professor in the Department of Education and has served as the head of the University Development Promotion Team, Dean of the Special Graduate School, and Director of the Lifelong Education Center. In 2025, he was appointed as the president for a four-year term. He has been active as the President of the Korean Society for Religious Education and serves as the chaplain for the Catholic Professors’ Association of the Archdiocese of Seoul. #ChoiJungui #CatholicUniversityofKorea #universitypresident #systematictheology #educationadministration #Seoul #religiouseducation #universitydevelopment #Korea #highereducation
    • Vice Chairman of Yesco Holdings
      Koo Bon-hyuck
      Koo Bon-hyuck is the Vice Chairman and CEO of Yesco Holdings. He was born on July 10, 1977, as the eldest son among one son and one daughter of Koo Ja-myung, Chairman of LS MnM. He graduated from Kyungbock High School in Seoul and the Department of International Business at Kookmin University. He completed an MBA program at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). After joining LS Cable & System, he worked as the head of the LS Global LA branch and as a manager in the Business Strategy Team of LS Group. At LS MnM, he served as the head of the Management Support Division and the Business Division. He moved to Yesco Holdings, where he served as the head of the Future Business Division before being promoted to CEO in 2021. He transformed Yesco Holdings from a general holding company into an investment holding company. He became the first of the third generation of the LS family to be promoted to Vice Chairman. #KooBonhyuck #YescoHoldings #LSMnM #LSGroup #businessleadership #investmentholdings #UCLAMBA #KookminUniversity #KyungbockHighSchool #LSfamily
    • President of KB Kookmin Bank
      Lee Hwan-ju
      Lee Hwan-ju is the President of KB Kookmin Bank. He is working to prevent financial accidents by improving the operational system and management structure. At the same time, he is focusing on enhancing the group's value by expanding the global business, which is considered a weakness of KB Kookmin Bank. He was born in October 1964. He graduated from Sunrin Commercial High School in Seoul and the Department of Business Administration at Sungkyunkwan University. He completed an MBA program at the University of Helsinki in Finland. He began his career at Housing Bank and later worked at Kookmin Bank, serving as the Head of the Foreign Exchange Business Division, Executive Director for Personal Customers, and Deputy President of the Management Planning Group. After serving as the Vice President in charge of finance at KB Financial Group, he was appointed CEO of KB Life Insurance in 2022. He worked as the CEO of KB Life Insurance, which was formed through the merger of KB Life Insurance and Prudential Life Insurance, and was appointed President of KB Kookmin Bank in 2025. He is a financial expert who served as Chief Financial Officer at KB Kookmin Bank and KB Financial Group and values communication. #LeeHwanju #KBKookminBank #financialexpert #bankingindustry #KBLifeInsurance #KookminBank #KBFinancialGroup #globalbusiness #bankingleadership #careerpath
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    • CEO of Histeel
      Um Jung-keun
      Um Jung-keun is the CEO of Histeel. He was born on February 11, 1951, in Seoul as the third son among four sons and one daughter of Um Chun-bo, Honorary Chairman of Hanil Steel. He graduated from Yongsan Technical High School in Seoul and the Department of Electronic Engineering at Kwangwoon University. He joined Hanil Steel, the predecessor of Histeel, as a section chief in the pipe management department. In 2003, when the pipe business division of Hanil Steel was spun off, he became the CEO of the newly established Histeel. He is active as the chairman of the Pipe Committee of the Korea Iron & Steel Association. He sees Hicolumn, a large rectangular steel pipe, and high-manganese steel pipes for cryogenic use as new growth drivers. He has a deep interest in art and actively pursues creative work as a photographer. #UmJungkeun #Histeel #HanilSteel #Koreanindustry #steelpipes #Hicolumn #highmanganesesteel #KoreaIronSteelAssociation #businessleadership #photography
    • CEO of ST Pharm
      Sung Moo-je
      Sung Moo-je is the President and CEO of ST Pharm. He was born on December 30, 1965. He graduated from Korea University's Department of Chemistry and earned a Master's degree in Organic Chemistry from Sogang University Graduate School. He obtained a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from the University of Alabama in the United States and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University. He worked for over 20 years at Novartis, focusing on new drug development. He then moved to ST Pharm, a subsidiary of the Dong-A Socio Group, where he served as the Head of the Innovation Strategy Development Division before being appointed as President and CEO in 2024. He is committed to expanding active pharmaceutical ingredient contracts with global partner companies and strengthening drug development capabilities. #SungMooje #STPharm #pharmaceuticalindustry #organicchemistry #drugdevelopment #KoreaUniversity #HarvardUniversity #Novartis #CEO #biotechnology
    • CEO of Hyundai E&C
      Lee Han-woo
      Lee Han-woo is the Vice President and CEO of Hyundai Engineering & Construction (E&C). He is focused on improving profitability amid a downturn in the construction market. He was born on September 3, 1970, in Seoul. He graduated from Boseong High School in Seoul and earned a degree in architecture from Seoul National University. After joining Hyundai E&C, he worked as the Head of the Architectural Planning Office in the Architecture Business Division, the Head of the Architectural and Housing Support Office in the Housing Business Division, and the Head of the Strategic Planning Division. After serving as the Head of the Housing Business Division, he was promoted to Vice President in 2024 and appointed as CEO. Having been with Hyundai E&C for over 30 years, he is a housing business expert with strengths in strategy and planning. He is the first CEO born in the 1970s in Hyundai E&C’s history. #LeeHanWoo #HyundaiE&C #ConstructionMarket #Profitability #HousingBusiness #ArchitectureExpert #CorporateStrategy #SeoulNationalUniversity #SouthKoreaBusiness #Leadership
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    • Chairman of the Emergency Response Committee of PPP
      Kwon Young-se
      Kwon Young-se is the Chairman of the Emergency Response Committee of the People Power Party. He is focused on stabilizing the party, which has been thrown into turmoil due to President Yoon Suk-yeol’s illegal declaration of martial law. He was born on February 24, 1959 (lunar calendar) in Seoul. He graduated from Paichai High School in Seoul and Seoul National University with a degree in law. He earned a master’s degree in law from Seoul National University Graduate School and a master’s degree in public administration from Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government. After passing the 25th National Judicial Exam, he served as a prosecutor at the Suwon District Prosecutors’ Office and the Chuncheon District Prosecutors’ Office Gangneung Branch before working as an associate chief prosecutor at the Seoul District Prosecutors’ Office. In 2002, he ran as a candidate for the Grand National Party in the Yeongdeungpo District by-election and was elected, serving as a National Assembly member for the 16th to 18th sessions. In the 21st and 22nd general elections, he was elected as a representative for Yongsan District. During the 20th presidential election, he served as the head of the election campaign for Yoon Suk-yeol, the People Power Party’s candidate. He was appointed Vice Chairman of Yoon Suk-yeol's Presidential Transition Committee and later became the first Minister of Unification in the Yoon administration. Known for his moderate and cautious personality, he is considered one of the leading strategists in the conservative camp. #KwonYoungse #PeoplePowerParty #KoreanPolitics #YoonSukyeol #UnificationMinister #SouthKorea #ConservativePolitics #ElectionCampaign #Strategist #KoreanGovernment
    • CEO of Naver Corp.
      Choi Soo-yeon
      Choi Soo-yeon is the CEO of Naver. She is focusing on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into core businesses such as search, commerce, and content. She was born on November 3, 1981, in Gwangju Metropolitan City. She graduated from Gwangju Dongshin Girls’ High School and Seoul National University with a degree in Earth Environmental Systems Engineering. She also graduated from Yonsei University Law School and completed the LLM program at Harvard Law School. She passed the first bar exam in Korea, earning her lawyer qualification, and also holds a New York State bar license. She worked in the communication and marketing department at NHN and served as a corporate M&A and capital markets law specialist at Yulchon LLC. After rejoining Naver, she led the global business support division and was appointed CEO in 2022. #ChoiSooYeon #Naver #AIintegration #businessleadership #KoreanCEOs #HarvardLaw #YonseiLaw #technologybusiness #globalbusiness #corporateleadership
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    • Speaker of the National Assembly
      Woo Won-shik
      Woo Won-shik is the Speaker of the National Assembly of South Korea. As the head of the legislative branch, he faces the challenge of overcoming the December 3 martial law incident and the impeachment trial of President Yoon Suk-yeol, working to resolve national political uncertainties. He is also focused on restoring global trust through parliamentary diplomacy. Woo was born on September 18, 1957, in Seoul. He graduated from Kyungdong High School in Seoul and enrolled in the Civil Engineering Department at Yonsei University. While attending Yonsei University, he led protests against then-President Park Chung-hee, which led to his forced conscription. After returning to school, he participated in protests calling for the resignation of then-President Chun Doo-hwan, for which he was sentenced to three years in prison. Following forced conscription, imprisonment, and expulsion from university, he graduated 21 years after first enrolling. He entered politics by running as the Democratic Party candidate for Nowon-e in Seoul during the first local elections, winning a seat as a Seoul City Councilor. During the Participatory Government era, he ran as the Uri Party candidate for Nowon-e and entered the National Assembly. Although he lost in the following general election, he ran again and won. As the inaugural chairman of the Democratic Party's Euljiro Committee, he focused on resolving labor disputes and conflicts between business and labor groups. Under the Moon Jae-in administration, he served as the first floor leader of the Democratic Party of Korea. After winning the 22nd general election, he became a five-term lawmaker. In June 2024, he was elected Speaker of the National Assembly for the first half of the 22nd National Assembly. Woo gained attention for his careful and composed response as Speaker during the unprecedented situation of President Yoon Suk-yeol declaring martial law on December 3. Notably, he demonstrated leadership by pushing through a resolution to lift martial law just 155 minutes after it was declared, crossing the parliamentary fence to reach the main assembly hall. This leadership has elevated him as a potential presidential candidate. #WooWonShik #SouthKorea #NationalAssembly #MartialLaw #YonseiUniversity #DemocraticParty #ParliamentaryDiplomacy #SouthKoreaPolitics #SpeakerOfTheNationalAssembly #PresidentialCandidate
    • CEO of Korea Investment Corporation
      Park Il-young
      Park Il-young is the President of Korea Investment Corporation (KIC). He faces the challenge of improving the returns on managed assets in an investment environment with increasing uncertainty. He was born on August 13, 1968, in Seoul. He graduated from Seoul Airport High School and Seoul National University with a degree in International Economics. He earned a Master’s degree in Public Policy from the Duke University Sanford School of Public Policy in the United States. He entered public service through the 36th Administrative Examination and held positions such as Director General of Development Finance, Director General of International Economic Affairs, and Deputy Minister for International Affairs at the Ministry of Economy and Finance. He has served as a Senior Advisor at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), an Economist, and an Executive Director at the World Bank. He is an international finance expert with extensive experience and a broad network in global organizations. #ParkIlYoung #KoreaInvestmentCorporation #Finance #Economy #InternationalFinance
    • Chairman of Korea Financial Investment Association
      Seo Yoo-seok
      Seo Yoo-seok is the Chairman of the Korea Financial Investment Association. He was born on August 4, 1962, in Nonsan, Chungcheongnam-do. He graduated from Paichai High School in Seoul and the Department of Economics at Korea University. He earned a master's degree in Financial Management from the Graduate School of Business Administration at Korea University. He began his career at Daehan Investment Trust. He later moved to Mirae Asset Securities, where he served as head of the Retail Business Division and Retirement Pension Promotion Division. After serving as President of Mirae Asset Maps Asset Management and head of the ETF Division at Mirae Asset Asset Management, he was appointed CEO of Mirae Asset Asset Management in 2016. He is an alumnus of Korea University alongside Park Hyun-joo, Chairman of Mirae Asset Group, and has been involved with Mirae Asset Group since its early days, working with Chairman Park for over 20 years. #SeoYooSeok #KoreaFinancialInvestmentAssociation #finance #investment #MiraeAsset #DaehanInvestmentTrust #retirementpension #KoreaUniversity #ETFmanagement #leadership
    • Chairman of Dasco
      Han Sang-won
      Han Sang-won is the Chairman and CEO of Dasco. He was born on January 18, 1954, in Haenam, Jeollanam-do. He graduated from Gwangju Commercial High School and the Department of Business Administration at Chosun University. He also completed an MBA program at the Chosun University Graduate School of Business Administration. In 1983, he founded Dong-A Angle, a company specializing in prefabricated angles. He expanded his business by establishing Dong-A Industry and Dong-A Machinery (now Dasco) to produce guardrails. He further expanded into noise barriers, insulation materials, and deck plates. He acquired Hongin Academy, which operates Yeongsan Middle School and Yeongsan High School, and serves as its chairman. He is active as the Chairman of the Gwangju Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He views the solar power pre-assembled rebar (WBM) business as a new growth engine. #HanSangWon #Dasco #businessleader #SouthKorea #constructionindustry #solarenergy #guardrails #educationleadership #Gwangju #newgrowthengine
    • Chairman of Korea Investment Holdings
      Kim Nam-goo
      Kim Nam-goo is the Chairman and CEO of Korea Investment Holdings. He is striving to grow Korea Investment Financial Group into a global investment banking (IB) company. He is also focused on managing internal risks within the group's subsidiaries. He was born on October 10, 1963, in Gangjin County, South Jeolla Province, as the eldest son of Kim Jae-chul, Chairman of Dongwon Group. He graduated from Kyungseong High School in Seoul and earned a degree in business administration from Korea University. He began his career at Dongwon Industries, a fisheries company. He obtained a master's degree in business administration from Keio University's Graduate School of Business in Japan and joined Dongwon Securities as an assistant manager. He advanced to roles such as manager of Dongwon Industries' planning department and managing director of Dongwon Securities, eventually taking the helm as the CEO and president of Dongwon Securities. After acquiring Korea Investment & Securities, he was appointed CEO and president of Korea Investment Holdings, later becoming vice chairman and then chairman. In his younger years, he gained practical experience from the ground up, even working on deep-sea fishing vessels, earning recognition as a second-generation owner with hands-on expertise. He is known for his strong drive and commitment to talent-centric management. #KimNamgoo #KoreaInvestmentHoldings #investmentbanking #businessleader #DongwonGroup #financeindustry #globalbusiness #riskmanagement #talentmanagement #leadership
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    • CEO of DoubleU Games
      Kim Ga-rham
      Kim Ga-rham is the CEO and President of DoubleU Games. Within a decade of its founding, he grew DoubleU Games into a KRW 1 trillion (US$ 721.6 million) market-cap gaming company with a single social casino game. Under the banner of "Beyond Social Casino," he is working to diversify game genres into areas such as iGaming and casual games. Born in 1978 in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, he graduated from Gangwon Science High School and KAIST with a degree in electronic engineering. He worked as a researcher at Gaon-i and Sys & Code and served as the head of the business division at cloud technology company Innogrid. He founded "A Few Good Soft," the predecessor of DoubleU Games, and launched the social casino game "DoubleU Casino." DoubleU Casino gained immense popularity in North America and Europe, leading to the company’s successful listing on KOSDAQ. He acquired the global social casino gaming company DoubleDown Interactive (DDI) for KRW 1 trillion (US$ 721.6 million) and listed it on NASDAQ. He is known as a meticulous manager who directly oversees game development. #KimGarham #DoubleUGames #socialcasino #DoubleUCasino #gamingindustry #DoubleDownInteractive #NASDAQ #globalbusiness #gameindustryleader #BeyondSocialCasino
    • CEO of PI Advanced Materials
      Song Geum-su
      Song Geum-su is the CEO of PI Advanced Materials. He is one of the founding members of PI Advanced Materials and became its first professional CEO. He was born in August 1968. He graduated from the Department of Business Administration at Sogang University. In 1993, he joined SKC and worked for 15 years, including as the leader of the film industry team in Frankfurt, Germany. In 2008, he joined as a founding member of SKC Kolon PI (now PI Advanced Materials), a joint venture between SKC and Kolon Industries. He subsequently served as sales team leader, head of the sales division, and head of the business division at SKC Kolon PI. He became CEO in March 2023 and began his term. PI Advanced Materials is the only manufacturer of polyimide (PI) film in South Korea. As of the end of 2023, it is the global leader in the PI film market with a 28.90% market share. Song Geum-su was recognized for his contribution to the localization of PI film materials in 2022 and was awarded the Minister of Trade, Industry, and Energy Award. He was credited with successfully entering the PI film industry, which had been dominated by companies in the United States and Japan, and enhancing the global competitiveness of related industries in South Korea. #SongGeumsu #PIAdvancedMaterials #polyimidefilm #SouthKorea #localization #globalmarketleader #industryleadership #CEO #PIfilm #manufacturing
    • CEO of Samsung Biologics
      John Rim
      John Rim is the CEO and President of Samsung Biologics. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. Born in October 1961 in South Korea, he later immigrated to the United States and holds U.S. citizenship. He graduated from Columbia University with a degree in chemical engineering. He earned a master's degree in chemical engineering from Stanford University and completed an MBA program at Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management. After working at the consulting firm Booz & Company, he served as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the U.S. subsidiary of the Japanese pharmaceutical company Yamanouchi. He also worked as the CFO of the American biotech company Genentech and the CFO of the U.S. subsidiary of the multinational pharmaceutical company Roche. He joined Samsung Biologics, serving as Vice President in charge of Plant 3 and later as Head of Process Operations. In 2021, he was appointed as CEO and President. He is focused on expanding the production capacity of biopharmaceuticals to position the company as the world's leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO). #JohnRim #SamsungBiologics #biotechnology #chemicalengineering #CDMO #globalbusiness #pharmaceuticals #businessleadership #CEOprofile #biopharma
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    • Governor of the Bank of Korea
      Rhee Chang-yong
      Rhee Chang-yong is the Governor of the Bank of Korea. He is dedicating his full efforts to implementing optimal monetary policies aimed at stabilizing inflation while also helping the economy recover from sluggish growth amidst concerns over an economic downturn and an uncertain external environment. He was born on May 16, 1960, in Nonsan, Chungcheongnam-do. He graduated from Inchang High School in Seoul and the Department of Economics at Seoul National University. He earned a master’s and doctorate degree in economics from Harvard University in the United States. He served as an assistant professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Rochester in the United States and as a professor in the Department of Economics at Seoul National University. After participating in the Presidential Transition Committee during the Lee Myung-bak administration and designing the blueprint for financial policies, he held positions as Vice Chairman of the Financial Services Commission and Director-General of the Planning and Coordination Division of the Presidential Committee for the G20 Summit. He worked as the Chief Economist at the Asian Development Bank and later served as the Director of the Asia-Pacific Department at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He was appointed Governor of the Bank of Korea just before the inauguration of the Yoon Suk-yeol administration in 2022. He is known for his expertise in both theory and practice and for his strong international network. He is also regarded as rational in handling tasks and well-regarded for his interpersonal relationships. #RheeChangyong #BankofKorea #KoreanEconomy #MonetaryPolicy #EconomicRecovery #IMF #HarvardEconomist #G20Summit #AsianDevelopmentBank #SouthKorea
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    • CEO of LigaChem Biosciences
      Kim Yong-zu
      Kim Yong-zu is the CEO of LigaChem Biosciences. He was born on May 17, 1956, in Daejeon. He graduated from Daejeon High School and the Department of Chemistry at Seoul National University. He earned a master’s degree and a doctorate in organic chemistry from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). After serving as the director of the LG Chem Technology Research Institute, he worked as the head of the U.S. branch of LG Life Sciences and as the director of the New Drug Research Institute at the Technology Research Institute. In 2006, he founded LegoChem Biosciences (now LigaChem Biosciences), which focuses on pharmaceutical research and development. He transferred the position of the largest shareholder to Orion Group and is currently leading the company as the second-largest shareholder. He has focused on the field of Antibody-Drug Conjugates (ADC), a targeted cancer therapy, and aims to establish the company as a new drug development enterprise that conducts its own clinical trials. #KimYongzu #LigaChemBiosciences #biotechnology #pharmaceuticals #organicchemistry #newdrugdevelopment #antibodydrugconjugates #cancertherapy #OrionGroup #biopharma
    • Chairman of Novarex
      Kwon Seok-hyung
      Kwon Seok-hyung is the Chairman and CEO of Novarex. In response to the slowdown in the domestic health functional food market, he is focusing on expanding exports overseas while concentrating on securing individually recognized ingredients. He was born on March 15, 1955, in Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do. He graduated from Jungdong High School in Seoul and earned his undergraduate degree in pharmacy from Chung-Ang University. He also obtained both his master’s and doctoral degrees in pharmacy from Chung-Ang University Graduate School. He began his career at Chong Kun Dang Pharmaceutical and later worked at Sam-A Pharm and Dongbang Pharm. After serving as Managing Director of Korea Pharma, he was appointed CEO of RexGene Biotech in 1997. In 2008, he established Health Science, a health functional food company (now Novarex), and later merged it with RexGene Biotech. He served as Chairman of the Korea Health Functional Food Association. He is focusing on expanding the core health functional food business rather than diversifying into other areas. #KwonSeokHyung #Novarex #HealthFunctionalFood #ExportStrategy #PharmacyGraduate #KoreaPharma #RexGeneBiotech #HealthScience #KHFA #BusinessExpansion
    • Chairman of LG Group
      Koo Kwang-mo
      Koo Kwang-mo is the Chairman of LG Group. He also serves as the CEO of LG, the holding company of LG Group. He prioritizes customers to the extent of referring to employees as "customer value creators." He was born on January 23, 1978, in Seoul, as the eldest son of Koo Bon-neung, Chairman of Heesung Group, and the younger brother of the late Koo Bon-moo, former Chairman of LG Group. In 2004, he was adopted by the late Koo Bon-moo. He graduated from Yeongdong High School in Seoul and the Department of Computer Science at the Rochester Institute of Technology in the United States. He also studied in the MBA program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business. He worked at LG Electronics before moving to a startup. After returning to LG Electronics, he served as Managing Director of LG Synergy Team and Head of the Information Display (ID) Business Division in LG Electronics' B2B Business Division. In 2018, he became CEO and Chairman of LG. He emphasizes execution and values both internal growth and collaboration with external partners. He is known for his modesty, humility, and practical thinking. #KooKwangmo #LGGroup #LGChairman #businessleadership #customerfocus #globalbusiness #Koreanbusiness #pragmatism #businessgrowth #LGElectronics
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    • CEO of LVMC Holdings
      Oh Sei-young
      Oh Sei-young is the CEO of LVMC Holdings and also serves as the chairman of Kolao Group, the largest private company in Laos. Through LVMC Holdings, the parent company of Kolao Group, he conducts business in Vietnam, Myanmar, and Cambodia, with Laos as the main hub. He was born on April 24, 1963, in Mukho, Donghae City, Gangwon Province. He graduated from Sungkyunkwan University with a degree in textile engineering. After working at Kolon Corporation, he founded Turbo Trading in Vietnam in 1990 and engaged in garment and automobile trade businesses. In 1997, he established Kolao Developing in Laos, assembling and selling automobiles while expanding his business into finance and logistics. He has been active as the chairman of the World Korean Business Convention and the president of the Korean Business Association in Laos. He renamed the company from Kolao to LVMC, derived from the initials of Laos, Vietnam, Myanmar, and Cambodia, actively targeting the ASEAN market. He is nicknamed the "Car King of Laos" and the "Chung Ju-yung of Laos." #OhSeiyoung #LVMC #KolaoGroup #Laos #ASEAN #automotive #finance #logistics #KoreanBusinessLeader #textileengineering
    • President of Kyungpook National University
      Heo Young-woo
      Heo Young-woo is the President of Kyungpook National University. He was born in 1968. He graduated from Kyungpook National University with a degree in Inorganic Materials Engineering and earned a master’s degree in the same field at Kyungpook National University Graduate School. After working at LG Chem’s Advanced Materials Research Institute, he obtained a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from the University of Florida in the United States. He joined Kyungpook National University as a professor in the Department of Advanced Materials Science and Engineering, serving as Dean of the College of Engineering, Dean of the Graduate School of Industry, and Director of the Advanced Materials Research Institute. He was appointed President of Kyungpook National University in 2024. Heo has also served as the Chairman of the Transparent Oxide Semiconductor Research Society, Vice President of the Korean Vacuum Society, Vice President of the Korean Association of Engineering Colleges, and Vice President of the Korean Sensor Society. He is dedicated to restoring Kyungpook National University’s weakened reputation and establishing a foundation for sustainable growth. #HeoYoungwoo #KyungpookNationalUniversity #President #AdvancedMaterials #InorganicMaterials #EngineeringLeadership #SustainableGrowth #KoreanEducation #UniversityLeadership #AcademicInnovation
    • Chairman of Guyoung Tech
      Lee Hee-hwa
      Lee Hee-hwa is the Chairman and CEO of Guyoung Tech. He was born on July 25, 1954, in Yeongyang, Gyeongsangbuk-do. He graduated from Pohang Technical High School. He began his career at Hyundai Motor Company. After working as the production management manager at Myungshin Industry, he founded Mikwang Industry (now Guyoung Tech), an auto parts company, in 1986. As the automotive industry undergoes significant changes focusing on hybrid and electric vehicles, he is expanding the eco-friendly auto parts business. He aims to transform Guyoung Tech into a specialized mobility parts company and is focusing on expanding exports overseas. #LeeHeeHwa #GuyoungTech #automotiveparts #hybridvehicles #electricvehicles #mobility #Koreanentrepreneur #ecoFriendlybusiness #exportexpansion
    • Chairman of PharmaResearch
      Jung Sang-soo
      Jung Sang-soo is the Chairman of the Board of Directors at PharmaResearch. He is actively expanding the European market entry of the medical device Rejuran and pursuing a domestic botulinum toxin business. He was born on April 25, 1958, in Gangneung, Gangwon Province. He graduated from Gangneung High School and the College of Pharmacy at Chung-Ang University. At Daewoong Pharmaceutical, he served as the head of the development team and handled global pharmaceutical licensing. In 1993, he founded PharmaResearch Products (currently PharmaResearch) and began a consulting business for product licensing and development. The company grew rapidly with the launch of the wrinkle improvement medical device Rejuran. After acquiring the filler business division of Estra, a subsidiary of Amorepacific Group, he established PharmaResearch Bio. In 2020, he stepped down as CEO, transitioning PharmaResearch to a professional management system, and assumed the role of Chairman of the Board. #JungSangSoo #PharmaResearch #Rejuran #BotulinumToxin #KoreanPharmaceuticals #Gangneung #MedicalDevice #ChungAngUniversity #Estra #ProfessionalManagement
    • Chairman of Shinsung Tongsang
      Yeom Tae-soon
      Yeom Tae-soon is the Chairman and CEO of Shinsung Tongsang. He is focusing on growing Shinsung Tongsang's flagship brand, TOPTEN10, into a global clothing brand. He was born on April 24, 1953, in Seoul. He graduated from Kyungdong High School and studied Political Science and Diplomacy at Sogang University. In 1983, he founded Ganaan, exporting bags. He established Asian Fashion, expanding his business into clothing sales. In 2002, he acquired Shinsung Tongsang, a former affiliate of the Daewoo Group, marking the beginning of significant business expansion. He believes that "clothing should be seen in stores first," and has focused more on the offline market than online. He has a strong interest in developing clothing materials. #YeomTaeSoon #ShinsungTongsang #TOPTEN10 #fashionindustry #businessleadership #offlinefocus #clothingmaterials #globalbrand #DaewooGroup #SogangUniversity
    • CEO of Gaonchips
      Jung Kyu-dong
      Jung Kyu-dong is the CEO of Gaonchips. He was born on July 11, 1973. He graduated from Pusan National University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He worked as a semiconductor layout researcher at Samsung Electronics and Finesemiconductor. He moved to AlphaChips, a design house, where he was responsible for sales. In 2012, he founded Gaonchips. He practices talent management, focusing on building the company around its people. He views artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductors as a new growth engine and is actively engaged in research and development as well as expanding orders. #JungKyudong #Gaonchips #semiconductor #AI #talentmanagement #PusanNationalUniversity #SamsungElectronics #startup #researchanddevelopment #growthengine
    • CEO of Handsome
      Kim Min-duk
      Kim Min-duk is the CEO and President of Handsome. He was born in June 1967. He graduated from Hanyang University with a degree in Business Administration. He joined Hyundai Department Store and worked as an Executive Vice President in charge of business strategy at the Planning and Coordination Division. After transferring to Handsome, he served as the head of the Management Division and the Sales Division, then as the Executive Vice President in charge of management at the Business Support Division. In 2020, he was appointed CEO. As a financial expert within the Hyundai Department Store Group, he has drawn attention for how he maintains Handsome's fashion DNA after being acquired by a retail company. He has been strengthening the company's portfolio by discovering overseas brands and expanding business areas beyond the fashion industry to cosmetics and food and beverages (F&B). #KimMinDuk #Handsome #HyundaiDepartmentStore #BusinessLeader #FashionIndustry #Cosmetics #FNB #PortfolioExpansion #CEO #SouthKorea
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    • President of Pusan National University
      Choi Jae-weon
      Choi Jae-weon is the President of Pusan National University. He was born in 1965. He graduated from Dongseong High School in Busan and earned his bachelor's degree in Control and Instrumentation Engineering from Seoul National University. He also obtained his master’s and doctorate degrees in Control and Instrumentation Engineering from Seoul National University Graduate School. He was appointed as a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Pusan National University. He served as Director of Planning, Director of the Mechanical Technology Research Institute, Director of the Center for Engineering Education Innovation, and Director of the Accreditation Institute for Engineering Education. He later held positions as Dean of the College of Engineering, Dean of the Graduate School of Industry, Dean of the Graduate School of Environment, and Dean of the Graduate School of Technology Entrepreneurship before being appointed President in 2024. He has also served as Director of the Engineering Education Innovation Leadership Center for the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, an Independent Evaluator for the Ministry of Education, President of the Institute of Control, Robotics, and Systems, and President of the Council of Deans of National Engineering Colleges. He is a regular member of the National Academy of Engineering of Korea and serves as Co-Executive Director of the Busan Science and Technology Council. He is particularly focused on establishing a veterinary college and integrating Pusan National University with Busan National University of Education. #ChoiJaeWeon #PusanNationalUniversity #engineeringeducation #universityleadership #Koreanacademia #veterinaryschool #universityintegration #engineeringinnovation #Busan #academicleadership
    • CEO of Daewoong Pharmaceutical
      Park Seong-soo
      Park Seong-soo is the CEO and President of Daewoong Pharmaceutical. He shares the co-CEO role with Lee Chang-jae, focusing on overseas business and research and development. He also serves as CEO of Daewoong Pharmaceutical affiliates, Aficel Therapeutics and Daewoong Investment. He was born in February 1976. He graduated from Cheongju Shinhung High School in Chungcheongnam-do and earned a degree in pharmacy from Seoul National University. He also received a master’s degree in medicinal chemistry from Seoul National University Graduate School. After joining Daewoong Pharmaceutical, he worked as the head of the U.S. branch and as head of the Nabota Business Division. He was promoted to vice president and then appointed as CEO in 2024. He has played a leading role in the Nabota business, which has become one of Daewoong Pharmaceutical’s core operations. He has outlined a vision to achieve KRW 1 trillion (US$ 721.5 million) in revenue from each of Daewoong Pharmaceutical’s three flagship innovative drugs, aiming to usher in an era of KRW 1 trillion (US$ 721.5 million) in operating profit. #ParkSeongSoo #DaewoongPharmaceutical #Nabota #innovativemedicine #globalbusiness #R&D #pharmaceuticalindustry #CEO #operatingprofit #SeoulNationalUniversity
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    • Chairman of HS Hwasung
      Lee Jong-won
      Lee Jong-won is the Chairman and CEO of HS Hwasung. He was born on September 8, 1972, in Daegu as the eldest of three children of Lee In-jung, Honorary Chairman of HS Hwasung. He graduated from Gyeongbuk High School in Daegu and the Department of French Language and Literature at Kyungpook National University. He completed his MBA at the University of Wisconsin School of Business. As a third-generation owner-manager, he joined Hwasung Industrial (currently HS Hwasung) and became CEO and President in 2019. He had a serious management dispute with his two uncles but eventually reconciled. He is expanding business beyond the Daegu-Gyeongbuk region into Seoul and the capital area, while also focusing on environmental and international business projects. He is the second-largest shareholder of KCGI Asset Management and shows significant interest in financial investments. #LeeJongwon #HSHwasung #KCGIAssetManagement #SouthKorea #CEO #MBA #businessmanagement #familybusiness #environmentalbusiness #globalexpansion
    • CEO of Philoptics
      Han Ki-su
      Han Ki-su is the CEO of Philoptics. He is focused on diversifying the company’s business beyond OLED display processing equipment to include secondary battery processing equipment and semiconductor processing equipment. Han was born on May 23, 1969. He graduated from Hanyang University with a degree in physics and worked at Samsung SDI for 10 years. In 2008, he founded Philoptics and entered the OLED display processing equipment manufacturing industry. Han successfully localized the photolithography machines (equipment that uses light to create circuits during manufacturing processes), which were previously dependent on imports. He is regarded as an entrepreneur with a strong pioneering spirit, leaving a stable job to achieve success in his startup venture. #HanKisu #Philoptics #OLED #DisplayEquipment #Semiconductor #BatteryTechnology #SamsungSDI #Entrepreneurship #KoreanInnovation #LocalizedTechnology
    • Chairman of Kakao Management Innovation Committee
      Kim Beom-soo
      Kim Beom-soo is the Chairman of Kakao Management Innovation Committee. He is currently on trial without detention on charges of stock manipulation related to SM Entertainment. Born on March 8, 1966, in Damyang, Jeollanam-do, he is the eldest son in a family of two sons and three daughters. He graduated from Konkuk University High School and earned a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from Seoul National University, where he also completed a master's degree in the same field. After working at Samsung SDS, he founded the gaming company Hangame in 1999. Hangame merged with Naver Corporation to form NHN, where he served as co-CEO. However, after a disagreement with Lee Hae-jin, Naver's Global Investment Officer (GIO), he left the company and moved to the United States. Upon returning to Korea to pursue mobile ventures, he launched the mobile messenger KakaoTalk. He later merged Kakao with Daum Communications and rebranded the company as Kakao. After stepping down as CEO, he focused on overseas business development as the head of the Future Initiative Center. However, he returned to management during a company crisis. Known for his bold and down-to-earth personality, Kim has a gambler's instinct and makes quick, decisive choices. #KimBeomsoo #KakaoTalk #Kakao #DaumKakao #Hangame #Naver #SMEntertainment #Entrepreneurship #StartupSupport #MobileMessenger
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    • Chairman of Daechang Forging
      Park An-sik
      Park An-sik is the chairman of Daechang Forging. He also serves as an internal director at subsidiaries such as DCF TREK, Bongnim Metal, and TREK INC. As a second-generation owner, he leads the management of Daechang Forging, a company specializing in construction machinery components. He was born on April 29, 1940, in Busan. He graduated from Busan Commercial High School (currently Gaesung High School) and Yonsei University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. In 1966, he became the president of Daechang Crank Forging Industrial (now Daechang Forging) and served as the CEO of Daechang Forging from 1981 to 1997. In 1997, he was appointed chairman of Daechang Forging. Park An-sik is recognized as a business leader who has grown Daechang Forging into a leading forging company and a prominent enterprise in Korea. He has consistently emphasized the importance of the forging industry as a core sector and has dedicated his career solely to forging. #ParkAnSik #DaechangForging #DCFtrek #forgingindustry #constructionmachinery #Koreanbusiness #industryleader #Busan #YonseiUniversity #BongnimMetal
    • President of the University of Seoul
      Won Yong-kul
      Won Yong-kul is the president of the University of Seoul. As a macroeconomist, he is dedicated to enhancing the status of public universities, including his commitment to establishing a public medical school. He was born on June 7, 1963, in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province. Won graduated from Suseong High School in Suwon and majored in economics at Seoul National University. He earned a master’s degree in economics from Seoul National University’s graduate school and a Ph.D. in economics from Indiana University in the United States. After working at the Bank of Korea, he served as a senior researcher at the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP) before being appointed as a professor at Incheon National University in 1998. In 2002, he moved to the University of Seoul, where he served as the Dean of the College of Urban Sciences and Director of the Institute for Social Science Research. On March 30, 2023, he was inaugurated as the 10th president of the University of Seoul. Won has held leadership roles such as president of the Korean Association of International Finance and vice president of the Korean Association of International Trade and Commerce. He currently serves as the president of the Korean Association of International Economics. #WonYongkul #UniversityofSeoul #publicuniversity #macroeconomics #education #publicmedicalschool #Korea #economics #universitypresident #leadership
    • CEO of Hyundai Engineering
      Joo Woo-jeong
      Joo Woo-jeong has been appointed as the CEO of Hyundai Engineering. He is recognized as a leading financial expert within the Hyundai Motor Group. Joo was nominated as the CEO of Hyundai Engineering in November 2024 with the task of improving the company's weak profitability and organizational structure. Born in June 1964, Joo graduated from Daegu Oseong High School and majored in Economics at Sogang University. He began his career in 1990 at Hyundai Precision & Industry Co., Ltd. (now Hyundai Mobis). He later served as the Head of Management Control at Kia Slovakia (KMS) and as the Financial Director at Kia Motors Europe (KME). In 2010, he was appointed as the Head of Financial Management at Kia. In 2015, Joo moved to Hyundai Steel, where he held roles such as Head of Cost Management and Head of Business Management. In 2018, he returned to Kia as the Head of Finance, earning a promotion to Executive Vice President. In 2020, he was promoted again to Vice President at Kia. In the 2024 year-end appointments, Joo was chosen as the first CEO of Hyundai Engineering with a background in finance. #JooWoojeong #HyundaiEngineering #HyundaiMotorGroup #KiaMotors #financialexpert #corporateleadership #CEOappointment #Koreanbusiness #HyundaiSteel #SogangUniversity
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    • CEO of Sanil Electric
      Park Dong-suk
      Park Dong-suk is the CEO of Sanil Electric. He is focusing on expanding transformer orders in response to favorable market trends such as the aging power transmission infrastructure in the United States and the growing power demand for data centers driven by the growth of the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. Born on May 15, 1961, Park began his career at Yu-il Electric, a manufacturer of heavy electrical equipment, where he worked for six years starting at the age of 20. In 1981, he founded Sanil Electric, entering the transformer and electrical equipment manufacturing business. Later, he earned a master’s degree in electrical engineering from Korea University. Guided by the belief that "opportunity comes to those who are prepared," Park has dedicated himself to technological investment and overseas order acquisition. This preparation allowed him to successfully respond to market opportunities such as the aging U.S. transmission grid and the rising power demand in data centers fueled by AI industry growth. #ParkDongsuk #SanilElectric #TransformerIndustry #AI #PowerTransmission #DataCenters #ElectricalEngineering #BusinessGrowth #TechnologyInvestment #MarketTrends
    • Chairman of Hwangkum ST
      Kim Jong-hyun
      Kim Jong-hyun is the Chairman and CEO of Hwangkum ST (Steel and Technology). He also serves as an internal director at its affiliate, Isang Networks. As the second-generation owner, he succeeded his father, Honorary Chairman Kim Sung-joo, and has been leading Hwangkum ST's operations in the steel and construction industries. Kim was born on December 26, 1961, in Seoul. He graduated from Kyunghee High School and earned a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from Hanyang University. He further pursued his studies at the Georgia Institute of Technology in the United States, where he obtained both a master's and a doctoral degree in mechanical engineering. Kim joined Hwangkum ST in 1992, became CEO in 1998, and was promoted to Chairman in 2009. Since assuming the CEO position, he has successfully managed Hwangkum ST, maintaining profitability every year. Under his leadership, the company became a leading enterprise in the industry and expanded its business into bridge construction through successful mergers and acquisitions. Kim holds the Professional Engineer qualification in mechanical engineering, the highest certification in the field. He views stainless steel bars and structural steel as new growth drivers and is striving to expand business in these areas. #KimJonghyun #HwangkumST #SteelIndustry #Construction #MechanicalEngineering #GeorgiaTech #BusinessExpansion #StainlessSteel #BridgeConstruction #CorporateLeadership
    • President of Korea South-East Power
      Kang Ki-yoon
      Kang Ki-yoon is the president of Korea South-East Power (KOEN). He is the first president of the company to come from a political background. He was born on June 4, 1960, in Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do. After graduating from Masan Technical High School, he pursued an associate degree in electrical engineering at the Vocational College affiliated with Kyungnam University. Kang worked as a laborer at the LG plant in Changwon for 10 years before transitioning into the business sector. He served as the CEO of Iljin Metalworks and the CEO of Kumho Engineering. In 2002, Kang was elected as a Gyeongsangnam-do provincial councilor during the 3rd nationwide local elections and subsequently enrolled in the Public Administration Department at Changwon National University. He later obtained a master’s degree in local administration from the Graduate School of Public Administration at Chung-Ang University and a doctorate in public administration from Changwon National University. Kang entered politics in 2012 after being elected as a National Assembly member for the Seongsan district of Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do, as a Saenuri Party candidate in the 19th National Assembly election. He defeated Sohn Seok-hyung of the Unified Progressive Party. Although he lost to Roh Hoe-chan of the Justice Party in the 20th National Assembly election, he returned to office in 2020 by winning the 21st National Assembly election. In the 22nd National Assembly election held in April 2024, Kang ran as a candidate of the People Power Party in the same constituency but narrowly lost to Heo Sung-moo of the Democratic Party, who had previously served as the mayor of Changwon, by a margin of 0.68 percentage points. In November 2024, Kang Ki-yoon was appointed president of Korea South-East Power. #KangKiYoon #KoreaSouthEastPower #politician #CEO #NationalAssembly #Changwon #Gyeongsangnamdo #LGPlant #publicadministration #localgovernment
    • President of Korea East-West Power
      Kwon Myung-ho
      Kwon Myung-ho is the President of Korea East-West Power. He prioritizes safety as the core value and focuses on securing new growth engines, such as power development, renewable energy generation, and energy-related new businesses, to achieve sustainable growth. He was born on January 10, 1961 (lunar calendar) in Dong-gu, Ulsan. Kwon attended Bangojin Elementary School, Bangojin Middle School, Hakseong High School, and graduated from the English Language and Literature Department at the University of Ulsan. He also completed a master's degree in public administration at the Graduate School of Public Policy at the University of Ulsan. His political career began in 2006 as the Chair of the Dong-gu Council in Ulsan Metropolitan City. He subsequently served as a member of the 5th Ulsan Metropolitan Council and as the Head of Dong-gu District in the 7th term. Kwon was elected as a member of the 21st National Assembly, representing Dong-gu, Ulsan, and served in various positions, including Deputy Floor Leader of the People Power Party, member of the National Assembly's Trade, Industry, Energy, SMEs, and Startups Committee, and Vice Chairman of the Small and Medium Enterprises Committee of the People Power Party. However, he was defeated when he ran as a People Power Party candidate for Dong-gu, Ulsan, in the 22nd general election. He was appointed as the President of Korea East-West Power on November 5, 2024, after recommendations from the executive nomination committee, deliberation and resolution by the Public Institution Operation Committee, approval at the general shareholders’ meeting, recommendation by the Minister of Trade, Industry, and Energy, and formal appointment by the President. Kwon's deep understanding of Ulsan’s local issues, stemming from being born and raised in Dong-gu, was seen as one of his strengths. However, some critics labeled his appointment as political parachuting. #KwonMyungHo #KoreaEastWestPower #renewableenergy #Ulsan #powergeneration #sustainablegrowth #PeoplePowerParty #energyindustry #DongguUlsan #publicadministration
    • Chairman of Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance
      Chung Mong-yoon
      Chung Mong-yoon is the Chairman of Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance. Under the new accounting system (IFRS17), he is working to secure profitability and ensure dividendable profits for shareholder returns. He was born on March 18, 1955, in Seoul, as the seventh son among eight sons and three daughters of Chung Ju-yung, the founder of the Hyundai Group. He graduated from Seoul Joongang High School, earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from San Francisco State University, and received a master's degree in business administration from the same university's graduate school. Chung began his career at Hyundai Corporation and later moved to Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance, where he rose through the ranks from vice president to president, eventually becoming chairman. After Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance was separated from the Hyundai Group, he successfully developed the company into a quasi-large corporate group with assets exceeding KRW 5 trillion (US$ 3.6 billion). His focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management and securing future growth is evident as he personally supported the non-profit corporation Root Impact, established during his son Chung Kyung-sun’s tenure as the head of Silban Group. #ChungMongYoon #HyundaiMarineInsurance #IFRS17 #HyundaiGroup #ChungJuYung #ESGmanagement #RootImpact #businessleadership #futuregrowth #corporategovernance
    • Chairman of Daejoo Electronic Materials
      Lim Moo-hyun
      Lim Moo-hyun is the founder and chairman of Daejoo Electronic Materials. He also serves as the CEO of the company’s subsidiaries in Dongguan and Qingdao, China. He is focusing on expanding the business into silicon anode materials, positioning it as a future growth engine. Lim was born on June 21, 1942. He graduated from the Department of Chemical Engineering at Seoul National University in 1965 and earned another degree from the Department of Commerce (now Business Administration) at the same university in 1967. Starting in 1968, Lim worked in chemical and pharmaceutical companies before founding the trading company Daejoo Trading in 1981. In 1985, he renamed the company Daejoo Precision Chemicals and officially entered the electronic materials development business. In 2003, the company changed its name to Daejoo Electronic Materials. Lim places the highest importance on technology research and development. He successfully introduced conductive silver paste technology to South Korea by learning it from Japanese Dr. Kunimine Noboru. He has been recognized for his contributions to localizing raw materials for the electronics industry and advancing silicon anode material technology. #DaejooElectronicMaterials #LimMoohyun #siliconanodematerials #Koreanindustry #electronicmaterials #businessleader #technologyinnovation #founderprofile #materialslocalization #R&D
    • President of Korea Midland Power
      Lee Young-jo
      Lee Young-jo is the President of Korea Midland Power. He is committed to improving the stability and efficiency of power generation projects while ensuring a successful energy transition. Lee Young-jo was born in 1962 in Bonghwa-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do. He graduated from Andong High School and Dong-A University, where he studied Political Science and International Relations. He later earned a master's degree in Public Administration from Pusan National University Graduate School. Lee began his career at Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) in 1988. In 2001, he moved to Korea Midland Power, where he served in key positions, including Chief of Information Security and Director of Planning and Management. In 2024, he was appointed President of Korea Midland Power. Notably, he was the only internal promotion among the presidents of KEPCO's subsidiaries at the time. With over 37 years of experience, Lee has dedicated his career solely to the energy and power generation industry. #LeeYoungjo #KoreaMidlandPower #KEPCO #energytransition #powergeneration #internalpromotion #publicadministration #Koreanenergyindustry #energyefficiency #leadership
    • Chairman of PSK Holdings
      Park Kyung-soo
      Park Kyung-soo is the Chairman and CEO of PSK Holdings. He also serves as an internal director at PSK, a listed affiliate. Park is the founder of PSK Holdings and PSK, companies that manufacture semiconductor equipment. He was born on December 13, 1952, in Seoul. He graduated from Kyungbock High School in Seoul and earned a degree in Business Administration from Korea University. He later obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from California State University in the United States. In 1986, Park established Geumyoung Trading, the precursor to PSK Holdings, and operated a business as a Korean sales agency for Japanese semiconductor equipment. He later formed a joint venture with a Japanese company to establish PSK and successfully localized dry strip equipment, a front-end semiconductor process tool, for the first time in 1997. Park is striving to expand the market in response to the growing demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM). #ParkKyungsoo #PSKHoldings #PSK #semiconductorequipment #drystrip #Koreansemiconductor #HBM #founder #businessleader #technologyinnovation
    • CEO and President of Youngjin Pharmaceutical
      LEE GI SOO
      Lee Gi Soo is the CEO and President of Yungjin Pharm. He was born in July 1966. Lee earned a Ph.D. in Cell Genetics from Kumamoto University in Japan. After working at Hanil Pharmaceutical and CJ CheilJedang, he served as Head of International Business at Yungjin Pharm in 2012 and as an executive in Global Business at Chong Kun Dang in 2017. In March 2022, Lee returned as CEO of Yungjin Pharm. He was brought in as a “relief pitcher” to overcome the company’s sluggish performance during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lee successfully turned the company around in just two years by increasing the proportion of Yungjin Pharm's in-house products and focusing on management efficiency. He is actively driving aggressive investments in research and development as well as fostering open innovation. There is growing interest in whether he will be reappointed when his term expires in February 2025. #YungjinPharm #LeeGiSoo #CEO #pharmaceuticals #COVID19 #turnaroundsuccess #R&D #openinnovation #managementefficiency #ChongKunDang
    • Mirae Asset Life Insurance CEO and Executive Director
      Hwang Mun-gyu
      Hwang Mun-gyu is the Co-CEO and Executive Vice President of Mirae Asset Life Insurance. He has been strengthening insurance profits by focusing on profitability through protection-type insurance products. He was born on August 5, 1970. After graduating from Busan National University High School, he earned a degree in Business Administration from Dongguk University in 1993. He began his career in 2006 in the BA Sales Division at PCA Life Insurance and served as the Regional Sales Team Leader of PCA Life's GA Sales Division starting in 2014. Following the Financial Services Commission's final approval of the merger between PCA Life Insurance and Mirae Asset Life Insurance in December 2017, he served as the GA Sales Team Leader at Mirae Asset Life Insurance from March 2018 to November 2020. Afterward, he held roles as the Head of the GA Sales Headquarters and Managing Director of the GA Sales Division before being appointed Co-CEO of Mirae Asset Life Insurance on March 28, 2024. In October 2024, he was promoted to Executive Vice President of Mirae Asset Life Insurance. He has accumulated significant experience in insurance sales, which has deepened his understanding of the market. #HwangMunGyu #MiraeAssetLifeInsurance #Insurance #Leadership #Career
    • CEO of LG HelloVision
      Song Gu-young
      Song Gu-young is the CEO of LG HelloVision. As the domestic pay-TV market shifts toward internet TV, he is focusing on differentiation through region-specific content. He is also strengthening cooperation with LG Uplus. To improve profitability, he is exploring new business opportunities such as rental services and regional cultural projects to secure future growth engines. He was born in June 1966. He graduated from Daejeon High School and Yonsei University with a degree in Business Administration. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Yonsei University Graduate School. At LG Uplus, he served as Executive Director of the Western Sales Division, Executive Director of Sales Strategy, and Executive Director and Senior Executive Director of the Home Media Division. He played a key role as Senior Executive Director of the CJ Hello Acquisition Task Force, leading the acquisition of CJ Hello. He has extensive field experience and is known for his gentle personality, earning him respect among company employees. #SongGuyoung #LGHelloVision #payTV #LGUplus #businessstrategy #regionalcontent #profitability #CJHello #futuregrowth #mediaindustry
    • CEO and Chairman of SungEel HiTech
      Yi Kang-myung
      Yi Kang-myung is the Chairman and CEO of SungEel HiTech. He is dedicated to expanding the production capacity of secondary battery materials by building additional waste battery recycling plants both domestically and internationally. He is also interested in lithium iron phosphate battery recycling and energy storage system projects. Born in December 1966, Yi graduated from Korea University with a degree in Metallurgical Engineering and later obtained a master’s degree in the same field at the same university. In 1992, he completed his military service as an alternative service member at Daejoo Electronic Materials. In 2000, Yi co-founded SungEel HiTech with Lee Kyung-ryul, the current President of SungEel HiTech, and Hong Seung-pyo, the current CEO of SungEel HiMetal. Yi and Lee Kyung-ryul were high school classmates. Initially, SungEel HiTech started as a precious metal recycling company. Recognizing the potential of the recycling business, Yi decided to leave his doctoral program and establish SungEel HiTech. In 2008, the company shifted its focus to the battery recycling business. As part of this transition, it acquired waste battery scrap technology in 2011 and established a new plant. In March 2017, the company spun off its secondary battery recycling division to form the newly established SungEel HiTech. At that time, Yi acquired shares from Hong Seung-pyo, his co-founder and the joint largest shareholder of SungEel HiMetal, becoming the sole largest shareholder of SungEel HiTech. #SungEelHiTech #YiKangMyung #batteryrecycling #secondarybatterymaterials #lithiumironphosphate #energystoragesystem #wastebattery #KoreaUniversity #metallurgicalengineering #technology
    • President of Korea Western Power
      Lee Jung-bok
      Lee Jung-bok is the CEO of Korea Western Power. He has been dedicated to improving the stability and efficiency of power generation projects and ensuring a successful energy transition. He was born on August 26, 1963. He graduated from Seoul Kyunggi High School and earned a degree in Sociology from Sungkyunkwan University. After joining Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO), he served as Head of the Media Relations Team, Head of the Public Relations Planning Team, Director of the Management Evaluation Office, Director of Talent Development, and Director of Job Policy. He also held positions as Director of Human Resources, Head of the Management Headquarters, Head of the Coexistence Management Headquarters, Executive Vice President of Business Management, and Acting President of Korea Electric Power Corporation. He was appointed as CEO of Korea Western Power after being recommended by the executive nomination committee, reviewed and approved by the Public Institutions Operation Committee, resolved at the general shareholders' meeting, nominated by the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy, and appointed by the President. With over 30 years of experience at Korea Electric Power Corporation, he is known for his strong emphasis on communication, earning deep trust within the organization. He is also regarded as a resilient yet quietly strong leader. #KoreaWesternPower #LeeJungbok #KEPCO #EnergyTransition #PowerGeneration #Leadership #PublicSector #EnergyEfficiency #SouthKorea #CorporateLeadership
    • CEO of Frombio
      Shim Tae-jin
      Shim Tae-jin is the CEO of FromBIO. He is the founder of FromBIO, a company specializing in health functional foods. He was born on April 23, 1973, in Jeongseon County, Gangwon Province. Shim graduated from Yeoryang High School in Jeongseon County. He gained experience by handling sales and delivery roles at Haenglim Pharmaceutical and Daedeok Yakup. In 2006, he established Jinyong Natural (now FromBIO) and became its CEO. Starting from scratch, he grew FromBIO into one of the leading health functional food companies in South Korea. He is currently focusing on developing stem cell-based hair loss treatments, viewing it as a new growth engine for FromBIO. #FromBIO #ShimTaejin #HealthFunctionalFood #CEO #StemCell #HairLossTreatment #SuccessStory
    • Vice Chairman of Mirae Asset Securities
      Kim Mi-seob
      Kim Mi-seob is the Vice Chairman and Co-CEO of Mirae Asset Securities. He is focusing his efforts on improving the company's financial performance, which has been weakened by losses from overseas commercial real estate investments. Following Choi Hyun-man, the former Chairman and CEO of Mirae Asset Securities, Kim is establishing the second phase of the professional management system at Mirae Asset Group. He shares leadership with Heo Sun-ho, who also serves as Vice Chairman and Co-CEO. Kim oversees global business and investment banking (IB), while Heo handles retail banking. Born in 1968, Kim graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in economics. He joined Mirae Asset Global Investments, where he served as CEO of the overseas subsidiaries, CEO of Mirae Asset Global Investments, and head of global business at Mirae Asset Securities. At Mirae Asset Group, Kim has led Mirae Asset Hong Kong Asset Management as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and served as the head of the Singapore and Brazil branches, pioneering overseas markets. During his tenure as CEO of Mirae Asset Global Investments, he expanded the company’s global business by acquiring Global X, a U.S.-based exchange-traded fund (ETF) company. At Mirae Asset Securities, Kim has been responsible for the Innovation Promotion Task Force and the Global Business Division. He is regarded as someone who deeply understands the overseas expansion strategy of Mirae Asset Group Chairman Park Hyun-joo. #KimMiSeob #MiraeAssetSecurities #GlobalBusiness #InvestmentBanking #OverseasExpansion #MiraeAssetGroup #FinancialPerformance #RealEstateInvestments #GlobalMarkets #Leadership
    • CEO of Kakao Games
      Han Sang-woo
      Han Sang-woo is the CEO of Kakao Games. He is focusing on improving the company’s performance and strengthening its global competitiveness. Born on March 22, 1971, Han graduated from Chungnam National University with a degree in Business Administration. He served as the head of the China branch and Executive Vice President of Global Business at Neowiz Games (now Neowiz). Afterward, he co-founded the mobile game company Aina Games with former Neowiz Games members and worked as Chief Operating Officer (COO). Han became the first Korean CEO of Tencent Korea, the Korean branch of the Chinese IT giant Tencent. He later joined Kakao Games, where he served as Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) and Head of the Overseas Business Division, eventually becoming Senior Vice President of the division. In 2024, he was appointed CEO of Kakao Games and simultaneously assumed leadership of the company’s Renewal Task Force (TF). Han is focusing on improving performance through management efficiency and the launch of new games. #HanSangWoo #KakaoGames #CEO #GlobalCompetitiveness #GameIndustry #TencentKorea #AinaGames #Neowiz #PerformanceImprovement #NewGameLaunch
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    • CEO of Aprogen
      Kim Jae-seob
      Kim Jae-seob is the CEO of Aprogen and also serves as the co-CEO of Aprogen Biologics. He was born on January 31, 1963, in Wonju, Gangwon-do. Kim graduated from the Department of Microbiology at Seoul National University and earned his Ph.D. in Science from Seoul National University Graduate School. He has held positions as a researcher at Cornell University, a research assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin, a professor at Seoul National University's Genetic Engineering Research Institute, and a professor at KAIST's Department of Biological Sciences. In 2000, Kim founded the venture company Genexel. After acquiring Aprogen in 2006, he expanded the company aggressively through mergers and acquisitions, growing its affiliates to more than 10. During this process, the company diversified its business areas to include pharmaceutical distribution, gaming, and healthcare. In October 2005, while serving as a professor at KAIST’s Department of Biological Sciences, Kim left a significant mark in academia by discovering a new biological clock gene, which he named "Han." Thirteen years after acquiring Aprogen, he successfully transformed it into a unicorn company, a privately held venture company with a valuation exceeding KRW 1 trillion (approximately USD 721 million). #KimJaeseob #Aprogen #CEO #Biotechnology #KAIST #SeoulNationalUniversity #BiologicalClockGene #UnicornCompany #Genexel #HealthcareIndustry
    • President of Sogang University
      Sim Jong-hyeok
      Sim Jong-hyeok is the President of Sogang University. He was re-elected for a consecutive term as the sole candidate. He was born on October 17, 1955, in Seoul. Sim graduated from Seoul Dongsung High School and pursued undergraduate studies in mathematics and physics at Sogang University. He earned a master’s degree in physics from the Sogang University Graduate School. He further completed master’s programs in pastoral studies and theology at Weston School of Theology in the United States and earned his doctoral degree in theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, Italy. Sim is known as a scientist who later transitioned into theology. He is a Catholic priest. In 1992, Sim was appointed as a professor in the Department of Religious Studies at Sogang University. Over the years, he served in various leadership roles, including Director of the Institute of Theology, General Affairs Director, Planning Director, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Dean of the Graduate School. In 2021, he was appointed as the President of Sogang University. Sim faces demands for reform from university members regarding the governance structure dominated by the Jesuit-affiliated foundation. Resolving the conflict between the foundation and university members remains a key challenge. Despite being summoned by police over allegations of misconduct in the appointment of an endowed professor, which put his reappointment in doubt, the university’s board of trustees reinstated Sim Jong-hyeok. #SimJongHyeok #SogangUniversity #universitypresident #Catholicpriest #Jesuitgovernance #academicleadership #theology #scientistturnedtheologian #universityreform #reappointment
    • Vice Chairman of Celltrion
      Kee Woo-sung
      Kee Woo-sung is the Vice Chairman and CEO of Celltrion. He has focused on expanding Celltrion’s core biosimilar (biopharmaceutical generic drug) business while enhancing the company’s new drug development capabilities. He was born on December 10, 1961 (lunar calendar). Kee graduated from Joongdong High School in Seoul and Hanyang University with a degree in Industrial Engineering. He began his professional career in the planning department at Daewoo Motors. When Seo Jung-jin, the Chairman of Celltrion, founded Nexol, the predecessor of Celltrion, Kee joined and served as the Head of Production Management, Chief Secretary, and Vice President. He progressed to become Celltrion’s Senior Executive Vice President, President, and was later appointed Co-CEO before being promoted to Vice Chairman in 2018. In December 2023, following the merger of Celltrion and Celltrion Healthcare, the integrated Celltrion was launched, with a three-person CEO structure comprising Seo Jin-seok, Chairman of the Celltrion Board of Directors, Kim Hyung-ki, Vice Chairman of Celltrion, and Kee Woo-sung. Kee is considered one of Chairman Seo Jung-jin's closest associates. During his tenure as Head of Celltrion’s Product Development Division, he laid the foundation for Celltrion by developing "Remsima," an autoimmune disease treatment. He is known for his strong spirit of challenge and places great importance on leadership that inspires passion among employees. #Celltrion #KeeWooSung #biosimilar #biopharmaceutical #Remsima #leadership #SeoJungJin #drugdevelopment #healthcaremerger #biotech
    • CEO of Hanwha General Insurance
      Na Chea-bum
      Na Chea-bum is the CEO of Hanwha General Insurance. He has chosen femtech as a future growth area and is focusing on developing insurance products tailored to become "the insurance company that understands women the best." He was born on November 13, 1965, in Goryeong, Gyeongsangbuk-do. He graduated from Gyeongbuk Mechanical Technical High School and earned a law degree from Yeungnam University. He later obtained a master's degree in business administration (MBA) from Sungkyunkwan University Graduate School. Known as one of Hanwha Group's leading financial experts, he is highly regarded for his expertise in insurance sales and marketing. At Hanwha Life, he served in roles such as Gyeongbuk Regional Head, CPC Strategy Director and Head of Change and Innovation Task Force (TF), Management Control Team Leader, Personal Support Team Leader, Head of Management Innovation, and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). At Hanwha General Insurance, he is expected to contribute to business stabilization and improved profitability through reforms in sales practices and modernization of management systems. He values communication with employees and has demonstrated strong leadership and execution capabilities. #NaCheaBum #Hanwha #HanwhaGeneralInsurance #Femtech #InsuranceInnovation #Leadership #KoreanCEO #FinancialExpert #BusinessStabilization #InsuranceMarketing
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    • CEO of COSMECCA KOREA
      Cho Im-rae
      Cho Im-rae is the CEO of COSMECCA KOREA. Together with his wife, CEO Park Eun-hee, he leads the company as co-CEOs. He also serves as the CEO of the Chinese subsidiaries, COSMECCA SUZHOU and COSMECCA CHINA, and as a non-executive director of the U.S. subsidiary, Englewood Lab. He is accelerating efforts to expand into overseas markets with the goal of achieving KRW 1 trillion in annual sales. Born on March 28, 1953, Cho began his career at cosmetics companies such as Peerless and Oh Hyun Dureura. In 1992, he joined Kolmar Korea as a research lab director. Later, he served as an executive director at Taeung Cosmetics. When Taeung Cosmetics ceased operations, he founded COSMECCA KOREA in 1999. With over 40 years of experience as a researcher in the cosmetics industry, Cho is recognized as an expert in cosmetics development. He places great emphasis on research and development, considering himself not just a business leader but primarily a cosmetics development researcher. #ChoImrae #COSMECCAKOREA #cosmeticsdevelopment #Kbeauty #RND #globalexpansion #cosmeticsresearcher #EnglewoodLab #COSMECCACHINA #COSMECCASUZHOU
    • Chairman of Hankook & Company
      Cho Hyun-bum
      Cho Hyun-bum is the Chairman and CEO of Hankook & Company, the holding company of Hankook & Company Group. He also serves as Chairman of its subsidiary, Hankook Tire & Technology. He is focusing on completing the acquisition of Hanon Systems, the world’s second-largest automotive thermal management company, and driving internal integration to create synergies with the existing group. Born on January 7, 1972, in Haman County, Gyeongnam Province, Cho Hyun-bum is the second son of Cho Yang-rae, Honorary Chairman of Hankook & Company Group. He graduated from Dwight-Englewood High School in the United States and earned a degree in finance from Boston College. After serving as Head of the Marketing Division at Hankook Tire, he moved to the position of Head of Corporate Strategy at Hankook Tire Worldwide (now Hankook & Company), the group's holding company. Following the spin-off of Hankook Tire & Technology from Hankook & Company, he joined the tire business company, Hankook Tire & Technology. Before Cho Hyun-sik, Advisor at Hankook & Company, assumed the role of Non-Executive Director of Hanon Systems, Cho Hyun-bum served as an Executive Director of Hanon Systems. He returned to management in 2020 as the sole CEO of Hankook & Company after receiving a suspended sentence in a trial related to personal misconduct. In 2023, he was arrested on charges of embezzlement and breach of trust. As of 2024, he is currently out on bail and undergoing trial without detention. Cho emphasizes creativity and a proactive corporate culture, actively engaging in communication with employees. He is the son-in-law of former President Lee Myung-bak. #ChoHyunBum #HankookAndCompany #HankookTire #HanonSystems #KoreanBusiness #CorporateLeadership #HankookGroup #AutomotiveIndustry #Leadership #KoreanCEO #BusinessNews #LeeMyungBakFamily #KoreanCompanies
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    • Chairman of Hyungji
      Choi Byung-oh
      Choi Byung-oh is the chairman of Fashion Group Hyungji and also serves as the CEO of both Fashion Group Hyungji and Hyungji I&C. He was born on November 18, 1953, in Busan, as the third of seven children in his family. After the sudden passing of his father, who ran a lime factory, Choi's family faced severe poverty. At the age of 19, after graduating from a technical high school, he began his entrepreneurial journey by operating a paint dealership. He later founded a company named "Crown" in Seoul's Dongdaemun Market, starting a women's pants wholesale business. Despite running the brand for ten years, the company eventually went bankrupt. With the idea of creating affordable and accessible clothing for women in their 30s to 50s, Choi launched the women’s casual brand "Crocodile Lady" and established Hyungji Apparel. Choi is also active as the chairman of the Korea Apparel Industry Association, a member of the Unified Economy Committee of the Federation of Korean Industries, and an adjunct professor at Soongsil University's Graduate School of Business. He is known for his bold entrepreneurial spirit, which led to his success story in Dongdaemun Market. Choi attributes his achievements to "genuine consideration for others" and "health." #ChoiByungoh #FashionGroupHyungji #CrocodileLady #entrepreneurship #Dongdaemun #womensfashion #KoreaApparelIndustry #HyungjiINC #successstory #leadership
    • Chairman of Toptec
      Lee Jae-hwan
      Lee Jae-hwan is the chairman of Toptec. Although he serves as an internal director, he does not hold the CEO position. He is the founder of Toptec, a company that manufactures automation equipment used in production processes for displays and secondary batteries. Lee was born on February 4, 1967, in Bonghwa County, North Gyeongsang Province. He graduated from Busan Technical High School and Dongseo University's Department of Mechanical Engineering. After completing his military service following high school, he founded Toptec in 1992. Starting from nothing, he built the company into a mid-sized enterprise with annual sales reaching into the hundreds of billions of won. In the 2020s, he successfully promoted process diversification in the secondary battery equipment sector, achieving a broader business structure beyond the display equipment focus. He has been working to diversify Toptec's secondary battery equipment customer base, which was previously skewed toward SK Group. #LeeJaeHwan #Toptec #secondarybattery #automationequipment #displayindustry #businessdiversification #entrepreneur #manufacturing #SKGroup #Koreanbusiness
    • CEO of Hotel Shilla
      Lee Boo-jin
      Lee Boo-jin is the President and CEO of Hotel Shilla. She is focused on expanding the duty-free business and establishing a global hotel chain. She is concentrating on restoring the performance of the duty-free and hotel businesses, which were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Born on October 6, 1970, in Seoul, she is the eldest daughter of the late Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee. She graduated from Daewon Foreign Language High School and Yonsei University, majoring in Child Studies. Lee began her career in the planning support team at Samsung Welfare Foundation and later moved to Samsung Electronics. She then transitioned to Hotel Shilla's planning department as a department head and was rapidly promoted to executive director. After serving as an executive director for business strategy at Samsung Everland and as an advisor for Samsung C&T's trading division, she was appointed President and CEO of Hotel Shilla. She is known for her cool-headed nature, earning the nickname "Little Lee Kun-hee." Many recognize her for having bold and decisive leadership. #LeeBooJin #HotelShilla #SamsungGroup #DutyFreeBusiness #GlobalHotelChain #BusinessLeadership #COVID19Recovery #KoreanBusinessLeaders #LeeKunHee #FemaleCEO
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    • President of SK Inc. C&C
      Yoon Poong-young
      Yoon Poong-young is the President of SK Inc. C&C. SK Inc. C&C handles the information technology (IT) services business of SK Group. Yoon Poong-young is tasked with strengthening the competitiveness of the artificial intelligence (AI)-based businesses that SK Inc. C&C focuses on, while leading the digital transformation across the entire SK Group. He was born on November 28, 1974. Yoon graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from INSEAD in France. He began his career in the information technology (IT) industry as a developer at IBM Korea. In 2007, he joined SK Telecom's business development division, marking his connection with SK Group, where he has held various positions within the organization. After holding key roles in business development, finance, and planning, he distinguished himself in the areas of strategy and investment. He served as Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of SK Square, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of SK Telecom, and Head of the PM Group before being appointed President of SK Inc. C&C in 2023. Yoon is recognized for his understanding of the information and communications technology (ICT) industry and his expertise in finance. He is known for his meticulous personality and exceptional business execution capabilities. #YoonPoongyoung #SKIncC&C #SKGroup #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalTransformation #ICTIndustry #SKSquare #SKTelecom #BusinessLeader #AIInnovation
    • CEO of Lake Materials
      Kim Jin-dong
      Kim Jin-dong is the CEO of Lake Materials and also serves as the CEO of its affiliate, Lake Technology. He is focusing on expanding production capacities for organic chemical materials such as trimethylaluminum (TMA) and lithium sulfide. Kim was born on October 22, 1966, in Bonghwa, Gyeongsangbuk-do. He graduated from Sungkwang High School in Daegu and earned a degree in Chemistry from Yonsei University. He went on to obtain a master’s degree in Organic Chemistry and a doctorate in Organometallic Chemistry from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). Kim began his career as a researcher in the petrochemical division at Daelim Industrial. Later, he co-founded the semiconductor materials company DNF. After successfully listing DNF on the KOSDAQ market in 2007, he sold his shares in 2010 and established Lake LED, which is now Lake Materials. As an expert in organic chemical materials with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, Kim achieved the successful development of high-difficulty materials like trimethylaluminum. He contributed to the domestic semiconductor materials industry by localizing materials such as LED materials and trimethylaluminum, which previously relied on imports. In 2024, Kim took office as the 3rd Chairman of the Sejong Chamber of Commerce and Industry, dedicating efforts to the growth of the local community. #KimJindong #LakeMaterials #OrganicChemistry #Trimethylaluminum #SemiconductorMaterials #LakeTechnology #Localization #SejongChamber #MaterialInnovation #Entrepreneurship
    • CEO of Cheryong Electric
      Park Jong-tae
      Park Jong-tae is the CEO of Cheryong Electric. He also serves as the CEO of its affiliate, Cheryong Industrial. He focuses on securing orders to meet the rising demand for transformers in the North American market. Born on November 15, 1957, in Mungyeong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Park graduated from Yongmun High School in Seoul and later earned a degree in Craft Design from Seoul Institute of Technology. After working at companies such as KEPCO Chemicals and Daeboong Electric Wire, he served as CEO of “Sale Trading.” In 1994, Park became the CEO of Cheryong Electric, and in 2011, he took on the role of CEO at the newly established Cheryong Industrial following a corporate spin-off. As a second-generation business leader, he has led a specialized heavy electrical equipment company for 40 years. Park values technological innovation. He spearheaded the development and commercialization of high-efficiency earthquake-resistant molded transformers, earthquake-resistant gas-insulated switchgear (GIS), and amorphous transformers. He is also dedicated to developing eco-friendly products, such as “toxic substance-reducing molded transformers.” Park possesses excellent foresight in capturing opportunities. He anticipated that the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act and the increase in electric vehicle production would drive investments in power infrastructure, leading to transformer shortages. By focusing on the U.S. transformer market, he successfully elevated Cheryong Electric into a mid-sized company with revenues surpassing KRW 200 billion (US$ 144.3 million). #ParkJongTae #CheryongElectric #CheryongIndustrial #TransformerMarket #TechnologicalInnovation #EcoFriendlyProducts #NorthAmericaMarket #ElectricVehicles #PowerInfrastructure #InflationReductionAct
    • CEO of Telechips
      Lee Jang-kyu
      Lee Jang-kyu is the President and CEO of Telechips. He is the founder of Telechips, a fabless system semiconductor company. Lee was born on March 5, 1963. He graduated from the Department of Electronic Engineering at Sogang University and earned a master’s degree in Electronic Engineering from Yonsei University Graduate School. Lee worked as a researcher in the Memory Division at Samsung Electronics before co-founding the semiconductor fabless company C&S Technology (now known as iA) in 1993. In 1999, he established Telechips, and in 2014, he became the largest shareholder and was appointed as President and CEO. He is regarded as one of South Korea's pioneering first-generation fabless company executives. In particular, he led Telechips to become the leading company in South Korea for automotive semiconductors. Lee has been actively expanding Telechips’ business areas beyond its traditional focus on automotive infotainment application processors (AP) to advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) vision processors and system-in-package (SiP) solutions. #LeeJangkyu #Telechips #semiconductor #fabless #automotive #ADAS #SiPsolutions #SouthKorea #technology #founder
    • CEO of Korea Aerospace Industries
      Kang Goo-young
      Kang Goo-young is the President and CEO of Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). He is focused on expanding exports and securing new growth engine businesses. Kang was born on April 15, 1959, in Changnyeong, Gyeongsangnam-do. He graduated from Yeongnam High School in Daegu and entered the Korea Air Force Academy as the top-ranked student. After commissioning as an Air Force pilot, he served in key positions such as Commander of the 5th Tactical Airlift Wing, Commander of the Southern Combat Command, Commander of the Air Force Education and Training Command, and Deputy Chief of Staff of the Air Force, before retiring as a three-star general. He subsequently served as Aerospace Industry Policy Director for Sacheon, Gyeongsangnam-do, and as a distinguished professor at Yeungnam University. In 2022, he was appointed President and CEO of Korea Aerospace Industries. Kang is an aviation expert who has held major Air Force positions and completed the highest-level professional course at the Empire Test Pilots' School in the United Kingdom. #KangGooyoung #KoreaAerospaceIndustries #KAI #aviationexpert #AirForce #exports #newgrowthbusiness #defenseindustry #leadership #aerospace
    • CEO of Hyosung Heavy Industries
      Woo Tae-hee
      Woo Tae-hee is the President and CEO of Hyosung Heavy Industries. He is working to secure orders for the power equipment manufacturing division by riding the global transmission network expansion boom. He is also fostering new energy businesses such as hydrogen, wind power, and energy storage systems (ESS), which are expected to become new growth engines for Hyosung Heavy Industries. Woo Tae-hee was born on September 29, 1962, in Seoul. He graduated from Baemoon High School in Seoul and Yonsei University with a degree in Public Administration. He later earned a master’s degree in Public Administration from Seoul National University’s Graduate School of Public Administration, a master’s degree in Economic Policy from UC Berkeley, and a doctorate in Business Administration from Kyung Hee University. He began his career in public service after passing the 27th Administrative Examination with the highest score as the youngest successful candidate. He primarily worked in the trade sector and rose to the position of Second Vice Minister at the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy. During his tenure, he served as the chief negotiator for the Korea-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA), leading the successful conclusion of the agreement. After leaving public service, Woo Tae-hee held various positions, including Special Professor at Yonsei University, Outside Director of Lotte Fine Chemical, Vice Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Employer Representative at the Presidential Economic, Social, and Labor Council, and Chairman of the Energy and Industry Transition Subcommittee under the Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth Commission. In February 2024, Woo joined Hyosung Group as the CEO of Hyosung Heavy Industries. With his extensive experience as a trade official, he is expected to contribute to expanding Hyosung Heavy Industries' power equipment exports and reducing U.S. tariffs on Korean power equipment. He is highly regarded for his expertise, planning ability, and drive. In government circles, he has been recognized across administrations and has often been mentioned as a candidate for ministerial positions during cabinet reshuffles. Woo Tae-hee adheres to three key work philosophies: "communication," "timely decision-making by managers," and "independent survival." He is known for his firm personality and his tendency to speak his mind when necessary. Woo describes himself as a "bookworm" who reads three books a month. #WooTaehee #HyosungHeavyIndustries #CEO #KoreaChinaFTA #PowerEquipment #NewEnergy #HydrogenBusiness #ESS #TradeExpert #HyosungGroup
    • CEO of IMM Private Equity
      Song In-jun
      Song In-jun is the CEO of IMM Private Equity. He strives to enhance the value of acquired companies to recover investments while seeking major transaction opportunities to expand his presence in the mergers and acquisitions market. He was born on September 22, 1965, in Daejeon. Song graduated from Dongsan High School in Daejeon and earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Seoul National University. He later received a master's degree in Business Administration from the Graduate School of Business at Seoul National University. After working at Arthur Andersen and Korea General Finance, he participated in launching CKD Venture Capital, established by Chong Kun Dang. Song founded IMM Partners, a corporate restructuring specialist (CRC), and later merged it with IMM Venture Capital to establish IMM Investment. In 2006, he separated the private equity (PE) division to create IMM Private Equity as an independent entity, developing it into one of South Korea's leading private equity firms. Song values trust, possesses strong determination, and often makes bold decisions. #SongInjun #IMMPrivateEquity #PrivateEquity #CorporateRestructuring #Investment #SouthKorea #FinanceLeader #MergersAndAcquisitions #CKDVentureCapital #IMM
    • CEO of Hyundai Capital
      Chung Hyung-jin
      Chung Hyung-jin is the CEO and President of Hyundai Capital. He is focused on strengthening global market cooperation as the financial arm of Hyundai Motor Group. Chung was born on December 11, 1970, in Seoul. He graduated from Daewon Foreign Language High School in Seoul and earned a bachelor’s degree in economics from Harvard University in the United States. He later received both his master’s and doctoral degrees in economics from Brown University. Before joining Hyundai Capital, Chung spent 25 years at the global financial investment firm Goldman Sachs, where he established himself as an expert in global finance and mergers and acquisitions (M&A). He began his career at Goldman Sachs’ Seoul branch and later served as Executive Director at the Hong Kong office, Head of Investment Banking at the Seoul branch, and ultimately the Representative of Goldman Sachs Korea. Chung has been serving as the CEO of Hyundai Capital since June 2024. He is the elder brother of Chung Hyung-kwon, CEO of Gmarket. #ChungHyungjin #HyundaiCapital #HyundaiMotorGroup #GlobalFinance #GoldmanSachs #CEO #MergersAndAcquisitions #KoreanFinance #HarvardUniversity #Gmarket
    • President of Cha University of Medicine and Science
      Cha Won-tae
      Cha Won-tae is the President of Cha University of Medical Sciences. He is a third-generation member of the family that founded the institution and the grandson of Cha Kyung-seop, the founder of Cha Hospital. His father, Cha Kwang-ryul, is the Global Research Director and the founder of Cha University of Medical Sciences and the CHA Biotech Group. Born on June 24, 1980, Cha Won-tae graduated from Duke University in the United States with a degree in Biological Anatomy. He earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) from Yale University and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from MIT. He also obtained a doctorate in Public Health from Yonsei University. In 2005, he joined the present-day CHA Biotech and held positions such as Director of Global Strategic Planning at CHA Health Systems and Chief Operating Officer. He later served as Vice President and eventually as President of CHA Health Systems. In April 2024, he assumed the position of President at Cha University of Medical Sciences. #ChaWontae #ChaUniversityofMedicalSciences #CHAHealthSystems #biotech #medicaleducation #DukeUniversity #YaleUniversity #MIT #YonseiUniversity #Koreabiotech
    • CEO of SK broadband
      Park Jin-hyo
      Park Jin-hyo is the CEO and President of SK Broadband. He has worked for over 20 years at SK Telecom, making him a quintessential "SK man" and a technology expert who has dedicated his career to the information and communications technology (ICT) field. Currently, he is striving to challenge KT, the leading company in the IPTV and broadband internet markets, while also exploring future growth opportunities to address the slowdown in the IPTV market. Born on March 17, 1970, in Masan, Gyeongsangnam-do, Park graduated from Changshin High School in Masan and Korea University. He also earned a master's degree in information and communications engineering from the graduate school of Korea University. At SK Telecom, Park worked at the Central Research Institute and the Network Research Institute before becoming the head of the ICT Technology Center, where he also served as the Chief Technology Officer (CTO). In 2020, he was appointed CEO of ADT Caps, and even after the company was renamed SK Shieldus, he remained as its CEO. In 2023, following the sale of SK Shieldus to Sweden’s Wallenberg Group investment company, Park transitioned to lead SK Broadband. In December 2024, despite CEO changes in subsidiaries like SK Telink and SK Planet during SK Group's year-end executive reshuffle, Park retained his position as the head of SK Broadband. Park is the younger brother of Park Jung-ho, Vice Chairman of SK Group and SK Hynix, highlighting a family legacy of professional management within the SK Group. #ParkJinhyo #SKBroadband #SKGroup #IPTV #telecom #KoreaUniversity #SKShieldus #SKTelecom #leadership #ICT
    • President of Korea Southern Power
      Kim Jun-dong
      Kim Jun-dong is the President of Korea Southern Power. He is dedicated to transforming Korea Southern Power into a global energy leader that brightens the future through environmentally friendly energy initiatives. He was born on December 17, 1961, in Uiseong, North Gyeongsang Province. Kim graduated from Yeongshin High School in Daegu and earned a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Seoul National University. He also holds a master's degree in Public Administration from the Graduate School of Public Administration at Seoul National University and a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Missouri in the United States. After passing the National Civil Service Exam, he began his career as a public official at the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Energy. He later served in various roles within the ministry and its successor organizations, including Director of E-Commerce Support at the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Energy; Spokesperson, Director-General for New Industry Policy, and Director-General for Climate Change and Energy Resource Development Policy at the Ministry of Knowledge Economy; and Director-General of Energy Resources and Director of Planning and Coordination at the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy. In July 2015, after retiring from public service, Kim took on several significant roles, including Secretary-General of the National Research Foundation of Korea, Executive Vice President of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Outside Director and Audit Committee Member of DB HiTek, and Advisor to the law firm Sejong. In November 2024, he was appointed as the President and CEO of Korea Southern Power. #KimJunDong #KoreaSouthernPower #EnergyLeader #CleanEnergy #GlobalEnergy #RenewableEnergy #SouthKorea #Leadership #Sustainability #PublicService
    • Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
      Song Mi-ryung
      Song Mi-ryung is the Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. She is also the first woman to hold this position in the history of the ministry. Amid increasing uncertainty surrounding rural areas due to climate change and an aging population, she is tasked with ensuring food security and revitalizing the rural economy. Born in 1967 in Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province, Song graduated from Changdeok Girls’ High School in Seoul and Ewha Womans University, majoring in Political Science and Diplomacy (Class of 1985). She earned a master's degree in Urban Planning and a doctorate in Public Administration from Seoul National University. She began her professional career in 1997 as a senior researcher at the Korea Rural Economic Institute. Over the years, she has held several significant roles, including Director of Planning and Coordination, Head of the Agricultural Observation Center, Director of the Agricultural and Rural Policy Research Division, and Head of the Balanced Development Research Unit. In December 2023, she was appointed as the second Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs under the administration of President Yoon Suk-yeol. On December 4, 2024, following the state of emergency declared by President Yoon, Song expressed her intent to resign, taking responsibility as a member of the Cabinet. #SongMiRyung #KoreaAgriculture #FoodSecurity #RuralDevelopment #ClimateChange #AgingPopulation #YoonAdministration #KoreanPolitics #WomenInLeadership #AgriculturePolicy
    • CEO of Jeju air
      Kim E-bae
      Kim E-bae is the CEO and President of Jeju Air, Korea's leading low-cost carrier (LCC). He is preparing for the emergence of a unified LCC that will appear after the merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines. Kim was born on December 10, 1965, in Jangheung, South Jeolla Province. He graduated from Jangheung High School and Seoul National University with a degree in International Economics. He was one of the founding members of Asiana Airlines and worked there for 30 years. During his tenure, he held key positions, including Head of Strategic Management, Executive in charge of Strategic Planning, Head of the Americas Regional Headquarters, and Chief of Business Management. In 2020, Kim joined Jeju Air as CEO. He is credited with successfully improving the company's financial structure through a capital increase and expanding international routes in response to the resumption of travel following the COVID-19 crisis. Kim is known for his pragmatic management style and emphasis on communication with employees. #KimEbae #JejuAir #CEO #KoreanAirlines #LCC #AviationIndustry #BusinessLeadership #CorporateStrategy #COVIDRecovery #AirlineManagement
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    • CEO of SK energy
      Kim Jong-hwa
      Kim Jong-hwa is the President of SK Energy, focusing on improving operations at the Ulsan plant and strengthening collaboration with partner companies. Born in July 1967, Kim graduated from Hanyang University with a degree in Industrial Chemistry. He began his career as an engineer at Daehan Yukong, the predecessor of SK Innovation. Over the years, he held several key positions, including Head of Engineering at SK Energy, Vice President and Chief Safety Officer (CSO) at SK Energy, and General Manager of the SK Innovation Ulsan Complex (CLX). In 2024, he was appointed as President of SK Energy. With extensive on-site experience and advanced technical expertise, Kim is focused on enhancing the company’s business capabilities. As a science and engineering professional, he is expected to achieve significant improvements in plant operations. #KimJonghwa #SKEnergy #SKInnovation #UlsanComplex #EngineeringLeadership #IndustrialChemistry #SafetyManagement #PlantOperations #EnergyIndustry #BusinessOptimization
    • CEO of Yuhan Corporation
      Cho Wook-je
      Cho Wook-je is the President and CEO of Yuhan Corporation. To achieve the goal of ranking among the top 50 global pharmaceutical companies by 2026, he is focusing on developing new drugs such as "Leclaza," a treatment for non-small cell lung cancer. He was born on January 2, 1955. Cho graduated from Masan High School in Gyeongnam and went on to study Agricultural Chemistry at Korea University. After joining Yuhan Corporation, he worked exclusively in the sales department for 30 years, establishing himself as an expert in sales and marketing. In 2021, he succeeded the former President and CEO Lee Jeong-hee and was appointed as the President and CEO. In March 2024, Cho was successfully re-elected during the annual shareholders’ meeting, extending his term until March 2027. #Yuhan #ChoWookje #pharmaceuticals #Leclaza #non-smallcelllungcancer #CEO #SouthKorea #drugdevelopment #KoreaUniversity #globalpharma
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    • CEO of Hyundai HT
      Lee Gun-koo
      Lee Gun-koo is the CEO of Hyundai HT. As the second-generation owner, he is the son of the late Lee Nae-heun, chairman of Hyundai HT. He was born on July 31, 1976. After earning a degree in Business Administration from the University of Washington, he completed an MBA at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business. From 2002 to 2008, he worked in the Investment Banking Division at the Korea Development Bank. In 2010, he joined Hyundai Communications (now Hyundai HT) and served as the head of the Sales Division. By 2012, he had been promoted to CEO. He envisions advanced smart homes equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT) as future growth drivers and is focused on enhancing competitiveness in these areas. Additionally, he is working to expand the company’s overseas business, particularly targeting Southeast Asia. #LeeGunkoo #HyundaiHT #smarttechnology #AI #IoT #smartHome #businessleadership #SoutheastAsia #MBA #technology
    • Chairman of the Board of Zinus
      Lee Youn-jae
      Lee Youn-jae is the founder and chairman of the board of Zinus. He was born on April 5, 1948, in Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do. He graduated from Daejeon High School and Yonsei University with a degree in Political Science and Diplomacy. In 1975, he began his career at KOTRA (Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency). In 1979, he founded Jinwoong Enterprise, which operated under the name Jinwoong and focused on manufacturing and selling camping products, such as tents, until the early 2000s. Jinwoong was delisted in 2005 due to poor performance, but during this period, the company changed its name to Zinus in April 2000. Starting in the mid-2000s, the company shifted its focus to mattresses, pillows, and furniture, successfully relisting on the KOSPI in October 2019 after 14 years. On March 22, 2022, Lee sold Zinus to the Hyundai Department Store Group for KRW 774.7 billion (approximately USD 558.6 million) but continues to participate in management as the chairman of the board. Known for his indomitable entrepreneurial spirit, Lee has overcome numerous crises, including a failed startup, delisting, relisting after 14 years, and a successful exit, earning him a reputation as a true venture entrepreneur. Since selling the company, he has focused on supporting startups by sharing his 40 years of experience as a manager, including both successes and failures, with young entrepreneurs. #LeeYounjae #Zinus #entrepreneurship #venturebusiness #startupsupport #HyundaiDepartmentStoreGroup #mattressIndustry #KOSPIrelisting #businessSuccess #SouthKorea
    • CEO of Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance
      Lee Sung-jae
      Lee Sung-jae is the President and CEO of Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance. He operates within a co-CEO system alongside Vice Chairman Cho Yong-il, overseeing areas such as corporate insurance and digital strategy. Amid changes in the insurance industry, such as the adoption of new accounting standards, Lee is focused on strengthening long-term insurance sales and improving profitability through better automobile insurance performance. Born on February 28, 1960, he graduated from Seoul High School and earned a degree in economics from Sogang University. Lee began his career at Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance, serving in various roles, including Corporate Sales Director, Head of the Strategic Planning Division, and Head of the Overseas Business Division. After a stint as the CEO of Hyundai C&R, a building management subsidiary of Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance, he returned to lead the Corporate Insurance Division and later became Executive Vice President. In 2020, he was appointed as co-CEO alongside Vice Chairman Cho Yong-il. With more than 38 years at Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance, Lee is regarded as a seasoned expert in the insurance industry. He is noted for his ability to identify new business opportunities, particularly in digital innovation. #LeeSungJae #HyundaiMarineFireInsurance #insuranceindustry #digitalinnovation #corporateinsurance #longterminsurance #automobileinsurance #SouthKorea #leadership #businessstrategies
    • CEO of Daehwa Pharmaceutical
      Kim Eun-seok
      Kim Eun-seok is the CEO and President of Daehwa Pharmaceutical. He has declared the vision "Dispense in Handy," focusing on the development of improved drugs that enhance convenience for patients. Kim was born on November 20, 1975, to Kim Soo-ji, Honorary Chairman of Daehwa Pharmaceutical, and Lee Myung-hee. He graduated from Sungkyunkwan University with a degree in Industrial Psychology and later earned a master's degree in Business Administration from the same university. After working at Bukwang Pharmaceutical, he joined Daehwa Pharmaceutical in 2008. In 2013, he was promoted to Executive Director. In 2015, at the age of 40, he became the Co-CEO and President of Daehwa Pharmaceutical alongside then-Chairman Roh Byung-tae. In 2024, he was appointed as the sole CEO of Daehwa Pharmaceutical. With 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, Kim is recognized as an expert in the field. He has expertise in analyzing the global pharmaceutical industry and currently serves as Vice President of the Korea Pharmaceutical Traders Association. Kim is credited with driving the growth of Daehwa Pharmaceutical by completing the construction of the second plant's Building B and advancing the Chinese business of Liporaxel Liquid, an oral anticancer drug. #KimEunseok #DaehwaPharmaceutical #pharmaceuticalindustry #globalpharma #drugdevelopment #businessleader #Liporaxel #KoreaPharmaceuticalTradersAssociation #pharmaceuticalexpert #leadership
    • CEO of Kolmar BNH
      Yoon Yea-won
      Yoon Yea-won is the CEO and President of Kolmar BNH. He leads Kolmar BNH, the top-ranked health functional food company in South Korea. As a second-generation leader, he is the son of Yoon Dong-han, the founder and chairman of Korea Kolmar. Yoon was born on October 5, 1976. He graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in Public Administration and earned both a master’s and doctorate in Marketing from Yonsei University’s Graduate School of Business (MBA). Yoon joined Korea Kolmar in 2001, serving as the CEO of HNG, Executive Vice President of Marketing Strategy at Korea Kolmar, and Vice President in charge of Planning and Management at Kolmar BNH, before being promoted to CEO and President in 2020. He pursues aggressive management strategies, including expanding facility investments to grow the company’s scale. He has also focused on expanding international operations. Yoon has set the goal of making Kolmar BNH the "Global No. 1 Provider of Health Functional Food ODM (Original Development Manufacturing)." #YoonYeawon #KolmarBNH #healthfunctionalfood #globalbusiness #leadership #KoreaKolmar #ODMprovider #businessstrategy #internationalexpansion #secondgenerationleadership
    • Chairman of Daehan Steel
      Oh Chi-hoon
      Oh Chi-hoon is the chairman of Daehan Steel. He was born on October 20, 1974, in Busan, South Korea. Oh Chi-hoon is the grandson of Oh Woo-young, the honorary chairman and founder of Daehan Steel, and the eldest son of Oh Wan-soo, the former chairman. His uncle is Oh Keo-don, the former mayor of Busan. After graduating from Dongin High School in Busan, he earned a degree in business administration from Yonsei University. He later completed the "General Management Program" at Harvard Business School in the United States. Daehan Steel, originally founded as a hardware store in Busan's International Market in 1954, has grown into a leading local company in the Busan area, achieving mid-sized enterprise status with sales exceeding KRW 1 trillion (US$ 721.2 million) as of 2023. It is the third-largest rebar manufacturer in South Korea, following Hyundai Steel and Dongkuk Steel. As a third-generation leader, Oh Chi-hoon is credited with driving Daehan Steel's growth. In 2006, he led the company to become the first in South Korea to manufacture and sell coil rebar (BIC, Bar-in-Coil), while also expanding its rebar processing business domestically. These achievements are widely regarded as significant milestones under his leadership. #OhChiHoon #DaehanSteel #SouthKorea #Busan #SteelIndustry #YonseiUniversity #HarvardBusinessSchool #KoreanBusiness #FamilyBusiness #RebarManufacturing
    • Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs
      Kang Jung-ai
      Kang Jung-ai is the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs in South Korea. She is actively working to implement the Yoon Suk-yeol administration’s vision of “first-class veterans affairs,” focusing on reforming compensation systems for national merit holders and expanding facilities at veterans' hospitals. She is also involved in the National Seoul National Cemetery redevelopment project and the construction of a second Independence Hall of Korea. Born on May 5, 1957, in Seoul, Kang graduated from Hongik University High School and earned a degree in Business Administration from Sookmyung Women’s University. She obtained her master’s in Business Administration from Sookmyung Women’s University Graduate School and later completed her Ph.D. in Human Resource Economics at Paris 1 University in France. Kang served as a professor in the Business Administration Department at Sookmyung Women’s University while holding various public roles, including member of the Minimum Wage Council, civilian member of the Presidential Regulatory Reform Committee, chair of the Self-Evaluation Committee of the Ministry of Personnel Management, and member of the Veterans Fund Management Deliberation Committee of the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs. She also served as president of Sookmyung Women’s University. In 2023, Kang was appointed as the second Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs. #KangJungAi #MinistryOfPatriotsAndVeteransAffairs #SouthKorea #VeteransAffairs #NationalCemetery #IndependenceHall #HigherEducation #SookmyungWomensUniversity #YoonSukYeolAdministration #PublicService
    • CEO of Timefolio Asset Management
      Hwang Sung-hwan
      Hwang Sung-hwan is the Co-CEO and President of Timefolio Asset Management, leading the company alongside Kim Hong-gi. Hwang is focused on expanding Timefolio Asset Management's operations from private equity to the public market, establishing it as a comprehensive asset management company. He was born on October 23, 1976, in Uiseong, North Gyeongsang Province. Hwang graduated from Gwangju's Chosun University High School and earned a degree in Earth and Environmental Engineering from Seoul National University. He began his career at Daewoo Securities, working in the dealing room on investment operations, but left after a year to start his own company. He acquired a private equity fund and established "Timefolio & Company," renaming it to Timefolio Asset Management in 2016. Hwang is a legendary figure in the investment industry, starting with KRW 16 million (approximately USD 11,500) in stock investments during college and rising to become the head of an asset management firm overseeing trillions of won. #HwangSungHwan #Timefolio #AssetManagement #SouthKorea #Investment #PrivateEquity #PublicMarket #Finance #Entrepreneurship #SeoulNationalUniversity
    • President of Inha University
      Cho Myeong-woo
      Cho Myeong-woo is the President of Inha University. He was born on May 23, 1960. He graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in Mechanical Design. He earned a master's degree in Mechanical Design from the Graduate School of Seoul National University and a Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Illinois in the United States. After serving as a professional advisor at the Korea Productivity Center and as the head of the Systems Division at Daewoo Electronics, he was appointed as a professor in the College of Engineering at Inha University in 1997. He served as the Deputy Director of the Industry-Academia Cooperation Project Team and the Vice President for Academic Affairs before being appointed President of Inha University in 2018. He was reappointed in 2022. He has served three terms as Chairman of the Council of University Presidents in the Gyeongin Area and is currently the Chairman of the Incheon Presidents Forum and the Korea University Sports Federation. To mark the 70th anniversary of Inha University's founding, he presented the vision of building a "Global Multiversity Leading Future Value Creation." #ChoMyeongwoo #InhaUniversity #KoreanEducation #GlobalMultiversity #IncheonLeadership #UniversityPresident #AcademicExcellence #HigherEducation #EngineeringExpertise #Korea
    • CEO of Enchem
      Oh Jung-kang
      Oh Jung-kang is the CEO of Enchem. He is striving to diversify the company's portfolio, moving beyond its core business structure centered on electrolytes for secondary batteries. Born in August 1971, he graduated from Songdo High School in Incheon and majored in Chemical Engineering at Ajou University and its graduate school. In 2008, he worked as a senior researcher at Cheil Industries, where he was responsible for developing electrolytes for secondary batteries. In 2012, he founded Enchem in Jecheon, Chungcheongbuk-do, establishing an electrolyte manufacturing plant with an initial capital of KRW 1 billion (USD 721,000). As a CEO, he adheres to the management philosophy of "purely technology," emphasizing that a company's value lies in the recognition of its technological prowess. Notably, since the company's early years in 2013, he set a goal of becoming the global market leader and has been recognized for his practical managerial skills by steadily working toward this ambition. #OhJungkang #Enchem #CEO #Electrolytes #SecondaryBatteries #ChemicalEngineering #TechnologyDriven #Leadership #GlobalMarket #BatteryIndustry
    • CEO of LINA Life Insurance
      Cho Jee-eun
      Cho Jee-eun is the President and CEO of LINA Life Insurance. She focuses on strengthening telemarketing competitiveness, leveraging the company's unique position as the only insurance company in the industry specializing in telemarketing. She also faces the task of creating synergy for the integrated LINA brand. Born on April 7, 1975, she graduated from Daewon Foreign Language High School and the College of Nursing at Seoul National University. She later attended the Graduate School of Interpretation and Translation at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and earned an MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business in the United States. Cho’s career includes roles as an analyst at LG Investment & Securities, Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at MetLife Korea, and head of operations at Sun Life Financial’s Korea branch. She joined LINA Life Insurance in 2011 and was appointed CEO in 2020. At the time of her appointment, she was the youngest CEO in the insurance industry and its only female CEO. As of 2024, she is serving her third term. She holds various financial certifications and is known for her exceptional English proficiency. #ChoJeeun #LINALifeInsurance #InsuranceIndustry #Telemarketing #WomenLeadership #CEO #Korea #FinancialExpertise #DukeMBA #InsuranceInnovation
    • Chairman of JS Corporation
      Hong Jae-sung
      Hong Jae-sung is the founder and Chairman of JS Corporation. He was born in September 1954 in Seoul, South Korea. After graduating from Kyungbock High School in Seoul, he briefly attended Seoul Institute of the Arts but did not complete his studies. In 1981, he joined the American fashion company Circo International and worked as the head of its Korean branch. In 1985, he established JS Corporation, a handbag manufacturing company, named after his English initials. In 2014, JS Corporation merged with CHO Limited, and in 2020, it acquired Yakjin Trading Corporation, entering the knitwear manufacturing business. He was also known as a "super ant" investor for his exceptional investment acumen, achieving significant profits through investments in companies like VirtualTek and Barunson. #HongJaeSung #JSCorporation #KoreanEntrepreneur #HandbagManufacturer #KnitwearBusiness #FashionIndustry #Investor #SuperAnt #BusinessLeader #CorporateAcquisition
    • Chairman of CoAsia
      Lee Hee-jun
      Lee Hee-jun is the Chairman and CEO of CoAsia. He leads CoAsia and its affiliates, which operate in the system semiconductor, camera and lens module, and LED businesses. He was born on January 24, 1962, in Seoul. Lee graduated from Baemyung High School in Seoul and earned a degree in electronic engineering from Konkuk University. After graduating from university, he worked in the domestic sales department at Samsung Electronics and later as a resident officer in Taiwan. While in Taiwan, he founded CoAsia Electronics, a company specializing in the distribution of electronic components and solutions. In 2015, he acquired the domestic camera module company BSE Holdings (now CoAsia), reorganizing the business with a focus on Korea. In 2019, he established CoAsia Semi, a company specializing in foundry design solutions. Lee views the Design Solution Partner (DSP) business, which bridges fabless and foundry in the system semiconductor ecosystem, as a core driver of future growth. #LeeHeeJun #CoAsia #systemsemiconductors #DSPbusiness #cameramodules #LEDindustry #foundrydesign #CoAsiaSemi #Koreanbusiness #electronicsindustry
    • Chairman of Shinan Group
      Park Soon-seok
      Park Soon-seok is the Chairman of Shinan Group and the Chairman of the Board at Husteel. He was born on November 29, 1944, in Sinan, Jeollanam-do, the hometown of former President Kim Dae-jung. At the age of 13, Park moved to Seoul and worked as a laborer to save money. At the age of 37, in 1980, he founded Sinan General Construction, the foundation of what would become Shinan Group. In 2001, he acquired Shinho Steel, a manufacturer of steel pipes, and in 2002, renamed it Husteel. Husteel is the only publicly listed company within Shinan Group. Park manages the company alongside his eldest son, Park Hoon, who serves as the CEO of Husteel. Under Park’s leadership, Shinan Group has grown into a mid-sized conglomerate ranked around 60th in terms of assets in South Korea, with more than 20 subsidiaries spanning construction, services, and finance. As of 2024, at the age of 80, Park remains actively involved in business as the Chairman of Husteel’s Board of Directors. #ParkSoonSeok #ShinanGroup #Husteel #businessleader #constructionindustry #familybusiness #SouthKorea #corporategovernance #steelindustry #midtierconglomerate
    • Chairman of UNID
      Lee Wha-young
      Lee Wha-young is the Chairman and CEO of UNID. He was born on May 16, 1951, in Seoul. Lee is the third son among six children (three sons and three daughters) of Lee Hoe-rim, the founder of Dongyang Chemical Industrial (now OCI Group). His older brothers include the late Lee Soo-young, former Chairman of OCI, and Lee Bok-young, Chairman of Samkwang Glass. Lee joined Dongyang Chemical Industrial in 1977 and held various leadership roles, including President of OCI Trading in 1994 and Executive Vice President of Dongyang Chemical Industrial in 1995. Since 1997, he has served as both President and Chairman of UNID. Carrying on his father’s philosophy of “domestic production of potassium products,” Lee has dedicated over 40 years to the chemical industry, achieving a global milestone by securing UNID's position as the world’s leading company in market share for potassium-based chemical products. #LeeWhaYoung #UNID #OCIGroup #chemicalindustry #businessleader #potassiumproducts #marketleader #SouthKorea #LeeHoeRim #familybusiness
    • President of the Business Support T/F at Samsung Electronics
      Park Hark-kyu
      Park Hark-kyu is the President in charge of the Business Support Task Force (T/F) at Samsung Electronics. He also serves as an internal director for both Samsung Electronics and its key affiliate, Harman. Born on November 10, 1964, in Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do, Park graduated from Cheongju High School and earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Seoul National University. He also holds a master's degree in Management Science from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). Park is recognized as a financial expert, having started his career in the Finance Team of Samsung Group's Secretariat Office. He has held various leadership roles, including Head of the Management Diagnosis Team at the now-defunct Future Strategy Office, Executive Vice President overseeing business operations at Samsung SDS, and President of the Management Support Division in the Device Solutions (DS) business unit at Samsung Electronics. Park played a key role in leading Samsung Group's corporate mergers and acquisitions (M&A). He is known for his meticulous self-management, strong execution skills, and flexible thinking. #ParkHarkKyu #SamsungElectronics #Harman #SamsungSDS #businessleader #MergersAndAcquisitions #financeexpert #KAIST #SeoulNationalUniversity #SouthKorea
    • President of Yeungnam University
      Choi Oe-chool
      Choi Oe-chool is the president of Yeungnam University. He was born in 1957. Choi graduated from the Department of Regional Community Development at Yeungnam University. He earned a master’s degree in public administration from the Graduate School of Hannam University and a doctorate in public administration from the Graduate School of Daegu University. At Yeungnam University, he held various key positions, including Dean of the Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemaul, Director of the Park Chung Hee Leadership Institute, Director of External Affairs, and Vice President for External Affairs, before being appointed president in 2021. In 2024, he successfully secured a second term as president. In 2012, during the Saenuri Party’s presidential primary, he served as a special advisor for planning and coordination in Park Geun-hye’s presidential campaign. He also worked as a special advisor for planning and coordination for Park Geun-hye, the Saenuri Party’s presidential candidate. Known as the founder of "Saemaul Studies," Choi is dedicated to sharing economic development strategies with developing countries and promoting the Saemaul spirit globally. #YeungnamUniversity #ChoiOeChool #SaemaulStudies #ParkChungHee #education #publicadministration #SaenuriParty #ParkGeunHye #SouthKorea #leadership
    • Vice Chairman of Kyungdong Pharm
      Ryu Ki-sung
      Ryu Ki-sung is the vice chairman and CEO of Kyungdong Pharmaceutical. As a second-generation owner-manager, he leads Kyungdong Pharmaceutical alongside professional manager Kim Kyung-hoon. He also serves as the CEO of unlisted subsidiaries Ryuil International and KD Pharma. He aims to grow Kyungdong Pharmaceutical into a comprehensive healthcare company by expanding skincare, healthcare businesses, and securing a new drug pipeline. Born on June 21, 1982, as the son of Ryu Deok-hee, honorary chairman of Kyungdong Pharmaceutical. He graduated from Kangnam University with a degree in Business Administration and obtained a master's degree from Sungkyunkwan University Graduate School of Business. He joined Kyungdong Pharmaceutical, held positions such as planning and coordination director, and became the CEO of Ryuil International in 2007. In 2011, he became the CEO and vice chairman of Kyungdong Pharmaceutical. He became the CEO of Kyungdong Pharmaceutical at the young age of 30. He introduced a decentralized organizational system and showed leadership by motivating promotions within the company. However, there are doubts about Ryu Ki-sung's management capabilities. #RyuKiSung #KyungdongPharmaceutical #SecondGenerationCEO #HealthcareBusiness #SkincareExpansion #Leadership #BusinessAdministration #NewDrugPipeline
    • Chairman of KFTC
      Oh Won-suk
      Oh Won-suk is the Chairman and CEO of KFTC. He is the founder of KFTC (Korea Fuel-Tech Corporation), the leading domestic company specializing in eco-friendly automotive parts such as carbon canisters. He was born on February 14, 1953, in Seoul. Oh graduated from Seoul Kyunggi High School and Seoul National University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After working at Hyundai Yanghaeng, Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, and Korea Air Tech, he founded the automotive parts company Dayco Korea (now KFTC) in 1996. He was the first in Korea to localize the production of carbon canisters, which absorb and recirculate automotive engine combustion gases, as well as filler necks, which connect fuel caps to fuel tanks. Oh is actively working to expand sales of carbon canisters for hybrid vehicles. During his time at Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, he was inspired by the "Global Management" philosophy introduced by the late Kim Woo-Choong, the Chairman of Daewoo Group, and aims to carry on this legacy. #OhWonsuk #KFTC #CarbonCanister #EcoFriendlyTechnology #AutomotiveParts #HybridVehicles #GlobalManagement #SeoulNationalUniversity #KoreaAutomotiveIndustry #Innovation
    • CEO of IBK Securities
      Suh Jung-hak
      Suh Jung-hak is the CEO and President of IBK Securities. He is focused on improving IBK Securities' underwhelming performance and leveraging its strengths as a securities firm specializing in supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Suh was born on October 15, 1963, in Jincheon, Chungcheongbuk-do. He graduated from Kyungsung High School in Seoul and earned a degree in English Literature from Dongguk University. In 1989, he joined the Industrial Bank of Korea (IBK) and has dedicated over 30 years to the IBK Financial Group, making him a quintessential "IBK man." He was appointed CEO and President of IBK Securities in 2023. Throughout his career, Suh has primarily handled investment banking (IB) operations and gained extensive overseas work experience. Known for his gentle personality, he is often seen with a warm smile. #IBKSecurities #SuhJungHak #CEOProfile #InvestmentBanking #SmallBusinesses #IBKFinancialGroup #KoreaFinance #Leadership #CorporateProfile #FinanceExpert
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    • CEO of Com2uS
      Nam Jae-kwan
      Nam Jae-kwan is the CEO of Com2uS. As a financial expert, he is focused on improving Com2uS’s performance and enhancing its global competitiveness. He was born on January 9, 1973. Nam graduated from Korea University with a degree in economics. He previously served as CFO and Head of New Business Strategy Group at Daum Communications, as well as CFO of Kakao Games, CFO of Kakao IX, Vice President of Kakao, and CFO of Kakao Ventures. On July 3, 2023, he joined Com2uS as Vice President and Head of the Business Strategy Division, overseeing the company’s overall management. On March 29, 2024, he was appointed CEO of Com2uS. The previous CEO, Lee Ju-hwan, transitioned to the role of Production General Manager to focus on game development. Nam successfully led Com2uS to three consecutive quarters of profitability in 2024, following a prolonged period of losses. He is focused on increasing performance through the self-development and publishing of new games. Nam rarely engages in public activities beyond conference calls, with few publicly available photos of him. #Com2uS #NamJaeKwan #CEO #KoreanGaming #GlobalCompetitiveness #FinancialExpert #GameDevelopment #Publishing #Leadership #Profitability
    • Chairman of Sajo Group
      Choo Chin-woo
      Choo Chin-woo is the chairman of Sajo Group. He also serves as a non-executive director for Sajo Daerim and Sajo Dongawon. Born on August 28, 1949, in Seongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, he is the eldest son of Choo In-yong, the founder of Sajo Industries. Choo graduated from Kyunggi High School and Seoul National University with a degree in political science. He later earned a master’s degree in political science from Columbia University and a doctorate in political science from Hanyang University. After inheriting the management of Sajo Group, founded by his father, Choo expanded it into a comprehensive food company with annual revenue of KRW 4 trillion (USD 2.89 billion). Initially focused on the fishing industry, Sajo Industries expanded into livestock, leisure, and IT sectors under Choo’s leadership, driven by his proactive mergers and acquisitions (M&A) strategy. Leveraging his political science background, Choo entered politics and served as a member of the 15th and 16th National Assemblies under the Grand National Party. He is often described as a "risk-taker." #ChooChinWoo #SajoGroup #KoreanBusiness #PoliticalScience #MergersAndAcquisitions #Leadership #GrandNationalParty #FoodIndustry #CorporateExpansion #RiskTaker
    • Chairman of hy
      Yoon Ho-joong
      Yoon Ho-joong is the chairman of the hy Group. He was born in 1970 as the only son of Yoon Deok-byeong, the founder of Korea Yakult (now hy). In 1995, he graduated from Keio University in Japan with a degree in economics. That same year, he joined Korea Yakult. He was promoted to Senior Executive Vice President in 2004, Vice Chairman in 2012, and became Chairman in 2020. Known for rarely appearing in public, he is often referred to as a "reclusive owner." Following the management philosophy established by his father, Yoon delegates overall management to professional executives and does not actively involve himself in daily operations. Instead, he focuses on discovering future growth engines, investing in new businesses, and pursuing acquisitions. In 2021, he personally led the effort to rebrand the company as "hy," driving a major transformation from a food and beverage company to a distribution platform group. #YoonHoJoong #hyGroup #KoreanBusiness #CorporateLeadership #KeioUniversity #ReclusiveOwner #BrandTransformation #NewBusinessInvestment #FutureGrowth #FoodAndBeverageIndustry
    • President of Soongsil University
      Jang Beom-sik
      Jang Beom-sik is the President of Soongsil University. He was born in 1957. Jang graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in English Education and earned a master’s degree in Business Administration from the same university. He later obtained a Ph.D. in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin. He worked at the Korea Development Bank and the Korea Securities Research Institute before joining Soongsil University as a professor in the School of Business in 1995. Jang has held various prominent positions, including Chair of the Audit Committee at the Korea Exchange, Chair of the Financial Supervision Advisory Committee and Financial Reform Promotion Committee at the Financial Supervisory Commission, and Advisor to Korea Securities Finance Corporation. Since 2020, he has served as Chair of the Board at Samsung Securities. At Soongsil University, Jang has held roles such as Dean of the Graduate School of Business, Dean of the Graduate School of Labor Relations, and Vice President for Academic Affairs, before being appointed President in 2021. He is dedicated to fostering AI engineers and interdisciplinary professionals specializing in AI integration. #JangBeomsik #SoongsilUniversity #SeoulNationalUniversity #UniversityofTexas #businessadministration #SamsungSecurities #AIeducation #highereducation #universityleadership #academicachievement
    • Vice Chairman of Hanwha Life Insurance
      Yeo Seung-joo
      Yeo Seung-joo is the Vice Chairman and CEO of Hanwha Life Insurance. He has been strengthening market dominance and expanding the sale of highly profitable protection-type insurance products, leveraging the enhanced corporate insurance agency (GA) network following the acquisition of People Life. Born on July 12, 1960, in Seoul, he graduated from Kyungbok High School and studied mathematics at Sogang University. Yeo began his career at Kyungin Energy, a subsidiary of Hanwha Group at the time. Later, he joined Korea Life Insurance, where he served as the Head of the Finance Team and the Director of Strategic Planning, overseeing the company's listing on the KOSPI. As the Head of Strategic Planning for Hanwha Group, he led the acquisition of Samsung Group's chemical affiliates. He was then appointed CEO of Hanwha Investment & Securities, where he helped the company recover from losses in equity-linked securities (ELS) and established a foundation for operational normalization. Yeo served as the co-CEO and President of Hanwha Life Insurance before taking on the role of sole CEO following Vice Chairman Cha Nam-kyu's retirement. In 2023, he was promoted to Vice Chairman and CEO. Recognized as a financial and strategic expert representing Hanwha Group, Yeo is known for his keen ability to analyze financial markets and exceptional crisis management skills. #YeoSeungjoo #HanwhaLife #insurance #financialexpert #HanwhaGroup #PeopleLife #protectioninsurance #businessleadership #crisismanagement #financialmarkets
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    • CEO of Eubiologics
      Baik Yeong-ok
      Baik Yeong-ok is the CEO of Eubiologics. He was born on September 9, 1962. Baik graduated from Seoul National University with a master’s degree in Veterinary Microbiology and earned a doctorate in Biotechnology from Korea University. He began his career at Green Cross Veterinary Products Research Center and later worked at CJ CheilJedang’s Pharmaceutical Business Division for 18 years, focusing on vaccine development. During his tenure at CJ CheilJedang, he held positions such as Head of Technology, Head of Production, and Head of Quality Assurance (QA). Afterward, he served as Head of the Bioprocess Division at the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology. As plans for establishing the biotech company Eubiologics took shape, Baik Yeong-ok, recognized for his expertise, was brought on as a specialist to manage the company. His contributions to the company’s founding earned him the role of CEO in 2012, a position he has held ever since. Baik views vaccines as the "flower of life sciences." Under his leadership, Eubiologics has grown into a company poised to surpass KRW 100 billion (approximately USD 72.1 million) in annual revenue by 2024. #BaikYeongok #Eubiologics #biotechnology #vaccine #lifesciences #KoreaUniversity #SeoulNationalUniversity #CJCheilJedang #leadership #biotechindustry
    • CEO of Samsung E&A
      Namkoong Hong
      Namkoong Hong is the CEO and President of Samsung E&A. He focuses on expanding orders in the Middle East and Southeast Asia by leveraging a strategy linked to Front-End Engineering Design (FEED). He is also committed to securing future growth engines by investing in business development and technology acquisition in eco-friendly energy fields such as hydrogen, ammonia, and carbon neutrality. Born in August 1965, Namkoong graduated from Sangmoon High School in Seoul and earned a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Inha University. He also completed an MBA program at the Helsinki School of Economics in Finland. He began his career in the export department of Hyosung's automotive parts division. Namkoong later joined Samsung Engineering (now Samsung E&A), where he held key roles, including Head of Marketing Planning, Head of Marketing Group 1, and Director of SEUAE, the company’s Middle East regional headquarters. After serving as Executive Vice President and Head of the Plant Business Division, he was appointed CEO and President of Samsung Engineering in 2023. He continues to lead the company following its name change to Samsung E&A. Namkoong's personal motto is "Bul Gwang Bul Geup" (不狂不及), meaning "Without obsession, one cannot reach excellence." #NamkoongHong #SamsungEA #engineering #FEEDstrategy #MiddleEast #ecoenergy #hydrogen #ammonia #carbonneutrality #businessleadership
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    • CEO of POSCO Holdings
      Jeong Ki-seop
      Jeong Ki-seop is the CEO and President of POSCO Holdings, the holding company of the POSCO Group. He also serves as the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), overseeing financial operations and overall business strategies. He focuses on enhancing the corporate value of the POSCO Group by concentrating the company’s resources on its two main business sectors: steel and secondary battery materials. Jeong Ki-seop was born on October 4, 1961. He graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in Business Administration. He began his career at Daewoo Heavy Industries and later worked at Daewoo International (now POSCO International). When the company was acquired by POSCO, he became part of the POSCO team. Jeong is recognized as a financial expert with extensive experience across various subsidiaries of the POSCO Group, having held positions such as Head of the Business Planning Office at Daewoo International, Finance Committee Member at POSCO's Value Management Center, and Head of Planning and Support at POSCO Energy. He also served as the CEO of POSCO Energy. Returning as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of POSCO Holdings, Jeong became the first externally recruited CFO in the history of the POSCO Group. #JeongKiSeop #POSCO #POSCOHoldings #SteelIndustry #BatteryMaterials #FinancialExpert #CFO #POSCOEnergy #DaewooInternational #CorporateStrategy
    • CEO of Park Systems
      Park Sang-il
      Park Sang-il is the founder and CEO of Park Systems. He is accelerating efforts to expand market share in the atomic force microscope (AFM) sector through mergers and acquisitions as well as the launch of new products. Born on August 11, 1958, Park attended Seoul Dongseong High School and earned a degree in Physics from Seoul National University. He later obtained a Ph.D. in Applied Physics from Stanford University in the United States and completed the AEA-Stanford Executive Institute Program, a collaborative executive education initiative between the American Electronics Association (AEA) and Stanford University. After earning his doctorate at Stanford, Park founded "Park Scientific Instruments" in the United States in 1988, where he successfully commercialized the world’s first atomic force microscope. After selling the company, he returned to Korea and established PSIA (now Park Systems), taking on the role of CEO. Park has held various roles, including Advisory Board Member of the Korean Society of Semiconductor & Display Technology, Vice President of the Korean Physical Society, Director of the Korean Vacuum Society, and Member of the KOSDAQ Market Listing Committee. He also served as an advisory member of the Presidential Advisory Council on Science and Technology and as a member of the Future Preparation Committee under the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning in 2014. He is an active full member of the National Academy of Engineering of Korea and has served as President of the Institute of Control, Robotics and Systems (ICROS). Park is regarded as a pioneer for commercializing the world’s first atomic force microscope. As a child, he dreamed of becoming a scientist like Edison. #ParkSangIl #ParkSystems #AtomicForceMicroscope #AFM #SemiconductorTechnology #StanfordUniversity #KoreanEngineering #PioneeringScientist #ScienceAndTechnology #CorporateLeadership
    • CEO of KONA I
      Cho Chung-il
      Cho Chung-il is the Chairman and CEO of KONA I, a fintech company specializing in smart cards and payment platforms. He was born on January 24, 1962, in Seoul. Cho graduated from Daekwang High School and earned a degree in Physics from Sungkyunkwan University. After working at Daewoo Telecom and Korea Information & Communications, he founded KB Technology, the predecessor of KONA I, in 1998. In its early days, the company developed Korea’s first integrated transportation card system for buses and subways, laying the foundation for its growth. Subsequently, Cho shifted focus to the smart card business utilizing IC chips, establishing KONA I as the leading company in this field in Korea. He sees the company’s integrated prepaid payment system, “Kona Plate,” as a new growth driver and is actively working to expand its market presence. #ChoChungIl #KONAI #SmartCards #PaymentPlatforms #Fintech #TransportationCards #KonaPlate #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #BusinessLeadership
    • Vice Chairman of Hansae
      Kim Ik-whan
      Kim Ik-whan is the Vice Chairman and CEO of Hansae. He was born on September 15, 1976, as the second son of Kim Dong-nyung, Chairman of Hansae Yes24 Holdings and the founder of the Hansae Yes24 Group. Kim Ik-whan graduated from Korea University with a degree in Philosophy. In 2002, he began his career at LG Distribution before earning an MBA from George Washington University in the United States. After working at the American clothing company Abercrombie & Fitch, he joined Hansae in 2004 as an assistant manager in the Management Support Team. In 2017, he was appointed CEO of Hansae, and in January 2020, he was promoted to Vice Chairman and CEO. #KimIkwhan #Hansae #KoreanBusiness #Leadership #MBA #GeorgeWashingtonUniversity #HansaeYes24Holdings #FashionIndustry #CorporateLeadership #KoreaUniversity
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    • Chairman of Orion Group
      Tam Chul-gon
      TAM Chul Gon is the chairman of the Orion Group. He established independence from the Dongyang Group and has been leading the Orion Group. While diversifying the business into areas such as distribution, media, film, and dining, he struggled to achieve notable results. He is now refocusing on the food industry, aiming to transform Orion into a comprehensive food company. Born on June 6, 1955, in Daegu, Gyeongsangbuk-do, he hails from a Taiwanese-Chinese family that operated a traditional Korean medicine clinic. During middle school, he attended the Seoul Foreign School and later graduated from George Washington University with a degree in business administration. At Seoul Foreign School, he met Lee Hwa Kyung, the second daughter of Dongyang Group founder Lee Yang Goo, and they eventually married. TAM joined Dongyang Cement as a manager, and within a year, transitioned to Dongyang Confectionery. He worked as vice president and, after the passing of founder Lee Yang Goo, inherited managerial control and was appointed CEO and president of Dongyang Confectionery. After separating Dongyang Confectionery from the Dongyang Group, he renamed the company Orion and became its chairman. However, both he and his wife, Vice Chairwoman Lee Hwa Kyung, stepped down as registered directors of Orion. TAM is praised for his keen ability to read trends and prepare the company for the future. However, he has faced criticism for exacerbating owner-related risks, particularly due to controversies including a conviction for embezzlement. #TAMChulGon #OrionGroup #SouthKorea #businessleadership #corporategovernance #management #businessdiversification #entrepreneurship #corporaterisks #businesshistory
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    • CEO of Krafton
      Kim Chang-han
      Kim Chang-han is the CEO of Krafton. To diversify Krafton’s revenue structure, which relies heavily on the game "PUBG: Battlegrounds," he is focusing on developing new games. He was born on September 13, 1974, in Seoul. He graduated from Seoul Science High School and the Computer Science Department of KAIST, where he also earned his master’s and doctorate degrees. While pursuing his doctorate, he worked as a developer, planner, and technical team leader at the gaming company "IMagic." Later, he moved to "Nextplay" as the CTO and technical director. After obtaining his doctorate, he served as the CTO and development producer at "Ginno Games." Following the acquisition of Ginno Games by Bluehole (now Krafton), he became the head of development at Bluehole Ginno Games (now PUBG). Later, he was appointed as the CEO of PUBG and Krafton. He is called the "Father of PUBG," which holds the record as the 5th best-selling game globally. He is known as a "hardworking genius." Despite 17 years of repeated failures, he never gave up and continued his path, eventually achieving remarkable success. #Krafton #KimChanghan #PUBG #gamingindustry #revenuegrowth #gameinnovation #KoreanCEO #KAIST #gamebusiness #diversification
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    • Chairman of Eusu Holdings
      Choi Eun-young
      Choi Eun-young is the chairperson of Eusu Holdings (formerly Hanjin Shipping Holdings). She also serves as the chairperson of the subsidiary CyberLogitec. She was born on May 3, 1962, as the eldest daughter of Shin Jeong-sook, the younger sister of the late Shin Kyuk-ho, former chairman of the Lotte Group. Choi graduated from Seoul Seongshim Girls' High School and the Department of English Literature at Seongshim University in Tokyo, Japan. Choi Eun-young is the daughter-in-law of the late Cho Joong-hoon, the founder of Hanjin Group, and the wife of the late Cho Su-ho, former chairman of Hanjin Shipping. After being a housewife for many years, Choi entered the business world in March 2007, following the death of her husband Cho Su-ho in 2006. She became the vice-chairperson of Hanjin Shipping. In December 2009, she assigned the shipping business to a newly established company, Hanjin Shipping, and changed the name of the parent company to Hanjin Shipping Holdings. In November 2014, she sold all shares of Hanjin Shipping to her brother-in-law, the late Cho Yang-ho, former chairman of Hanjin Group, completing the separation between Hanjin Group and Hanjin Shipping Holdings. The name of Hanjin Shipping Holdings was also changed to Eusu Holdings. Eusu Holdings primarily focuses on logistics, but under Choi's leadership, the company expanded into the food and retail industries. She values communication with employees so much that she prefers to be called “Dongdaemun (DDM)” rather than “Chairperson.” DDM is a nickname derived from the code for owner-managers, "DD," with the addition of "M" for Madam, symbolizing her leadership style. #ChoiEunyoung #EusuHoldings #HanjinShipping #CyberLogitec #logistics #shipping #businesswoman #HanjinGroup #femaleCEO #Dongdaemun
    • CEO of K Car
      Jung In-gook
      Jung In-gook is the CEO of K Car, a direct-operated used car platform company. He was born on November 30, 1970, in Busan. He graduated with a degree in Business Administration from Pusan National University and completed a Master's degree in Social Welfare from Yonsei University's Graduate School of Public Administration. In 1995, he joined SK Group and co-founded SK Encar, the predecessor of K Car, in 2000 as an in-house venture of SK Group. He has held various positions, including Head of the Comprehensive Planning Department at Encar Network, Head of the Retail Business Division at SKC&C Encar, and Head of the Retail Business Division at SK Encar. Since the launch of K Car in October 2018, he has served as the CEO. With a background as a salaried professional, he has led the transparency and modernization of the domestic automotive e-commerce sector for 24 years. #JungIngook #KCar #usedcarplatform #automotiveecommerce #SKGroup #SKEncar #socialwelfare #YonseiUniversity #Busan #CEO
    • Chairman of the Board at Hongik University
      Lee Myeon-young
      Lee Myeon-young is the chairman of the board of trustees at Hongik University. He is a cousin of Lee Do-young, the former chairman who took over Hongik University. Lee Myeon-young was born in 1933 in Seoul. He graduated from the Department of Agricultural Chemistry at Seoul National University. He earned a master's degree from Korea University's Graduate School of Business Administration and a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Sungkyunkwan University. In 1966, he began his career as a professor at Hongik University. In 1985, he was appointed president of Hongik University for the first time and served four consecutive terms. Since 1997, he has been the chairman of the Hongik University Foundation for nearly 30 years. He has focused his efforts on establishing the Hwaseong Fourth Industrial Revolution Campus, improving educational infrastructure, and ensuring excellence in research and education. Hongik University, renowned for its prestigious College of Fine Arts, is also known as the university with the largest reserve funds. In response to demands for improvements in poor educational conditions, the university is pursuing the New Hongik Project. #LeeMyeonYoung #HongikUniversity #educationleadership #highereducation #NewHongikProject #HwaseongCampus #SouthKorea #educationexcellence #universityfunding #FourthIndustrialRevolution
    • Chairman of Soulbrain Holdings
      Chung Ji-wan
      Chung Ji-wan is the Chairman and Board Chairperson of Soulbrain Holdings. He also serves as a board member for affiliated companies such as Soulbrain SLD, Soulbrain MI, ARK Diagnostics, UP System, and CJW Global. Additionally, he holds positions as a non-executive director at Now IB Capital and co-CEO of Kingsdale. Chung has served as Director, Vice President, and President of the KOSDAQ Association and currently holds the title of Honorary President as of 2024. Born on October 18, 1956, in Daejeon, Chungcheongnam-do, Chung graduated from Chungnam High School in Daejeon and majored in Chemical Engineering at Sungkyunkwan University. He began his career at Seongwon Trading, a trading company, where he gained four years of experience in international trade. He then founded Techno Trading, the predecessor of Soulbrain Holdings. Chung later served as CEO and Chairman of Soulbrain Holdings but stepped down as CEO in 2022, retaining his roles as Chairman and Board Chairperson. Chung Ji-wan is regarded as one of Korea's pioneering first-generation venture entrepreneurs. At the age of 31, he founded Techno Trading, transforming it into Soulbrain, a dominant player in semiconductor and panel material sectors. Chung initially focused on importing semiconductor materials from Japan, fostering the dream of localizing semiconductor chemical materials. By establishing joint ventures with Japanese chemical companies, he successfully localized semiconductor chemical materials in Korea. He diversified the company’s business into panel chemical materials and expanded into secondary batteries and OLED panel chemical materials, ultimately growing Soulbrain into a conglomerate with annual revenue exceeding KRW 1 trillion (US$ 721 million). Chung is widely respected for his emphasis on trust. #ChungJiwan #SoulbrainHoldings #semiconductor #chemicals #OLED #ventureentrepreneur #KOSDAQ #Koreanbusiness #leadership #trust
    • CEO of POSCO
      Lee Si-woo
      Lee Si-woo is the CEO and President of POSCO. He is focused on improving POSCO's profitability and transitioning to a low-carbon production system. Born in October 1960, Lee graduated from Hanyang University with a degree in Metallurgy. He began his career at Pohang Iron and Steel Co. (POSCO's predecessor). Lee served as the head of POSCO Maharashtra in India. Upon returning to Korea, he held key positions including Deputy Head of Rolling at the Gwangyang Steelworks, Head of Steel Production Strategy, Head of Safety and Environment, and Head of Production Technology. Over a 40-year career, he has dedicated his professional life entirely to POSCO. In March 2023, Lee was appointed CEO and President of POSCO, working alongside Vice Chairman and Co-CEO Kim Hak-dong in a co-leadership system. As of February 2024, Lee has been serving as the sole CEO and President of POSCO. With over four decades at POSCO, Lee is a seasoned expert in the steel industry. #POSCO #LeeSiwoo #steelindustry #lowcarbon #sustainability #Koreanceo #metallurgy #HanyangUniversity #GwangyangSteelworks #leadership
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    • Vice Chariman of Samsung Heavy Industries
      Choi Sung-an
      Choi Sung-an is the Vice Chairman and CEO of Samsung Heavy Industries. He also serves as the Chairman of the Korea Offshore & Shipbuilding Association. In the current boom phase of the shipbuilding industry, he aims to continue improving the company’s performance. He is focused not only on selectively winning profitable future orders but also on channeling the company's capabilities into the development of eco-friendly ships, as environmental regulations for the shipbuilding and offshore industries are set to be implemented soon. Choi was born on December 1, 1960, in Masan City, Gyeongsangnam-do (currently Changwon City). He graduated from Masan High School and later earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Seoul National University. He started his career as a new employee at Samsung Engineering. He advanced through roles in the Chemical Business Team and Energy Business Team, eventually becoming the Head of the Procurement Division, Head of the Chemical Business Division, and Head of the Plant Business Division 1 before being appointed as CEO of Samsung Engineering. In December 2022, he was promoted to Vice Chairman and appointed CEO of Samsung Heavy Industries. He is highly trusted within the group, becoming one of the four Vice Chairmen in the Samsung Group and the first to be promoted to this position under the leadership of Chairman Lee Jae-yong. He considers engineering his lifelong calling and places great importance on technology. He is known for his meticulous and thorough approach to work. #SamsungHeavyIndustries #ChoiSungAn #ShipbuildingIndustry #EcoFriendlyTechnology #EngineeringLeadership #KoreaShipbuilding #MasantoChangwon #SamsungGroup #LeeJaeYongLeadership #MechanicalEngineering
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    • Chairman of KPF
      Song Moo-hyun
      Song Moo-hyun is the CEO and Chairman of KPF, as well as the Chairman of its holding company, Songhyun Holdings. He was born on July 8, 1948, in Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do. Song graduated from Kyungpook National University High School and earned a degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Korea University. After graduating from university, he worked at Daewoo Heavy Industries and Jinro Industries, gaining experience in the shipbuilding and cable industries. In 1991, he founded Seojin Industries, a marine cable company that later became the predecessor of TMC. In 2008, he acquired KPF, a fastener manufacturing company. Starting from scratch, Song expanded his business into a mid-sized enterprise with nearly 20 affiliated companies. He places great emphasis on securing core technologies that lead the industrial materials sector. Song views the reducer, a key component in robotics, as a driving force for future growth. #SongMoohyun #KPF #SonghyunHoldings #IndustrialMaterials #Fasteners #Shipbuilding #CableIndustry #TechnologyLeadership #BusinessExpansion #Robotics
    • Chairman of Samyang Tongsang
      Hur Nam-kack
      Hur Nam-kack is the Chairman and CEO of Samyang Tongsang. He manages the company alongside his son, Hur Jun-hong, who serves as co-CEO. He also holds a directorship at Samyang International. Hur Nam-kack inherited Samyang Tongsang, a company founded by his grandfather, and has continued to lead its operations. Samyang Tongsang is an affiliate of the GS Group. Hur Nam-kack is a third-generation leader of the GS Group. He was born on May 28, 1938 (lunar calendar) in Jin-yang, South Gyeongsang Province. He graduated from Boseong High School in Seoul and earned a degree in Economics from Seoul National University. He later obtained a master’s degree from the University of Chicago. Hur established "Korea Nike" through a business partnership with Nike, Inc. However, when Nike decided to supply directly to the Korean market via a subsidiary, Hur sold off Samyang Tongsang’s footwear division and pivoted the company to leather manufacturing. To address the challenges of the declining leather industry, he has focused on developing high-value products, such as leather for car seats and furniture. Samyang Tongsang supplies leather seats for Hyundai’s Genesis vehicles. #HurNamkack #SamyangTongsang #GSGroup #KoreaNike #LeatherManufacturing #HyundaiGenesis #ThirdGenerationLeader #BusinessTransformation #AutomotiveIndustry #HighValueProducts
    • CEO of SK Shieldus
      Hong Won-pyo
      Hong Won-pyo is the CEO of SK Shieldus. He became the first CEO following SK Shieldus's acquisition by EQT Partners, an investment company of Switzerland's Wallenberg Group. He is dedicated to fostering new business ventures and expanding globally through the integration of physical and cybersecurity. Born on February 8, 1960, in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, he graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in electronic engineering and earned a master’s and a Ph.D. in electrical engineering from the University of Michigan, USA. He started his career as a program manager at Bell Labs in the U.S., then moved to Korea Telecom, where he served in various roles, including Head of Technology Planning for Korea Telecom Freetel (KTF), Head of Strategic Planning and Coordination, Head of Marketing, and Head of New Business. He later joined Samsung Electronics as Vice President and Head of Product Strategy for the Wireless Business Division, and was promoted to president while heading the Media Solution Center. After serving as Global Marketing Head at Samsung Electronics, he led the Solutions Business Division at Samsung SDS before being appointed CEO. After stepping down as CEO in 2021, he became an advisor. In 2023, after the Wallenberg Group’s acquisition of SK Shieldus, he was appointed CEO. He is known for his quick decision-making, strong skills in management, marketing, and external communications.
    • Chairperson
      Lee Auh-ryung
      Lee Auh-ryung is the Chairperson of Daishin Financial Group. As the only female owner-manager in Korea’s securities industry, she leads the group alongside her eldest son, Yang Hong-seok, Vice Chairman of Daishin Securities, and Oh Ik-keun, CEO of Daishin Securities. In celebration of the group's 60th anniversary, the group rebranded itself as Daishin Financial Group, now Daishin Financial Group, with a strategic goal of achieving "10 trillion won in equity capital" through expanded global business and investment initiatives. She is also pursuing the title of the 10th comprehensive investment finance company (general investment company) in Korea, aiming to broaden the group’s business scope and drive growth using this status as a platform. Born on September 9, 1953, in Goesan, North Chungcheong Province, she graduated with a degree in Physical Education from Sangmyung Women's Teachers College. She married Yang Hoe-mun, the former Chairman of Daishin Securities, with whom she had two sons and one daughter. Initially a homemaker, she began participating in management, both directly and indirectly, during her husband’s three-year illness. After his passing, she promptly assumed the chairmanship of Daishin Securities and later became the Chairperson of Daishin Financial Group upon its establishment. Known for her shy and gentle nature, she practices “warm management,” yet she makes bold decisions when necessary.
    • CEO & President of SK Earthon
      Myeong Seong
      Myeong Seong is CEO & President of SK Earthon. He is focusing on strengthening the traditional oil exploration business while also dedicating efforts to developing eco-friendly technologies like carbon capture. Born in May 1969. He graduated from Pusan National University with a degree in Trade. He joined SK Innovation and has spent over 25 years specializing in oil exploration, earning a reputation within the company as an oil development expert. He held various roles such as President of the Bogotá office, Head of Exploration Project Management, and Business Representative for Oil Development before being appointed as the President and CEO of SK Earthon. He prefers to directly lead and guide employees on-site. #MyeongSeong #SKEarthon #OilDevelopment #CarbonCapture #EcofriendlyTechnology #SKInnovation #Leadership #OilExploration #PusanNationalUniversity #Energy
    • President of Hanjin Logistics
      Emily Lee Cho
      Emily Lee Cho is the President of Hanjin Logistics. Her Korean name is Cho Hyun-min and English name is Emily Lee Cho. She has designated the platform business as a new growth driver for Hanjin and is focusing on strengthening the logistics sector. Born on August 31, 1983, in Hawaii, USA, she is the second daughter of the late Cho Yang-ho, former Chairman of Hanjin Group. She holds American citizenship and graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in Communications. Her career began at LG Ad. She then moved to the Integrated Communications Office at Korean Air, where she was promoted from Manager to IMC Team Leader, Executive Director, and eventually Senior Vice President. She held various roles, including Vice President of Jin Air, Senior Vice President of Korean Air's Integrated Communications Office, CEO of Hanjin Travel, and CEO of Kal Hotel Network, before stepping down from all positions following the infamous "water cup abuse" scandal. After a year, she returned to management as Chief Marketing Officer of Hanjin KAL and Vice President of Jeongseok Enterprises. She later moved to Hanjin Logistics and was appointed as a board member in 2023. Throughout her career at Korean Air and Jin Air, she was responsible for marketing, and at Hanjin, she oversees marketing, focusing on "logitainment," a blend of logistics and entertainment. Known for her candid personality, her remarks in public often draw attention. Standing tall at 175 cm, she was even offered a fashion modeling opportunity as a student. She has a unique background, including experiences as a children's book author and an advertising model. #EmilyLeeCho #HanjinLogistics #KoreanAir #JinAir #ChoYangho #Marketing #Logitainment #WaterCupScandal #HanjinKAL #USCGraduate
    • Mayor of Daegu Metropolitan City
      Hong Joon-pyo
      Hong Joon-pyo is the Mayor of Daegu Metropolitan City. He is considered one of the potential presidential candidates from the conservative camp. By winning the 2022 local election with a high vote share, he secured a foothold for a possible future presidential bid after a previous failed attempt. As Mayor of Daegu, Hong focuses on key tasks such as the construction of the Daegu-Gyeongbuk Integrated New Airport, fostering five advanced industries, resolving Daegu’s water supply issues, and restructuring public institutions. Amid declining approval ratings for the Yoon Suk-yeol administration and the ruling People Power Party in 2024, Hong is expected to play a significant role as a senior figure within the party. He was born on December 5, 1954, in Changnyeong County, Gyeongsangnam-do. Hong graduated from Yeongnam High School in Daegu and studied Public Administration at Korea University. He passed the bar exam and became a prosecutor, gaining fame as a tough prosecutor in the Criminal Division, notably for his investigation into the slot machine scandal, which inspired the prosecutor character in the drama 'Sandglass.' He left the prosecution after serving as Legal Adviser to the Director of the National Security Planning Agency (NSP). He entered politics at the suggestion of President Kim Young-sam. Hong ran for the National Assembly in Songpa District, Seoul, and was elected but lost his seat due to a violation of election laws. He returned to the National Assembly after winning a seat in Dongdaemun District, Seoul, and was re-elected three times in the same district, during which he served as the floor leader and senior member of the Grand National Party, eventually becoming party leader. After losing in the 19th National Assembly election, Hong ran in the by-election for Gyeongsangnam-do Governor and won, successfully securing re-election. He paid off the province’s debt during his term but faced constant controversy due to his blunt speaking style. In the 19th presidential election, he ran as the candidate for the Liberty Korea Party but was defeated by Moon Jae-in of the Democratic Party. As the leader of the Liberty Korea Party, Hong led the party through the 7th local elections but suffered a significant loss, with traditional strongholds like Busan, Ulsan, and Gyeongnam falling to the opposition. When he was denied a nomination by the United Future Party for the 21st National Assembly election, he ran as an independent candidate in Suseong District, Daegu, and won. He later rejoined the People Power Party. Hong has maintained an independent stance within the conservative bloc, without affiliating with any particular faction. He is known for his outspoken and direct speech, which has often led to controversy. This style resulted in his dismissal as Senior Advisor of the People Power Party and a 10-month suspension of party membership, weakening his position within the party. #HongJoonpyo #DaeguMayor #ConservativePolitics #PeoplePowerParty #DirectSpeech #GyeongsangnamdoGovernor #LibertyKoreaParty #PresidentialCandidate #PoliticalControversy #IndependentStance
    • Chairman of KMW
      Kim Duk-yong
      Kim Duk-yong is the Chairman and CEO of KMW. He is the founder of KMW, a company specializing in mobile communication base station equipment. Kim Duk-yong was born on June 1, 1957, in Incheon, South Korea. He graduated from Incheon High School and later earned a degree in Electronic Engineering from Sogang University. He also received an honorary doctorate in engineering from Sogang University. Kim began his career at Daeyoung Electronics, Daewoo Telecom, and Samsung Hewlett-Packard before founding Korea Microwave (now KMW) in 1991, with the goal of localizing telecommunication equipment. He is recognized as a first-generation venture entrepreneur and a veteran in the domestic mobile communication industry. Kim is currently leading a restructuring effort at KMW, as the company faces a downturn in performance due to reduced demand for 5G investment. #KimDukyong #KMW #MobileCommunication #5G #TelecomIndustry #Founder #VentureEntrepreneur #Restructuring #SogangUniversity #KoreaMicrowave
    • CEO of Synopex
      Son Kyoung-ik
      Son Kyoung-ik is the CEO of Synopex. Synopex specializes in the development and manufacturing of flexible printed circuit boards (FPCBs) and filtration products. Son Kyoung-ik is focused on expanding the FPCB business and diversifying the company’s portfolio by leveraging advanced filtration technology. He was born on December 16, 1966, in Ulsan, South Korea. He graduated with a degree in Economics from Yeungnam University. His career spans roles at Knowledge and Creative Venture Investments, United M&A, Nexus Investment, Shinhan TS, and U-One Telecom. Son Kyoung-ik served as the Vice President and CEO of the software distribution company SoftLand before becoming an internal director and later CEO of Synopex. He is regarded as an expert in corporate restructuring and mergers & acquisitions. While at SoftLand, he led the acquisition of 'Wellmade Entertainment'. He is credited with domestic production of blood filters for dialysis machines, which were previously imported. Additionally, Son Kyoung-ik pioneered the localization of nanofluoropolymer filters and protective clothing for semiconductor core processes using proprietary filtration technology. Under his leadership, Synopex has grown into a mid-sized company with annual revenues exceeding KRW 200 billion, focusing on the flexible printed circuit board business. #SonKyoungIk #Synopex #CEO #FPCB #FiltrationTechnology #Localization #MergersAndAcquisitions #Semiconductors #BloodFilter #KoreanBusiness
    • President of Sangmyung University
      Hong Seong-tae
      Hong Seong-tae is the President of Sangmyung University. He is focusing on enhancing the university's brand value and promoting internationalization. Born on September 5, 1962, in Seoul, he graduated from the Department of Business Administration at Seoul National University and went on to obtain both his Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Business Administration from the same institution. In 1989, he joined the Bank of Korea before moving to Korea Telecom (KT), where he worked for nine years. In 1998, he was appointed as a professor in the Department of International Trade at Sangmyung University. Throughout his tenure, he has held various key positions, including Director of Industry-Academia Cooperation, Director of Research, Director of Planning, Dean of the College of Business, Director of Administration, and Vice President for Academic Affairs. He has also served as Vice President of the Korean Productivity Association and President of the Korean Aviation Management Association. In 2023, he was appointed as the Chairman of the Seoul Presidents’ Forum. He is recognized for his efforts to demonstrate communicative leadership. #HongSeongtae #SangmyungUniversity #universityleadership #internationalization #SeoulNationalUniversity #BankofKorea #KT #academiccareer #SeoulPresidentsForum #communicativeleadership
    • Chairman of Komipharm
      Yang Kyung-hoon
      Yang Kyung-hoon is the Co-CEO and Chairman of Komipharm. He manages the company together with Co-CEO Moon Sung-chul, with Yang overseeing the human pharmaceuticals division and Moon handling the animal health business. Yang was born on August 1, 1953, in Incheon. His former name was Yang Yong-jin, and he legally changed his name in 2022. He graduated from Ganghwa High School in Incheon and then earned a law degree from Kukje University. He later pursued a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Inha University Graduate School. In 1988, he became CEO of the Korea Microbial Research Institute, the predecessor of Komipharm. He was appointed Chairman and CEO of Komipharm in 2004. Yang expanded Komipharm's business from manufacturing and selling animal health products to include human pharmaceuticals. Komipharm is conducting international clinical trials for its anticancer drug Kominox (PAX-1) as part of its product development efforts. In 2024, the company entered the home environment improvement sector by launching a new business manufacturing and selling low-power air conditioners without external units. Yang plans to use the revenue generated from this new venture to fund the late-stage clinical trials of Kominox, aiming to bring the product to market. #YangKyunghoon #Komipharm #CoCEO #humanpharmaceuticals #animalhealth #anticancerdrug #Kominox #businessdiversification #clinicaltrials #newbusiness
    • CEO of Classys
      Baek Seung-han
      Baek Seung-han is the CEO of Classys, a company specializing in medical devices for aesthetic purposes. The company’s largest shareholder is Bain Capital, while Baek Seung-han serves as a professional executive. Classys aims to achieve annual revenue of US$ 1 billion (approximately KRW 1.3 trillion) by 2030, focusing on expanding its overseas business operations. Baek was born on August 25, 1972. He graduated from the College of Health Sciences at Yonsei University and earned an MBA from the Helsinki School of Economics in Finland. His career includes positions at German pharmaceutical company Bayer Korea, American pharmaceutical company Abbott Korea, and the Healthcare Business Division of SK Telecom. He later held roles such as CEO of Beckman Coulter Korea, Board Director of Danaher Korea, and Chairman of the In Vitro Diagnostics Committee at the Korea Medical Devices Industry Association. Baek was appointed CEO of Classys in 2022. With over 20 years of experience in domestic and international healthcare companies, Baek is recognized as an expert in the healthcare business sector. #BaekSeungHan #Classys #BainCapital #HealthcareExpert #MedicalDevices #AestheticMedicine #BusinessExpansion #GlobalStrategy #CEO #HealthcareIndustry
    • Chairman of Youlchon Chemical
      Shin Dong-yoon
      Shin Dong-yoon is the Chairman and CEO of Youlchon Chemical and also serves as Vice Chairman of Nongshim Holdings. He was born on January 9, 1958, in Busan. Shin is the second son of Shin Chun-ho, the founder and honorary chairman of Nongshim Group (who passed away on October 27, 2021). He has a twin brother, Shin Dong-won, who is the Chairman of Nongshim. Shin graduated from Seoul Jungang High School and later earned a degree in Industrial Engineering from Korea University. He also completed a Master’s program in International Business at Chung-Ang University. In 1982, he started his career at Nongshim’s finance department, where he began learning the ropes of business management. In 1989, he moved to Youlchon Chemical, where he held various positions, including Managing Director of Sales, Vice President, President, and Vice Chairman, before becoming Chairman in 2022. Youlchon Chemical is a packaging company that supplies ramen and snack packaging to Nongshim. Shin Dong-yoon is currently leading the transformation of Youlchon Chemical into a battery materials company. He successfully localized the production of aluminum pouches for secondary batteries. #ShinDongYoon #YoulchonChemical #NongshimHoldings #BatteryMaterials #KoreanBusiness #PackagingIndustry #NongshimGroup #IndustrialEngineering #BusinessLeadership #AluminumPouches
    • Chairman of Cammsys
      Kwon Hyun-jin
      Kwon Hyun-jin is the Chairman and CEO of Cammsys. As the owner who acquired the company, he has been leading its management. He was born on September 2, 1971, in Seoul. Kwon graduated from Daewon Foreign Language High School and earned a degree in Accounting from Dankook University. He later completed a master’s program in Logistics at George Washington University in the United States. After finishing his studies, Kwon founded and managed Ideanet, a company offering free online photo services. Along with his late father, Chairman Kwon Young-chun, he acquired Cammsys, a manufacturer of camera modules for mobile phones. In an effort to diversify the company’s revenue structure, which was heavily reliant on smartphone camera modules, Kwon has been focusing on business diversification. He sees ultrasound battery diagnostic kits, AI cameras for home appliances, and drone cameras as potential future growth drivers for the company. #KwonHyunjin #Cammsys #CEO #BusinessDiversification #CameraModules #SmartphoneCameras #FutureGrowth #AItechnology #LogisticsExpertise #FamilyBusiness
    • Chariman of KCC
      Chung Mong-jin
      Chung Mong-jin is the Chairman and CEO of KCC. Since acquiring the global silicone company Momentive, he has focused on developing the silicone business as a future growth engine for KCC. He has worked hard on the development of building materials such as paints, glass, and insulation, establishing KCC as the top building materials company in South Korea. He was born on August 5, 1960, in Seoul, as the eldest son of Chung Sang-young, Honorary Chairman of KCC. Chung Sang-young is the youngest brother of Chung Ju-yung, the Honorary Chairman of the Hyundai Group. Chung Mong-jin graduated from Yongsan High School in Seoul and earned a degree in Business Administration from Korea University. He later received a Master’s degree in Business Administration from George Washington University in the United States. He joined Koryo Chemical, the predecessor of KCC, as a director and became the Group’s Chairman after just nine years. He has been leading KCC and its affiliates for 20 years. Chung is praised for his exceptional foreign language skills and keen investment acumen. He is known for his cautious approach to management, stating, “I never venture into fields I don’t know, and it typically takes 5 to 7 years of consideration before entering a new business.” #KCC #ChungMongjin #Momentive #SiliconeBusiness #SouthKorea #BuildingMaterials #HyundaiGroup #CautiousManagement #InvestmentStrategy #ForeignLanguageSkills
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    • Director of National Security
      Shin Won-sik
      Shin Won-sik is the Director of the National Security Office. He has been working to strengthen the South Korea-U.S. alliance and enhance the joint defense posture to bolster deterrence against North Korea. He also closely monitors international developments affecting South Korea’s security, such as the Ukraine-Russia war and the Middle East crisis. He was born on July 24, 1958, in Tongyeong, Gyeongsangnam-do. Shin graduated from Dongseong High School in Busan and the Korea Military Academy. He earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Kyungnam University and a Ph.D. in Business Administration from Kookmin University. A graduate of the 37th class of the Korea Military Academy, Shin was a classmate of Park Ji-man, Chairman of EG Group and brother of former President Park Geun-hye. He is also a senior by three classes to former Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup. During his active duty, he specialized in defense policy and strategy. Shin served as Deputy Chief Inspector for Combat Readiness at the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Deputy Director of Defense Policy at the Ministry of National Defense, and was promoted to Major General, taking roles as the Commander of the 3rd Division and Director of Policy Planning at the Ministry of National Defense. During the Lee Myung-bak administration, as the Director of Policy Planning, he participated in the second revision of the South Korea-U.S. Missile Guidelines (extending missile range). He was promoted to Lieutenant General, serving as the Commander of the Capital Defense Command and Director of Operations at the Joint Chiefs of Staff, before retiring as Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In the 20th National Assembly elections, he ran as a proportional representative candidate for the Saenuri Party (22nd on the list) but did not secure a seat. Shin was one of the founding members of the Bareun Party and served as the Head of the Security Committee in Yoo Seung-min’s presidential campaign for the 19th presidential election, temporarily aligning himself with the “Yoo Seung-min faction.” After rejoining the Liberty Korea Party, Shin became known for his strong conservative rhetoric at rallies against former President Moon Jae-in. He was elected as a proportional representative in the 21st National Assembly under the Future Korea Party, an affiliated party of the United Future Party (currently the People Power Party). He served as the ruling party's secretary on the National Defense Committee and as the Chairman of Policy Coordination for the People Power Party. Starting from the 2022 National Assembly audit, Shin raised the issue of the bust of General Hong Beom-do at the Korea Military Academy. He continued to play a leading role in the ensuing controversy over the removal and relocation of the statue, positioning himself as an aggressive spokesperson for the Yoon Suk-yeol administration. Shin was appointed as Minister of National Defense in 2023 and moved to his current role as Director of the National Security Office in August 2024. #ShinWonsik #NationalSecurityOffice #DefenseMinister #SouthKoreaUSAlliance #MilitaryAcademy #YoonAdministration #ConservativePolitics #NationalAssembly #PolicyPlanning #MissileGuidelines
    • CEO of Joycity
      Cho Seong-won
      Cho Seong-won is the CEO of Joycity. He acquired and currently manages the game company Joycity. Cho Seong-won was born on June 1, 1969, in Seoul. He graduated from Dongguk University with a degree in economics. After graduating from university, he initially worked in finance and investment roles. He later shifted to the gaming industry, recognizing its growth potential, and became the CEO of NDOORS. Following NDOORS' acquisition by Nexon, Cho held key positions at Nexon, including Head of Publishing and Director of Business Development. In 2013, he was appointed CEO of JC Entertainment (now Joycity), a subsidiary of Nexon at the time. In 2015, he acquired Joycity through his own game company, NDREAM. Cho’s unique career trajectory from finance and investment to leading a game company has earned him a reputation as a CEO with a strong financial acumen. He is currently focused on developing successful new game titles and diversifying the business, including expanding into the webtoon market. #ChoSeongWon #Joycity #GameIndustry #NDOORS #Nexon #NDREAM #CEO #BusinessAcquisition #WebtoonExpansion #SouthKorea
    • Minister of Justice
      Park Sung-jae
      Park Sung-jae is the Minister of Justice in the administration of President Yoon Suk-yeol. As the Minister of Justice, overseeing the prosecution, corrections, and human rights protection, he faces the task of ensuring that the Prosecutor's Office and other affiliated institutions can carry out their duties fairly and appropriately, without succumbing to political interference. He was born on January 24, 1963, in Cheongdo, North Gyeongsang Province. He graduated from Daegu High School and later earned a law degree from Korea University. In 1985, he passed the 27th National Judicial Examination. He began his career as a prosecutor at the Seoul District Prosecutors' Office. His roles included Deputy Chief Prosecutor at the Seoul Eastern District Prosecutors' Office, Chief Prosecutor at the Gangneung Branch of the Chuncheon District Prosecutors' Office, Research Officer at the Supreme Prosecutors' Office, Head of the Financial Crimes Investigation Department at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office, Inspector General at the Ministry of Justice, Deputy Chief Prosecutor at the Seoul Eastern District Prosecutors' Office, and the First Deputy Chief Prosecutor at the Daegu District Prosecutors' Office. In 2006, while serving as Head of the Financial Crimes Investigation Department, he participated in the investigation of the Samsung Everland convertible bonds case, which involved illegal gifting strategies by Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee. Around the same time, he led an investigation into allegations that Shinsegae Vice Chairman Chung Yong-jin acquired new shares from Gwangju Shinsegae at a low price as part of a scheme to secure management control. He concluded his career as a prosecutor after serving as the Chief Prosecutor of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office and the Seoul High Prosecutors' Office. Following his tenure as a prosecutor, he operated a private legal office and later became the Managing Partner at the law firm Hae-song (Limited). He was subsequently appointed as the Minister of Justice, becoming the second Minister of Justice under President Yoon Suk-yeol's administration. He is known for his calm and rational demeanor but is also described as principled and hands-on, demonstrating strong drive in his duties. #ParkSungJae #MinisterOfJustice #YoonSukYeol #Prosecutor #SamsungInvestigation #FinancialCrimes #LegalCareer #SouthKorea #HumanRights #Judiciary
    • CEO of MetLife Insurance
      Song Young-rok
      Song Young-rok is the President and CEO of MetLife Insurance. He is focusing on expanding product sales with variable insurance, the company's main product, while also strengthening offerings in health insurance, aiming to position MetLife as a top-tier life insurer. Born on March 25, 1968, in Daegu, he graduated from Daegu Seonggwang High School and earned a degree in mathematics from Seoul National University. Song began his career as an accountant, working at Sedong Accounting Corporation, Samil Accounting Corporation, and Ernst & Young Hanyoung. He joined MetLife Insurance in 2007 as a Director of Financial Controlling. He served as Executive Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer before being appointed as CEO in 2018. He was reappointed in 2021 and successfully secured a third term in 2024. Song is a rare financial expert among insurance industry CEOs, having a background as a certified accountant. #SongYoungRok #MetLifeInsurance #CEO #FinancialExpert #InsuranceIndustry #HealthInsurance #VariableInsurance #Reappointment #SouthKorea #Accounting
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    • Vice Chairman of Doosan Bobcat
      Scott Park
      Scott Park is the Co-CEO and Vice Chairman of Doosan Bobcat. Having first assumed the role of CEO in 2013, he has led Doosan Bobcat for over a decade and has shared the co-CEO structure with CFO Cho Duk-jae since 2021. Under his leadership, Doosan Bobcat achieved record-breaking results in 2021, solidifying its role as a cash cow for its parent company. Park is also accelerating technology development to capture the future construction equipment market. Born on March 28, 1965, in London, UK, he graduated from Altaloma High School in the United States and earned a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Harvey Mudd College. He later received a master’s degree in International Business from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Before joining Doosan, Park worked with Volvo Construction Equipment, where he served as Global Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Vice President of Process and Systems in Belgium, and as Vice President and CIO overseeing the Korean and Asian excavator business in Singapore. He joined Doosan in 2012, serving as Executive Vice President in charge of strategy, production strategy, and quality management, before being appointed CEO in 2013. With over 25 years of international experience in manufacturing, Total Quality Management (TQM), information technology, and strategic development, he is recognized as a global market expert. A U.S. citizen with the English name Scott, he is fluent in both Korean and English, making him an ideal CEO for Doosan Bobcat, whose headquarters are in Korea and primary business operations are in North America. #ScottPark #DoosanBobcat #CoCEO #GlobalMarketExpert #ConstructionEquipment #Leadership #RecordPerformance #TechnologyDevelopment #TQM #InternationalExperience
    • CEO of Yuyu Pharma
      Yu Won-sang
      Yu Won-sang is the CEO and President of Yuyu Pharma. His grandfather, Yoo Teuk-han, founded Yuyu Pharma and was the brother of Yoo Il-han, the founder of Yuhan Corporation. His father, Yoo Seung-pil, also served as CEO and Chairman of Yuyu Pharma. Born in March 1974 in New York, United States, Yu attended Kent School in the U.S., then graduated from Trinity University with majors in Economics and Japanese. He earned his Master’s degree from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Business. Before joining Yuyu Pharma, he worked abroad in consulting, financial investment, and global pharmaceutical companies, gaining experience in open-minded corporate cultures. He is now working to transform Yuyu Pharma’s organizational culture into a more horizontal, open structure. In 2012, he leveraged big data for sales at Yuyu Pharma, becoming the first in the pharmaceutical industry to do so, which boosted sales of the children’s wound treatment product "Venoplus Gel" by nearly 50% compared to the previous year. In 2020, he was appointed CEO and President of Yuyu Pharma, becoming the company's largest shareholder. Following the retirement of his father, Yoo Seung-pil, from the chairman role in 2021, Yu took over full responsibility for managing Yuyu Pharma. He later recruited Park No-yong as a co-CEO to enhance management efficiency and strengthen expertise, leading Yuyu Pharma together as joint CEOs. #YuWonSang #YuyuPharma #PharmaceuticalIndustry #CEO #BigData #CorporateCulture #YuhanCorporation #ManagementEfficiency #JointLeadership #PharmaceuticalInnovation
    • Vice Chairman of Orion Group
      Hur Inn-chul
      Hur Inn-chul is the Vice Chairman of Orion Group. He serves as both the CEO of the holding company Orion Holdings and the Vice Chairman in charge of overall management at the business entity Orion. Born on March 26, 1960, in Masan, South Gyeongsang Province, he attended Masan High School and later graduated with a degree in Business Administration from Yonsei University. Hur began his career at Samsung C&T, where he was responsible for financial management. He later moved to Shinsegae, working in the business support office, where he continued handling finance-related tasks and eventually rose to the position of Vice President of the Business Support Office. When Shinsegae split into two separate entities, Shinsegae and E-Mart, Hur played a leading role in overseeing the division and was subsequently promoted from Vice President to President of the Shinsegae Group's Strategic Planning Office. He later served as CEO and President of E-Mart, after which he resigned, worked as a full-time advisor, and then joined Orion Group. Following the retirement of Orion Group Chairman Dam Chul-gon and his wife, Vice Chairwoman Lee Hwa-kyung, from their roles as registered executives, Hur has stepped up to fill the management gap left by the founding family. He has expanded his management reach by exploring new business opportunities.
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    • Chairman of Jastech
      Chung Jae-song
      Chung Jae-song is the CEO and Chairman of Jastech, a company specializing in manufacturing equipment for the semiconductor and display industries. He is the founder of Jastech, born on May 16, 1958, in Yecheon, Gyeongbuk Province. Chung graduated from the Department of Mechanical Assembly at Busan Technical High School and studied Industrial Management at Kyungnam Industrial University (now Gyeongsang National University). He worked at Dongmyung Heavy Industries and Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering before founding Jastech in 1995, where he became CEO. With a strong sense of pride as an engineer, Chung prefers to be known as a "technician" rather than an "entrepreneur." He views logistics robots and battery cell production equipment for secondary battery manufacturing lines as new growth drivers for the company. #ChungJaeSong #Jastech #semiconductorequipment #displaymanufacturing #companyfounder #SouthKorea #engineeringpride #secondarybattery #logisticsrobot #growthstrategy
    • Largest Shareholder of Uniquest
      Lim Charles Changwan
      Lim Charles Changwan is the founder and largest shareholder of Uniquest. Born on November 4, 1962, in the United States, he graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in sociology. He began working at Samsung Electronics’ U.S. branch in 1986, and in 1993, he established Uniquest, a non-memory semiconductor supply company, in San Jose, San Francisco. In 1995, he incorporated the company and founded Uniquest Korea. In 2004, he listed Uniquest on the Korea Exchange. Lim managed Uniquest as CEO until 2011, when he transitioned the company to a professional management system. Throughout the 2000s, he helped modernize and improve Korea’s semiconductor distribution market, breaking away from outdated practices and competing alongside global distribution companies, thus contributing to the growth of Korea’s semiconductor industry.
    • Acting Head of Samsung Electronics’ DX Division
      Roh Tae-moon
      Roh Tae-moon is the President and Head of Samsung Electronics' Mobile eXperience (MX) Division. As the artificial intelligence (AI) smartphone market enters a new era, Roh is focusing on enhancing Samsung Electronics' AI-powered "Galaxy AI" to gain an edge over Apple in this competitive landscape. He is also working to expand Samsung's presence in AI smart devices by collaborating with Google and Qualcomm to launch extended reality (XR) devices equipped with AI capabilities. Born on September 3, 1968, Roh graduated from Daeryun High School in Daegu and went on to earn a degree in Electronic Engineering from Yonsei University. He also obtained a master’s and doctoral degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology) Graduate School. Roh joined Samsung Electronics as a researcher, where he achieved notable success in smartphone development. This led to him becoming the company’s youngest executive director and, six years later, a rapid promotion to vice president. When he was promoted to president, Roh was recognized as the youngest president at Samsung Electronics. As the head of the Wireless Division, he oversaw Samsung’s smartphone business. Having handled wireless development roles since his initial entry into Samsung, Roh is a smartphone specialist. In product development, he places the utmost importance on consumer feedback. #RohTaeMoon #SamsungElectronics #GalaxyAI #smartphones #AI #XR #POSTECH #YonseiUniversity #consumerfeedback #technology
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    • CEO of Dong-A Pharmaceutical
      Baek Sang-hwan
      Baek Sang-hwan is the CEO and President of Dong-A Pharmaceutical. As a professional manager, he is focused on transforming Dong-A Pharmaceutical into a comprehensive healthcare company. Born in November 1972, Baek graduated from Korea University with a degree in Western History in 2002. He joined Dong-A Pharmaceutical in 2000, serving as the head of the Corporate Planning Team and later as the Chief of Corporate Planning. He also held the position of Chief of Corporate Planning at Dong-A Socio Holdings, the parent company. In 2022, Baek returned to Dong-A Pharmaceutical as CEO and President. Under his leadership, the company has been expanding its over-the-counter (OTC) business and developing new brands in the health and beauty (H&B) sector. He is also focusing on strengthening the company’s capabilities in the functional household goods sector and boosting cosmetics exports. Baek has reduced the company's reliance on Bacchus, its flagship product, and established a balanced business structure by positioning premium vitamins like Orthomol as new growth drivers. #BaekSangHwan #DongAPharmaceutical #HealthcareIndustry #CorporateLeadership #OTCBusiness #HealthAndBeauty #FunctionalProducts #Orthomol #BusinessExpansion #CorporateStrategy
    • Chairman of Ilji Tech
      Koo Bon-il
      Koo Bon-il is the Chairman and CEO of Ilji Tech, a company he founded specializing in automotive body parts. Born on April 20, 1947, in Daegu, Koo graduated from Seonggwang High School and the Department of Commerce at Cheonggu University (now Yeungnam University). After completing his studies, he worked at Jungang Spinning and Industrial before establishing Daegu Steel Industrial in 1983. In 1986, he decided to pivot to the automotive parts industry, founding Shin-A Engineering, which later became Ilji Tech. The name "Ilji Tech" combines "Ilji" (meaning single-minded determination) and "Technology," reflecting the company’s commitment to becoming a leading technology firm in automotive parts. Ilji Tech focuses on "lightweight components" and "eco-friendly vehicle parts," dedicating itself to research, development, and investment in these areas. #KooBonIl #IljiTech #AutomotiveParts #BusinessLeadership #CompanyFounder #LightweightComponents #EcoFriendlyVehicles #ResearchAndDevelopment #CorporateHistory #KoreanBusiness
    • Former Chairman of Taekwang Group
      Lee Ho-jin
      Lee Ho-jin is the former chairman of Taekwang Group. Born on December 8, 1962, in Busan, he is the third son of Lee Im-yong, the founder of Taekwang Industrial. Lee graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in Economics. He earned a master’s degree from Cornell University's Business School and completed the PhD coursework in Business Administration at New York University. He began his career in management as a director at Heungkuk Life Insurance and went on to serve as the CEO of Taekwang Industrial and Daehan Synthetic Fiber. After the passing of Taekwang Group Chairman Lee Im-yong, the chairmanship was initially passed to Lee Ki-hwa, Lee Im-yong’s brother-in-law and then vice chairman, while the eldest son, Lee Sik-jin, became vice chairman. Following the resignation of Lee Ki-hwa in 2002 and the death of the eldest son, Lee Sik-jin, in 2003, Lee Ho-jin ascended to the chairmanship of Taekwang Group in 2004. However, in 2011, Lee Ho-jin was arrested and charged with embezzlement and breach of trust involving KRW 140 billion (US$ 101 million). He resigned on February 10, 2012, following his indictment. Lee was sentenced to prison but was released on medical bail and remained under trial for 7 years and 8 months. In June 2019, his sentence of three years in prison was finalized, and he was released in October 2021 after serving his term. In August 2023, he was granted a special pardon on Liberation Day. Separately, in May 2024, police sought another arrest warrant for Lee on charges of creating slush funds amounting to tens of billions of won, but it was denied. As of November 2024, the prosecution's investigation is ongoing. Once known as a "reclusive manager" for avoiding public exposure, Lee has frequently come into the public eye due to his repeated legal troubles, resulting in a tarnished reputation. #LeeHojin #TaekwangGroup #CorporateLeadership #Embezzlement #BusinessEthics #LegalTroubles #HeungkukLifeInsurance #TaekwangIndustrial #KoreanBusiness #EconomicCrimes
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    • CEO of Shinhan Asset Management
      Cho Jae-min
      Cho Jae-min is the CEO of Shinhan Asset Management. Until 2023, Shinhan Asset Management operated under a co-CEO system, with Cho overseeing the traditional asset division. Starting in 2024, he became the sole CEO, leading the company on his own. He is committed to enhancing Shinhan Asset Management’s competitiveness as a comprehensive asset management firm. Cho was born on September 13, 1962, in Busan. He graduated from Choongam High School in Seoul and earned a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Seoul National University. He later obtained a master's degree in Business Administration from New York University. Recognized as a capital market expert with extensive experience in foreign exchange and bonds, Cho is a highly regarded professional manager in the asset management industry. He began his career as CEO of Midas Asset Management and has served as a CEO in asset management firms for nearly 25 years. After leaving Midas Asset Management, he led KB Asset Management before moving to KTB Asset Management. He returned to KB Asset Management as co-CEO alongside Lee Hyun-seung after four years. Upon being appointed CEO of Shinhan Asset Management, Cho joined the Shinhan Financial Group. He is known for his dedication to work, to the extent that he has little time for hobbies. #ChoJaeMin #ShinhanAssetManagement #KTBAssetManagement #KBAssetManagement #MidasAssetManagement #CapitalMarkets #AssetManagement #CEOProfile #ShinhanFinancialGroup #BusinessLeadership
    • Vice Chairman of Eugene Investment & Securities
      Yu Chang-soo
      Yu Chang-soo is the Vice Chairman and CEO of Eugene Investment & Securities. As a second-generation leader of the company, he shares the CEO role with professional manager Ko Kyung-mo. While Ko oversees operations and risk management within Eugene Investment & Securities, Yu focuses on the overall management strategy for the financial affiliates of the Eugene Group, including Eugene Investment & Securities. Born on May 21, 1963, in Seoul, Yu is the third son of Yu Jae-pil, Honorary Chairman of the Eugene Group. He graduated from Kyungseong High School in Seoul and earned a degree in Sociology from Korea University. He later obtained an MBA from the College of Business at Northern Illinois University in the United States. Yu held positions as President of Eugene Comprehensive Development and CEO of Eugene Group's Cement Division before being appointed Vice Chairman and CEO of Seoul Securities (now Eugene Investment & Securities) in 2007. After stepping down as CEO in 2009, he continued as Chairman of the Board. He returned as CEO in 2011 and has been leading Eugene Investment & Securities for the past 13 years. Under his leadership, Eugene Investment & Securities has established itself as a competitive mid-sized firm among larger securities companies. Yu is known for his attentiveness to those around him and his proactive communication style. #YuChangSoo #EugeneInvestment #Leadership #CEO #FinancialStrategy #SecondGenerationLeadership #KoreaUniversity #EugeneGroup #SecuritiesIndustry #CorporateManagement
    • CEO of Shift Up
      Kim Hyung-tae
      Kim Hyung-tae is the CEO of Shift Up, one of South Korea's top four game companies. He is actively expanding the company's game portfolio. Born on February 7, 1978, Kim initially studied in the Visual Communication Design Department at Chung-Ang University’s College of Arts but eventually dropped out due to an extended leave. In 1997, he began his career as a professional illustrator at game company Mantra, serving as an industrial technical agent. He later worked at Softmax before moving to NCSoft in 2005, where he served as Art Director (AD) and oversaw the overall design for the MMORPG "Blade & Soul," up to its "Silverfrost Mountains" season. Kim is known for his distinctive art style, characterized by exaggerated depictions of certain human features. In 2013, he founded Shift Up. The company entered the gaming business in earnest with the 2016 release of "Destiny Child," a subculture game (styled after Japanese anime) co-developed with Line Games. In 2022, Shift Up launched the subculture game "Goddess of Victory: Nikke," followed by the action-adventure game "Stellar Blade" in 2024. Kim is currently focused on the development of the upcoming game "Project Witches" and expanding the service areas and platforms for existing titles. #KimHyungtae #ShiftUp #GameIndustry #VisualCommunicationDesign #BladeAndSoul #DestinyChild #GoddessOfVictoryNikke #StellarBlade #ProjectWitches #GameDevelopment #ArtDirection
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    • Chairman of InBody
      Cha Ki-chul
      Cha Ki-chul is the Co-CEO and Chairman of InBody, as well as its founder. He manages the company alongside Co-CEO and President Lee Ra-mi. Born on January 22, 1958, in Daejeon, Cha graduated from Daekwang High School and Yonsei University with a degree in mechanical engineering. He earned a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from KAIST and later pursued a PhD in biomedical engineering at the University of Utah during his studies in the U.S. After completing a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard Medical School, Cha returned to Korea and founded InBody (formerly Biospace) in 1996. Motivated by his desire to personally develop a body composition analyzer, he successfully created the 'InBody' device in 1997. The device stands out for its use of multi-frequency measurement and direct segmental analysis, offering higher accuracy compared to existing products both domestically and internationally. The popularity of the device even led to the creation of the neologism "to InBody," meaning to perform a body composition analysis. Cha Ki-chul has expanded InBody’s product line beyond medical devices to include home-use and wearable devices, aiming to capture a larger share of the global health market. #ChaKiChul #InBody #BiomedicalEngineering #BodyCompositionAnalyzer #GlobalHealthMarket #Innovation #HealthTech #MedicalDevices #WearableTechnology #Entrepreneurship
    • Vice Chairman of Samyang Corporation
      Kim Won
      Kim Won is the Vice Chairman of Samyang Corporation. He serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors as an internal director. Along with his cousin, Vice Chairman Kim Ryang, he leads Samyang Corporation. He was born on March 5, 1958, in Seoul. As a third-generation member of the Samyang Group’s founding family, his grandfather is Kim Yeon-soo, the founding chairman, and his father is Kim Sang-ha, the second chairman. His cousin, Kim Yoon, is the third chairman of the Samyang Group. Kim Won graduated from Seoul Joongang High School and Yonsei University with a degree in Chemistry. He later completed his master's studies in Materials Engineering and Industrial Engineering at the University of Utah in the United States. In 1988, he joined Samyang Corporation, where he served as CEO and COO (President), and later as Vice Chairman of Samyang Holdings, before assuming his current role as Vice Chairman of Samyang Corporation. He has upheld the principle of joint management with his cousin, a tradition passed down through the family. With a background in science and engineering, he is known for his meticulous nature and exceptional managerial analysis skills. #KimWon #SamyangCorporation #ViceChairman #KimFamily #SamyangGroup #Leadership #Chemistry #IndustrialEngineering #CorporateManagement #KoreanBusiness
    • Chairman of OK Financial Group
      Choi Yoon
      Choi Yoon is the Chairman of OK Financial Group. In an effort to shed the company’s past image as a loan provider, he has focused on corporate social responsibility initiatives while preparing for a transition into a comprehensive financial group. Born on September 6, 1963, in Nagoya, Japan, Choi is a third-generation Korean-Japanese who graduated from Nagoya University with a degree in economics. He initially founded a restaurant called "Shilla-kan," which featured yakiniku (Japanese-style grilled meat) as its main offering, and expanded the business to operate 60 branches at one point. After moving to South Korea, he established a venture capital company and invested in IT companies, but faced setbacks as the venture boom faded. When a Japanese lending company under the A&O Group was put up for sale, he organized a consortium called JNP with other Korean-Japanese entrepreneurs to acquire the company. He renamed the acquired company to "APLO." Through aggressive marketing under the "Rush & Cash" brand, Choi expanded the business and subsequently merged seven affiliate companies using the Rush & Cash brand. He acquired Miz Sarang, Korea IB Finance, and Yes Credit Information. Choi further expanded into the secondary financial sector by acquiring Yena Savings Bank and Yeju Savings Bank, establishing OK Savings Bank, and eventually exited the loan business altogether. In 2019, marking the 20th anniversary of the company’s founding, he changed the company name from APLO Service Group to "OK Financial Group." #OKFinancialGroup #ChoiYoon #RushAndCash #corporatesocialresponsibility #thirdgenerationKoreanJapanese #financialgroup #Nagoya #APLO #OKSavingsBank #MizSarang
    • Chairman of the Board at Coupang, Inc.
      Bom Kim
      Bom Kim(Korean: 김범석) is the Chairman of the Board and CEO of Coupang, Inc., the parent company of Coupang. After completing large-scale infrastructure development, he successfully shifted the company from "planned losses" to profitability. Kim has expanded Coupang's influence beyond e-commerce into sectors such as food delivery and online video streaming (OTT). He was born on October 7, 1978, in Seoul. Kim is a Korean-American who moved to the United States during middle school when his father, an overseas employee of Hyundai Construction, relocated there. Holding U.S. citizenship, he is known by his American name, Bom Kim. Kim graduated with a degree in political science from Harvard University and later earned an MBA from Harvard Business School. While at Harvard, he founded the magazine 'Current', which he eventually sold to 'Newsweek'. He began his career at the Boston Consulting Group. Kim founded 'Vintage Media Company', which produced a monthly magazine targeting elite university graduates, later selling the company. In 2010, with KRW 3 billion in startup capital, he co-founded Coupang with Sun-joo Yoon (a director with ties from Harvard and daughter of former Minister of Strategy and Finance Yoon Jeung-hyun) and Harvard Business School alumnus Jaewoo Koh, who serves as Vice President. Initially established as a social commerce company, Coupang transitioned to an e-commerce company, introducing the groundbreaking "Rocket Delivery" service, which positioned Coupang as one of the most formidable competitors in the online and offline retail sectors. In 2021, Kim took Coupang public on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), raising KRW 5 trillion (approximately USD 4.3 billion). These funds enabled Coupang to expand its nationwide logistics network and venture into new businesses such as 'Coupang Eats' and 'Coupang Play'. As a self-made entrepreneur and innovative business leader, Kim is often referred to as the "Jeff Bezos of Korea." #BomKim #Coupang #RocketDelivery #CoupangEats #CoupangPlay #ecommerce #NYSE #innovation #Harvard #selfmadeentrepreneur
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    • CEO of HK inno.N
      Kwak Dal-won
      Kwak Dal-won is the CEO and President of HK inno.N. After CJ Healthcare was acquired by Korea Kolmar, its name was changed to HK inno.N. HK inno.N aims to maximize corporate value by increasing sales abroad for treatments like ‘K-CAB,’ a medication for gastroesophageal reflux disease, while also expanding its health functional foods and Health & Beauty (H&B) business segments. The company is also exploring new ventures, such as Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) services in biopharmaceuticals. Kwak was born on May 13, 1960. He graduated from Gyeongbok High School and earned a degree in business administration from Sungkyunkwan University, where he later obtained a master’s degree in marketing. Kwak started his career at Samsung Group and later held various positions at CJ CheilJedang’s pharmaceutical division, including roles as Head of Yeongnam Regional Sales, Head of Sales Support, and Head of the Second Business Division. When CJ CheilJedang’s pharmaceutical division became an independent company as CJ Healthcare, he served as Co-CEO. After the transition to a single-CEO system under Kang Seok-hee, Kwak led the Competitiveness Enhancement Task Force (TF). Following CJ Healthcare’s acquisition by Korea Kolmar and its renaming to HK inno.N, Kwak served as Head of Prescription Drugs (ETC) and Head of Production before being appointed as CEO of HK inno.N in 2022.
    • Chairman of Kyeryong Construction
      Lee Seung-chan
      Lee Seung-chan is the Chairman of Kyeryong Construction Industrial. He has shifted from conservative management focused on internal stability to a more aggressive expansion strategy. Lee has diversified the company’s business portfolio by expanding into distribution (such as highway rest areas) and leisure businesses (such as golf course management). Additionally, he has been promoting growth in modular housing, smart farming, and shared housing sectors. Born on November 27, 1976, in Daejeon, he is the youngest son and only son of Kyeryong Construction Industrial’s founder, Lee In-gu. Lee graduated from Daejeon High School and studied economics at Yonsei University. He earned both a master's and doctorate in architectural engineering from Chungnam National University. He began his career at Doosan Construction, gaining industry experience, before joining Kyeryong Construction Industrial as a director. He rose through the ranks, serving as senior managing director, executive vice president, and chief operating officer, eventually becoming president and CEO. As a second-generation executive leader, he held the CEO role but stepped down upon his promotion to chairman on March 28, 2023, retaining only his position as an inside director on the board. #LeeSeungchan #KyeryongConstruction #businessdiversification #modularhousing #smartfarming #sharedhousing #Chairman #expansionstrategy #secondgenerationCEO #leisurebusiness
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    • President of Kyungnam University
      Park Jae-gyu
      Park Jae-gyu is the president of Kyungnam University, serving in this role for 21 years, with a total of 33 years as president, excluding a period when he briefly left the university for a government position. He served as the Minister of Unification under the Kim Dae-jung administration and was one of the key figures behind the first inter-Korean summit. A respected expert on North Korean and unification issues, Park has advised and consulted various administrations, spanning both conservative and progressive governments. Born on August 11, 1944, in Changwon, Gyeongnam, Park studied political science at Fairleigh Dickinson University in the U.S. and earned his master’s and doctoral degrees from the City University of New York Graduate School and Kyung Hee University, respectively. His older brother, Park Jong-gyu, former director of the Kyungnam University Foundation and a former Blue House Security Chief under President Park Chung-hee, established the foundation. Park Jae-gyu took on the role of corporate director for the foundation, consistently leading the university as president. He joined Kyungnam University in 1973 as a professor and served as director of the Institute for Far Eastern Studies, renowned for its North Korean research. He chaired the Inter-Korean Summit Promotion Committee and served as a presidential advisor on unification across the Roh Moo-hyun and Lee Myung-bak administrations, and as a unification advisory committee member under the Park Geun-hye administration. Park was instrumental in establishing Kyungnam University’s North Korean Studies program, developing it from an undergraduate program into a specialized graduate school and later into the University of North Korean Studies. Kyungnam University is the largest private university in Gyeongnam based on enrollment size. However, the freshman enrollment rate fell below 80% for the 2024 academic year, and the university failed to secure a spot in the major government-funded Glocal University 30 project in both 2023 and 2024. This has led to calls for renewed leadership to help the university progress. #ParkJaegyu #KyungnamUniversity #NorthKoreanStudies #unificationexpert #SouthKoreangovernment #InterKoreanSummit #highereducation #leadershiprenewal #GlocalUniversity30 #Gyeongnam
    • Chairman of Mgame Corp
      Son Seung-chul
      Son Seung-chul is the Chairman of Mgame and also serves as CEO of its affiliate, Mfarm, an agricultural company. He has focused on discovering new business opportunities. In 2024, he returned as an internal director of Mgame to concentrate on the gaming business. Born on June 8, 1966, in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, Son graduated from Chung-Ang University with a degree in electronic engineering and earned a master’s degree in semiconductor engineering from the same university's graduate school. He founded Wizgate, the predecessor of Mgame, as a game development company and became its CEO. Son later rose to the position of chairman of Mgame but stepped down in 2018. He returned in 2021 as the non-registered chairman of Mgame and took on the role of internal director in 2024. As a first-generation developer in the gaming industry, Son is a business leader who transitioned from development to management. After entrusting management duties to Kwon Yi-hyung, the current CEO of Mgame and his junior at Chung-Ang University, he began focusing on development. Through flagship games such as 'Yulgang Online' and 'Knight Online,' he helped Mgame reach a revenue level of approximately KRW 80 billion. #SonSeungchul #Mgame #KoreanGamingIndustry #YulgangOnline #KnightOnline #businessleadership #gameindustrypioneer #ChungAngUniversity #gamingdevelopment #SouthKorea
    • Chairman of Infac
      Choi Ohe-gil
      Choi Ohe-gil is the chairman of Infac, a company that manufactures automotive parts, including actuators and control cables. Choi was born on January 23, 1942, in Gangneung, Gangwon Province. He graduated from Gangneung Commercial High School and earned a degree in Business Administration from Korea University, where he also completed a master’s degree from the Graduate School of Business Administration. Choi’s career includes roles at Korea Development Bank and Daishin Securities, after which he served as CEO of Dongshin Paper Industry. In 1991, he acquired control cable company Samyoung Cable (now Infac) and became its largest shareholder and CEO. The company name 'Infac' combines 'Infinite' (symbolizing boundlessness) and 'Accuracy.' In March 2023, Choi stepped down as CEO. He holds certifications as a certified public accountant and a tax accountant. Currently, Choi is focused on future growth investments in power conversion printed circuit boards (PCBs) for eco-friendly vehicles and battery components for electric vehicles. #ChoiOhegil #Infac #AutomotiveParts #ElectricVehicles #EcoFriendlyTechnology #KoreaUniversity #ControlCables #CertifiedPublicAccountant #ElectricVehicleComponents #FutureInvestments
    • CEO of Nexon
      Lee Jung-hun
      Lee Jung-hun is the CEO of Nexon. Nexon is headquartered in Japan and serves as the parent company of the Nexon Group. It oversees Nexon Korea as a subsidiary. The company is focusing on expanding its existing games to overseas markets and launching new titles by utilizing new intellectual property (IP) to maintain its growth trajectory. Following the passing of Kim Jung-ju, the founder of Nexon and CEO of NXC, Lee has been concentrating on stabilizing the organization. Lee was born on March 12, 1979. He began his career at Nexon Korea as a game planning associate and later held various positions, including Head of Neople Control Center, Head of FIFA Division at Nexon Korea, and Vice President. He was eventually appointed as CEO of Nexon Korea and, by the end of 2023, was designated as the CEO of Nexon's Japanese headquarters. Lee demonstrated his expertise in marketing through the use of game IPs and played a pivotal role in the successful launch of *FIFA Online 3*, helping it gain popularity in the domestic PC café market. As a rare non-developer to become a CEO in the gaming industry, Lee has garnered attention for both his management capabilities and performance. He has been a gaming enthusiast since his high school years, particularly enjoying Nexon games, and values diversity in game development. #LeeJungHun #Nexon #NexonKorea #gamingindustry #FIFAOnline3 #NXC #Neople #gameIP #gamingCEO #PCcafe
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    • Chairman of KC Tech
      Koh Seok-tae
      Koh Seok-tae is the Chairman of KC Tech and the founder of the company. He also serves as the Chairman (Board Chairman) of KC. Born on March 31, 1954, in Seoul, Koh graduated from Seoul High School and earned a degree in Chemical Engineering from Sungkyunkwan University. He began his career in sales at Daesung Oxygen, an industrial gas production company under the Daesung Group. In 1987, he founded a trading company that imported and sold semiconductor equipment. Koh pursued his dream of localizing semiconductor equipment by partnering with suppliers from the United States and Japan, developing semiconductor process equipment starting in 1991. He has received numerous government commendations for his contributions to the localization of semiconductor equipment. In 2017, Koh restructured the company through a corporate split: KC focused on chemical engineering areas such as gases for semiconductors and displays, while KC Tech specialized in manufacturing and selling front-end equipment and consumable materials for semiconductor and display processes. KC Tech’s core business revolves around producing equipment and consumables for semiconductor and display manufacturing processes, with major clients including Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. Koh is regarded as a typical "salesman-turned-CEO." He has been working to expand KC Tech’s business beyond its position as Korea’s only provider of chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) process equipment into new areas such as materials development. #KohSeokTae #KCTech #KC #semiconductorequipment #CMP #SamsungElectronics #SKHynix #semiconductorlocalization #chemicalengineering #businessleader
    • President of Inje University
      Jeon Min-hyon
      Jeon Min-hyon is the President of Inje University, currently serving his second term after successfully being reappointed. He focuses on educational innovation, enhancing research capabilities, and boosting glocal competitiveness to meet the needs of the regional community. Jeon is a materials scientist specializing in compound semiconductors and solar cells. He was born on November 1, 1957, in Cheorwon, Gangwon Province. After graduating from Myeongji High School in Seoul, he earned a bachelor's degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Hanyang University. He then pursued advanced studies in the United States, receiving a master’s degree in Materials Engineering from the University of Kentucky and a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering from the University of Florida. Jeon worked as a researcher at the Agency for Defense Development and served as a senior researcher at Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology before joining Inje University in 1999 as a professor in the Department of Nano Convergence Engineering. Within the university, he has held various leadership positions, including Director of Research Innovation, Head of the Industry-Academia Cooperation Foundation, and the inaugural Dean of the BNIT Convergence College, before being appointed as President. In 2024, Inje University joined the Glocal University 30 initiative, providing new momentum for the university's next stage of development. #JeonMinHyon #InjeUniversity #educationinnovation #glocalcompetitiveness #materialsengineering #compoundsemiconductors #solarenergy #universityleadership #GlocalUniversity30
    • CEO of Neptune
      Jeong Wook
      Jeong Wook is the CEO of the game development company Neptune. He leads Neptune alongside Co-CEO Kang Yul-bin. He focuses on improving management efficiency and diversifying the company’s business. He was born on December 15, 1972. After graduating from Seoul National University with a degree in Inorganic Materials Engineering, he worked as an analyst at Accenture, a U.S.-based management consulting firm. He later joined the portal site operator Freechal before moving to NHN, where he served as the CEO of NHN Hangame. While at NHN Hangame, he managed the web board division before leaving to establish Neptune in 2012. He is a seasoned expert in the gaming industry, with extensive experience. He has a strong background in investments and values building a robust personal network. #JeongWook #Neptune #gamingindustry #CEO #Accenture #NHN #Freechal #investment #gameexpert #businessdiversification
    • CEO of Intops
      Kim Keun-ha
      Kim Keun-ha is the CEO and President of Intops. He is a second-generation business leader, and his father, Kim Jae-kyung, serves as the Chairman of Intops. Kim was born on October 31, 1977. He graduated from the University of Washington and earned an MBA from the Michael G. Foster School of Business at the same university. After gaining experience at PCA Asset Korea and Samsung Electronics, he joined Intops in 2006. In 2013, Kim was promoted to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), and in 2015, he became CEO and President. Kim aims to develop a “manufacturing platform” that collaborates with companies that have technology but lack manufacturing capabilities. He views contract manufacturing for robots as a key growth driver. Intops has gained attention by producing robots for Bear Robotics and Samsung Electronics. #KimKeunha #Intops #KimJaekyung #CEO #manufacturingplatform #robotics #BearRobotics #Samsung #leadership #businessmanagement
    • CEO of DB Financial Investment
      Kwak Bong-seok
      Kwak Bong-seok is the CEO and President of DB Financial Investment. He is actively working to enhance corporate value, becoming the first among small- and medium-sized securities firms to introduce a value-up disclosure. Kwak is focusing on improving profitability by strengthening operations linked to the Private Investment Bank (PIB). He aims to build a stable revenue structure through corporate finance and asset management while reducing exposure to real estate project financing (PF). He is also improving financial soundness by enhancing key metrics, such as the Net Capital Ratio (NCR). In the Equity Capital Market (ECM), the company has made its mark by successfully managing IPOs, particularly for biotech and beauty companies. Kwak was born on February 5, 1969, in Sacheon, South Gyeongsang Province. He graduated from Jeonju High School and went on to earn a degree in law from Korea University. He began his career at Korea Investment & Trust Management (formerly Daehan Investment Trust) before joining Dongbu Securities, which later became DB Financial Investment. He is regarded as an expert in investment finance, including real estate. Known for his down-to-earth personality, Kwak enjoys open communication with employees. He is meticulous in his work and has built significant experience in corporate finance (IB) and project financing (PF), earning a reputation for his market insights. He possesses an extensive personal network and enjoys sports such as baseball and golf in his free time. #KwakBongseok #DBFinancialInvestment #corporatefinance #projectfinancing #IPO #financialsoundness #PIB #investmentbanking #networking #sports
    • Vice Chairman of SUN&L
      Chung Yun-joon
      Chung Yun-joon is the Vice Chairman of SUN&L and also serves as a director of its subsidiary, SUN&L Interior. He was born on April 21, 1967, in Busan as the son of Chung Hae-soo, the former chairman and founder of SUN&L. His grandfather, Chung Tae-sung, who founded Seongchang Store, is the originator of the company. Chung graduated from the Attached High School of Hongik University’s College of Education and earned a degree in Persian from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. He later obtained a master’s degree from Vanderbilt University’s Graduate School of Business in the United States. SUN&L was formerly known as SunChang Industry and was renowned for its furniture brand, Sun Furniture. Chung joined SunChang Industry in 1991 and served as its CEO from April 2005 to March 2012. In March 2012, he stepped down as CEO and was promoted to Vice Chairman of SUN&L (formerly SunChang Industry). Chung is known for his ability to respond quickly to changing market trends. Amid a downturn in the domestic construction sector, he made the bold decision to exit the company’s timber business, which accounted for half of its revenue. Instead, he pursued a strategic shift by acquiring cosmetic packaging manufacturers such as Darin and Illupack. Chung now faces the challenge of filling the performance gap left by the timber business, which once contributed 40% of revenue, and steering the company toward profitability. #ChungYunjoon #SUNandL #SunChangIndustry #leadership #businessstrategy #timberbusiness #cosmeticpackaging #Illupack #acquisitions #marketadaptation #Koreanbusiness
    • CEO of Hyundai Commercial
      Jeon Si-woo
      Jeon Si-woo is the Co-CEO of Hyundai Commercial, sharing the role with Chung Tae-young, Vice Chairman and CEO of Hyundai Card and Hyundai Commercial. Aligned with Hyundai Commercial’s strategy of balanced growth, Jeon focuses on building a well-rounded asset portfolio across industrial, corporate, and investment finance sectors. He was born on April 14, 1970. Jeon graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in Business Administration. After joining Hyundai Capital, he gained nearly 30 years of experience working across Hyundai Card and Hyundai Commercial. Jeon is recognized as a financial and strategic expert, having built his career primarily in management and strategic planning roles. He also served as the head of the Corporate Finance Division at Hyundai Commercial, earning high regard for his deep understanding of corporate finance. #JeonSiwoo #HyundaiCommercial #HyundaiCard #HyundaiCapital #corporatefinance #strategicplanning #balancedgrowth #Koreamarket #financeindustry #businessleader
    • Vice Chairman of Insung Information
      Won Jong-yoon
      Won Jong-yoon is the Vice Chairman and CEO of Insung Information and also serves as Vice Chairman of the SNET Group. As the founder of Insung Information, he is recognized as one of the first-generation entrepreneurs in South Korea’s system integration (SI) industry. Won was born on January 3, 1959, in Seoul. He graduated from Yeouido High School and earned a degree in Nuclear Engineering from Seoul National University. After completing his military service as an officer in the Korean Army, he worked at Hyundai Electronics, Samil Economic Research Institute, and Gain Systems before founding Insung Information in 1992. In 2020, Insung Information became a subsidiary of SNET Systems. Won envisions IT-managed services and digital healthcare as the future growth areas for Insung Information. #WonJongyoon #InsungInformation #SNETGroup #systemintegration #entrepreneurship #ITmanagedservices #digitalhealthcare #SouthKorea #firstgenerationventures #businessleadership
    • Executive Advisor of EcoPro
      Lee Dong-chae
      Lee Dong-chae(Korean: 이동채) is the Executive Advisor of EcoPro. He is also the founder of the EcoPro Group. The EcoPro Group, which focuses primarily on battery materials, is preparing countermeasures as it faces challenges due to a slowdown in the growth of the electric vehicle market. He was born on December 10, 1959, in Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do. He graduated from Daegu Commercial High School and later earned a degree in Business Administration from Yeungnam University. Lee started his career at Korea Housing Bank and briefly worked at Samsung Electronics. After earning his CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license, he worked as an accountant. Despite having a stable income as an accountant, he transformed into an entrepreneur, determined to become a business leader supporting 10,000 employees. In 1998, he founded *Korea Zeoleum*, which became the foundation of EcoPro Group. He was inspired to enter the environmental business sector after learning about the Kyoto Protocol. Through unwavering efforts in the battery material business, he developed EcoPro into one of the leading companies listed on the KOSDAQ market. He was sentenced to prison for gaining profits through stock trading based on insider information but was released through a special amnesty granted on Liberation Day. Before founding EcoPro, he lost his entire fortune when a fur business he had invested in with a relative went bankrupt during the Asian financial crisis. From this experience, he learned the importance of unique business ideas, human resources, and the role of capital markets. In 2004, he received a proposal from Cheil Industries to acquire its cathode materials and precursor business, marking the beginning of EcoPro’s focus on battery materials. With stock assets worth over a trillion KRW, he ranked among the top 10 wealthiest individuals in South Korea based on stock holdings by the end of 2023. He emphasizes the importance of talent. #LeeDongchae #EcoPro #battery #electricvehicle #KyotoProtocol #entrepreneur #KOSDAQ #CPA #KoreaZeoleum #LiberationDay
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    • Chairman of the board at Devsisters
      Lee Ji-hoon
      Lee Ji-hoon is the founder and chairman of the board at Devsisters. He led the company alongside co-CEO Kim Jong-heon but transitioned to the role of chairman in March 2024, appointing Jo Gil-hyun as the sole CEO. To improve the company’s performance, Lee is focusing on expanding the *Cookie Run* intellectual property (IP), exploring global markets, and developing new game titles. Born in November 1978 in Busan, Lee Ji-hoon studied Visual Communication Design at Hongik University but did not complete the program. He began his career at the portal site Freechal and later joined NHN (now Naver). In 2007, he founded an educational content production organization called Extras Standard, which was rebranded as Moblier in 2009, where he served as CEO. The company changed its name again in 2010 to Devsisters. In March 2024, Lee appointed Jo Gil-hyun, co-CEO of Studio Kingdom, as the sole CEO of Devsisters and stepped back to focus on his role as chairman of the board. Lee is known for his resolute personality. #LeeJihoon #Devsisters #CookieRun #gamingindustry #IPexpansion #globalmarkets #gameindustryleadership #Koreanbusiness #entrepreneurship #StudioKingdom
    • CEO of Kolon Industries
      Kim Yeong-bom
      Kim Yeong-bom is the CEO and President of the Manufacturing Division of Kolon Industries. He oversees all business operations except for the fashion division. Together with Yoo Seok-jin, CEO and President of the Fashion Division, he leads Kolon Industries under a dual-CEO system. Kim is actively pursuing various new business opportunities, ranging from securing advanced materials such as aramid fiber and atometal to developing biodegradable plastics and recycling used batteries. He was born on May 26, 1965. After graduating with a degree in Business Administration from Yonsei University, Kim began his career in the Kolon Code Business Division. He has concurrently held CEO positions at Kolon Plastics and Kolon BASF Inno-Form. Kim also served as the President and CEO of Kolon Glotech before being appointed to his current position as CEO and President of the Manufacturing Division at Kolon Industries. In his first year in office, the company faced underperformance, and with weak results continuing into 2024, improving performance has become a key challenge for him. #KolonIndustries #KimYeongbom #CEO #advancedmaterials #batteryrecycling #biodegradableplastics #aramidfiber #businessleadership #Koreanindustry #dualleadership
    • CEO of Bukwang Pharmaceutical
      Lee Jae-young
      Lee Jae-young is the CEO and President of Bukwang Pharmaceutical. He also serves as Executive Vice President of Strategic Planning at OCI Holdings. Lee has focused on improving Bukwang Pharmaceutical’s profitability, with particular emphasis on its central nervous system (CNS) pharmaceutical business. He was born on January 29, 1974. Lee graduated from Hyundai High School in Seoul and earned a degree in Business Administration from Seoul National University. He later obtained an LLM from Columbia Law School in the United States. After passing the 40th bar exam, Lee worked as a prosecutor at the Seoul District Prosecutors’ Office, Chuncheon District Prosecutors’ Office, and the Daejeon High Prosecutors’ Office. In 2019, he transitioned to corporate management, becoming a managing director of business planning at OCI Holdings. In 2023, he was promoted to Executive Vice President of Strategic Planning at OCI Holdings. The following year, in 2024, he was appointed CEO and President of Bukwang Pharmaceutical. Lee transformed Bukwang Pharmaceutical’s business structure by shifting the focus to contract sales organizations (CSOs) and establishing the CNS Business Division directly under the CEO’s office. He also prioritized the marketing of 'Latuda', a CNS drug. These efforts contributed to Bukwang Pharmaceutical’s return to profitability in the third quarter of 2024. #LeeJaeyoung #BukwangPharmaceutical #OCIHoldings #CNSBusiness #Latuda #CorporateManagement #KoreanPharmaceuticals #Profitability #BusinessStrategy #ColumbiaLawSchool #SNU
    • Chairman of Elentec
      Lee Se-yong
      Lee Se-yong is the Chairman and CEO of Elentec. He is the founder of Elentec, a company that supplies mobile phone cases and battery packs to Samsung Electronics. Lee was born on January 26, 1949. He graduated from Kyungshin High School and earned a degree in Electronic Engineering from Kyung Hee University. After graduating from university, Lee worked at Samsung Electronics before founding an electronic components company, Samil Precision Industry (now Elentec), in 1978. Over the past 40 years, he expanded Elentec’s business to include storage batteries, camcorder batteries, mobile phone cases, and small battery packs, growing it into a major electronics component manufacturer with annual revenue nearing KRW 1 trillion. In the 2020s, Lee has focused on diversifying the company’s business into new sectors, including e-cigarettes, medium-to-large battery packs, and mobility battery packs. Lee also identifies home energy storage systems (ESS) as a key future growth driver, given the expanding renewable energy market. #LeeSeyong #Elentec #SamsungElectronics #ElectronicsManufacturing #BatteryPacks #ESS #EnergyStorage #CorporateGrowth #NewBusiness #KoreanBusiness #Entrepreneur
    • CEO of CJ CGV
      Heo Min-heoi
      Heo Min-heoi is the CEO of CJ CGV. He is focusing on improving the company’s financial structure while promoting the future growth strategy, "Next CGV," in response to changing movie-watching trends following the end of the COVID-19 pandemic. He was born on March 15, 1962, in Busan. Heo graduated from Masan High School and earned a degree in Accounting from Pusan National University. He also completed an MBA at the Graduate School of Business at Yonsei University. He began his career at the finance team of CJ CheilJedang and later held key positions such as Head of the Management Team and Head of the Business Support Division at CJ Investment & Securities, as well as Director of the Business Support Division at CJ Hello. Heo served as Vice President in charge of business operations at CJ Corporation, the holding company of the CJ Group, before being appointed CEO of CJ Foodville. During Chairman Lee Jay-hyun’s absence from management, Heo took on the role of Vice President in charge of overall business operations at CJ. Later, he became the CEO of CJ OliveNetworks and also headed the Creative Economy Promotion Division within CJ Group. Heo subsequently managed the business support division at CJ CheilJedang before being appointed CEO of CJ O Shopping. After the merger of CJ O Shopping and CJ E&M, he served as the CEO of CJ ENM and then transitioned to his current role as CEO of CJ CGV. Known for his strong execution and drive, Heo has often been deployed to struggling CJ affiliates to restore them to stability, acting as a firefighter for the group. #HeoMinheoi #CJCGV #NextCGV #CJGroup #KoreaCinema #BusinessLeadership #CJCheilJedang #CJOShopping #CJENM #PostPandemic
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    • Director of National Policy at the Office of the President
      Sung Tae-yoon
      Sung Tae-yoon is the Director of National Policy at the Office of the President. He was born in 1970 in Seoul. Sung graduated from Guro High School and earned a degree in Economics from Yonsei University. He went on to complete a master’s degree in Economics from Yonsei University and a PhD in Economics from Harvard University. He began his career as an Associate Research Fellow on the Financial Economics Team at the Korea Development Institute (KDI) and later served as an assistant professor at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). Since 2007, he has been a professor in the Department of Economics at Yonsei University. During his tenure as a professor, Sung actively participated in policy advisory roles for the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Financial Services Commission. He gained recognition as a macroeconomics expert and advocate of free-market economics. Sung was also a vocal critic of the Moon Jae-in administration’s income-led growth policy. In 2023, he was appointed Director of National Policy in the administration of President Yoon Suk-yeol. During his graduate studies at Yonsei University’s College of Business and Economics, Sung studied under the late Yoon Ki-joong, a former professor and the father of President Yoon Suk-yeol. #SungTaeyoon #DirectorOfNationalPolicy #YoonSukyeol #OfficeOfThePresident #Economics #YonseiUniversity #HarvardUniversity #KDI #KAIST #MacroEconomics #FreeMarketEconomy
    • Chairman of Jeil Pharma Holdings
      Han Seung-soo
      Han Seung-soo is the chairman of Jeil Pharma Holdings. He was born on November 10, 1947 (lunar calendar) in Seoul as the son of the late Han Won-seok, founder of Jeil Pharmaceutical. Han graduated from Seoul High School and the business administration department at Oklahoma State University in the United States. He joined Jeil Pharmaceutical in 1975 and has been serving as the chairman of Jeil Pharma Holdings since 2017. Under his leadership, the company has expanded its business focus from products such as the “Penguin Patch” Jeilpaf and the arthritis patch treatment *Kepentech* to new drug development. Han is currently concentrating efforts on listing Onconic Therapeutics, a specialized subsidiary for drug development, on the KOSDAQ market by 2024. #HanSeungsoo #JeilPharmaHoldings #OnconicTherapeutics #JeilPharmaceutical #PenguinPatch #KOSDAQIPO #newdrugdevelopment #Kepentech #pharmaceuticals #businessleader
    • Chairman of Miwon Holdings
      Kim Chong-don
      Kim Chong-don is the Chairman and CEO of Miwon Holdings and also serves as the co-CEO of Dongnam Chemical. He was born on January 1, 1954, as the eldest son of Kim Jin-bak, the founder of Miwon Commercial. Together with his younger brother, Kim Chong-man, the Chairman and CEO of Miwon Chemicals, he has managed the Miwon corporate group. The Miwon group is a mid-sized chemical company specializing in basic chemical materials and advanced precision chemical materials. Kim Chong-don graduated from Jungang High School in Seoul and earned a degree in chemical engineering from Seoul National University. He later obtained a master’s degree from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). He joined Miwon Commercial in 1976 and became President and CEO in 1990. From 1999 to February 2015, he served as Chairman and CEO of Miwon Commercial. After stepping down from that role, he returned in 2017 to become Chairman and CEO of Miwon Holdings. Kim is recognized as a second-generation business leader who founded Miwon Specialty Chemical and quickly developed it into a globally competitive company in the specialty chemicals sector. #KimChongdon #MiwonHoldings #MiwonGroup #chemicalindustry #DongnamChemical #specialtychemicals #businessleadership #SeoulNationalUniversity #KAIST #familybusiness
    • Vice President of Dongwha Pharm
      Yoon In-ho
      Yoon In-ho is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Vice President of Dongwha Pharm. He also serves as the CEO of its affiliate DWP Holdings and its subsidiary Dongwha GMP. Yoon focuses on expanding into overseas markets and developing new business ventures. He was born on February 11, 1984. He studied economics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Yoon joined Dongwha Pharm in 2013 as a manager in the Finance and IT Department. He later held positions such as Deputy General Manager of the Central Nervous System (CNS) Team, Director of Strategic Planning, Managing Director, and Senior Executive Director. In 2022, he was promoted to Vice President and COO. He is a fourth-generation leader of Dongwha Pharm. Yoon is known for his strong drive and spirit of challenge. #YoonInHo #DongwhaPharm #COO #DWPHoldings #leadership #newbusiness #overseasexpansion #CNSteam #fourthgeneration #strategy
    • CEO of Kiwoom Asset Management
      Kim Ki-hyun
      Kim Ki-hyun is the CEO of Kiwoom Asset Management. He focuses on improving the company’s portfolio through the development of various new products. Known as a "bond expert," Kim has worked as a researcher in the bond sector of securities firms and as a fund manager at asset management companies. He was born in 1967 in Daegu. After graduating from Neungin High School in Daegu, he earned his bachelor’s degree in economics from Sogang University. He then pursued both a master’s and a doctoral degree in economics at the same university. Kim started his career at Allianz Life Insurance and later worked as a bond researcher at Samsung Securities’ Research Center. He entered the asset management industry by joining the bond management team of Samsung Investment Trust Management, now known as Samsung Asset Management. He was recruited as the head of the bond management team at Woori Asset Management, the predecessor of Kiwoom Asset Management, and went on to serve as the head of the bond management division and Chief Investment Officer (CIO) overseeing the securities division at Kiwoom Asset Management. In March 2024, Kim was appointed CEO of Kiwoom Asset Management. He is known for his meticulous approach to risk management and emphasizes the importance of teamwork. As the CEO, he faces the challenge of expanding the company’s market share in the ETF sector, which is considered a new growth area for asset management firms. #KimKiHyun #KiwoomAssetManagement #CEO #bondexpert #riskmanagement #ETFs #assetmanagement #teamwork #fundmanager #SogangUniversity
    • Chairman of Unitekno
      Lee Jwoa-young
      Lee Jwoa-young is the Chairman and CEO of Unitekno and the founder of the company. Unitekno is an automotive parts manufacturer specializing in the production of plastic injection-molded components for automobiles. Lee was born on August 3, 1955, in Busan and graduated from Haedong High School in Busan. After gaining experience at various automotive parts companies, he founded Ilshin Industries in 1979, though the venture was unsuccessful. In 1982, he joined Samyang Chemical, a defense contractor, where he worked until 1993, eventually rising to the position of Production Manager. In 1993, Lee founded Daesung Unitekno, a plastic injection molding company, which later became known as Unitekno. Lee follows a management philosophy focused on “growth with stability,” prioritizing financial soundness. He views electric vehicle (EV) battery cases and energy storage system (ESS) cases as key future growth drivers for the company. #LeeJwoaYoung #Unitekno #founder #automotiveparts #plasticinjection #EVbattery #ESS #growthwithstability #financialsoundness #management
    • CEO of Hanwha E&C Division
      Kim Seung-mo
      Kim Seung-mo is the President and CEO of Hanwha Corporation E&C Division. Until the 2022 consolidation of Hanwha's defense divisions, he held dual roles as President and CEO of both the defense and construction divisions. After the integration, he now focuses solely on leading the E&C Division. Kim is committed to advancing large-scale mixed-use development projects, a key strength of Hanwha's E&C Division, while expanding into data centers and eco-friendly business areas. He was born on August 3, 1963, in Jeju. Kim graduated from O-Hyun High School in Jeju and earned a degree in Industrial Engineering from Sungkyunkwan University. He joined Hanwha Group, initially handling new business initiatives. He later worked at Hanwha Q CELLS Korea, where he served as Head of Domestic Business, Chief Operating Officer, and eventually CEO, before returning to Hanwha as an executive overseeing business strategies. Kim also held strategic roles at Hanwha Techwin, Hanwha Land Systems, and Hanwha’s Business Support Division, along with leading the overall management of Hanwha’s defense business. In 2022, following the merger of Hanwha E&C into Hanwha Corporation, Kim was appointed as President of the E&C Division. He is recognized as a strategic expert in Hanwha’s core businesses of defense and manufacturing. #KimSeungmo #Hanwha #E&C #defenseindustry #manufacturing #datacenter #greenbusiness #corporatestrategy #Koreabusiness #leadership
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    • Minister of Science and ICT
      Yoo Sang-im
      Yoo Sang-im is the Minister of Science and ICT. He focuses on securing research and development capabilities by fostering talent in science and engineering and strengthening competitiveness in future strategic technologies. Yoo is also interested in establishing the AI Basic Act and restructuring telecommunications policies. He was born on October 10, 1959, in Yeongwol, Gangwon-do. He graduated from Kyungbock High School and earned a degree in ceramic engineering from Seoul National University. Yoo obtained a master’s degree in inorganic materials engineering from Seoul National University and a Ph.D. in materials engineering from Iowa State University in the United States. He has worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the Ames Laboratory under the U.S. Department of Energy (US-DOE), a visiting researcher at Japan's Superconductivity Research Laboratory, and a senior researcher at the Railway Technical Research Institute (RTRI). He also served as a professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Seoul National University. Yoo held roles such as Director of the Institute of Advanced Materials at Seoul National University, President of the Korean Superconductivity and Cryogenics Society, and an elected member of the National Academy of Engineering of Korea. He was appointed as the second Minister of Science and ICT under the Yoon Suk-yeol administration. Known for his gentle personality, he emphasizes the importance of connecting technology with the needs of the industrial field. #YooSangim #ScienceICT #KoreaGovernment #AIpolicy #EngineeringEducation #MaterialsScience #Superconductivity #ResearchDevelopment #TechnologyPolicy #YoonSukyeol
    • CEO of Uangel
      Ryu Jy-weon
      Ryu Jy-weon is the CEO of Uangel, jointly overseeing the company’s management with Vice Chair Park Ji-hyang, the spouse of the late Chairman Choi Choong-yeol, the company’s founder. Ryu was born on December 6, 1965, in Daegu. He graduated from Simin High School in Daegu and earned a degree in electronic engineering from Yonsei University. After working as a researcher at SK Telecom, he left the company during the IMF financial crisis, joining colleagues to establish Uangel. Following the passing of Chairman Choi Choong-yeol, Ryu took over the leadership of the company. Uangel specializes in software development, providing communication networks, Internet of Things (IoT) services, and ICT-based educational content for children to domestic and international telecom operators. Ryu also leads initiatives through the Uangel Voice Foundation, supporting students majoring in vocal performance. He is known for practicing "human-centered management," focusing on listening to and valuing the voices of individual employees. #RyuJyweon #Uangel #KoreanTech #ICT #IoT #Telecommunications #HumanCenteredManagement #UangelVoiceFoundation #Leadership #KoreanBusiness
    • CEO of Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance
      Cho Yong-il
      Cho Yong-il is the Vice Chairman and Co-CEO of Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance. He has been working to strengthen the corporate insurance agency channel to expand the sale of long-term insurance policies with high profitability. He is leading efforts to integrate information technology (IT) into insurance operations to enhance customer convenience and improve operational efficiency. Cho was born on August 18, 1958, in Daegu. He graduated from Gyeongbuk High School in Daegu and obtained a degree in English Language and Literature from Seoul National University. He began his career at Hyundai Engineering & Construction and later moved to Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance, where he held various positions, including General Insurance Division and Corporate Insurance Division. He eventually served as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and President of the company. After serving as the Chief Executive President, he was appointed Co-CEO along with Lee Seong-jae, Vice President of Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance, in March 2020, and later promoted to Vice Chairman. Having served as a resident officer at the New York office and head of overseas operations, Cho has developed a deep understanding of international markets, including the U.S. He is recognized as a sales expert with extensive field experience both domestically and internationally. #ChoYongil #HyundaiInsurance #insuranceindustry #coCEO #corporateinsurance #ITintegration #overseasoperations #salesexpert #insuranceleadership #HyundaiMarine
    • Prosecutor General
      Shim Woo-jung
      Shim Woo-jung is the second Prosecutor General appointed by President Yoon Suk-yeol. He is tasked with smoothly managing politically sensitive investigations, including the investigation into luxury handbag gifts received by Kim Keon-hee, the President's wife, the stock manipulation allegations involving Deutsch Motors, and the preferential hiring allegations related to the former son-in-law of ex-President Moon Jae-in. Born in 1971 in Gongju, South Chungcheong Province, Shim is the son of Shim Dae-pyung, a former leader of the Liberty Forward Party. He graduated from Whimoon High School in Seoul and earned a law degree from Seoul National University. In 1994, he passed the 36th National Judicial Exam and, after completing the Judicial Research and Training Institute in 1997, began his legal career as a prosecutor at the Seoul District Prosecutors’ Office in 2000. His career includes positions at the Gangneung Branch of the Chuncheon District Prosecutors' Office, as a research officer at the Supreme Prosecutors' Office, and as an inspector at the Ministry of Justice. In 2010, he served as a legal cooperation officer at the Consulate General in Los Angeles, where he obtained a California bar license. In 2015, Shim was appointed head of the Criminal Division 1 at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office. During the Moon Jae-in administration, he served as Deputy Chief Prosecutor at the Seo District Branch of the Daegu District Prosecutors' Office and later held roles as the Chief of Scientific Investigation Planning at the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office and Deputy Chief at the Seoul High Prosecutors’ Office. Shim then moved to the Ministry of Justice, serving as Director of the Planning and Coordination Office, assisting former Justice Ministers Choo Mi-ae and Park Beom-gye. He went on to serve as Chief Prosecutor of the Seoul Eastern District Prosecutors' Office and the Incheon District Prosecutors' Office. In September 2023, he became Deputy Prosecutor General of the Supreme Prosecutors' Office and was subsequently appointed Vice Minister of Justice. On September 18, 2024, Shim was appointed Prosecutor General. Within the prosecutorial organization, Shim is known for his calm and rational demeanor, with colleagues saying they have rarely seen him lose his temper. He is regarded as a specialist in planning and administration, having worked in key departments across the Ministry of Justice and the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office, with a focus more on management and administration than on field investigations. #ShimWoojung #ProsecutorGeneral #KoreanProsecution #legalcareer #YoonSukyeol #politicalinvestigations #judicialadministration #legalexpertise #MinistryOfJustice #calmleadership
    • Chairman of the Board at Neowiz Holdings
      Na Sung-kyun
      Na Sung-kyun is the Chairman of the Board at Neowiz Holdings and also serves as an internal director at GameOn, a subsidiary of Neowiz Holdings. He has focused on improving the corporate governance of Neowiz Holdings by transitioning the company to a professional management system and separating ownership from management. Na was born on November 12, 1971, in Seoul. He graduated with a degree in business administration from Seoul National University and earned a master’s degree in management science from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). He also completed coursework for a Ph.D. in management science at KAIST. In 1997, Na founded Neowiz (now Neowiz Holdings) and developed products like the internet auto-connect program 'OneClick' and the web-based chat and community platform 'SayClub,' which were successfully commercialized. After completing his military service, Na returned to the company’s management and became CEO. In 2020, he stepped down as CEO, transformed Neowiz Holdings into a professional management-led company, and assumed the role of Chairman of the Board. Na is recognized as a pioneer of the first generation of entrepreneurs who contributed to the growth of internet services in Korea. Known for his calm demeanor, Na is also driven by a determination to excel in his field. After returning to management following his military service, he focused on the gaming business, successfully growing Neowiz Holdings into a mid-sized company. #NaSungKyun #NeowizHoldings #GameOn #corporategovernance #Koreantech #internetservices #gamingindustry #entrepreneur #professionalmanagement #SayClub #OneClick
    • President of Korea Railroad
      Han Moon-hee
      Han Moon-hee is the President of the Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL). He has focused on securing railway safety by driving innovations across institutional practices and organizational culture. Born on November 26, 1963, in Yeoju, Gyeonggi-do, he graduated from Railroad High School and went on to study political science and international relations at Konkuk University. After graduating from high school, he joined the Korea National Railroad (currently KORAIL). In 1993, after passing the 37th Administrative Exam, he worked as an administrative officer at the Ministry of Government Administration and Home Affairs and the Ministry of Public Information before returning to the Korea National Railroad. At KORAIL, he held key positions such as Head of the Management Innovation Office, Head of the Planning and Coordination Office, Head of the Seoul Headquarters, and Director of the Management Support Division, before retiring in 2018. After serving as CEO of Uiwang ICD, he worked as the President of the Busan Transportation Corporation. However, he resigned with 18 months left in his term to apply for the presidency of KORAIL. In July 2023, he became the first internally recruited president of KORAIL, focusing on restoring public trust, implementing digital management strategies, and promoting overseas railway exports. #HanMoonHee #KORAIL #railway #railwayexport #digitalsolutions #railwayinnovation #Koreantransportation #railwaysafety #BusanTransportationCorporation #UiwangICD
    • CEO & Chairman
      Ahn Young-Koo
      Ahn Young-Koo is the Chairman and CEO of UNICK. He is the founder of UNICK, the No. 1 company in Korea and No. 3 globally for solenoid valves, a key component of automatic transmissions for automobiles. He was born on February 20, 1947, in Seoul. He graduated from Gyeonggi High School in Seoul and the Department of Industrial Education at Seoul National University. In 1971, he founded Jeokgo, a watch company that was the predecessor of UNICK. He was the first to localize small watches powered by AAA batteries and expanded the business to include car clocks and cigarette lighters. In 1992, he developed Korea's first solenoid valve for 4-speed automatic transmissions, and in 2010, he successfully mass-produced the solenoid valve for 8-speed automatic transmissions, the second in the world to do so. He views hydrogen vehicle parts, including valve modules for supplying and regulating hydrogen in hydrogen fuel cell stacks, as a future growth driver for UNICK.
    • Chairman of Mico
      Jeon Sun-kyu
      Jeon Sun-kyu is the chairman of Mico. He oversees the company’s operations alongside CEO Lee Seok-yoon. He was born on April 24, 1958, in Seoul. Jeon graduated from Inchang High School in Seoul and studied business administration at Seoul National University. In 1996, he founded Mico, a semiconductor component manufacturing company. Since then, he has restructured Mico’s corporate framework, expanding its business into the bio and energy sectors. In new business ventures, Jeon has focused on eco-friendly projects, aiming to position Mico among the 'top 10 global ceramic material parts companies' in terms of revenue. He is a business leader who emphasizes 'technological capability.'
    • Chairman of BH
      Lee Kyung-Hwan
      Lee Kyung-Hwan is the chairman of BH. He is an engineer-turned-executive. He was born on April 21, 1960, in Hampyeong-gun, Jeollanam-do. He graduated from Sungkyunkwan University with a degree in electronic engineering. In his late 20s, he founded the electronic components company, Bumhan Electronics, but faced a crisis due to the IMF bailout situation. Fortunately, he secured new investments and, together with his colleague from Molex Korea, Kim Jae-chang (former BH representative), they established Bumhan Flex. Lee Kyung-Hwan took charge of attracting external investments and new business opportunities, while Kim Jae-chang focused on maintaining existing operations. For over 20 years, he has been dedicated to the flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) business for smartphones, leading the company with the premium expertise and crisis management skills of a first-generation entrepreneur. His technological capabilities have gained recognition, with global smartphone companies like Samsung Electronics and Apple as clients. #LeeKyungHwan #BH #electronics #FPCB #smartphones #technology #engineering #crisismanagement #entrepreneurship #investment
    • CEO & President of KT
      Kim Young-shub
      Kim Young-shub is CEO & President of KT. He is actively seeking new growth engines for KT in areas such as cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI). Notably, he is accelerating the 'AICT' (AI + ICT) project in collaboration with Microsoft. Born on April 10, 1959, in Mungyeong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, he graduated from Kyungbuk High School and later earned a degree in Business Administration from Korea University. He began his career at Lucky Goldstar (now LX International), which is the predecessor of LG Corporation, working in the General Affairs Department and the Financial Improvement Team of the LG Restructuring Headquarters before moving to LGCNS. At LGCNS, he served as Vice President of the Management Support Division and head of the Solution Business Division, before taking on the role of CFO (Chief Financial Officer) at LG Uplus. After being appointed as CEO, he returned to LGCNS. Upon taking office as CEO of LGCNS, he enhanced organizational efficiency through a restructuring process. In August 2023, he was appointed as the CEO of KT. With his experience of expanding IT businesses by focusing on smart logistics and smart cities during his tenure at LGCNS, he is expected to leverage related capabilities in KT's IT new business sector. However, he also faces the challenge of addressing various uncertainties in KT's telecommunications operations. Although he is recognized as a financial expert, he also possesses a high level of understanding of IT technology. #KimYoungShub #KT #AI #cloudcomputing #Microsoft #AICT #LGCNS #telecommunications #ITbusiness #CFO
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    • CEO of iFamilySC
      Kim Tae-uk
      Kim Tae-uk is the CEO of iFamily SC. He leads iFamily SC as co-CEO alongside CEO Kim Seong-hyeon. He is a singer-turned-entrepreneur and the husband of actress Chae Si-ra. Starting with the wedding business, he grew iFamily SC into a company with over KRW 100 billion (US$ 72.6 million) in revenue by making the cosmetics business a new growth engine. He was born on September 5, 1969, in Daegu. He graduated from Yeongnam High School in Daegu and later from Inha Technical College with a degree in Naval Architecture. In 1991, he debuted as a singer with the song "Gaeggoom" (meaning "Dog's Dream"). In 2000, recognizing the potential in the wedding industry, he founded iWedding.net (now iFamily SC) and became its CEO. In 2016, he officially entered the cosmetics industry by launching the color cosmetics brand "Rom&nd." He is focusing on expanding into overseas markets, particularly by growing the cosmetics brand's lineup and distribution channels.
    • Chairman of JB Financial Group
      Kim Ki-hong
      Kim Ki-hong is CEO and Chairman of JB Financial Group. Under the vision of being a "small but strong financial group," he focuses on quality growth centered on profitability and proactive risk management. Born on January 10, 1957, in Seoul, Kim graduated from Kyungdong High School and earned a degree in Business Administration from Barat College in the United States. He later obtained his MBA from the University of Missouri and a Ph.D. in Business Administration from the University of Georgia. Throughout his career, he has worked in academia, private research institutes, the Financial Supervisory Service, and KB Kookmin Bank. He served as a specialist at the Korea Institute of Taxation, director of research coordination at the Korea Insurance Development Institute, and deputy superintendent of the Financial Supervisory Service. While working as a professor in the International Business Department at Chungbuk National University, he held roles as a director at the Korea Economic Institute (KorEI), outside director at KB Kookmin Bank, and outside director at LG Insurance (now KB Insurance). He later moved to KB Kookmin Bank as senior vice president and strategy group vice president, where he was in charge of planning the establishment of the KB Kookmin Bank holding company. After serving as CEO of JB Asset Management, he was appointed as chairperson and CEO of JB Financial Group, where he has been re-elected. His management style is characterized by determination; he is known for his aggressive work style, often referred to as a "bulldozer," while also being adept at communication. #KimKiHong #JBFinancialGroup #financialmanagement #Koreanbanking #leadership #businessadministration #riskmanagement #qualitygrowth #KookminBank #bulldozermanagement
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    • CEO & Chairman
      Lee Young-ho
      Lee Young-ho is the Chairman and CEO of Choil Aluminum. As a third-generation owner, his grandfather was the late Lee Tae-hee, the founder and former chairman, and his father is Lee Jae-seop, the honorary chairman. He was born on August 30, 1965, in Seoul. After graduating from Yeongjin High School in Daegu, he studied Business Administration at New York University and later earned an MBA from Fordham University. He joined Choil Aluminum in 1985 and was promoted to CEO in 2004. He became Vice Chairman in 2020 and Chairman in 2024. He is focusing on investment and market expansion, seeing the aluminum foil for electric vehicle batteries as a new growth driver for the company.
    • Busan University Alumnus Becomes First Bank President, Tackles KRW 300 Billion Embezzlement [2024]
      Ye Kyong-tak
      Ye Kyong-tak is the President of BNK Kyongnam Bank. He is focused on financial practices that promote coexistence with the local community and on digital innovation. He is also working to address the aftermath of a embezzlement incident that occurred in 2023. Born in November 1966, Ye graduated from Miryang High School and earned a degree in sociology from Pusan National University. He later obtained a master's degree in business administration from Changwon National University. Having joined the bank in 1992, he has worked exclusively at Kyongnam Bank for over 30 years. Throughout his career, he has held various positions including branch manager of the Yulha branch, head of the card business division, head of the Eastern Sales Headquarters, and group leader of the credit operations group. In 2023, he was appointed as the president of Kyongnam Bank. Ye aims to establish the bank as a pillar of the local economy. He is noted for his gentle leadership style and actively engages in communication with employees. #YeKyongtak #KyongnamBank #financialinnovation #digitaltransformation #localcommunity #leadership #banking #businessadministration #economicdevelopment #employeeengagement
    • CEO of Samsung Securities
      Park Jong-moon
      Park Jong-moon is the CEO and President of Samsung Securities. He has been expanding the wealth management (WM) division by offering specialized services tailored to ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Park is also focused on strengthening corporate sales to achieve balanced growth in the investment banking (IB) division. Born in 1965, he graduated from Naeseong High School in Busan and studied business administration at Yonsei University. He completed a master’s degree in financial engineering at KAIST and began his career at Samsung Life Insurance. As a long-serving 'Samsung man' within the financial affiliates of the Samsung Group, Park mainly handled management support and asset management. When Samsung Securities faced the shock of a net loss due to the fallout from the real estate project financing (PF) crisis, he was brought in as a "relief pitcher." Park is regarded as possessing extensive global capabilities, having served as a control tower for the group's financial affiliates.
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    • CEO & Chairman
      Park Han-oh
      Park Han-oh is the Chairman and CEO of Bioneer. He was born on May 16, 1962, in Inje, Gangwon Province. He graduated from Wushin High School in Seoul and obtained a degree in Chemistry from Seoul National University. He earned his Master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Biochemistry from KAIST Graduate School. While working as a researcher, he founded Bioneer with the aim of achieving the localization of genetic technology, which was then heavily reliant on imports. Bioneer is the "first domestic" bio venture company created through a spin-off from the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology. The company successfully synthesized DNA for the first time in Korea and developed the first PCR diagnostic kits and equipment in the country. It is increasing its sales with products that apply its technologies, including the hair loss relief cosmetic "Cosmerna" and the functional probiotic product for body fat reduction, "Bienalssin." He is regarded as a first-generation bio engineer and manager who has contributed to building and expanding the life sciences research infrastructure in Korea.
    • CEO of NexonGames
      Park Yong-hyun
      Park Yong-hyun is the CEO of Nexon Games. He is focusing on the expansion of new intellectual properties (IP) for the Nexon Group. He was born on November 19, 1970. After graduating from Korea University with a degree in electrical engineering in 1993, he began his career as a software developer. He served as the head of Studio E&G at NCSoft and later as the head of Bluehole Studio (now Krafton). In May 2013, he founded NetGames and took on the role of CEO. The company entered the KOSDAQ market through a merger with NH Corporation Acquisition Purpose No. 9 in 2017. In 2018, Nexon Korea acquired a 30% stake in NetGames, increasing its total ownership to 48.3%, thus integrating it as a subsidiary. In March 2022, Nexon Games was established through a merger with another subsidiary, Nexon GT. Park Yong-hyun has been serving as CEO for over 11 years since the NetGames era and has also been the Vice President in charge of development at Nexon Korea since April 2024. Nexon Games is focusing on the long-term success of its shooting game "The First Descendant," which was released in July 2024, along with the launch of large new game projects by Nexon Korea. #ParkYongHyun #NexonGames #Nexon #gaming #KOSDAQ #intellectualproperty #TheFirstDescendant #softwaredevelopment #merger #Krafton
    • Chairman of Dong-A Socio Holdings Co.,Ltd.
      Kang Jeong-seok
      Kang Jeong-seok is the chairman of Dong-A Socio Holdings Co., Ltd. and serves as the chair of the Sustainability Committee (CSO). He was born on October 30, 1964. He is the grandson of the late founder of Dong-A Pharmaceutical, Kang Jung-hee, and the fourth son of honorary chairman Kang Shin-ho, making him a third-generation owner. From an early age, he was identified as a successor and received management training. Kang graduated from Chungang University with a degree in philosophy and earned a master's degree in pharmacy from Sungkyunkwan University. He joined Dong-A Pharmaceutical in 1989 and held various positions, including team leader of the Management Control Team and head of the Medical Business Division. He also served as president of Dong-A Otsuka and vice president of Dong-A Pharmaceutical. In 2013, he became the CEO of Dong-A Socio Holdings, and in January 2017, he was appointed chairman. However, just seven months after becoming chairman, in August 2017, Kang Jeong-seok was arrested on charges of embezzling company funds and providing kickbacks. He was released in 2020 but faced a five-year employment restriction, making it difficult for him to return to management for over six years. On August 15, 2023, he was reinstated through a special pardon on Liberation Day, and in September 2023, with the board’s approval, he was appointed chair of the Sustainability Committee (CSO), marking his return to management activities. He now faces the challenge of establishing his presence as a third-generation leader, stepping out from under the shadow of his father, who created the formula "Dong-A Pharmaceutical = Korea's No. 1 Pharmaceutical Company." #KangJeongSeok #DongASocioHoldings #SustainabilityCommittee #pharmaceuticals #Korea #leadership #business #corporategovernance #familybusiness #pardon
    • CEO of Alteogen
      Park Soon-jae
      Park Soon-jae is the CEO of Alteogen. He aims to elevate Alteogen beyond the level of a biosimilar (biopharmaceutical generic drug) company, transforming it into a global pharmaceutical company that develops biobetters (improved biopharmaceuticals). Park was born on December 22, 1954, in Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do. He graduated from Seoul High School and earned a degree in biochemistry from Yonsei University. He later obtained a Ph.D. in chemistry from Purdue University in the United States. Park worked as a researcher at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) graduate school. He joined Lucky Biotech Research Institute (now LG Chem Research Institute) as a senior researcher, where he led research, development, and regulatory approval of biopharmaceuticals. Park played a pivotal role in advancing LG Chem’s biopharmaceutical business by launching eight biopharmaceutical products, including growth hormones, hepatitis B vaccines, and interferons. He also led the global technology transfer of the quinolone antibiotic "Factive," the first domestically developed new drug to receive U.S. FDA approval. Park later moved to Hanwha Petrochemical as Managing Director and Head of Bio Development, where he spearheaded the Dream Pharma business. During his tenure as Vice Chairman and CEO at Binex, he secured private management rights for the government’s Korea Biotech Commercialization Center (KBCC). In 2008, he co-founded Alteogen with his wife, Professor Jung Hye-shin, and became the company’s CEO in 2011. His personal motto is "Live a life like a grain of wheat," reflecting his humble and service-oriented approach to leadership. Park emphasizes a management principle that the company must have either a world-first or differentiated platform. #ParkSoonjae #Alteogen #biopharmaceuticals #biosimilars #biobetters #globalpharma #biotech #Factive #LGchem #Binex #innovativeplatforms #leadership
    • CEO of Lotte Insurance
      Lee Eun-ho
      Lee Eun-ho is the CEO of Lotte Insurance. He is focusing on improving Lotte Insurance’s performance by enhancing the company's internal structure. He was born on July 23, 1974. Lee graduated from Choongam High School in Seoul and studied Electrical Engineering at Korea University. He also earned an MBA from INSEAD in France. He first became involved with Lotte Insurance when he participated in consulting for JKL Partners during their acquisition of the company in 2019. Following the acquisition, he joined Lotte Insurance as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) overseeing strategic planning. He became CEO in 2022 and successfully extended his term in 2024. Lee is a financial strategy expert who has provided advisory services to domestic and international financial companies at Oliver Wyman, A.T. Kearney Korea, and PwC Consulting.
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    • President of Kangwon National University
      Jeong Jae-yeon
      Jeong Jae-yeon is the president of Kangwon National University, with a term starting from June 24, 2024, lasting for four years. He aims to establish Kangwon National University as a globally recognized local university that advances together with the region, based on the creation of value and knowledge. Jeong is an expert in the field of taxation and public finance. He was born on September 13, 1968. He graduated from Korea University with a degree in Business Administration and later earned both a master's and doctorate in Business Administration from Korea University's graduate school. He started his career as a certified public accountant (CPA), working at Samil Accounting Corporation before serving as an auditor at Samduk Accounting Corporation. He then became a professor in the School of Management, Tourism, and Accounting at Kangwon National University. In academia, he served as president of the Korean Academic Society of Taxation, and in the industry, he was active as a National Tax Research Committee member for the Korean Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Within the university, he held various leadership roles such as the head of the Entrepreneurship Education Center, director of the Industry-University Cooperation Foundation, dean of the College of Business Administration, dean of the Graduate School of Business, and chair of the Finance Committee. He was also an outside director for Doosan Robotics. In government, Jeong served as a budget policy advisory committee member for the National Assembly Budget Office, a member of the Tax System Development Deliberation Committee for the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and the chair of the Business Succession Promotion Committee for the Korea Federation of SMEs. With the selection of the Glocal University 30 project, he is determined to drive educational innovation at the unified Kangwon National University, aiming to establish it as the sole national university in Gangwon Province. #KangwonNationalUniversity #JeongJaeyeon #taxation #publicfinance #DoosanRobotics #GlocalUniversity30 #Koreaneducation #accounting #businessadministration #universalleader
    • President of KHNP
      Whang Joo-ho
      Whang Joo-ho is the president of Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP). He is focusing his efforts on achieving the goal of "exporting 10 nuclear power plants by 2030." He was born on March 22, 1956, in Busan. After graduating from Seoul Kyunggi High School and Seoul National University with a degree in nuclear engineering, he earned both his master's and doctoral degrees in nuclear engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in the United States. He served as a professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at Kyunghee University before moving to the Korea Institute of Energy Research as the president. He has also served as the co-chairman of KHNP's Innovation Growth Committee and the chairman of the Nuclear Safety Advisory Committee before being appointed as the president of Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power in August 2022. He is the first university professor to be appointed president of KHNP since its separation from KEPCO. He is a leading authority in the field of spent nuclear fuel. #WhangJooho #KHNP #KoreaHydroNuclearPower #nuclearpower #nuclearfuel #energyresearch #nuclearsafety #spentnuclearfuel #nuclearengineering #KoreanEnergy #nuclearexport
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    • CEO and Chairman of Patron
      Kim Jong-koo
      Kim Jong-koo is the Chairman and CEO of Patron. He leads the company as co-CEO alongside his son, Kim Won-geun. He focuses on fostering new businesses and is also interested in enhancing shareholder value through responsible management. Born in November 1949 in Jeonbuk, he graduated from Jungdong High School in Seoul and then earned a degree in mechanical engineering from Seoul National University before joining Samsung Electronics. After serving as the director of the Planning Team at the Samsung Group Chairman's Office, he moved to Samsung Electro-Mechanics, where he held positions such as Head of the Comprehensive Research Institute, Head of the Layered Thin Film Division, Head of the Electronic Components Business Unit, and Chief Technology Officer (CTO). After working for 29 years in the Samsung Group, he founded Patron with former employees of Samsung Electro-Mechanics. The company name, Patron, signifies becoming a partner that supplies quality components to finished product manufacturers. Patron was established as a spin-off of Samsung Electro-Mechanics' wireless communication business, inheriting the components business, including dielectrics and isolators for mobile phones. He is a self-made entrepreneur. He established Patron in 2003 with a capital of KRW 27.1 billion (US$ 19.7 million) and grew it into a mid-sized company with annual sales of over KRW 1 trillion (US$ 726 million). He possesses excellent management skills and technical expertise, receiving positive evaluations for his drive, judgment, and leadership. --- **Keywords:** #Patron #KimJongkoo #CEO #entrepreneur #Samsung #businessleadership #shareholdervalue #selfmade #mid-sizedcompany #newbusiness
    • CEO & President of Renault Korea Motors
      Stéphane Deblaise
      Stéphane Deblaise is the President and CEO of Renault Korea Motors. He is focusing on the “Aurora” project, which involves developing new vehicles, including hybrid cars, in collaboration with Geely Group. Born on July 16, 1972, he studied engineering at the University of Strasbourg and IFP School. He completed his Master of Business Administration (MBA) at INSEAD in France. After joining Renault Group, he primarily worked in new vehicle development. Deblaise served as the Chief Engineer for vehicle development in the South American market, Vice President of Product and Brand Planning for Dongfeng-Renault, and Director of new vehicle development programs for the Renault C (compact) and D (mid-size) segments. He worked as Director of Advanced Projects and Cross Car Line Programs at Renault Group before being appointed President and CEO of Renault Korea in 2022. #StéphaneDeblaise #RenaultKoreaMotors #AuroraProject #hybridcars #automotive #vehicledevelopment #GeelyGroup #INSEAD #engineering #leadership
    • CEO and Chairman
      Song Ho-keun
      Song Ho-Keun is the Chairman and CEO of YG-1. He is the founder of YG-1, which is the global leader in the endmill market within the cutting tools industry. Song Ho-Keun was born on January 15, 1952, in Seoul. He graduated from Seoul High School and then from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Seoul National University. In 1977, he joined Taehwa Machinery, a subsidiary of Taehwa Group, where he realized the growth potential of the cutting tools market. In 1981, he founded Yangji Precision Tools, now known as YG-1. YG-1 has also received equity investment from renowned investor Warren Buffett. Song Ho-Keun is working hard to transform YG-1 into a Total Tooling Solution Provider, which offers comprehensive solutions for cutting tools. He aims to make YG-1 the number one company in the global cutting tools market by 2035.
    • Chairman of Eugene Technology
      Um Pyung-yong
      Um Pyung-yong is the Chairman and CEO of Eugene Technology. He was born on September 14, 1954. Um graduated from Kwangwoon University with a degree in Applied Electronics Engineering. After graduation, he began his career in the semiconductor industry by working at Hyundai Electronics (now SK Hynix). In 2000, he founded Eugene Technology as an independent venture. Through research focused on the localization of semiconductor deposition equipment, he successfully developed the "single-type LPCVD (Low Pressure Chemical Vapor Deposition) equipment," which is used in front-end semiconductor processes for thin film deposition. This made Eugene Technology the only company in South Korea to develop such equipment. His company supplies equipment to global semiconductor giants such as Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Micron. As an engineer-turned-CEO, Um is often referred to as a "living legend of South Korea's semiconductor industry," having dedicated his entire career to the field. He has set a goal to elevate Eugene Technology to become one of the world's top 10 semiconductor equipment manufacturers. #UmPyungYong #EugeneTechnology #semiconductorequipment #LPCVD #thinfilmdeposition #Samsung #SKHynix #Micron #semiconductorindustry #CEO #engineering
    • Chairman of Nongshim
      Shin Dong-won
      Shin Dong-won is the chairman of the Nongshim Group. He is in charge of overseeing the management of Nongshim Holdings, the group's holding company. Shin is focused on continuously enhancing Nongshim's brand value through overseas operations, particularly in North America and other regions. He is also prioritizing business diversification, aiming to expand into new ventures such as health functional foods and alternative meats, thereby reducing the company's heavy reliance on ramen and snack products. Born on January 9, 1958, in Busan, he is the eldest son of Shin Choon-ho, the founder of Nongshim Group. He graduated from Shillim High School in Seoul and received a degree in Chemical Engineering from Korea University. He also obtained a master’s degree in International Trade from Korea University's Graduate School. During the summer vacation of his second year at university, following his father Shin Choon-ho’s remark, "Why waste time?" he underwent new employee training at a factory. After joining Nongshim, Shin gained extensive management training by working in key areas such as finance, purchasing, planning, and overseas operations. He served as the International CEO of Nongshim, CEO of Nongshim Engineering, and CEO of Nongshim Taekyung, before becoming the CEO of both Nongshim and Nongshim Holdings. In 2021, after the death of his father, Shin Choon-ho, he assumed the position of chairman of Nongshim. He stepped down from his roles as CEO of Nongshim and Nongshim Holdings, transitioning the company to a professional management system. Shin views overseas market competitiveness as critical to Nongshim’s future. He is known for his gentle demeanor and displays leadership that is outwardly soft but internally strong. Although not frequently in the public eye, Shin leads social gatherings among business leaders and remains dedicated to research and development. #ShinDongwon #Nongshim #NongshimHoldings #globalbusiness #healthfoods #alternativemeats #chemicalengineering #KoreaUniversity #businessdiversification #leadership
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    • CFO of Naver Corp.
      Kim Nam-sun
      Kim Nam-sun is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Naver. Together with CEO Choi Soo-yeon, he is leading the company's efforts in expanding Naver's global business, including mergers and acquisitions of overseas companies. He was born on November 27, 1978, in Samcheok, Gangwon Province, as the eldest of one son and one daughter to Kim Taek-gi, a former member of the Millennium Democratic Party, and Lee Yang-hee, an honorary professor at Sungkyunkwan University. His grandfather, Kim Jin-man, served as a seven-term Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, and his maternal grandfather is Lee Cheol-seung, a former member of the National Assembly. He graduated from Sehwa High School in Seoul and earned a degree in Materials Science and Engineering from Seoul National University. After completing his Juris Doctor (JD) at Harvard Law School, he worked as a lawyer at the American law firm Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP. He was involved in mergers and acquisitions at global investment banks Lazard, Morgan Stanley, and Macquarie Asset Management. In 2020, he joined Naver as the Head of Business Development, Investment, and Mergers & Acquisitions, and since 2022, he has been serving as the Chief Financial Officer. Known for his calm demeanor, he is quick in making judgments. #KimNamSun #Naver #CFO #ChoiSooYeon #globalbusiness #mergersandacquisitions #investmentbanking #HarvardLaw #materialsengineering #leadership
    • Chairman of DI Dongil
      Suh Min-sok
      Suh Min-sok is the Chairman of DI Dongil and also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. He was born on June 15, 1943, as the eldest son of Suh Jung-ik, the founder of Dongil Textile. Suh graduated from Kyunggi High School and studied Textile Engineering at Seoul National University. He later completed a master’s degree at the University of Michigan and received an honorary Doctorate in Business Administration from Sejong University in 2000. In 1970, Suh joined Dongil Textile, and after the death of his father in 1973, he began participating in the company's management at the age of 35. He became CEO in 1978 and was promoted to Chairman in 1991. In 1995, Suh also served as Chairman of Chohung Bank and was an Honorary Consul of Belize in Central America. In 2006, Suh was selected as one of the "60 Engineers Who Raised Korea" by Seoul National University and the National Academy of Engineering of Korea. Since 1969, Suh has contributed significantly to Korea's export of garments by developing and localizing various types of spun and sewing threads. In the early 1970s, he was also recognized for diversifying and upgrading products by producing ultra-fine yarns and developing new materials. He has actively contributed to the advancement of textile technology as the Chairman of the Korea Spinners Association, Chairman of the Korea Textile Technology Research Institute, and Vice Chairman of the Korea Federation of Textile Industries. As a second-generation leader, Suh inherited Dongil Textile and, through innovation and change, expanded DI Dongil’s business into future industries such as secondary battery materials and eco-friendly plants, transforming it from a traditional textile company into a modern, diversified enterprise. #SuhMinSok #DIDongil #DongilTextile #textileindustry #Koreanengineering #secondarybatterymaterials #innovation #businessleadership #globalexpansion #textiletechnology #honorarydoctorate #SeoulNationalUniversity
    • CEO of Dong A Eltek
      Park Jae-kyoo
      Park Jae-kyoo is the CEO and Chairman of Dong A Eltek, where he leads the company alongside Co-CEO Choi Kwi-sang. He also serves as the CEO and Chairman of Sunic System, an affiliate of Dong A Eltek. Park is focused on expanding orders for OLED deposition equipment, while also paying attention to enhancing shareholder value at Dong A Eltek. Born on March 25, 1955, he graduated from Chung-Ang University with a degree in Electronic Engineering and worked at Korea Precision Electronics and Chung-Ang Electronics. In 1987, he founded Dong A Electronics (now Dong A Eltek) and became its CEO. He has also been active as Vice Chairman of the KOSDAQ Association and Vice Chairman of the Korea Display Industry Association. Park has been a driving force behind the localization of display inspection equipment and OLED deposition equipment. #ParkJaeKyoo #DongAEltek #SunicSystem #OLEDtechnology #displayequipment #Koreanbusiness #electronicengineering #KOSDAQ #localization #shareholdervalue #Koreadisplayindustry
    • Chairman of Daesung Industrial
      Kim Young-dae
      Kim Young-dae is the CEO and Chairman of Daesung Industrial, overseeing the company's operations alongside Co-CEO President Lee Eun-woo. Kim also serves as co-CEO of Daesung’s affiliates: Daesung Control, Daesung C&S, and Daesung Nachi Hydraulics. Born on October 2, 1942, in Daegu, he is the eldest son of the late Kim Soo-geun, the founder of Daesung Group. Kim graduated from Kyungpook National University High School, earned a law degree from Seoul National University, and obtained a master's degree from Seoul National University's Graduate School of Business. Since 1988, Kim has served as Chairman and CEO of Daesung Industrial. Under his leadership, Daesung Industrial, originally an energy company, diversified its business into sectors such as distribution, information technology, and construction. He is known for emphasizing “trust,” and has been credited with steering Daesung Industrial through numerous crises. #KimYoungDae #DaesungIndustrial #DaesungGroup #businessleadership #energysector #corporatediversification #trustinbusiness #Koreabusiness #companymanagement #businessstrategy
    • Chairman of YC Corporation
      Choi Myung-bae
      Choi Myung-bae is the CEO and Chairman of YC Corporation. He also serves as CEO of its affiliates Exicon, Samtools, DHK Solution, and Samtec. Choi is a pioneer in the domestic memory semiconductor wafer tester industry. He was born on October 1, 1952, in Yeongyang, Gyeongbuk. Choi graduated from Kyungdong High School in Seoul and majored in Metallurgical Engineering at Seoul National University. He began his career at Samsung C&T in 1978 and later moved to Samsung Electronics' semiconductor division, where he rose to the rank of Executive Director. After leaving Samsung, he served as CEO of DI, a semiconductor testing equipment company. In 2004, Choi founded Samtec, a precision machinery and tools company for semiconductors, and in 2005, he acquired a semiconductor testing equipment company, Test ENG (now Exicon). In 2012, he acquired the semiconductor memory wafer tester division from Japan’s Yokogawa Electric and established YIK Corporation (now YC Corporation). Choi sees wafer testers for high bandwidth memory (HBM) as a new growth engine and is focusing on research, development, and market expansion in this area. #ChoiMyungBae #YCcorporation #semiconductorindustry #wafertester #Exicon #Samtools #HBM #semiconductorequipment #Koreatechnology #businessleadership
    • Vice Chairman of Shinyoung Securities
      Won Jong-suk
      Won Jong-suk is the CEO and Chairman of Shinyoung Securities. He has maintained stable management by upholding the company's 53-year tradition of consecutive profits. Won Jong-suk was born on October 22, 1961, in Seoul as the only son of Shinyoung Securities Chairman Won Guk-hee and his wife, Min Suk-gi. He graduated from Gyeonggi High School in Seoul and majored in Civil Engineering at Chung-Ang University. In 1988, he joined Shinyoung Securities, where he worked in various departments, including the International Department, Planning and Coordination Office, Research Department, and Sales Branch. In 2005, he was appointed CEO. He has also served as a member of the Korea Financial Investment Association’s Self-Regulation Committee and as an outside director of the Korea Securities Depository. Won’s management philosophy emphasizes building long-term trust with clients rather than focusing solely on profits. He continues to pursue both major and minor innovations. #WonJongSuk #ShinyoungSecurities #CEO #Chairman #financialsector #leadership #innovation #trustbasedmanagement #Korea #investment
    • Chairman of Mezzion Pharma
      Park Dong-hyun
      Park Dong-hyun is the CEO, Chairman, and Board Chair of Mezzion Pharma. He was born on August 15, 1956. He graduated from Yale University with a degree in economics and earned a master's degree in accounting from New York University Graduate School. He holds the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) certification. After serving as CEO of Philcom Communication, he transitioned to the U.S. investment bank Merrill Lynch, where he worked as Vice President of Merrill Lynch Capital Markets in charge of Asia. He then became President and CEO of Far East Investment Limited while also serving as an outside director at Dong-A Pharmaceutical. In 2002, he was appointed CEO of Dong-A PharmTech, a new drug development company under Dong-A Pharmaceutical. He is focused on developing ‘Udenafil,’ a drug patented by Dong-A Pharmaceutical for erectile dysfunction treatment, as a treatment for single-ventricle heart disease patients. He is currently making his third attempt to obtain FDA approval for Udenafil. #ParkDonghyun #MezzionPharma #YaleUniversity #FDAapproval #DongAPharmaceutical #Udenafil #singleventricle #investmentbanking #pharmaceuticalindustry #newdrugdevelopment
    • CEO of POSCO Future M
      Yoo Byeong-og
      Yoo Byeong-og is the CEO and President of POSCO Future M. He was born on May 4, 1962. Yoo graduated from Busan High School and Seoul National University with a degree in Metallurgical Engineering. He also earned a master’s degree in Technology Management from Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH). He joined POSCO, where he held various roles, including Head of Raw Materials, Director of Management Strategy at the Value Management Center, Head of Purchasing and Investment at the Steel Division, and Head of the Industrial Gas and Hydrogen Business Division. Yoo later moved to POSCO Holdings, where he oversaw the eco-friendly future materials division, managing POSCO Group’s battery materials business. In 2024, Yoo was appointed CEO and President of POSCO Future M. #YooByeongog #POSCOFutureM #POSCO #BatteryMaterials #TechnologyManagement #POSCOHoldings #SteelIndustry #HydrogenBusiness #ExecutiveLeadership #EcoFriendlyMaterials
    • CEO of Lotte Card
      Cho Jwa-jin
      Cho Jwa-jin is the CEO and President of Lotte Card. He is focused on establishing a strong performance foundation for Lotte Card, increasing market share, and maximizing corporate value. He has presented the direction of the company as a “Curating Digital Company” and is working to enhance products and platform services. He was born on November 6, 1967, in Busan. He graduated from Naeseong High School in Busan and went on to study economics at Seoul National University. He began his career at Samsung Life Insurance and later moved to the consulting firm A.T. Kearney. He joined Hyundai Motor Group as an executive director at Hyundai Capital, where he played a key role in the early establishment of Hyundai Card. After serving as the head of marketing at Hyundai Card and Hyundai Capital, he moved to the consulting firm Oliver Wyman, where he served as the head of the Korea office. He then returned to Hyundai Card and Hyundai Capital as head of the financial marketing division and CVM (Card Verification Method) team, before taking on roles as Head of Strategic Planning and Chief Financial Officer. He also served as the head of the Hyundai Capital America (HCA) subsidiary. He founded his own consulting company, JCMC (James Cho Management Consulting), named after himself. In 2020, he was appointed CEO of Lotte Card, and in March 2024, he began his third term. He is known for his practical and strategic approach, as well as his flexible and horizontal mindset. #LotteCard #ChoJwajin #CEO #HyundaiCard #HyundaiCapital #Consulting #KoreanFinance #DigitalCompany #Marketing #CVM
    • Chairman of TSE
      Kwon Sang-jun
      Kwon Sang-jun is the chairman of TSE. TSE is a company that manufactures testing equipment for semiconductors and electronic products. Kwon Sang-jun has focused on expanding the probe card lineup and developing testing equipment for non-memory semiconductors. He was born on July 26, 1958. He graduated from Daegu High School and studied electronic engineering at Kyungpook National University. Immediately after graduating from Kyungpook National University, he joined Samsung Electronics, where he worked until 1988. He then gained experience at Schlumberger Korea, a U.S. oil development company, and at Donghwa Advantest, a Japanese manufacturer of semiconductor testing equipment. Later, he founded TSE and became its CEO. In 2019, he stepped down from the CEO position and introduced a professional management system. He localized semiconductor testing equipment, which had previously been reliant on imports. #KwonSangjun #TSE #semiconductor #testingequipment #probeCard #localization #electronics #KyungpookUniversity #SamsungElectronics #professionalmanagement
    • President of Chosun University
      Kim Chun-sung
      Kim Chun-sung is the president of Chosun University, having taken office on December 8, 2023, for a four-year term. He aims to transcend the boundaries between the university and the local community, positioning the university as a catalyst for regional growth and innovation. Born in 1968, Kim earned his undergraduate degree in Genetic Science from Chosun University, followed by a master's and doctorate in Genetic Science from Chosun University's Graduate School. He also worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Minnesota Medical School in the United States. In March 2009, Kim returned to his alma mater, joining the faculty of the Basic Dental Science Department at Chosun University’s School of Dentistry. He has held various leadership positions, including Director of the Technology Commercialization Center, Head of the LINC+ Project Group, Director of the Marine Healthcare Efficacy Verification Center, Director of Research, and Head of the University-Industry Cooperation Foundation. He also served as Director of Planning and Coordination and Head of the University Innovation Project Support Center. Externally, Kim has been a member of the Presidential Committee for Regional Development's Evaluation Advisory Group and a specialist at the Ministry of Science, ICT and Future Planning's Research Outcome Commercialization Promotion Agency. Amid heightened tensions between the university administration and the foundation, which escalated to the resignation of the vice president and faculty leadership, as well as a movement calling for the chairman’s resignation, the university faced significant upheaval. The situation was further exacerbated by the university’s failure to be selected for the Glocal University 30 project, causing a considerable shock. Kim must now mediate internal conflicts, heal the wounds, and guide the university through these challenges, as tensions that surfaced before his appointment have escalated within his first year in office. #KimChunsung #ChosunUniversity #universitypresident #regionaldevelopment #geneticscience #highereducation #facultyconflict #leadership #innovation #universitygovernance
    • CEO of VT
      Jeong Cheol
      Jeong Cheol is the co-CEO of VT and also serves as the co-CEO of Cube Entertainment. Together with co-CEO Kang Seung-gon, Jeong oversees the management of VT. Cube Entertainment operates under a three-person management system with co-CEOs Kang Seung-gon, Ahn Woo-hyung, and Jeong Cheol. Born on March 7, 1985, in Gwangju, Jeong graduated from Korea National College of Agriculture and Fisheries. After graduation, in 2010, he founded "Gonsen," the predecessor of VT Cosmetics. VT (formerly VT GMP) is the result of a 2019 merger between VT Cosmetics and GMP, a laminating manufacturer. VT primarily operates in the cosmetics and entertainment sectors. Its major subsidiary, Cube Entertainment, is well-known as the agency of the idol group (G)I-DLE. Since 2021, Jeong has been serving as the co-CEO of both VT and Cube Entertainment, focusing on maximizing the synergy between the cosmetics and entertainment businesses. #JeongCheol #VT #CubeEntertainment #cosmetics #entertainment #GIDLE #KangSeunggong #AhnWoohyung #synergy #management #merger
    • CEO of S-1 Corporation
      Namgoong Beom
      Namgoong Beom is the CEO and President of S-1 Corporation. He is leading the company’s efforts to penetrate the smart security market by incorporating advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, the Internet of Things (IoT), and big data into the security business. Namgoong Beom was born on January 15, 1964. He graduated with a degree in Business Administration from Korea University. In 1989, he joined Samsung Electronics’ accounting team and worked in financial management for over 30 years. After serving as head of the accounting group, he was promoted to Executive Vice President and Head of the Financial Management Team in 2015. In 2022, he was appointed CEO and President of S-1 Corporation. Namgoong Beom is recognized as a financial expert due to his long tenure in financial management at Samsung Electronics. He is considered a key figure in Samsung’s financial division, following in the footsteps of Choi Yoon-ho, CEO and President of Samsung SDI, and former Head of Samsung Electronics' Corporate Management Office. #NamgoongBeom #S1Corporation #SamsungElectronics #smartsecurity #AI #IoT #bigdata #financialexpert #Koreanbusiness #CEO #Samsung
    • Chairman of Biosmart
      Park Hye-rin
      Park Hye-rin is the Chairwoman of Biosmart. She also serves as CEO of its affiliates, Omnisystem and AMS Bio. At the listed affiliates Biosmart and The Lami, she works as an inside director. Park Hye-rin was born on September 1, 1969, in Yeoju, Gyeonggi-do. She graduated from Jamsil Girls' High School and studied Library Science at Seoul Women's University. She later earned a master's degree in Convergence Technology Management from Yonsei University Graduate School. After graduating from university, she achieved success in the tire import and distribution business and acquired a stake in Biosmart in 2007. She is a business leader who has expanded her company through mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and has earned the nickname "The Queen of M&A." #ParkHyerin #Biosmart #Omnisystem #AMSbio #CEO #chairwoman #M&A #businessleader #Koreanbusiness #companyacquisition #ConvergenceTechnologyManagement
    • CEO of Yanolja
      Lee Su-jin
      Lee Su-jin is the CEO of Yanolja. He has set the goal of transforming Yanolja, the leading platform in the domestic accommodation industry, into a global travel tech company. Born in February 1978 in Chungju, Chungcheongbuk-do, he graduated from Doowon Technical High School in Anseong and the Department of Mold Engineering at Cheonan Technical College (currently Kongju National University's College of Engineering, Cheonan Campus). Having lost his parents early, he was raised by his grandparents. After graduating from the technical college, he gained experience in the lodging business by working as a cleaner in a motel. In 2007, he founded Yanolja and has been leading the company as its CEO ever since. He is regarded as a model of a successful, self-made young entrepreneur. He is also known for showing decisiveness through bold investments. #LeeSujin #Yanolja #CEO #selfmade #entrepreneur #lodgingbusiness #globalexpansion #investment #traveltech #success
    • Chairman of Korea Petrochemical Ind. Co.
      Lee Soon-kyu
      Lee Soon-kyu is the Chairman of Korea Petrochemical Ind. Co., Ltd., one of the first-generation petrochemical companies in South Korea. He was born on July 14, 1959, in Seoul. Lee is the nephew of Lee Jung-rim, Honorary Chairman and founder of Korea Petrochemical. His father, Lee Jung-ho, was also a co-founder and the younger brother of Lee Jung-rim. He graduated from Myungji High School in Seoul and studied law at Hanyang University. He later completed his MBA at Hofstra University in the United States. Lee began his career at Wondong Industries in 1988 and joined Korea Petrochemical in 1991. He held various positions, including auditor, executive director, vice president, and president, before becoming Chairman and CEO in 2007. #LeeSoonkyu #KoreaPetrochemical #firstgenerationbusiness #SouthKorea #petrochemicalindustry #businessleadership #familybusiness #HanyangUniversity #HofstraUniversity
    • Minister of National Defense
      Kim Yong-hyun
      Kim Yong-hyun is the third Minister of National Defense under the Yoon Suk-yeol administration. He was born on June 25, 1959, in Masan, Gyeongsangnam-do (now part of Changwon). In 1978, he graduated from Chungam High School in Seoul (Class 7), where he was one year ahead of President Yoon Suk-yeol (Class 8). In the same year, he entered the Korea Military Academy as part of the 38th class, marking the start of his military career. He later served as Commander of the 17th Infantry Division and the Capital Defense Command, before retiring as a three-star general (Lieutenant General) in 2017. There is a perspective that Kim’s promotion to a four-star general (General) was hindered when the Moon Jae-in administration opted to promote non-Korea Military Academy generals, bypassing traditional military ranks. After his retirement, Kim reportedly became close friends with Yoon Suk-yeol, then Prosecutor General, often described as his drinking buddy. In August 2021, Kim entered politics by joining Yoon Suk-yeol's presidential campaign. Following Yoon's election, Kim served on the Presidential Transition Committee and was appointed Chief of the Presidential Security Service in May 2022, under Yoon’s first administration. On August 12, 2024, Kim was nominated as the third Minister of National Defense under the Yoon administration, and he was formally appointed on September 6 of the same year. #KimYonghyun #YoonSukyeol #NationalDefenseMinister #Koreanmilitary #ChungamHighSchool #KoreaMilitaryAcademy #politics #militaryleadership #Yoonadministration #defense
    • Chairman of JNTC
      Jang Sang-wook
      Jang Sang-wook is the Chairman of JNTC. He focuses on the business of strengthened glass (cover glass) for mobile phones and is also accelerating efforts in the semiconductor glass substrate sector. Jang was born on May 18, 1959, in Uljin, North Gyeongsang Province, as the third child in a family of three sons and one daughter. He graduated from Busan Technical High School, majoring in Mechanical Engineering. After working as a researcher at Samsung Electro-Mechanics’ Production Technology Research Institute, he founded Jinwoo Engineering and became its CEO. In 1999, he established JNTC and led its growth by founding subsidiaries in China, Vietnam, and Comet, among others. He played a key role in the localization of factory automation equipment. By focusing on the strengthened glass business for mobile phones, he grew JNTC into a mid-sized company with annual sales exceeding KRW 300 billion (US$ 216 million). Jang is known for his creativity and enjoys logical reasoning. #JNTC #JangSangwook #CoverGlass #Semiconductor #MobileTechnology #FactoryAutomation #Entrepreneurship #KoreanBusiness #Innovation #Leadership
    • Chairman of DB
      Kim Nam-ho
      Kim Nam-ho is the Chairman of DB Group. He is working to cultivate the semiconductor business as a new growth engine for the group, aiming to reduce dependence on the financial sector and build a business portfolio capable of sustainable growth. He also faces the task of restructuring the corporate governance, including the conversion of DB into a holding company. He was born on August 23, 1975, in Seoul, as the eldest son of Kim Jun-ki, the founding chairman of Dongbu Group. He graduated from Gyeonggi High School in Seoul and majored in Business Administration at Westminster University in the United States. After working at the global consulting firm AT Kearney, he earned his MBA from the University of Washington Graduate School. He joined Dongbu Steel as a deputy manager of the Asan Bay Management Team and later served as the head of the HR department at Dongbu Steel and a manager at Dongbu Farm Hannong. He then advanced through roles such as Head of Financial Strategy at DB Financial Research Institute and Vice President before becoming the Chairman of DB Group. Known for his humble and calm personality, he is often recognized for having a leadership style distinct from his father, Kim Jun-ki, the founding chairman. #DBGroup #KimNamho #Chairman #Semiconductor #SustainableGrowth #CorporateGovernance #FinancialSector #DongbuSteel #Leadership #KoreanBusiness
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    • CEO of MCNEX
      Min Dong-uk
      Min Dong-uk is the CEO and founder of MCNEX, a company that manufactures camera modules for mobile phones and automotive electronics. He was born on October 4, 1970, in Seoul. Min graduated from Goryeo High School and later earned a degree in Electrical Engineering from Dongguk University. In 1997, he joined Hyundai Electronics as a mobile phone development researcher, where he participated in the development of the "Gulliver" phone. In 2001, he moved to Pantech & Curitel, where he contributed to the implementation of video technology for video calls in mobile phones for the first time. With the ambition of localizing mobile phone camera modules that were previously reliant on Japanese imports, Min founded MCNEX in 2004. In less than 20 years, he grew the company into a mid-sized enterprise with annual revenues exceeding KRW 1 trillion (US$ 720 million). He is now focusing on research and development and expanding the market for cameras that will be used in autonomous vehicles, seeing this as the company’s future growth driver. #MCNEX #MinDonguk #CameraModules #AutonomousVehicles #MobileTechnology #KoreanBusiness #CEO #Entrepreneur #AutomotiveElectronics #CorporateGrowth
    • President of Incheon Airport
      Lee Hak-jae
      Lee Hak-jae is the CEO & President of Incheon International Airport Corporation. He is focused on fully normalizing airport operations to meet the recovering demand for air travel. Additionally, he is working to successfully complete the fourth-phase project aimed at expanding Incheon Airport’s infrastructure. Lee was born on August 19, 1964, in Gimpo, Gyeonggi Province. He graduated from Bupyeong High School and earned a degree in Animal Science from Seoul National University. He later obtained both a master’s and a doctorate in Economics from Chung-Ang University Graduate School. Lee began his career with the Incheon Environmental Movement Union and later served as a member of the Seo District Council in Incheon. He went on to serve two terms as the mayor of Incheon’s Seo District. He was elected as a member of the National Assembly three times in a row, starting from the 18th general election. Lee was appointed as Chief of Staff to Park Geun-hye when she was the interim leader of the Saenuri Party and later served as her Chief of Staff during her presidential campaign. He has held various key roles, including secretary of the National Assembly’s Special Committee on Budget and Accounts, vice-chairman of the Saenuri Party’s Policy Committee, and chairman of the National Assembly’s Intelligence Committee. Lee left the Liberty Korea Party (now the People Power Party) to join the Bareun Party, before rejoining the Liberty Korea Party. He served as a political advisor to Yoon Suk-yeol during his presidential campaign as a candidate of the People Power Party. In the 2020 general election for the 21st National Assembly, Lee was defeated by Kim Kyo-heung, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea. In April 2023, after Kim Kyung-wook resigned from his position with 10 months left in his term, Lee applied for and was ultimately selected as the new CEO & President of Incheon International Airport Corporation. He assumed office in June 2023 amidst controversy over his appointment, which some critics labeled as a “parachute” appointment. His term is set for three years. As a former social activist turned politician, Lee is known for his strong leadership and effective communication skills. #LeeHakjae #IncheonAirport #AviationRecovery #AirportInfrastructure #SouthKorea #NationalAssembly #ParkGeunhye #PeoplePowerParty #YoonSukyeol #IncheonInternationalAirportCorporation #Leadership
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    • Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy
      Ahn Duk-geun
      Ahn Duk-geun is the Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy. He is dedicated to supporting companies in expanding exports and enhancing the competitiveness of future industries. He is also focused on successfully completing major projects such as securing contracts for nuclear power plant construction in the Czech Republic and developing oil and gas fields in the East Sea. He was born on April 21, 1968, in Daegu. Ahn graduated from Daegu Deokwon High School and Seoul National University with a degree in International Economics. He earned both his master’s and doctorate degrees in Economics from the University of Michigan's graduate program, and obtained a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Michigan Law School. Ahn has served as a visiting professor, assistant professor, and associate professor at the KDI School of Public Policy and Management, and worked as a professor in the Graduate School of International Studies at Seoul National University. As an expert in international trade, he has held various advisory positions including advisor to the Ministry of Justice’s New Round Legal Support Task Force, non-executive member of the Trade Commission at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, chair of the TPP Strategic Forum, chairman of the Private Advisory Committee for Trade Negotiations, and non-executive director of KOTRA. During the Park Geun-hye administration, he served as an expert member of the Presidential Transition Committee’s Economic Division 1 and as a macro-finance advisor for the National Economic Advisory Council. With the inauguration of the Yoon Suk-yeol administration, Ahn was appointed as the head of the Trade Negotiation Headquarters at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, where he focused on responding to the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and semiconductor policies. He is known for his gentle personality and strong communication skills. #AhnDukgeun #TradeIndustryEnergy #KoreanPolitics #CzechNuclearProject #EastSeaOilGas #TradeNegotiation #InternationalTrade #YoonSukyeolAdministration #InflationReductionAct #SouthKorea
    • CEO of EO Technics
      Sung Kyu-dong
      Sung Kyu-dong is the CEO of EO Technics, where he oversees management alongside co-CEO Park Jong-goo. He was born in 1957 in Busan. Sung graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in Electrical Engineering and later earned a master’s degree in the same field from Seoul National University Graduate School. He began his career at the Goldstar Central Research Center (now LG Electronics Research Institute). After working at Daewoo Heavy Industries’ Technology Research Center and Korea Laser, he founded EO Technics in 1989. Sung developed the world’s first pen-type laser marking equipment. He has also served as a director of the Korea Semiconductor Industry Association and as a vice-chairman of the KOSDAQ Association. Sung is known for his charismatic leadership and strong sense of pride. He is committed to growing EO Technics into a total laser solutions company that covers all areas of the laser industry through bold and innovative management strategies. #SungKyudong #EOTechnics #laserindustry #semiconductor #innovativeleadership #lasermarking #totalsolutions #SouthKorea #technology #CEO
    • President of Duksung Women’s University
      Kim Gun-hee
      Kim Gun-hee is the president of Duksung Women's University, having taken office on January 20, 2022, with a four-year term. She is the first president of the university to be an alumna and the second to be elected through a direct election system. Her goal is to build a prepared university that pursues future values. Born on February 5, 1958, in Seoul, Kim graduated from Jinmyeong Girls' High School and earned her bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition from Duksung Women's University. She later received a master's degree in Food and Nutrition from the same university and a Ph.D. in Food Engineering from the University of New South Wales in Australia. In 1993, she joined her alma mater, Duksung Women's University, as a professor in the Department of Food and Nutrition. She has worked as a visiting researcher at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the University of Hawaii, the University of Newcastle, and the University of New South Wales. Kim has served as a food consultant for eight ASEAN countries and held leadership positions such as Vice President of the Korean Society of Food and Nutrition, President of the Korean Society of Food Hygiene and Safety, and Director of the Korea Nutrition Education and Evaluation Institute. Within the university, she has held roles such as Dean of the College of Natural Sciences and Dean of the College of Science and Technology, before being appointed president of Duksung Women's University in 2022. #KimGunHee #DuksungWomensUniversity #universitypresident #FoodNutrition #FoodEngineering #KoreanEducation #ASEANFoodConsultant #universityleadership #academicleadership #womeninleadership
    • Minister of Health and Welfare
      Cho Kyoo-hong
      Cho Kyoo-hong is the Minister of Health and Welfare. Cho faces the task of resolving conflicts between the government and the medical community that have arisen from the Yoon Suk-yeol administration’s policy to increase medical school quotas. He is also working to revise the national pension reform plan, which was introduced in September 2024, in response to demands from various sectors of society. Cho was born on February 19, 1967, in Seoul. He graduated from Seoul Jungang University High School and majored in economics at Seoul National University. He later earned a master’s degree in public administration from Seoul National University’s Graduate School of Public Administration, as well as a master’s and doctorate in economics from the University of Colorado, USA. Cho entered public service through the 32nd civil service exam and worked in the Budget Office of the Ministry of Finance and Economy and the Ministry of Planning and Budget. At the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, he served as Director of the Budget System Division, Director of the General Budget Division, Economic Budget Deliberation Officer, and Director-General for Fiscal Management. During the Lee Myung-bak administration, he worked at the Blue House as an administrative officer and senior administrative officer in the Office of Planning and Management. He also worked as a senior administrative officer in the Office of Planning Secretary during the Park Geun-hye administration. After serving as Director-General for Fiscal Management at the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, Cho worked as a director at the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD). He also participated in drafting economic policy pledges as a member of the first economic subcommittee of the Presidential Transition Committee for the Yoon Suk-yeol administration. After Yoon’s administration began, Cho was appointed as the First Vice Minister of Health and Welfare. Four months later, he was promoted to Minister of Health and Welfare. #ChoKyooHong #MinisterofHealthandWelfare #YoonSukYeol #pensionreform #medicalschoolquota #publichealthpolicy #economicpolicy #SouthKorea #healthcare #governmentleadership
    • Executive Director of Hyundai Insurance
      Chung Kyung-sun
      Chung Kyung-sun is the Executive Director at Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance. He has been involved in supporting social enterprises and social ventures, and it is expected that he will accelerate the management succession process at Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance while strengthening its ESG activities, based on his prior experiences. Born on August 28, 1986, in Seoul, Chung graduated from Kyungbock High School and earned a degree in Business Administration from Korea University. He later completed an MBA at Columbia Business School in the United States. In 2012, leveraging his experience working at the Asan Nanum Foundation, a public welfare organization, he founded Root Impact, which supports social enterprises, nonprofit foundations, and social ventures. In 2014, he established the impact investment firm HGI. Since 2020, he has been a co-founder and managing partner at Silvan Group. In December 2023, Chung joined Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance as Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) and Executive Director. In August 2024, he also took on the role of Chief Risk Officer. As of 2024, Chung serves on the advisory board of Rockefeller Asset Management, is the Chair of the Board at Communitas America, and is also a board member at the Resilient Cities Network. Though known for his introverted personality, he is also praised for his strong drive and determination. #ChungKyungSun #HyundaiMarine #ESG #RootImpact #HGI #ColumbiaMBA #socialventure #impactinvestment #corporatesustainability #resilientcities #managementsuccession
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    • Chairman of the Board at Soonchunhyang University
      Suh Kyo-il
      Suh Kyo-il is the Chairman of the Dongeun Educational Foundation, which operates Soonchunhyang University. He served as the university's president during its 4th, 5th, 7th, and 8th terms. He is the only son of Suh Succ-jo, the founder of Soonchunhyang University and a renowned neurologist who was also the personal physician of First Lady Yuk Young-soo. Suh Kyo-il himself is an internal medicine specialist with additional expertise in endocrinology and nuclear medicine. Suh is dedicated to fostering adventurous and innovative creativity and providing education that instills correct values. He was born in Seoul on August 3, 1959. He graduated from Baemoon High School in Seoul and obtained his medical degree from Seoul National University College of Medicine. He also earned his master’s and doctorate degrees from Seoul National University Graduate School. After completing his residency at Seoul National University Hospital, he continued his training as a fellow in endocrinology at the University of Southern California. In 1994, he joined the Department of Internal Medicine at Soonchunhyang University’s College of Medicine, which was founded by his father. In academia, Suh served as the president of the Korean Endocrine Society. He has also held various leadership positions, including Director of the Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies, member of the University Admission Committee of the Korean Council for University Education, and Senior Vice President of the Korean Association of Private University Presidents. #SuhKyoIl #SoonchunhyangUniversity #endocrinology #DongeunEducationalFoundation #Koreaneducation #medicaleducation #SeoulNationalUniversity #KoreanEndocrineSociety #academicleadership #privateuniversities
    • Chairman of PHC
      Kim Sang-tae
      Kim Sang-tae is the chairman of PHC. He also serves as the CEO of affiliated companies, VPHI and PHC Valeo. However, he stepped down as CEO of the key subsidiary PHA (formerly Pyeonghwa Jeonggong) in 2022. As a second-generation owner, his father was the late chairman Kim Sang-young. Kim Sang-tae was born on November 20, 1953, in Daegu. He graduated from Daegu Gyeseong High School and Kyungpook National University, where he majored in English education at the College of Education. After graduating from university, he worked as a high school teacher. Later, he gained experience at Dongwon Industries and joined Pyeonghwa Clutch Industry in 1982. After his father passed away in 1990, Kim took over the company's management and grew it into a mid-sized enterprise with annual revenue exceeding KRW 1 trillion (approximately US$ 721.2 million). Notably, PHA has become the global leader in the automotive door module market. Kim Sang-tae values corporate innovation and social responsibility. He is currently focused on ensuring the smooth operation of PHC's new plant in Georgia, USA, which is scheduled to begin production at the end of 2024. He is also interested in new business ventures such as hydrogen fuel cell systems, electromagnetic shielding materials, and purpose-built vehicles (PBV). #PHC #KimSangTae #PHA #automotivedoormodules #hydrogenfuelsystems #electromagneticshielding #purposebuiltvehicles #corporatesocialresponsibility #automotiveindustry #Georgia
    • Chairman of Samchundang Pharm
      Yoon Dai-in
      Yoon Dai-in is the Chairman and CEO of Samchundang Pharm. He also holds the positions of Chairman and CEO of Sohoa Group and Chairman of Gangdong Sacred Heart Hospital. Born on March 23, 1950, he is the second son of the late Yoon Deok-seon, honorary chairman and founder of Ilsong Academy. Ilsong Academy founded Hallym University Medical Center and Hallym University, which operates several hospitals, including Seoul Gangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Gangdong Sacred Heart Hospital, and Dongtan Sacred Heart Hospital. Yoon graduated from Kyunggi High School in Seoul and earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from Seoul National University. He later obtained an MBA from Long Island University in the United States. He inherited the Sacred Heart Medical Foundation and Gangdong Sacred Heart Hospital from his father, Yoon Deok-seon. In 1986, Yoon acquired Samchundang Pharm and rapidly grew the company by supplying its pharmaceutical products to the hospitals under his management. Although Samchundang Pharm had seen limited success for several decades after its founding, it began to grow significantly after Yoon took over. The company has continued to show steady growth, evolving into a mid-sized pharmaceutical company with annual sales exceeding KRW 200 billion (US$ 144.3 million). Samchundang Pharm was founded in December 1943 under the name "Chosun Samchundang." It changed its name to the current "Samchundang Pharm" in February 1986, and was listed on the KOSPI in October 2000. Samchundang Pharm specializes in ophthalmic drugs, with more than half of its revenue coming from this category. Its leading products include "Hameron" and "Tearin Free," treatments for dry eyes and keratitis. Yoon Dai-in, a devout Catholic, is recognized for running the company with a Catholic-based philosophy, contributing to public health through ethical management practices. #YoonDaiin #SamchundangPharm #SohoaGroup #GangdongSacredHeartHospital #ophthalmicdrugs #pharmaceuticalindustry #Catholicbusiness #HallymUniversityMedicalCenter #KOSPI #Hameron #KyunggiHighSchool
    • Chairman of Dongkook Pharmaceutical
      Kwon Gi-beom
      Kwon Gi-beom is the chairman of Dongkook Pharmaceutical. Kwon is focusing on business expansion with the goal of achieving KRW 1 trillion (US$ 721.2 million) in revenue by 2025. He is particularly committed to strengthening the healthcare business and advancing the research and development of improved new drugs. Born on March 23, 1967, Kwon Gi-beom is the eldest son of Kwon Dong-il, the founder of Dongkook Pharmaceutical. He graduated from Yongsan High School in Seoul and went on to study social work (currently known as social welfare) at Yonsei University. In 1991, he pursued an MBA at the University of Denver, and later completed the Stanford Executive Program in 1996 and the Trium Global EMBA in 2012. Kwon joined Dongkook Pharmaceutical in 1994. He held positions as managing director and executive director before being appointed vice president and CEO in 2002. He later served as president and vice chairman, eventually becoming chairman in 2022. Taking on the CEO role at the young age of 34, Kwon grew Dongkook Pharmaceutical's revenue from around KRW 30 billion (US$ 21.6 million) in 2002 to KRW 730 billion (US$ 526.3 million) by 2023. #KwonGibeom #DongkookPharmaceutical #pharmaceuticalindustry #businessgrowth #healthcare #newdrugdevelopment #executiveleadership #Koreanbusiness #corporateleadership #revenuegrowth
    • Chairman of Sama Aluminium
      Hahn Nam-hee
      Hahn Nam-hee is the Co-CEO and Chairman of Sama Aluminium. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors. He was born on December 17, 1956, in Seoul, as the eldest son of Hahn Sang-gu, Honorary Chairman of Sama Aluminium, and Yoo Soon-kyung. Hahn Nam-hee graduated from Gyeonggi High School in Seoul and went on to earn a degree in aerospace engineering from Seoul National University. He completed his master’s degree at both Seoul National University’s graduate school and Stanford University (majoring in aerospace engineering). He later finished his Ph.D. in engineering at the University of California, Davis. He worked as a senior researcher at Daewoo Motors’ Technical Research Institute before joining Sama Aluminium in 1991. He advanced through various positions, including Head of the Technology Division, Director, and Executive Vice President, before being promoted to Vice President in 1999 and CEO in 2001. Since 2015, he has held the roles of Co-CEO, Chairman, and Chairman of the Board of Directors. Hahn is also active as a director of the Korea National University of Arts Development Foundation. In 1998, Sama Aluminium became the first company in Korea to successfully develop aluminum foil for secondary batteries. The company supplies this product to Korea’s top three battery manufacturers: LG Energy Solution, SK On, and Samsung SDI. By swiftly transitioning its core business to secondary batteries, Sama Aluminium has significantly increased its corporate value. #HahnNamhee #SamaAluminium #secondarybatteries #Korea #LGEnergySolution #SKOn #SamsungSDI #aluminumfoil #businessleader #corporategovernance #SouthKorea #KoreaNationalUniversityofArts #DaewooMotors
    • Honorary Chairman of Fursys Holdings
      Son Dong-chang
      Son Dong-chang is the Honorary Chairman of Fursys Holdings. He also serves as the chairman of the Mokhoon Foundation under Fursys. He is the founder of Fursys, the leading office furniture company in South Korea. Son Dong-chang was born on March 9, 1948, in Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do. He graduated from Kyungbok Middle School in Seoul and the Craft Department of Gyeonggi Technical College (now Seoul National University of Science and Technology). After gaining experience at Hanssem, where he joined in 1976, he founded Hanssem Industries (now Fursys) in 1983. In 2019, he stepped down from the frontlines of management and became the Honorary Chairman. He is a self-made businessman who built South Korea's top office furniture company from scratch. #SonDongchang #FursysHoldings #MokhoonFoundation #officefurniture #founder #selfmade #businessman #honorarychairman #Koreabusiness #Hanssem
    • President & GM of the Foundry Business at Samsung Electronics
      Choi Si-young
      Choi Si-young is the President and General Manager of the Foundry Business at Samsung Electronics. He is striving to overtake Taiwan’s TSMC, the world leader in the foundry (semiconductor contract manufacturing) business, which forms a crucial part of Samsung Electronics' system semiconductor division. Currently, he is focusing the company's efforts on resolving yield (ratio of functional products) issues in advanced processes of 3nm or smaller technologies. Choi was born on January 18, 1964, in Seoul. He graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in Materials Engineering and earned a master’s degree in Materials Engineering from Yonsei University’s graduate school. He also received a Ph.D. in Electronic Materials Engineering from Ohio State University in the United States. After joining Samsung Electronics, Choi gained expertise in semiconductor processes, working in the Process Development Team of the Semiconductor Research Institute. He later held roles such as Head of the Process Development Team in the Foundry Business Team, Head of the Yield Enhancement (YE) Team in the System LSI Center, Head of the Foundry Manufacturing Technology Center, and Head of the Memory Manufacturing Technology Center. In 2020, he succeeded President Jung Eun-seung as the Head of the Foundry Business. Choi has led both the process development and manufacturing sectors of Samsung Electronics' semiconductor business. #ChoiSiYoung #Samsung #foundry #semiconductor #TSMC #systemsemiconductor #3nmprocess #yieldenhancement #processdevelopment #manufacturing
    • CEO of Selvas AI
      Kwak Min-chul
      Kwak Min-chul is the CEO of Selvas AI and also serves as the CEO of Mediana. He was born on January 10, 1975. Kwak graduated from the Department of English Language and Literature at Incheon University. In 1997, he graduated from the Department of Applied Computer Science at the Graduate School of Management Information Systems at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. That same year, he founded Infraware, the predecessor of Selvas AI. In 2016, the company changed its name to Selvas AI. Selvas AI became the first AI company to be listed on the KOSDAQ, earning the title of "Korea's first AI-listed company." As an AI company, Selvas AI offers a range of AI-integrated products based on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) technology, which helps facilitate communication between humans and computers. These technologies include voice recognition, speech synthesis, Optical Character Recognition (OCR), and handwriting recognition. The company’s name, ‘Selvas,’ refers to a tropical rainforest, where plant growth is the fastest on Earth. This name reflects Kwak Min-chul’s management philosophy of "continuous growth through relentless challenges." #KwakMinchul #SelvasAI #Mediana #AI #Infraware #HCI #KOSDAQ #voiceRecognition #OCR #SouthKorea #businessleadership #AItechnology #growth
    • Vice Chairman of Dong-A Otsuka
      Jo Ik-sung
      Jo Ik-sung is the Vice Chairman of Dong-A Otsuka. He is focusing on achieving KRW 400 billion (US$ 288.4 million) in revenue by 2026, with a strong emphasis on expanding the zero-calorie carbonated beverage business. He is also committed to promoting Dong-A Otsuka's ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) management. Born in 1961, Jo majored in Accounting at Chosun University's School of Business before joining Dong-A Pharmaceutical in 1987. In 2011, he moved to a subsidiary of Dong-A Socio Holdings, which manufactures glass bottles, where he served as Senior Executive Director in 2011 and Executive Director in 2015. In 2016, he became the CEO of Suseok. In 2021, Jo was appointed CEO of Dong-A Otsuka, demonstrating exceptional management skills by overcoming the company's deficit. Recognizing his achievements, he was promoted to Vice Chairman of Dong-A Otsuka in 2023. He is known for his keen sense of adapting to changing market trends. #JoIksung #DongAOtsuka #zerocalorie #carbonatedbeverages #ESG #ViceChairman #businessleadership #markettrends #Koreanbusiness
    • Chairman of Hana Micron
      Choi Chang-ho
      Choi Chang-ho is the Chairman of Hana Micron and also serves as the Chairman of its subsidiary, Hana Materials. He is not registered as an executive director in either company. Choi is the founder of Hana Micron, which operates in the semiconductor post-processing business, and Hana Materials, which manufactures components used in semiconductor production. Born on December 26, 1950, in Masan, Gyeongnam, Choi graduated with a degree in Economics from Yeungnam University and later earned a Ph.D. in Business Administration from the Korea University of Technology and Education. He began his career in 1973 at Cheil Industries and moved to Samsung Electronics' Semiconductor Division in 1987, where he contributed to the early development of Samsung’s semiconductor division as Director of the Management Headquarters. During his time at Samsung Electronics, Choi held key positions, including Director of the Management Support Office, Head of the Semiconductor Support Office, and Director of the Mexico Complex. In 2001, he led the spinoff of Samsung Electronics' semiconductor packaging division and founded Hana Micron. In 2007, he established Hana Silicon, which is now Hana Materials. Choi has grown Hana Micron into the top semiconductor post-processing company in Korea. The company is recognized for having a balanced portfolio in both memory and non-memory sectors. Choi is focused on positioning Hana Micron as a leading company in the system semiconductor ecosystem, performing post-processing operations through a turn-key approach. #ChoiChangho #HanaMicron #HanaMaterials #semiconductor #postprocessing #SamsungElectronics #founder #businessleadership #turnkey
    • CEO of Woori Bank
      Cho Byung-kyu
      Cho Byung-kyu is the CEO of Woori Bank. He is working towards making Woori Bank the number one bank in terms of net profit among commercial banks in 2024. He is also focused on maximizing the bank's operational capacity with the goal of reviving Woori Bank's reputation as a leader in corporate finance. During his approximately one-year term, a series of incidents related to internal controls have occurred, leading to increased efforts to prevent recurrences. He was born on February 9, 1965. He graduated from Gwanak High School in Seoul and studied economics at Kyung Hee University. After joining Commercial Bank in 1992, he primarily worked in the corporate finance sector at Woori Bank. He held various roles, starting as the head of the corporate branch at the Corporate Finance Headquarters, and later served as the head of Large Corporate Credit Department, head of the Gangbuk Business Division, and Executive Vice President of the Corporate Group. Known for his calm demeanor, he actively communicates with employees. He emphasizes the importance of a cooperative mindset for achieving results. #ChoByungKyu #WooriBank #CEO #corporatefinance #leadership #internalcontrol #businessstrategy #cooperation #bankingindustry #netprofit
    • Chairman of Chemtronics
      Kim Bo-kyun
      Kim Bo-kyun is the Chairman and CEO of Chemtronics. He is the founder of Chemtronics and serves as co-CEO alongside his eldest son, President Kim Eung-soo. Kim Bo-kyun was born on May 17, 1954, in Geumsan, Chungcheongnam-do, and graduated from Konkuk University. After graduating from university, in 1983, he founded "Shinyoung Chemicals," the predecessor of Chemtronics, a company specializing in electronic components and chemical materials. In 2000, the company changed its name to Chemtronics, a combination of the words “chemistry” and “electronics.” Chemtronics started with the solvent business, producing liquid chemicals that dissolve specific substances, and expanded into electronics, etching (a process that thins thick glass through chemical reactions), and EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) materials for wireless charging systems that block electromagnetic waves. Chemtronics gained attention when it was selected as a supplier of components for Apple's next-generation display, the "Hybrid OLED." Kim Bo-kyun is a typical manufacturing industry leader who describes manufacturing as a "comprehensive art." #KimBokyun #Chemtronics #ShinyoungChemicals #manufacturing #electronics #OLED #Apple #EMC #wirelesscharging #chemicalmaterials #businessleader
    • Chairman of Foosung
      Kim Keun-soo
      Kim Keun-soo is the founder and chairman of the Foosung Group and also serves as the chairman of Firstec. He was born on September 15, 1948, as the second son of Kim Young-joo, former honorary chairman of Korea Flange Industrial (now Korea Movex), and Chung Hee-young, the younger sister of Chung Ju-yung, former honorary chairman of the Hyundai Group. Kim graduated with a degree in Business Administration from Kyung Hee University and later completed his MBA at California State University in the United States. He began his career at Hyundai Construction. In 1980, he acquired Korea Refractories and, in 1983, purchased Ulsan Chemical, marking his independent path after separating from Hyundai Group. He expanded his business into sectors with high entry barriers, such as refrigerants and specialty gases for semiconductors. In anticipation of the electric vehicle market's growth, he also entered the electrolyte business for secondary batteries, achieving diversification. The group name "Foosung" was derived from his personal pen name. #KimKeunsoo #FoosungGroup #Firstec #electricvehicles #semiconductor #HyundaiGroup #businessdiversification #refrigerants #specialtygases #secondarybatteries
    • President of Dongseo University
      Chang Je-kuk
      Chang Je-kuk is the President of Dongseo University. He has been in office since 2011, serving four consecutive terms. His current term began on March 1, 2023, and will continue until the end of February 2027, spanning four years. His father, Chang Seong-man, was the founder of Dongseo University and a former National Assembly Speaker. His mother, Park Dong-sun, is the former President of Dongseo University and currently serves as the chair of the university's board of directors. Born on August 12, 1964, Chang Je-kuk majored in Political Science at George Washington University in the United States, where he also earned a master's degree in Political Science from the university's graduate school. He obtained a Doctorate in Law from Syracuse University and a Doctorate in Political Science from Keio University in Japan. He is licensed to practice law in the United States. After spending over ten years as a special advisor and auditor for companies in Japan and the United States, he joined Dongseo University in 2003 as a professor in the Department of International Relations, which was founded by his father. At the university, he has served as the Chair of the International Cooperation Committee and the Director of the Japan Research Center, and became the Vice President in 2007. He has been the President since 2011, leading the university for over a decade. Externally, he has also held roles such as a policy advisor for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade and co-chair of the Special Committee for the 2030 Busan Expo Bid. He has served as President of the Korea Association of Private Universities and Chairman of the Korean Council for University Education. With Dongseo University joining the ranks of the Glocal University 30 in 2024, there is growing interest in whether Chang Je-kuk will solidify his reputation as a successful 'ownership model.' #ChangJeKuk #DongseoUniversity #UniversityPresident #PoliticalScience #InternationalRelations #GlocalUniversity30 #KoreanEducation #2030BusanExpo #KoreanPrivateUniversities #EducationLeadership
    • CEO of SGI Seoul Guarantee
      Lee Myung-Soon
      Lee Myung-soon is the CEO of SGI Seoul Guarantee. She is focusing on performance improvement for a successful IPO. She was born on July 19, 1968, in Uiryeong, Gyeongnam. She graduated from Daeryun High School in Daegu and Seoul National University with a degree in Economics. In 1992, she entered public service through the 36th Administrative Examination. She has served as the Director of Structural Improvement Policies at the Financial Services Commission and as a Standing Commissioner at the Korea Securities Depository. She worked as the Senior Deputy Commissioner at the Financial Supervisory Service. Lee Myung-soon spent most of her career at the Financial Services Commission and participated in the privatization of Woori Bank during her time as Director of Structural Improvement Policies, helping with the recovery of public funds.
    • Lotte Healthcare CEO
      Woo Woong-jo
      Woo Woong-jo is the CEO of Lotte Healthcare. Lotte Healthcare was established in April 2022 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lotte Corporation. He was born in 1974. He graduated from Boston University with a degree in Computer Engineering. He led healthcare businesses at LG Electronics, SK Telecom, and Samsung Electronics. Since 2023, he has been overseeing the healthcare business that Lotte Corporation is nurturing as a future growth engine.
    • Chairman of Booyoung Group
      Lee Joong-keun
      Lee Joong-keun is the chairman of Booyoung Group and a self-made entrepreneur who grew the company through its rental housing business. Born on January 11, 1941, in Suncheon, Jeollanam-do, he was the third of six siblings. After graduating from Seoul Sangji High School, Lee entered the Department of Political Science and Diplomacy at Korea University. However, due to financial difficulties, he dropped out after completing his third year. He founded and listed Woorim Construction Industry, but the company went bankrupt due to insolvency. Lee later established Samjin Engineering, which provided a foundation for success in the rental apartment business. He then changed the company’s name to Booyoung. Booyoung’s housing and overseas business sectors were physically separated, leading to the establishment of Booyoung Housing. Lee also founded Booyoung CC, an operator of golf courses, and Booyoung Environmental Industry. He acquired the Muju Deogyusan Resort from Korea Electric Cable Company and expanded into the leisure business. Lee solidified his position in the construction industry with his rental housing business and managed to overcome the financial crisis through stable business operations. He holds 90-100% of the shares in Booyoung Group's holding company, Booyoung, and major affiliates, ensuring strong control. After stepping down as CEO of an affiliate due to embezzlement and breach of trust allegations, he was reinstated in 2023 through a special pardon on Liberation Day and returned to management. Lee pursues stable and solid management. #LeeJoongkeun #BooyoungGroup #RentalHousing #ConstructionIndustry #SamjinEngineering #GolfCourses #LeisureBusiness #FinancialCrisis #SpecialPardon #BusinessManagement
    • CEO of T&L
      Choi Yoon-so
      Choi Yoon-so is the CEO of T&L and also serves as the president of subsidiaries such as T AND L (JIAXING) CO., LTD and JIASHAN TAILI TRADING CO., LTD. In China, "president" refers to the highest-ranking individual within the board of directors. Since "director" in Chinese translates to "board member," the title "president" indicates the CEO or highest-ranking executive. He is focused on expanding the company's global distribution network. Choi was born on February 1, 1959. He graduated from Sungkyunkwan University with a degree in Textile Engineering and earned both a master’s and a doctorate from Tokyo Institute of Technology in Japan. After working at RIKEN, a research institution under the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (formerly the Science and Technology Agency), he joined the Central Research Institute of Dong Sung Chemical (now Dong Sung Chemical) as a researcher in 1992. Following the IMF crisis in 1997, Choi left Dong Sung Chemical and founded T&L in 1998, becoming its CEO. He is recognized for developing Korea’s first hydrocolloid dressing. Starting with orthopedic fixation devices, he transitioned the company’s focus to wound care products, growing T&L into a company with annual sales surpassing KRW 100 billion (US$ 72.1 million). #ChoiYoonso #T&L #hydrocolloid #woundcare #orthopedicdevices #CEO #globaldistribution #TANDLJiaxing #JiashanTailiTrading #TextileEngineering #TokyoInstituteofTechnology #DongSungChemical #businessleadership #Koreanentrepreneur #medicalproducts
    • Vice Chairman of Korea Petroleum Industries
      Kang Seung-mo
      Kang Seung-mo is the Vice Chairman and CEO of Korea Petroleum Industries. He is the third-generation owner of the company; his grandfather, the late Chairman Kang Gwan-seok, was the founder, and his father is Chairman Kang Bong-gu. Kang Seung-mo was born on August 21, 1971, in Seoul. He graduated from Korea University with a degree in Business Administration. He joined Korea Petroleum Industries in 1995, became President in 2011, and was promoted to Vice Chairman and CEO in 2014. Having inherited the company, which is the leading industrial asphalt producer in Korea, Kang has successfully maintained its stability. At the same time, he has focused on research and development with a focus on "eco-friendliness," earning praise for improving the company’s operations. He is heavily investing in and expanding the market for new growth engines, such as asphalt concrete track systems and recycled organic solvents. #KangSeungmo #KoreaPetroleumIndustries #AsphaltIndustry #EcoFriendly #ResearchAndDevelopment #NewGrowthEngines #RecycledSolvents #AsphaltConcrete #KoreanBusiness #ThirdGenerationOwner
    • Vice Chairman of Lotte Food Division
      Lee Young-gu
      Lee Young-gu is the Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lotte Group Food Division HQ. He also serves as the CEO of Lotte Wellfood. He is focused on revitalizing the profitability of Lotte Group's food subsidiaries, whose growth has stagnated, and is seeking new growth engines. He was born on July 20, 1962. He graduated from Seoul Joongdae High School and Soongsil University with a degree in Industrial Engineering. In 1987, he joined Lotte Chilsung Beverage. After working at Lotte Aluminum and the Management Improvement Office of Lotte Group's Policy Headquarters, he returned to Lotte Chilsung Beverage, where he oversaw sales and marketing in the beverage division. He was appointed the head of Lotte Chilsung Beverage's Beverage Business Group (BG) before being promoted to the company's integrated CEO. He also served as the head of Lotte Group's Food Business Unit (BU) and CEO of Lotte Confectionery. In 2021, after a corporate reorganization, he was promoted to the CEO of Lotte Group Food Division HQ. In Lotte's regular executive reshuffle in 2024, he was promoted to Vice Chairman of Lotte Group Food Division HQ. Having worked at Lotte for more than 30 years, he is a "Lotte man" with extensive field experience. #LotteGroup #LotteWellfood #LeeYounggu #FoodIndustry #ExecutivePromotion #LotteChilsung #LotteConfectionery #CorporateRestructuring #BusinessGrowth #Korea
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    • Chairman of BioPlus
      Jung Hyun-kyu
      Jung Hyun-kyu is the Chairman and CEO of BioPlus and also serves as an adjunct professor at Chungnam National University. He was born on November 15, 1957, in Gwangju. Jung graduated from Hongik University High School and majored in Chinese and International Economics at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. He later earned a master's and Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Kwangwoon University. He began his career at LG Electronics in the trade department. Jung has previously served as CEO of Top Trading and EcoBio. Since 2013, he has been the CEO of BioPlus. As an adjunct professor at Chungnam National University, he is committed to growing BioPlus into a world-class global BMC (Bio-Beauty, Medical, Cosmetic) company. #JungHyunKyu #BioPlus #BMC #ChungnamNationalUniversity #LGElectronics #TopTrading #EcoBio #biotechnology #businessleadership #globalexpansion #environmentalengineering
    • CEO of LG CNS
      Hyun Shin-gyoon
      Hyun Shin-gyoon is the Vice President and CEO of LG CNS. He was born on February 25, 1965, in Seoul. He graduated from Seoul High School and earned a degree in Computational Statistics from Seoul National University. He also obtained a master’s degree in Statistics from Seoul National University and completed a Ph.D. program in Statistics at the University of Wisconsin. Prior to joining LG, he built his career primarily at foreign consulting firms such as Accenture, US West Communications, the United Nations (UN), and A.T. Kearney. In 2010, he joined LG Display, marking his first involvement with the LG Group. After moving to LG CNS in 2017, he held positions including Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Head of the D&A Business Division. In 2023, he was appointed Vice President and CEO of LG CNS. He is an IT technology expert with extensive experience in consulting on IT process innovation for various companies. He is currently leading efforts to strengthen LG CNS’s digital transformation (DX) capabilities, with global competitiveness and the company's initial public offering (IPO) identified as key challenges. #HyunShinGyoon #LGCNS #digitaltransformation #DX #ITconsulting #globalcompetitiveness #LGGroup #IPO #Accenture #ATKearney #technologyleadership
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    • Chairman of KET
      Lee Chang-won
      Lee Chang-won is the Chairman and Co-CEO of Korea Electric Terminal (KET), leading the company alongside his son, President Lee Won-joon. He was born in Seoul on August 23, 1936. Lee graduated from Seoul High School and earned a degree in Law from Seoul National University. From 1961 to 1972, he worked as a journalist for Kyunghyang Shinmun and JoongAng Ilbo. In 1973, he founded Korea Electric Terminal. After serving as CEO, he became Chairman in 2012. He also serves as Honorary Chairman of the Korea Connector Technology Industry Association and Director of the Korea Electronics Industries Cooperative Association. Korea Electric Terminal supplies automotive connectors and electronic modules to Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors, commanding over 50% of the market share in the domestic automotive connector parts market. Driven by the growth of the electric vehicle market, KET reached KRW 1 trillion (US$ 721.2 million) in revenue in 2022. Recently, the company has seen rapid sales growth in the U.S., securing large-scale orders for its Inter-Connect Board (ICB) products from North American automakers and battery manufacturers. #LeeChangwon #KET #KoreaElectricTerminal #AutomotiveConnectors #ElectricVehicles #Hyundai #Kia #USMarket #ICB #EVGrowth #ConnectorIndustry
    • CEO of Chunbo
      Lee Sang-ryul
      Lee Sang-ryul is the CEO of Chunbo and leads the company alongside his spouse, Co-CEO Seo Ja-won. In addition to Chunbo, he serves as CEO of its affiliates Chunbo Precision, Chunbo BLS, and Chunbo Recycling. He also holds director positions at affiliated companies like Jungwon Materials, Ace Chemical, Chunbo Advanced Materials, and Chunbo BLA, and serves as an auditor at OAE. Lee also oversees Chunbo’s research and development as head of the company’s research center. He focuses on expanding production capacity for electrolytes and electrolyte additives. Born on October 21, 1961, in Yeongam County, Jeollanam-do, Lee attended Seho-buk Elementary School (now Jangcheon Elementary) and graduated from Yeongam Seho Middle School. He then studied chemical engineering at Hanyang University and earned a master’s degree in chemical engineering from Hanyang’s Graduate School of Industrial Studies in 1993. Lee began his career as a researcher at Dongyang Chemical (now OCI) before founding Chunbo Precision (now Chunbo) in 1997, launching a display materials manufacturing business. In 2007, Chunbo Precision transitioned into a corporation under the name Chunbo. Together with his wife Seo Ja-won, who was working in quality control at a textile company at the time, Lee expanded the business into new areas, including pharmaceutical intermediates, semiconductor materials, and electric vehicle battery materials, ultimately growing Chunbo into a mid-sized company with annual revenues of around KRW 300 billion (US$216.4 million). Lee is credited with commercializing lithium salt electrolyte (LiFSI) for secondary batteries, a world-first achievement. He is known for his strong attachment to his hometown. Lee donated KRW 100 million (US$72,100) to his hometown of Seongjae Village in Yeongam County, Jeollanam-do. #LeeSangryul #Chunbo #LiFSI #batterytechnology #chemicalengineering #electrolyteproduction #semiconductormaterials #pharmaceuticalintermediates #entrepreneurship #corporateleadership
    • Chariman of KCC E&C
      Chung Mong-yeol
      Chung Mong-yeol is the Chairman and CEO of KCC E&C. He is attempting to step out of the shadow of KCC, the group's de facto holding company, and establish independence. He is focusing on restructuring the business model to improve the profitability of KCC E&C. Chung has been serving as co-CEO alongside a professional manager. As of 2024, he has established a co-CEO system with Sim Kwang-joo, a seasoned veteran in the construction industry. He was born on January 11, 1964, as the third son of Chung Sang-young, Honorary Chairman of KCC. He graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University (FDU) in the United States with a degree in Computer Science and later earned a Master's in Management Information Systems (MIS) from Dongguk University Graduate School. Chung joined Koryo Chemical, the predecessor of KCC, and climbed the ranks from inside director to president and CEO, eventually becoming the chairman of KCC E&C. He became the second-largest shareholder of KCC E&C after receiving shares from his father, Chung Sang-young. Chung is known for his quiet and reserved management style, rarely making public appearances. #KCC #ChungMongyeol #KCCEandC #KCCChairman #KoreanBusiness #MIS #KCCGroup #FairleighDickinson #ConstructionIndustry #ChungSangyoung
    • Chairman of Hojeon Limited
      Park Young-chul
      Park Young-chul is the Chairman and CEO of Hojeon Limited, a company specializing in global apparel OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) production. He is the founder of Hojeon Limited, which operates in the global apparel OEM business. Park Young-chul was born on July 20, 1943, in Daejeon. He graduated from Daejeon High School and majored in Food Engineering at Dongguk University. After graduation, he initially worked in the food industry, leveraging his major at Korea Suntory, a beverage company established in partnership with a Japanese firm. However, after an unsuccessful attempt to start his own food business, Park shifted industries. He joined Daeyong Trading Company, a business founded by his late older brother, Park Yong-dae, where he learned about the apparel industry. In 1985, he founded Hojeon Limited. #ParkYoungchul #HojeonLimited #globalappareloem #founder #Koreanbusiness #DonggukUniversity #Daejeon #apparelindustry #Koreanentrepreneur #textile
    • CEO of SBI Savings Bank
      Kim Moon-seok
      Kim Moon-seok is the CEO and President of SBI Savings Bank. Amid challenging management conditions in the savings bank industry, he has focused on strengthening internal management, striving to improve SBI Savings Bank's profitability and financial soundness. He was born on January 10, 1965. He graduated from Daeseong High School and earned a degree in Political Science and Diplomacy from Inha University. Before joining SBI Savings Bank in August 2010 as the Director of the Management Support Division, he worked at Samsung Card, Samsung Group's Restructuring Headquarters, and Doosan Capital. At SBI Savings Bank, he held positions such as Senior Managing Director of the Management Strategy Division, Executive Director, and Vice President. He became the first CEO after SBI Savings Bank transitioned to a sole CEO system in 2015, a shift that took place after seven years. #KimMoonseok #SBISavingsBank #CEO #bankingindustry #profitability #financialsoundness #InhaUniversity #DaeseongHighSchool #DoosanCapital #SamsungCard
    • CEO of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
      Lee Sang-kyun
      Lee Sang-kyun is the Co-CEO and President of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries. He focuses on stabilizing the production sites of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries while also securing future orders by capitalizing on the shipping industry's short-term boom, which has led to an increase in orders. Lee places a strong emphasis on safety at shipyard production sites. He was born on January 28, 1961, in Jangheung, South Jeolla Province. After graduating from Jangheung High School and majoring in Naval Architecture at Inha University, he joined Hyundai Heavy Industries. He worked in production management before moving to Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries. At Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries, he became CEO for the first time in his career and later returned to Hyundai Heavy Industries to serve as CEO of the Shipbuilding and Offshore Business. In October 2021, he was appointed CEO of Hyundai Heavy Industries. Lee is considered a field expert with extensive experience in the production sector. His motto is "Do your best in the task at hand." He describes himself as someone with a positive mindset and a strong sense of curiosity. #LeeSangkyun #HDHyundaiHeavyIndustries #CEO #shipbuildingindustry #productionmanagement #shipyardsafety #leadership #fieldexpert #positivemindset #futureorders
    • Chairman of Sungdo ENG
      Seo In-soo
      Seo In-soo is the Chairman of the Board at Sungdo ENG. He also serves as the Co-CEO of STI alongside CEO Lee Woo-seok. In addition, he holds the position of CEO at Sungdo Ipdeok Jisan (Daekyung) Co., Ltd., and serves as an inside director at Sungdo L&D. Seo was born on March 15, 1955, in Seoul. He graduated from Chung-Ang University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After graduation, he worked at Samsung Engineering before founding Sungdo Engineering, the predecessor of Sungdo ENG, in 1987. In 1997, a decade after founding the company, Seo spun off the semiconductor and display equipment division of Sungdo ENG to establish STI. In 2000, he successfully listed Sungdo ENG on the KOSDAQ and developed it into a robust company that supplies to major corporations such as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix. Seo is recognized for elevating the level of domestic display technology with solid technical expertise. #SeoInsoo #SungdoENG #STI #semiconductorequipment #displaytechnology #SouthKorea #SamsungElectronics #SKHynix #KOSDAQ #engineeringleadership
    • CEO of Woori Investment Securities
      Nam Ki-cheon
      Nam Ki-cheon is the CEO of Woori Investment Securities. He is laying the foundation for collaboration and synergy among affiliates of the Woori Financial Group. Nam is working on diversifying the company’s product offerings, which have been primarily focused on bonds, by expanding into equities and global solutions, thereby building a balanced business portfolio. He has set ambitious goals for Woori Investment Securities, aiming to increase its capital to KRW 3 trillion (US$ 2.16 billion) within five years and further expand it to KRW 4 trillion (US$ 2.88 billion) within 10 years to secure a license as a major investment bank. Nam was born on April 20, 1964, in Hadong, South Gyeongsang Province. He graduated from Daedong High School in Busan and earned a degree in business administration from Seoul National University. He also completed a master’s degree in business administration from Seoul National University Graduate School and later an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley. Nam began his career at Daewoo Securities, where he held positions such as head of the London branch, head of proprietary asset management, and head of alternative investments. He then moved to Multi Asset Management (formerly KDB Asset Management), a subsidiary of Mirae Asset, where he served as CEO. At the invitation of Yim Jong-yong, chairman of Woori Financial Group, Nam took on the role of CEO of Woori Asset Management. He also served as CEO of Woori Investment & Securities after the merger of Woori Comprehensive Finance and Force Securities, where he became the inaugural CEO. During his time at Daewoo Securities, Nam led the listing of Korea’s first Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC), a company established for the purpose of acquiring unlisted firms. With over 20 years of experience in securities and asset management, Nam is known as an expert in alternative investments and is bold in seizing investment opportunities when they arise. #NamKiCheon #WooriInvestmentSecurities #WooriFinancialGroup #alternativeinvestment #SPAC #investmentbanking #capitalgrowth #securitiesindustry #assetmanagement #globalinvestment #boldinvestment
    • CEO of CLIO
      Han Hyun-ok
      Han Hyun-ok is the CEO of CLIO, a company specializing in color cosmetics. She also serves as the CEO of CLIO's subsidiaries, including CLIO Japan (formerly Doowon) and Kiwami. Han Hyun-ok is focused on expanding into the global market, particularly by strengthening CLIO's presence in Japan through the acquisition of Japanese cosmetics distributors and import agencies. She was born on April 14, 1960. She graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in Sociology and later earned a master's degree in Sociology from the same university. After working as a researcher at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), she gained experience at a law firm and a research institute. When the last company she worked for closed, Han Hyun-ok decided to pursue the cosmetics business that the company had been considering as part of its business diversification strategy, leading her to establish CLIO. Since its founding, CLIO has consistently been profitable. The company gained significant popularity in China, known as the "Gong Hyo-jin Cosmetics," and eventually listed on the KOSDAQ. With her extensive research experience, Han Hyun-ok is skilled at understanding market demand. #HanHyunok #CLIO #cosmetics #Koreanbusiness #KOSDAQ #globalexpansion #Japanmarket #businessleadership #marketstrategy #colorcosmetics
    • Chairman of Poongsan and FKI
      Ryu Jin
      Ryu Jin is the Chairman of Poongsan Group and the Chairman of the Federation of Korean Industries (FKI). He also serves as the Chairman and CEO of Poongsan, a major subsidiary of Poongsan Group, as well as the Chairman and CEO of Poongsan Holdings, the group's holding company, and the Chairman of Poongsan Special Metal. He has taken the helm of Poongsan Group following in the footsteps of his father, Ryu Chan-woo, the founder of the company. He was born on March 5, 1958, in Hahoe Village, Andong, Gyeongbuk, as the youngest son of Ryu Chan-woo. Ryu Jin graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in English Literature and pursued a Master's degree in Business Administration at Dartmouth College in the United States. After joining Poongsan Metal Corporation, he spent more than a decade learning management skills before being appointed as the President and CEO of Poongsan. He became the Chairman of Poongsan in 2000, a year after his father's passing. Ryu Jin is credited with elevating Poongsan's two core businesses, copper processing and defense, to a world-class level. Although he avoids interviews and has an image as a 'reclusive businessman,' he is well-connected in political and business circles, continuing the networks built by his family, earning him the reputation of a 'mover and shaker.' He is known for his humble and practical nature, often traveling alone on business trips. With a deep knowledge of wine and impeccable manners, he is referred to as the 'gentleman of the business world.' #RyuJin #PoongsanGroup #Chairman #KoreanBusiness #FKI #BusinessLeadership #KoreanEconomy #CorporateLeadership #DefenseIndustry #CopperProcessing
    • Chief Prosecutor of CIO
      Oh Dong-woon
      Oh Dong-woon is the Chief Prosecutor of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO). He was born in 1969 in Sancheong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do. He graduated from Nakdong High School in Busan and Seoul National University, where he also obtained a master's degree in law from the same university's graduate school. Oh Dong-woon passed the 37th National Judicial Examination and began his legal career as a preliminary judge at the Busan District Court. He served as a presiding judge at the Ulsan District Court and the Seongnam Branch of the Suwon District Court before stepping down from the bench in 2017. Afterward, he practiced law, serving as a National Tax Review Committee member at the Seongdong Tax Office and as a tax law advisor to the Incheon Regional Tax Office. Since May 2024, he has been serving as the 2nd Chief Prosecutor of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO). #OhDongwoon #CIO #CorruptionInvestigation #Koreanlaw #ChiefProsecutor #Koreanjudiciary #legalcareer #Koreangovernment #anticorruption #publicofficials
    • CEO of Seojin System
      Jeon Dong-kyu
      Jeon Dong-kyu is the CEO and President of Seojin System. He is focused on diversifying the company's business areas. Jeon was born on April 27, 1970. After graduating from Hanyoung High School in Seoul, he worked as a mold engineer at Sunjin Semiconductor. In 1996, he founded Seojin Tech (now Seojin System), a semiconductor parts mold manufacturing company, in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul. He later converted the company into a corporation and became the CEO of Seojin System. Jeon is known for creating a "high school graduate success story." After graduating from high school, he started his business at the age of 25. He diversified his initial mold manufacturing business into semiconductor equipment parts and energy storage system components. Through these efforts, he has grown Seojin System into a mid-sized company with annual sales of approximately KRW 700 billion (approximately USD 505 million). #JeonDongkyu #SeojinSystem #businessdiversification #semiconductorequipment #energystoragesystems #entrepreneurship #moldmanufacturing #Koreanbusiness #mid-sizedcompany #highschoolgraduate
    • CEO of Samsung Bioepis
      Christopher Hansung Ko
      Christopher Hansung Ko is the President and CEO of Samsung Bioepis. As the founding CEO of Samsung Bioepis, he oversees the research and development of biosimilars (biopharmaceutical generics). With Samsung BioLogics acquiring full ownership of Samsung Bioepis, he is exploring new ventures, including new drug development. Born on April 20, 1963, in Busan, according to the lunar calendar, he immigrated to the United States during his middle school years. He holds American citizenship and is known by the name 'Christopher Ko' in the United States. He graduated from Prospect High School in California and majored in Biochemistry at the University of California, Berkeley. He earned his Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Genetic Engineering from Northwestern University. He began his career at the biotech venture company Dyax. He has held positions as the Head of BioHealth Lab at Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology and as Executive Vice President in the New Business Development Team at Samsung Electronics. He was appointed as CEO when Samsung Bioepis was established. He has been developing biosimilars to target the global markets, including Europe and the United States. Alongside John Rim, President and CEO of Samsung BioLogics, he is a key figure responsible for Samsung Group’s bio-business. #SamsungBioepis #biosimilars #ChristopherKo #biotech #SamsungBioLogics #geneticengineering #biopharma #globalmarkets #drugdevelopment #biohealth
    • CEO of Pan Ocean
      Ahn Joong-ho
      Ahn Joong-ho is the CEO of Pan Ocean. He leads the company alongside Kim Hong-kuk, Chairman of the Harim Group, under a co-CEO structure. As the head of South Korea's largest bulk carrier company, Pan Ocean, he is diversifying the fleet from a focus on dry bulk shipping to include LNG carriers and container ships. To diversify Pan Ocean's business portfolio, which is sensitive to fluctuations in the shipping market, he is also expanding the grain trading business. He was born on January 13, 1962, in Ulsan. Ahn graduated from Hakseong High School in Ulsan and earned a degree in English Language and Literature from Pusan National University. He has spent his entire career at Pan Ocean (formerly known as STX Pan Ocean), rising through the ranks to become CEO. During his time with STX Pan Ocean, he served as Head of Overseas Business, Head of the Pacific Sales Division, and Head of the Atlantic Sales Division. After serving as Executive Vice President and Vice President of Pan Ocean's Sales Division, he was appointed CEO in 2020. With over 30 years of experience in the shipping industry, Ahn is recognized as a "sales expert" with a global perspective. He consistently emphasizes to his employees the importance of maintaining a positive mindset and confidence. #AhnJoongho #PanOcean #shippingindustry #bulkcargo #LNGcarriers #containershipping #graintrading #HarimGroup #globalbusiness #leadership
    • CEO of SGC Energy
      Lee Woo-sung
      Lee Woo-sung is the CEO of SGC Energy. He leads the company as a co-CEO alongside Park Joon-young. He also serves as the co-CEO of SGC E&C and the CEO of SGC Partners. Born on November 17, 1978, Lee Woo-sung is the grandson of the late Lee Hoe-rim, the founder of SGC Energy. His father, Lee Bok-young, is the Chairman of SGC E&C and the second son of the late Lee Hoe-rim. Lee Woo-sung graduated with a degree in Business Administration from Carnegie Mellon University in the United States and earned an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. In November 2022, he was promoted to CEO of SGC Energy, marking the beginning of his active involvement in the third generation of family leadership. He is focused on ESG management, emphasizing eco-friendly energy initiatives. #LeeWoosung #SGCEnergy #SGCEandC #SGCPartners #WhartonSchool #CarnegieMellon #ESGmanagement #cleanenergy #Koreanbusinessleaders #thirdgenerationleadership
    • Chairman of DI Corporation
      Park Won-ho
      Park Won-ho is the Chairman and CEO of DI Corporation. He is the eldest son of Park Gi-eok, the founder of Dongil Trading (now DI Corporation), and the father of singer Psy (Park Jae-sang). He was born on January 2, 1950, in Seoul. Park graduated from Kyunggi High School in Seoul, then earned a degree in Commerce and later an MBA from Yonsei University. He joined Samsung Heavy Industries in 1976 and worked there until 1979 when he joined Dongil Trading (now DI Corporation), the company founded by his father, Chairman Park Gi-eok. Park held positions as Executive Director and Vice President before being appointed President and CEO of Dongil Trading in 1990. Dongil Trading entered the semiconductor business by merging with Dongil Semiconductor Equipment in 1989. In 1996, the company changed its name to DI Corporation. DI Corporation is a company that manufactures and sells semiconductor testing equipment. Its main products include Burn-in Systems and Burn-in Boards, with Burn-in Boards holding the top market share in South Korea. DI Corporation has consistently supplied semiconductor testing equipment to companies like Samsung Electronics and SK hynix. #ParkWonho #DICorporation #semiconductor #BurninSystem #BurninBoard #SamsungElectronics #SKHynix #semiconductortesting #ParkGieok #Psy
    • Chairman of the General Insurance Association of Korea
      Lee Byung-rhae
      Lee Byung-rhae is the Chairman of the General Insurance Association of Korea. He faces the task of supporting the stable implementation of the electronic claims processing system for indemnity health insurance, as well as enhancing the management of non-covered medical services and improving product structures. He is committed to helping non-life insurance companies strengthen their product and service competitiveness and create new revenue streams by responding to rapid demographic changes such as aging and digital transformation, and by promoting overseas expansion. Lee Byung-rhae was born on May 5, 1964, in Seosan, Chungnam Province. He graduated from Daejeon High School and earned a degree in Trade from Seoul National University. He also holds a Master's degree in Public Administration from Seoul National University Graduate School of Public Administration and a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Missouri, USA. He passed the 32nd Administrative Examination and worked at the Ministry of Finance in various roles, including the International Financial Institutions Division of the International Finance Bureau, the Capital Market Division of the Securities Bureau, and the Vice Minister’s Office. After studying in the United States, he continued his career at the Financial Supervisory Commission. At the Financial Services Commission, he served as the Insurance Division Director, Financial Policy Division Director, Advisor to the Governor of the Central Bank of Mongolia, and Spokesperson. He was also the Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit and later appointed as the CEO of the Korea Securities Depository. After serving as the Vice President of External Affairs at the Korea Institute of Certified Public Accountants, he was appointed as the 55th Chairman of the General Insurance Association of Korea in December 2023. He is a financial policy expert with nearly 30 years of experience working in financial policy-making institutions. #LeeByungrhae #GeneralInsuranceAssociation #financialpolicy #nonlifeinsurance #digitaltransformation #indemnityinsurance #productcompetitiveness #overseasexpansion #KoreaSecuritiesDepository #financialexpert
    • CEO & Chairman of Wontech
      Kim Jong-won
      Kim Jong-won is the Chairman and Co-CEO of Wontech. He leads the company alongside his son, CEO Kim Jeong-hyun. He is focused on strengthening Wontech's distribution network. Wontech is a company specializing in medical devices for skincare and beauty. He was born on April 6, 1952. After graduating from Seoul Gwangwoon Electronics Technical High School, he began his military service and served in the Vietnam War for five years. He graduated from Yeungnam University with a degree in Electronic Engineering and earned both a Master’s and a Ph.D. in Engineering from the same university. He later completed various programs, including Information and Communication courses and the Advanced Management Program at Seoul National University, Korea University, and KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology). In 1999, he founded Won Technology (now Wontech) and became the Chairman and CEO. Since then, he has held positions such as Director of Korea Radiowave Ground Station, President of the Daejeon Athletics Federation, and CEO of Information Communication Newspaper. As of 2024, he is active as a Director of the Korea Medical Device Cooperative and Vice Chairman of the Daejeon Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He shifted the company’s main business focus from cancer treatment laser devices to medical devices for skincare and beauty, successfully growing Wontech into a company with annual sales exceeding KRW 100 billion (approximately USD 72.6 million). **Keywords:** #KimJongwon #Wontech #medicaldevices #skincare #beauty #businessleadership #electronicsengineering #SouthKorea #companygrowth #distributionnetwork
    • CEO & Chairman of LOT Vacuum
      Oh Heung-shig
      Oh Heung-shig is the Chairman and CEO of LOT Vacuum. He founded LOT Vacuum, the only dry vacuum pump manufacturer in South Korea. Oh Heung-shig was born on April 7, 1962, in Sokcho, Gangwon Province. He attended Sokcho High School and graduated from the Department of Electronic Devices at Kyunggi Technical College, followed by a degree in Chemical Engineering from Suwon University. After working for the German vacuum pump company Oerlikon Leybold Vacuum Korea, he founded LOT Vacuum and acquired the dry vacuum pump business unit when the company decided to withdraw from that market. He then focused on technological development, achieving the first domestically produced dry vacuum pump in South Korea. As of 2024, LOT Vacuum is still recognized as the only South Korean company that competes in the dry vacuum pump market, where foreign companies dominate, based on its technological capabilities. In February 2023, Oh Heung-shig was appointed as the Chairman of the KOSDAQ Association for a two-year term. #OhHeungshig #LOTVacuum #dryvacuumpump #KOSDAQ #SouthKoreanindustry #vacuumtechnology #Sokcho #chemicalengineering #KOSDAQassociation #SouthKoreantechnology
    • CEO & Chairman of ASIA Holdings
      Lee Hoon-beom
      Lee Hoon-beom is the Chairman and CEO of ASIA Holdings. He also serves as the Chairman of ASIA Paper, ASIA Cement, and Halla Cement. He was born on January 26, 1969, in Seoul as the grandson of the late Chairman Lee Dong-nyung, the founder of ASIA Holdings. Lee graduated from Sungkyunkwan University and later completed his graduate studies at New York University in the United States. After graduation, he worked as the CEO of ASIA Cement, a major subsidiary of the ASIA corporate group. In 2021, he was appointed Chairman and CEO of ASIA Holdings, where he oversees the management of the entire corporate group. Together with his younger brother, Vice Chairman Lee In-beom, he is leading the third generation of the family in managing the ASIA corporate group. Lee is recognized for achieving success in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management through shareholder-friendly and environmentally-friendly policies. #LeeHoonbeom #ASIAHoldings #ESGmanagement #ASIAGroup #LeeDongnyung #HallaCement #ASIAcement #shareholderfriendly #environment
    • President of Dong-A University
      Lee Hae-woo
      Lee Hae-woo is the president of Dong-A University. He was first appointed in August 2020 and successfully secured a second term in 2024. His new term will run until July 31, 2028. Under the slogan "Creating Your History at Dong-A University," he has focused on developing differentiated educational capabilities. Born in 1963, Lee graduated from Gyeongju Munhwa High School and earned a bachelor's degree in metallurgical engineering from Dong-A University. He went on to obtain a master's degree in metallurgical engineering from Dong-A University and a Ph.D. in naval architecture and ocean engineering from Pusan National University. From 1992 to 2004, Lee served as a senior researcher at Samsung Heavy Industries Research Institute. In 2007, he was appointed as a professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Dong-A University. Within the university, he has held positions such as Dean of Student Affairs, Dean of Career Support, and Dean of Academic Affairs. In 2021, he was selected as a regular member in the field of materials and resource engineering by the National Academy of Engineering of Korea. Having secured a second term, Lee expressed his strong ambition to drive Dong-A University towards becoming the top private university in Korea by 2030. Despite failing to be selected as a Glocal University in 2023, Lee demonstrated a strong commitment to transforming Busan into a global innovation city by forming a "mega-university alliance" with Dongseo University. This led to Dong-A University joining the Glocal University 30 initiative in 2024. With the university's entry into the Glocal University program in the first year of his second term, expectations are high for Dong-A University to play a central role in reshaping the future of Busan as an international city. #LeeHaewoo #DongAUniversity #UniversityPresident #HigherEducation #Busan #MetallurgicalEngineering #GlocalUniversity #SamsungHeavyIndustries #Korea #EducationalLeadership
    • Chairman of the Korea Life Insurance Association
      Kim Chul-ju
      Kim Chul-ju is the president of the Korea Life Insurance Association. He supports life insurance companies in exploring new markets such as healthcare and long-term care businesses. He is promoting product development and system improvements to secure differentiated competitiveness for life insurance in the pension and third-party insurance markets. He was born on November 23, 1963, in Daegu. He graduated from Daegu Cheonggu High School and Seoul National University with a degree in economics. He earned a master's degree in finance from Georgia State University in the United States. After passing the 29th Administrative Examination, he served as the Director of the Economic Policy Bureau in the Ministry of Finance and Economy, followed by positions such as Director of the Public Policy Bureau, Director of the Economic Policy Bureau, and Chief of Planning and Coordination at the Ministry of Strategy and Finance. He also worked as the Secretary for Economic and Financial Affairs in the Presidential Office. He later served as the Deputy Director of the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI) before taking on the role of Chairman of the Financial Creditors' Adjustment Committee in 2021. He has built expertise in economic policy and international finance over more than 30 years of public service. He is highly regarded for his international perspective and broad outlook. #KimChulju #LifeInsurance #InsuranceMarket #Healthcare #PensionMarket #EconomicPolicy #InternationalFinance #PublicService #ADBI #KoreaLifeInsuranceAssociation
    • Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
      Park Sang-woo
      Park Sang-woo is the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport. He is focused on easing regulations on reconstruction and redevelopment and stabilizing the real estate market in line with the Yoon Suk-yeol administration's policy to revitalize housing supply. He is also prioritizing the smooth landing of real estate project financing (PF) issues, expanding overseas ventures for South Korean construction companies, and ensuring the proper implementation of the new airport project at Gadeokdo. He was born on May 2, 1961 (lunar calendar) in Busan. He graduated from Dongnae High School in Busan and earned a bachelor’s degree in public administration from Korea University. He also received a master’s degree in urban and regional planning from George Washington University in the United States and a Ph.D. in urban planning from Gachon University. He began his public service career as part of the 27th class of the Higher Civil Service Examination and held various positions in the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, including Director of Construction Policy, Director General of Land Policy, Director General of Housing and Land, and Director General of Planning and Coordination. After serving as a visiting professor in the Department of Urban Engineering at Chungbuk National University and as the President of the Korea Research Institute for Construction Policy, he was appointed as the President of Korea Land and Housing Corporation (LH). After stepping down as the President of LH, he worked as the CEO of the private research firm Sin Nambang Economic Research Institute and as an adjunct professor in the Urban Regeneration Cooperative Program at Korea University before being nominated as the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, succeeding former Minister Won Hee-ryong. He is an expert in urban and housing policy, having worked extensively in the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and holding a Ph.D. in urban engineering. #ParkSangwoo #MinisterofLandInfrastructureandTransport #YoonSukyeol #urbanpolicy #housingmarket #constructionpolicy #realestate #Gadeokdoairport #KoreaUniversity #publicservice
    • CEO of Emro
      Song Jae-min
      Song Jae-min is the CEO of Emro, the leading company in the domestic supply chain management (SCM) software market, which he has been leading since 2005. He was born on June 7, 1967. Song graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in International Economics and earned his MBA from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). After completing his studies, he worked at Deloitte & Touche, a U.S.-based accounting firm, before transitioning into the investment industry, inspired by the dot-com boom. While working as a team leader at Korea Investment Partners, he saw the growth potential of Emro during an investment review and decided to acquire the company directly. Recognizing the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) technology early on, he actively integrated it into Emro's solutions, transforming the company into a provider of AI-based digital innovation solutions. In 2023, Song has been actively working with Samsung SDS, Emro's largest shareholder, to expand the company's SCM Software as a Service (SaaS) platform into international markets. #SongJaemin #Emro #SCM #software #CEO #AI #digitaltransformation #supplychainmanagement #SamsungSDS #internationalexpansion
    • President of Chungnam National University
      Kim Jeong-Kyoum
      Kim Jeong-Kyoum is the 20th President of Chungnam National University. His term began on April 1, 2024, and will last for four years. He has committed to playing a pivotal role in regional and national development, advocating for the university to lead in global higher education and innovation ecosystems. Born in 1963, Kim Jeong-Kyoum graduated from Chungnam National University with a degree in Education and went on to earn both a master's and a doctoral degree in Education from the same institution. He joined the faculty of Chungnam National University's Department of Education in 2001 and has held several key positions within the university, including Director of the Basic Liberal Arts Education Center, Director of the Leading University Project for Undergraduate Education, Dean of Academic Affairs, and Director of the AI Convergence Education Research Institute. Kim has also served as a member of the Presidential Committee for National Integration and as an Educational Policy Advisor to the Ministry of Education. Additionally, he is the President of the Korean Society for Educational Technology. Through the university's long-term vision for development, "Vision 2040," he aims to establish a mega-campus and create a unique educational model, positioning Chungnam National University as a strong leader in the future society. Although Chungnam National University initially failed to make the list for the "Glocal University 30" project in its early stages, it was placed on the preliminary selection list after a reapplication in 2024. However, following Kim Jeong-Kyoum's appointment as president, the university's proposed merger with Hanbat National University fell through, putting its selection in jeopardy. All eyes are now on Kim Jeong-Kyoum to see whether he can demonstrate the leadership needed to resolve this crisis. #KimJeongKyoum #ChungnamNationalUniversity #universitypresident #educationleadership #Vision2040 #highereducation #SouthKorea #AIeducation #GlocalUniversity30 #universitymerger
    • CEO of KT Skylife
      Choi Young-bum
      Choi Young-bum is the CEO and President of KT Skylife. He previously served as the Senior Secretary for Public Communication and Special Advisor for External Cooperation in the Yoon Suk Yeol administration. His appointment as the president of KT Skylife sparked controversy because it marks another instance of a politician from the ruling party being appointed to this position. He faces the challenge of finding new momentum to break the nearly four-year-long slump in performance. The company is seeking a turnaround by fostering new content and utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) in its services. Choi was born on July 7, 1960, in Seoul. He graduated from Yeongdong High School in Seoul and earned a bachelor’s degree in law from Sungkyunkwan University. He completed the Advanced Leadership Program (ALP) at Seoul National University’s Law School and a fellowship program at Georgetown University in the United States. Choi began his journalism career as a reporter in the social affairs department at the Dong-A Ilbo. In 1991, he moved to SBS, where he held various positions, including Political Editor, News Director, Editorial Writer, Head of the News Division, and Head of the Management Support Division. He also served as Vice President of the Korea News Editors' Association. He later transitioned to Hyosung Group, where he served as Vice President of the Communication Office. Choi was appointed as the first Senior Secretary for Public Communication in the Yoon Suk Yeol administration. Later that year, he became the Special Advisor for External Cooperation, a position he resigned from in April 2023. In February 2024, he was appointed CEO and President of KT Skylife. ### Keywords: #ChoiYoungbum #KTSkylife #YoonSukYeol #Korea #CEO #AI #journalist #broadcasting #controversy #leadership
    • Daewon Cable CEO & Chairman
      Suh Myoung Hwan
      Suh Myoung Hwan is the Chairman and CEO of Daewon Cable and also serves as the CEO of Gapdo Mulsan, the holding company of Daewon Cable. He was born on September 15, 1955, as the son of Suh Kang-Hee, the founder of the construction company Cheonghwa Enterprise. Suh Myoung Hwan graduated from Kyungdong High School in Seoul and earned his degree in Textile Engineering from Hanyang University in 1980. He completed his graduate studies at the University of California in 1982. In 1984, he became the CEO of Cheonghwa Enterprise, which was founded by his father, Suh Kang-Hee. Since 1987, he has also been serving as the CEO of Gapdo Mulsan. In 1999, Suh Myoung Hwan acquired Daewon Cable, which had sales of approximately 60 billion won at the time, and has since expanded it to a scale of around 500 billion won (as of 2023). Since the acquisition in 1999, he has been the Chairman and CEO of Daewon Cable. He has achieved domestic production of specialty high-voltage cables and instrumentation cables by obtaining UL certification, which has helped reduce reliance on imports. As the leading domestic manufacturer of automotive wires, Daewon Cable has developed fire-resistant, colorless, and odorless wires in collaboration with automobile manufacturers. Looking ahead to the era of electric and hydrogen vehicles, Suh Myoung Hwan has proactively expanded the production capacity for automotive wires.
    • Chairman of Amicogen
      Shin Yong-chul
      Shin Yong-chul is the founder and chairman of Amicogen. He also serves as the chairman of the board of directors. He was born on August 4, 1960. He graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in Food Engineering and earned both his master's and doctoral degrees in Biotechnology from KAIST. Shin Yong-chul was a professor in the Department of Microbiology at Gyeongsang National University. During the IMF financial crisis, he decided to start a business to create jobs as his students struggled with employment difficulties. In 2000, he founded the biotech venture company "Amicogen" in Jinju, Gyeongnam, where Gyeongsang National University is located. Amicogen operates in the healthcare industry by utilizing special enzyme technology developed in-house. Amicogen's eco-friendly special enzymes play a role in reducing environmental pollutants by about 30% during the production process of synthetic drugs. The company also manufactures and sells health functional foods using its special enzyme technology. After 25 years since its founding, Shin Yong-chul is recognized as a successful professor-turned-entrepreneur, having grown Amicogen to a market capitalization of around KRW 300 billion (US$ 217.8 million). #ShinYongchul #Amicogen #biotechnology #enzyme #healthcare #eco-friendly #startups #professor #entrepreneur #IMFcrisis
    • CEO of SHIN Steel
      Shin Seung-gon
      Shin Seung-gon is the CEO of SHIN Steel. He also serves as the CEO of subsidiaries SHIN STEEL THAILAND and SHIN STEEL MEXICO, as well as an inside director of SHIN Steel SC. Shin is focused on expanding SHIN Steel's production capacity. He was born on June 14, 1972. After graduating from the Department of Business Administration at Kyungnam University, he worked at Jin Yang Metals, a steel manufacturing company. Subsequently, in 2005, he founded SHIN Steel and became its CEO. Having worked in several steel-related companies, Shin established his own company and grew it into a mid-sized enterprise with annual sales of around KRW 300 billion (approximately USD 216.4 million). #ShinSeunggon #SHINSteel #steelindustry #businessgrowth #KyungnamUniversity #JinYangMetals #corporateleadership #productionexpansion #mid-sizedenterprise #KRW300billion
    • CEO of HFR
      Cheong Jong-min
      Cheong Jong-min is the CEO of HFR. He also serves as an inside director at Entels, H1Radio, and KR Ventures. Cheong Jong-min was born on December 16, 1968. He earned his bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), specializing in optical communication. In 1995, he joined SK Telecom as a senior researcher. In 2000, through SK Telecom's venture startup program, he founded HFR, a telecommunications equipment company. Cheong Jong-min has grown HFR into a leading Korean provider of wired and wireless communication equipment and solutions. He is recognized as an expert who has witnessed and contributed to the evolution of domestic wireless communication, from the era of pagers to 5G. He views "5G specialized networks," which are customized networks for specific buildings or regions, as a new growth engine and is focused on expanding this market. #CheongJongmin #HFR #5G #Telecommunications #SKTelecom #KAIST #OpticalCommunication #WirelessCommunication #NetworkSolutions #KoreanTechnology
    • CEO of Lotte Biologics
      Richard Won-jik Lee
      Lee Won-jik is the CEO of Lotte Biologics and also serves as the head of its U.S. subsidiary. He is focused on enhancing the company's contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) capabilities, securing clients, and positioning Lotte Biologics for success in its early stages. Born on August 4, 1977, Lee Won-jik graduated from the Molecular and Cell Biology Department at the University of California, Berkeley. He previously worked at global pharmaceutical companies Kyron (now Novartis Vaccines) and Bristol-Myers Squibb (BMS). Lee joined Samsung Electronics' New Business Development Division and played a role in the launch of Samsung Biologics. He was appointed head of the DP (finished pharmaceutical products) division at Samsung Biologics upon its establishment. After joining Lotte Holdings as the head of the New Growth Team 2, he prepared for the CDMO business entry and was later appointed CEO of Lotte Biologics when it was founded. He aims to position Lotte Biologics among the top 10 global CDMO companies by 2030 and is undertaking a large-scale investment for facility expansion. Lee Won-jik is a rare 40-something CEO within Lotte Group. #LeeWonJik #LotteBiologics #CDMO #Pharmaceuticals #Leadership
    • CEO & Chairman of Amotech
      Kim Pyung-kyu
      Kim Pyung-kyu is the CEO, Chairman, and founder of Amotech. He was born on September 24, 1956, in Seoul. After graduating from Seoul High School, he earned his bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees in Metallurgical Engineering (now the Department of Materials Science and Engineering) from Seoul National University. After obtaining his Ph.D., he worked as the director of a metallurgical research institute. Driven by the ambition to establish a leading components company in South Korea, he founded Amotech in 1994. Leveraging his background as a metallurgical researcher, Kim Pyung-kyu focused on material technology, building Amotech into one of the world's top three companies in the chip varistor industry, a key component for electrostatic discharge protection. Amotech counts major global companies such as Samsung Electronics, Apple, and Motorola among its clients. Kim Pyung-kyu is expanding Amotech's business by focusing on multilayer ceramic capacitors (MLCC), which are used in electric vehicles and other products, as a new growth area. He has also set a goal of achieving KRW 1 trillion (approximately US$ 726.5 million) in sales. #KimPyungKyu #Amotech #CEO #Founder #MetallurgicalEngineering #MaterialsScience #ChipVaristor #GlobalLeader #Samsung #Apple #Motorola #MLCC #ElectricVehicles #1TrillionWonGoal
    • CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Korea
      Park Jong-bok
      Park Jong-bok is the CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Korea. Amid the financial market uncertainties caused by high interest rates, he is focusing his efforts on achieving stable performance. He was born on May 29, 1955 (lunar calendar) in Cheongju, Chungcheongbuk-do. He graduated from Cheongju High School and earned a degree in Economics from Kyung Hee University. After joining the predecessor of Standard Chartered Bank Korea, Cheil Bank, he worked mainly in the sales department for over 35 years. He has been the first Korean CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Korea, holding the position for ten years, making him the longest-serving CEO among current bank CEOs. He values communication and frequently meets with customers and employees. Prioritizing practicality over formality, he receives work reports via text message and sometimes visits branches unannounced. Due to his natural gray hair, he has earned the nickname "Silver-haired JB." He follows the management philosophy of "Geunja-yeol Wonjare," meaning "If you please those close to you, others will hear and come from afar." #ParkJongbok #StandardCharteredBankKorea #CEO #Korea #Finance #Banking #Leadership #ManagementPhilosophy #SilverHair #Longevity
    • CEO of Lotte On
      Park Ik-jin
      Park Ik-jin is the Vice President and CEO of Lotte On. Lotte On is the integrated online mall of Lotte Group's distribution division, launched in 2020. It is also referred to as Lotte Shopping's e-commerce division. He was born in 1968. After completing his bachelor's and master's degrees in Physics at Seoul National University, he earned a Ph.D. in Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the United States. From 2000, he worked as a Project Manager at McKinsey & Company, and from 2004 to 2006, he served as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO) at Citibank Korea's Card Division. In 2006, he became an Associate Partner at McKinsey, and in 2012, he served as Executive Vice President in charge of strategy at Hyundai Card and Hyundai Capital. From 2014 to 2019, he held the position of Vice President and Head of Marketing at ING Life. In 2019, he was appointed Vice President in charge of Marketing and Digital at MBK Lotte Card, and in 2021, he served as the Head of Operations at Affinity Equity Partners. In 2024, he joined Lotte Shopping and was appointed Vice President and CEO of Lotte On, the e-commerce division. #LotteOn #ParkIkjin #ecommerce #LotteGroup #retail #MIT #SeoulNationalUniversity #executiveleadership #strategy #digitaltransformation
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    • President of Gyeongsang National University
      Kweon Jin-hye
      Kweon Jin-hye is the President of Gyeongsang National University, officially inaugurated on July 22, 2024, with a term of four years. He is dedicated to achieving a sophisticated level of organic integration following the physical merger of Gyeongsang National University and Gyeongnam National University of Science and Technology. Kweon is also focusing his efforts on revitalizing the regional ecosystem of Gyeongnam by leveraging the university's specialization in aerospace and defense to generate and disseminate the outcomes of the Glocal Leading University Project. An expert in aerospace, his primary areas of expertise include aircraft structures and composite materials. He was born on December 6, 1964, in Jinju, Gyeongnam Province. Kweon Jin-hye graduated from the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Seoul National University and earned his master’s and doctoral degrees in Aerospace Engineering from KAIST. He worked at the Samsung Aerospace Research Institute before being appointed as a professor in the Department of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Information Engineering at Gyeongsang National University. At Gyeongsang National University, he served as the Deputy Dean of the Graduate School of Aerospace Specialization, the Director of the Aircraft Parts Technology Research Institute, and as the Director of Planning. He is also the editor of the International Journal of Aerospace Sciences and the President of the Korean Society for Composite Materials. #KweonJinhye #GyeongsangNationalUniversity #aerospace #defense #aerospaceengineering #GlocalLeadingUniversity #SeoulNationalUniversity #KAIST #SamsungAerospace #academicleadership
    • Chairman of Yulchon
      Lee Heung-hae
      Lee Heung-hae is the CEO and Chairman of Yulchon. He is focused on expanding Yulchon's business areas. Born on April 4, 1952, Lee graduated from Cheongju Commercial High School in Chungcheongbuk-do and worked at Dongyang Wood Industries and Dongyang System Industries. In 1990, he acquired shares in Yulchon, becoming the largest shareholder, and the following year, he was appointed CEO. Lee has served as the first head of the Siheung branch of the Gyeonggi Export Companies Association and as the 5th and 6th president of the Gyeonggi Small and Medium Business Association. As of 2024, he is actively involved as the Vice Chairman of the Siheung Chamber of Commerce and Honorary Chairman of the Gyeonggi Small and Medium Business Association. Through the expansion of the steel pipe business, Lee has grown Yulchon into a company with annual sales of KRW 70 billion (approximately USD 50.5 million). #LeeHeunghae #Yulchon #BusinessExpansion #SteelPipeBusiness #KoreanBusinessLeader #GyeonggiBusinessAssociation #SmallAndMediumEnterprises #CorporateLeadership #SiheungChamberOfCommerce
    • CEO of LIG Nex1
      Shin Ick-hyun
      Shin Ick-hyun is the CEO and President of LIG Nex1. He is dedicated to laying the foundation for the sustained growth of LIG Nex1 through the expansion of defense exports. Shin was born on December 27, 1959. He graduated from Gongju High School in Chungcheongnam-do and the Korea Air Force Academy. In 1984, he was commissioned as an Air Force pilot and later served as the commander of the 8th Fighter Wing and the Director of Force Planning 3 at the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He retired as a Brigadier General in 2015. In 2017, Shin joined LIG Nex1 as a Strategic Planning Specialist. He went on to serve as the Head of the Surveillance and Reconnaissance Business Division, the Head of the C4ISTAR (Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance) Business Division, and eventually the Head of the C4ISTAR Business Division. #ShinIckhyun #LIGNex1 #DefenseIndustry #MilitaryLeadership #C4ISTAR #KoreanAerospace #DefenseExports #CorporateLeadership #KoreaAirForce #StrategicPlanning
    • CEO of SK ecoplant
      Kim Hyung-keun
      Kim Hyung-keun is the CEO of SK ecoplant. He was born in June 1970. Kim graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in Business Administration. He also earned an MBA from Michigan State University and a Master's degree in Public Policy from the Korea Development Institute (KDI) School of Public Policy and Management. He joined Yukong, the predecessor of SK Innovation, in 1997, and has since held various key financial roles within SK Group, including Head of Finance at SK Energy & Service and Head of Finance at SK E&S. In 2020, he demonstrated his management capabilities as the CEO of SK Airgas. Starting in 2021, when he served as Head of SK Portfolio Management, he played a crucial role in SK's transition to a holding company structure and the establishment of a management system based on corporate value, focusing on corporate governance restructuring and portfolio optimization. In 2024, Kim was appointed CEO of SK ecoplant, tasked with enhancing the company's value through financial restructuring in preparation for its IPO. Kim is focused on diversifying SK ecoplant's business portfolio and strengthening its financial health, particularly as the company shifts its business model towards environmental and energy sectors. #KimHyungkeun #SKEcoplant #SKGroup #CEO #financialleadership #businessdiversification #corporategovernance #IPO #businessmodeltransition #environmentalbusiness #energysolutions
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    • CEO of TheBorn Korea
      Baek Jong-won
      Baek Jong-won is the CEO of TheBorn Korea. He also serves as the chairman of the Yeduk Academy Foundation and the CEO of TMC Entertainment. As TheBorn Korea celebrates its 30th anniversary, Baek Jong-won is pursuing an initial public offering (IPO). In recent years, attempts by companies in the distribution industry to go public have often failed, making Baek Jong-won's efforts to successfully list TheBorn Korea a topic of significant interest. Born on September 4, 1966, in Daejeon, Chungcheongnam-do (now Daejeon Metropolitan City), Baek Jong-won is the eldest son of Baek Seung-tak, the former Superintendent of Chungcheongnam-do Office of Education. He graduated from Seoul High School and Yonsei University's College of Theology. Baek completed his military service as an officer, serving as a first lieutenant in the 7th Artillery Brigade of the Army, and was honorably discharged after fulfilling his service obligation. After his discharge, Baek entered the food service industry by acquiring "Wonjo Ssam Bap Jip" in 1993, and in 1994, he founded TheBorn Korea. In 2010, Baek began his television career with a regular appearance on SBS's "The Real Taste of Korea." As of 2024, he continues to appear on various TV programs and operates the YouTube channel "Baek Jong-won." Baek Jong-won prefers to be referred to as a "food business entrepreneur" or "culinary researcher" rather than a chef, and he suggests titles like "boss" or "CEO." However, the title he favors most is "food service management expert." He is widely regarded as a practical expert who has a keen understanding of public demand. #BaekJongwon #TheBornKorea #IPO #KoreanEntrepreneur #FoodBusiness #CulinaryExpert #YouTubeChannel #KoreanCuisine #FoodServiceManagement #TVPersonality
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    • Chairman of C&C International
      Bae Eun-chul
      Bae Eun-chul is the CEO and chairman of C&C International, as well as its founder. C&C International is an original design manufacturer (ODM) specializing in color cosmetics. He was born on April 5, 1957. Bae graduated from Seoul Technical High School. After graduating from high school, he worked for the major cosmetics company Taepyeongyang (now Amorepacific). Driven by his determination to establish a company specializing in color cosmetics manufacturing, he founded C&C International in 1997. Color cosmetics are more difficult to produce than general cosmetics due to complex manufacturing processes and higher defect rates, making mass production challenging. As a result, large cosmetics companies often outsource the production of these products. Bae Eun-chul founded the company based on his belief that by establishing an ODM company with strong product competitiveness in color cosmetics, he could capture a significant share of the market. C&C International’s color cosmetics have been recognized for their quality abroad, with major global brands like L'Oréal and Estée Lauder sourcing and selling its products. Bae Eun-chul is known for his passion for developing color cosmetics technology, to the extent that he carries color cosmetics such as eyebrow pencils in his pocket and frequently tests their quality by applying them on the back of his hand. #BaeEunchul #C&CInternational #ColorCosmetics #ODM #Amorepacific #CosmeticsManufacturing #L'Oreal #EsteeLauder #ProductDevelopment #BeautyIndustry
    • CEO of Sambo Industrial
      Lee Tae-yong
      Lee Tae-yong is the CEO of Sambo Industrial. Together with CEO Choi Jae-hoon, a professional manager, he leads Sambo Industrial as co-CEO. He is focused on improving the financial structure of Sambo Industrial. He was born on September 7, 1960, in Busan. After graduating from Hyekwang High School in Busan, he studied sociology at Yonsei University. In 1987, he obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Long Island University in the United States and then joined Sambo Industrial. He progressed through the ranks at Sambo Industrial, becoming the president and eventually the CEO in 2000. He has served as a member of the Small and Medium Business Committee of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He grew Sambo Industrial, inherited from his father, into a mid-sized company with sales of KRW 400 billion (US$ 288.4 million). #LeeTaeYong #SamboIndustrial #CEO #KoreanBusiness #FinancialImprovement #Busan #YonseiUniversity #MBA #KoreanIndustry #MidSizedBusiness
    • Chairman of SPG
      Lee Jun-ho
      Lee Jun-ho is the Chairman and CEO of SPG. He founded SPG, which has become the leading company in the domestic small geared motor market. Lee Jun-ho was born on June 1, 1960. He graduated from the Department of English at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and earned a degree in Business Administration from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He also obtained an MBA in Finance from George Washington University. After completing his studies, he worked at Sungshin, a motor company founded by his late father, Chairman Lee Hae-jong. In 1991, he founded Myungjin Electronics (now SPG) and became independent. He focused on developing technology for small geared motors and general speed reducers, achieving localization in a market previously dominated by Japanese companies. Lee sees precision reducers, a key component in robotic joints, as the company's future growth driver, and he is committed to advancing technology and expanding the market. #SPG #LeeJunho #GearedMotors #PrecisionReducers #Robotics #TechnologyDevelopment #Localization #MarketLeader #BusinessGrowth #KoreanEntrepreneur
    • Vice Chairman of Daishin Securities
      Yang Hong-seok
      Yang Hong-seok is the Vice Chairman of Daishin Securities. In March 2023, he succeeded his mother as the Chairman of the Board of Daishin Securities, marking the official beginning of the third-generation management of Daishin Financial Group. He is focusing on revenue generation through business diversification. Yang was born on April 20, 1981, in Seoul as the son of Yang Hoi-moon, the former Chairman of Daishin Securities, and Lee Auh-ryung, the current Chairman of Daishin Financial Group. He is the grandson of Yang Jae-bong, the honorary chairman and founder of Daishin Securities. Yang graduated from Hyundai High School in Seoul and went on to earn a degree in Business Administration from Seoul National University. He worked at Daishin Securities' Seolleung Station branch and Myeongdong branch, and within a year, he was promoted to Executive Director of Daishin Asset Management. After serving as Senior Executive Director, Vice President, and President, he was promoted to Vice Chairman in 2021. He avoids media exposure. Yang is known for his strong interpersonal skills and actively communicates with employees. #YangHongSeok #DaishinSecurities #ViceChairman #DaishinFinancialGroup #thirdgenerationmanagement #businessdiversification #YangHoiMoon #LeeAuhRyung #SeoulNationalUniversity #corporateleadership
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    • Chairman of Pangrim
      Suh Jae-hee
      Suh Jae-hee is the CEO and Chairman of Pangrim. He was born on April 20, 1936, in Ulsan, as the grandson of Pangrim's founder, former Chairman Suh Gap-ho, and the son of former Pangrim Chairman Suh Sang-geun. He graduated with a degree in Business Administration from Dongguk University. After joining Pangrim, he became the President and CEO of the company in 1989. He served as Chairman of the Korea Mutual Savings Bank and has been serving as the CEO of Pangrim since 2012. As a third-generation owner-manager, he diversified the company by acquiring "Silverfree" and expanding into the elderly care and welfare business. He is also focused on improving the company's structure by developing eco-friendly materials and replacing outdated factory equipment. #Pangrim #SuhJaehee #CEO #Chairman #Korea #BusinessLeader #Diversification #EcoFriendly #ElderlyCare #CorporateStructure
    • CEO of KB Capital
      Bin Jung-ill
      Bin Jung-ill is the CEO and President of KB Capital. He is focused on restructuring KB Capital's asset portfolio, which has been heavily skewed towards automobile financing. He has set the direction for "balanced growth" between retail finance assets and corporate and investment finance assets. He was born on May 17, 1968. He graduated from Daea High School in Jinju and majored in Chemistry at Gyeongsang National University. He is a corporate finance expert with extensive experience in the Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) and Structured Finance sectors. He began his career at Housing & Commercial Bank. After its merger with KB Kookmin Bank, he held positions such as Head of Structured Finance Department 2, Chief Credit Officer of the CIB & Global Review Department, Head of CIB & Global Review Department, Head of Structured Finance Department 3, and Head of the Structured Finance Division. He is committed to fostering internal stability by actively communicating with employees. #KB #BinJoongil #corporatefinance #investmentbanking #structuredfinance #KBCapital #retailfinance #CIB #leadership #banking
    • CEO of HD Hyundai Oilbank
      Chu Young-min
      Chu Young-min is the CEO and President of HD Hyundai Oilbank. He is leading the transformation of HD Hyundai Oilbank by establishing a circular economy for waste plastics, pioneering the white bio industry, expanding into overseas markets, and improving the company's image. Born on December 1, 1962, he graduated from Sungkyunkwan University with a degree in Chemical Engineering and earned a master’s degree from Korea University Business School. He joined Kukdong Oil Refining (now HD Hyundai Oilbank) and later became the CEO of Hyundai Shell Base Oil. After serving as the head of the Global Business Division at Hyundai Oilbank, he was appointed CEO and President of Hyundai Oilbank. As an engineer who rose to the position of overall management, he is often regarded as a symbol of the "salaryman success story." He is focused on leveraging his practical experience in the field to achieve results in the new eco-friendly business sectors that HD Hyundai Oilbank is pursuing. #ChuYoungmin #HDHyundaiOilbank #CEO #circular economy #whitebio #chemicalengineering #overseasmarkets #sustainability #businessleadership #greenenergy
    • President of Korea Expressway Corporation
      Ham Jin-gyu
      Ham Jin-gyu is the President of the Korea Expressway Corporation. He is dedicated to enhancing highway safety and rectifying internal discipline within the corporation. The Korea Expressway Corporation has been experiencing a decline in operating profits, and he is also focused on improving its financial structure. He was born on August 13, 1959, in Siheung, Gyeonggi-do. He graduated from Dochang Elementary School and Sorae Middle School in Siheung, followed by Inha University High School. After graduating from Korea University's Department of Law, he completed his master's and doctoral coursework in law, as well as a doctoral course in political science at Korea University Graduate School. He entered politics by running for the Gyeonggi-do Provincial Assembly election as a candidate for the National Congress in the 2nd National Simultaneous Local Elections. He joined the Grand National Party and was elected as a Gyeonggi-do Provincial Assembly member in the 2002 and 2006 local elections. In the 19th National Assembly election, he ran as a Saenuri Party candidate in Siheung-gap, Gyeonggi-do, and was elected as a member of the National Assembly. He was re-elected in 2016. He was appointed as the President of the Korea Expressway Corporation in February 2023. He is known for his diligence and excellent political acumen. #HamJingyu #KoreaExpresswayCorporation #highwaysafety #Siheung #Gyeonggido #KoreaUniversity #politician #GrandNationalParty #SaenuriParty #GyeonggidoProvincialAssembly
    • Chairman of PJ Metal
      Song Dong-chun
      Song Dong-chun is the chairman of PJ Metal and also serves as the chairman of its parent company, Poong Jeon NonFerrous Metals. He is focusing his efforts on the electric vehicle battery recycling business. Born in 1956 in Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do, he started his career in companies related to non-ferrous metals before founding Poong Jeon Metal Industry (now Poong Jeon NonFerrous Metals) in 1983. He expanded his business by acquiring PJ Altek and PJ Chemtech, thereby entering the zinc alloy and zinc oxide manufacturing sectors. In 2006, he stepped down as the CEO of Poong Jeon NonFerrous Metals, which then transitioned to a professional management system. He is a self-made entrepreneur who built a group of companies with annual sales reaching KRW 1 trillion (US$ 721.2 million) through mergers and acquisitions. #SongDongchun #PJMetal #PoongJeon #NonFerrousMetals #ElectricVehicle #BatteryRecycling #ZincAlloy #ZincOxide #MergersAndAcquisitions #SelfMadeEntrepreneur
    • CEO of S Polytech
      Lee Hyuck-yul
      Lee Hyuck-yul is the CEO of S Polytech, the leading engineering plastics company in South Korea. He was born on May 30, 1958, in Boryeong, Chungcheongnam-do. Lee graduated from Bomun High School in Daejeon and the Department of Chemical Engineering at Chungbuk National University. After graduating from university, he worked at a small and medium-sized plastic processing company. In 1997, he acquired Sehwa Polytech, a plastic manufacturing company. Later, he became the CEO and major shareholder of U-Plus, a KOSDAQ-listed company, and led the merger with Sehwa Polytech, resulting in the creation of S Polytech. Lee is known for his relentless efforts to localize the engineering plastics market, which was dominated by foreign companies, and successfully achieved this goal. He now faces the challenge of improving the company's performance, which has been deteriorating since 2021. #LeeHyuckyul #SPolytech #engineeringplastics #SouthKorea #plasticmanufacturing #SehwaPolytech #UPlus #localization #businessleadership #KOSDAQ
    • Minister of Foreign Affairs
      Cho Tae-yul
      Cho Tae-yul is the second Minister of Foreign Affairs in the Yoon Suk-yeol administration. Born in 1955 in Yeongyang-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do, he is the third son of poet Cho Ji-hoon. He graduated from Seoul Jungang High School and the Seoul National University School of Law. He also completed a master’s program at the same university. In 1979, he passed the 13th Foreign Service Examination. Afterward, he served in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade as the Deputy Permanent Representative to the Geneva Mission, Chair of the WTO Government Procurement Committee, Ambassador to Spain, and Advisor to the UN Development Cooperation Forum. During the Park Geun-hye administration, he served as the Second Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs in 2013 and as the Ambassador to the United Nations in 2016. He is recognized for his extensive experience in multilateral diplomacy and is also regarded as one of the top international trade experts in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He is known for his exceptional writing skills, gentle personality, and meticulous work ethic. In 2021, he published "The Power of Pride and Principles: A Sketch of a 40-Year Diplomatic Career in Trade Diplomacy," where he emphasized the importance of the "Korea-U.S. alliance." In 2019, while serving as the Ambassador to the United Nations, he stated, "I have lived my life striving to be a son who is not ashamed of his father, and my highest goal has been to live in a way that does not bring disgrace to my father." #ChoTaeYul #YoonSukYeol #ForeignAffairs #SouthKorea #Diplomacy #InternationalTrade #UNAmbassador #KoreaUSAlliance #ParkGeunHye #ChoJiHoon
    • Chairman of YeaRimDang
      Na Choon-ho
      Na Choon-ho is the Chairman and CEO of YeaRimDang. He was born on August 19, 1942, in Dalseong County, Daegu. After being discharged from the Air Force, he moved to Seoul in 1967, seeking to escape the hardships of rural life. While staying at an inn in Seoul, he was encouraged by a neighbor to work as a door-to-door salesman for children's books. Motivated by the desire to create and distribute quality books for children, he founded YeaRimDang in 1973. YeaRimDang's flagship series, the educational comic books for children titled "Why?" has sold over 80 million copies in South Korea, gaining immense popularity. In 2013, he expanded into the aviation industry by acquiring T'way Air, a low-cost carrier that was brought to Daegu through the city’s efforts, further strengthening his ties to his hometown. Na Choon-ho is regarded as a "first-generation publisher" who revolutionized the paradigm of the Korean publishing market. In the 1970s, when the concept of manuscript fees was virtually nonexistent, he paid writers KRW 1,000 (USD 0.72) per page and transformed the book distribution system from door-to-door sales, which was the norm at the time, to a bookstore-centered model. During his tenure as the president of the Korean Publishers Association, he laid the foundation for the modernization of the Korean publishing industry by introducing the POS (Point of Sale) system and ISBM (International Standard Book Number). #NaChoonho #YeaRimDang #Whyseries #Koreanpublishing #firstgenerationpublisher #TwayAir #POSsystem #ISBM #bookdistribution #modernization
    • Chairman of Fine Besteel
      Jang In-hwa
      Jang In-hwa is the chairman of Fine Besteel. He also serves as the chairman of its affiliates, Dongil Steel and Fine International. Fine Besteel is a steel company specializing in the manufacturing of hot-rolled and extruded products, particularly for shipbuilding. Jang was born on January 1, 1963, in Busan, as the son of Jang Young-soo, the founder of Dongil Steel. He graduated from Gyeongnam High School in Busan and Dong-A University with a degree in Trade. He also earned a master’s degree from Pusan National University’s Graduate School of International Studies. In 1985, he joined Dongil Steel, where he gained experience in various roles such as production, procurement, and sales. At the age of 30, in 1993, he became the CEO of Dongil Steel. Apart from inheriting his father’s company, Jang founded Fine International, Fine Besteel, and Fine Steel, growing them into mid-sized companies specializing in shipbuilding steel products. In July 2014, he successfully listed Fine Besteel on the KOSPI. He established a comprehensive shipbuilding production line encompassing Dongil Steel and Fine Besteel (shipbuilding equipment) to Daesun Shipbuilding (small and medium-sized ship manufacturing). Jang is known for his belief that "a company must coexist with its community," and he actively engages in various philanthropic activities. In 2018, he became the 141st member of the Honor Society in Busan. In 2021, he was elected as the 24th president of the Busan Chamber of Commerce and Industry and also served as the first civilian president of the Busan Sports Council. In 2023, Jang has been focusing on eco-friendly and digital transformation, making bold investments in building a robotics ecosystem and digital twin technology for DX (Digital Transformation). #JangInHwa #FineBesteel #DongilSteel #Busan #shipbuilding #steelindustry #corporateleadership #philanthropy #digitaltransformation #KOSPI
    • CEO of Hanjoo Light Metal
      Lee Yong-jin
      Lee Yong-jin is the President and CEO of Hanjoo Light Metal. Hanjoo Light Metal is a specialized company in aluminum die casting, manufacturing parts for automobiles and ships. He was born on June 7, 1974. After graduating from Hanyang University with a degree in Business Administration, he earned an MBA from the University of Illinois. He then joined Hanjoo Light Metal, which was led by his mother, Chairperson Jung Sam-soon, and took on the role of President. In 2021, he became the CEO of Hanjoo Light Metal. In 2024, he was appointed Honorary Consul of Slovakia. He has grown Hanjoo Light Metal, which he inherited from his father, Founder Lee Joong-hee, and his mother, Chairperson Jung Sam-soon, into a mid-sized company with sales in the KRW 200 billion (US$ 144.2 million) range. As the Honorary Consul of Slovakia, he is serving as a bridge between South Korea and Slovakia. #LeeYongjin #HanjooLightMetal #Slovakia #HonoraryConsul #AutomotiveIndustry #Shipbuilding #BusinessLeader #SouthKorea #AluminumDieCasting #KoreaSlovakiaRelations
    • Chairman of NVH Korea
      Koo Ja-kyum
      Koo Ja-kyum is the Chairman and CEO of NVH Korea. He also serves as the CEO of subsidiaries KNSOL and Samhyun B&E, and as an internal director of GH Advanced Materials. Koo Ja-kyum was born on January 26, 1959, in Seoul. He graduated from Seoul Dongbuk High School and earned a bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Hanyang University. He then obtained a master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from the same university's graduate school and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Iowa in the United States. After working at Hyundai Motor Company and Ssangyong Motor Company, he joined Hanil E-Hwa (now Seoyon) before becoming the major shareholder of NVH Korea by acquiring the former Ilyang Industry, marking his independence. He has grown NVH Korea into a leading domestic company in the field of NVH (Noise, Vibration, Harshness) components, which block noise, vibration, and discomfort in vehicles. He views electric vehicle battery pack modules, semiconductor and display clean rooms, and battery dry rooms as new growth drivers and is focused on expanding the market in these areas. #NVHKorea #KooJak-yum #automotiveindustry #electricvehicles #mechanicalengineering #cleanrooms #batterydryroom #semiconductor #Seoyon #HanyangUniversity
    • CEO of HDC Hyundai Development Company
      Choi Ik-hoon
      Choi Ik-hoon is the Vice President and CEO of HDC Hyundai Development Company. He has established a joint representative system with Vice President Kim Hoi-yen, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Vice President Cho Tae-jea, the Chief Safety Officer (CSO). He is focusing the company's efforts on the development and sales of the Kwangwoon University Station area development project in Nowon-gu, Seoul. He is also dedicating his efforts to completing the demolition and reconstruction of Gwangju Hwajeong I-Park to restore the I-Park brand and market trust. He was born on July 15, 1968, in Seoul. He graduated from Youngdong High School in Seoul and Yonsei University with a degree in Applied Statistics. He earned a Master’s degree in Marketing Communications from Westminster University in the United States. He began his career at Hyundai Motor Company. After moving to Hyundai Development Company, he served as the Head of Management Support at Hyundai I-Park Mall, the Head of Management Support at iControls, and the Head of Procurement at HDC Hyundai Development Company. He served as the CEO of HDC I-Park Mall and Realty R114 before being appointed CEO of HDC Hyundai Development Company in 2022. He has extensive experience in various fields such as construction, real estate, and distribution. He is well-versed in the internal affairs of HDC Group's affiliates. #HDC #ChoiIkhoon #HyundaiDevelopment #GwangwoonUniversity #HwajeongIPark #construction #realestate #CEO #Korea #YonseiUniversity
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    • Minister of Environment
      Kim Wan-sup
      Kim Wan-sup is the Minister of Environment. He is focusing on addressing various issues related to the climate crisis, including the 2035 Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC). He is also striving to lead the establishment of an international plastic convention as the chair country of the UN Plastic International Convention meeting. He was born on April 19, 1968, in Wonju, Gangwon-do. He graduated from Seoul Youngdong High School and majored in Business Administration at Korea University. In 1993, he obtained a master's degree from the Graduate School of Public Administration at Seoul National University and earned a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Missouri in 2005. He began his public service career after passing the Higher Civil Service Examination in 1992. He held various positions in the Ministry of Planning and Budget and the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, including Head of the Private Investment Management Team, Director of the Labor and Environment Budget Division, Social Budget Review Officer, Comprehensive Budget Review Officer, and Budget Office Director. In July 2023, he was appointed the 2nd Vice Minister of the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, and in April 2024, he ran for the 22nd National Assembly election in the Wonju-eul constituency in Gangwon-do but was not elected. In July 2024, he was appointed as the second Minister of Environment in the Yoon Suk-yeol administration. He is recognized as a budget expert, having held key budget-related positions as an economic official. However, there are evaluations that he lacks expertise as the Minister of Environment. #KimWanSup #MinisterOfEnvironment #ClimateCrisis #2035NDC #UNPlasticConvention #Wonju #GangwonDo #KoreaUniversity #SeoulNationalUniversity #UniversityOfMissouri #YoonSukYeolAdministration
    • Honorary Chairman of Yangjisa
      Lee Bae-goo
      Lee Bae-goo is the founder and honorary chairman of Yangjisa. He was born on January 20, 1949, in Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do. He graduated from Konkuk University with a degree in law. After graduating from university, he worked at Anseong Glass Industry before founding Yangjisa in 1976 and starting the diary business. In the mid-1970s, when the culture of record-keeping was not well developed in South Korea, he became the first in the country to produce corporate notebooks and diaries in earnest. Yangjisa's slogan, "The Platform of Thoughts, Yangji Diary," emphasizes the diary's function in driving the growth of individuals and companies through the recording of thoughts. In line with the "paperless era," he is actively seeking business diversification. #LeeBaeGoo #Yangjisa #founder #honorarychairman #KonkukUniversity #diarybusiness #corporatenotebooks #recordkeeping #businessdiversification #paperlessera
    • CEO of Daea TI
      Choi Jin-woo
      Choi Jin-woo is the founder of Daea TI. He serves as the CEO and Chairman of the Board of Daea TI. He is focused on securing orders for Daea TI and is also interested in finding new growth drivers. He was born on June 26, 1961. After graduating from the Department of Electrical Signals at Railroad High School and the Department of Electrical Engineering at Chung-Ang University, he worked at the Korean National Railroad and LG Industrial Systems (now LS Electric). He then established Inno Digital (now Daea TI) and became its CEO. In 2021, he stepped down as CEO and only retained the position of Chairman of the Board, but in 2024, he resumed the role of CEO. He has served as Chairman of the Software Mutual Aid Association, Director of the Korea Urban Railway Association, Director of the Korea Railway Signal Technology Association, and Vice President of the Korean Society of Railway. He is a railway expert who has dedicated 50 years to the railway sector. He led the localization of railway signal technology. #ChoiJinwoo #DaeaTI #railwaysignals #Koreanrailways #CEO #boardchairman #LGIndustrialSystems #LSElectric #railwayexpert #localization
    • Chairman of SL Corporation
      Lee Choong-kon
      Lee Choong-kon is the Chairman of SL Corporation. As a second-generation owner, his father was the late honorary chairman Lee Hae-joon (1920-2003), the founder of SL. He was born on August 5, 1944, in Daegu. He graduated from Daegu Gyeongbuk National University High School and Yonsei University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. After graduating from university, he joined Samlip Industries, the predecessor of SL, and has led the auto parts business. He grew SL into the largest automotive lamp company in South Korea. In 2021, he stepped down as CEO and handed over management to his son, Vice Chairman Lee Sung-yeop. He pursues a management philosophy that values people first, known as 'human-first management.' He sees electric vehicle parts and advanced electronic products as future growth drivers. #LeeChoongkon #SLCorporation #automotive #management #humanfirst #electricvehicles #Daegu #YonseiUniversity #leadership #business
    • President of Hanwha Life Insurance
      Kim Dong-won
      Kim Dong-won is the President of Hanwha Life Insurance. As the Chief Global Officer (CGO), he leads Hanwha Life Insurance's global business operations. Previously, he served as the Chief Digital Strategy Officer (CDSO), where he spearheaded the digital transformation of Hanwha Group's financial affiliates, including Hanwha Life Insurance. Under the leadership of CEO Yeo Seung-joo, he is expanding his management activities by overseeing new business investments at Hanwha Life Insurance. He was born on August 20, 1985, in Seoul, as the second son of Kim Seung-yeon, the Chairman of Hanwha Group. He graduated from Saint Paul Preparatory School in the United States and Yale University with a degree in East Asian Studies. After joining Hanwha L&C, he became the head of the Digital Team at Hanwha Group's Corporate Planning Office. Moving to Hanwha Life Insurance, he has worked in various capacities including Innovation Planning, Future Innovation, Global Operations, and as Head of Future Innovation, discovering future growth opportunities for Hanwha Life Insurance. He has a keen interest in fintech and regularly participates in international events such as the Davos Forum and Boao Forum to expand his overseas network. Among the three sons of Chairman Kim Seung-yeon, he is said to have the most similar personality to his father. #HanwhaLife #KimDongwon #digitaltransformation #fintech #globalbusiness #innovation #futuregrowth #YaleUniversity #HanwhaGroup #internationalnetwork
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    • CEO & Chairman of Koas
      Roh Jae-gyun
      Roh Jae-gyun is the CEO and Chairman of Koas. He was born on September 11, 1947, in Busan. He graduated from Dong-A University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. While working as an engineer at LG Electronics, he encountered advanced office environments incorporating Office Automation (OA) systems during a business trip to the United States, which inspired him to start his own business. In 1984, he founded 'Korea OA', the predecessor of Koas, and introduced the nation's first ubiquitous office furniture integrating IT into furniture. In 2011, to facilitate smooth overseas expansion, he renamed the company to 'Koas' (an abbreviation of Korea OA System) and that same year, he became the CEO and Chairman of Koas. Roh Jae-gyun is focused on customer-centric management, with the vision of making Koas a 'Happy Office Environment Partner'. #Koas #RohJaeGyun #CEO #Chairman #OfficeFurniture #OfficeAutomation #BusinessExpansion #CustomerCentric #HappyOffice #MechanicalEngineering
    • CEO & Chairman of A-PRO
      Lim Jong-hyun
      Lim Jong-hyun is the Chairman and CEO of A-PRO. He concurrently holds the positions of CEO for subsidiaries such as Nanjing A-PRO Technology Co., Ltd., A-PRO Semicon, A-PRO USA, A-PRO Partners, and EchoVolt, and serves as the Chairman of the Board for GreenVolt. He focuses on the localization strategy for secondary battery activation equipment, enhancing the company's ability to meet customer demands. Additionally, he is concentrating on the gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductor business of the subsidiary A-PRO Semicon. He was born on February 25, 1965. After working as a researcher at a lab developing chargers, he founded A-PRO in 2000 and became its CEO. He later obtained a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Sungkyunkwan University and a Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering from Hoseo University. He places great importance on technological innovation, growing A-PRO into a secondary battery activation equipment company based on proprietary power conversion technology. #LimJonghyun #A-PRO #secondarybattery #localizationstrategy #semiconductor #GaNtechnology #technologyinnovation #SungkyunkwanUniversity #HoseoUniversity #powerconversiontechnology
    • CEO of Se'A Mechanics
      Cho Chang-hyun
      Cho Chang-hyun is the CEO of Se'A Mechanics. He expanded Se'A Mechanics' production capacity through new factory expansion investments, thereby responding to increased order volumes. He was born in February 1969. Cho graduated from Dong-A University with a degree in Metallurgical Engineering and obtained a master's degree in Materials Engineering from Pusan National University. He completed a doctoral course in Information and Electronic New Materials Engineering at Kyung Hee University and the Advanced Management Program at Seoul National University. He worked as a team leader at LG Electronics' Production Technology Institute for about 10 years before founding the semiconductor laser processing equipment manufacturer HPK (now HT Holdings) in 2008, becoming its CEO. In 2020, he acquired the aluminum die-casting specialist company Se'A Mechanics and became its CEO. Cho is active as a director of the Korea KOSDAQ Association, a member of the Korea Foundry Society and the Korea Die Casting Society, and a vice president of the Daegu Gyeongbuk Technologists' Association. He is an owner from a major corporation and aims to grow Se'A Mechanics into a smart manufacturing-based unicorn company. #ChoChanghyun #SeAMechanics #CEO #factoryexpansion #LG #HTHoldings #KOSDAQ #KoreaFoundrySociety #smartmanufacturing #unicorncompany
    • CEO of Samsung Asset Management
      Seo Bong-kyun
      Seo Bong-kyun is the CEO of Samsung Asset Management. He is working hard to solidify the domestic status of Samsung Asset Management, which manages assets exceeding KRW 360 trillion (US$ 259.5 billion), and to elevate it to a global advanced management company. He was born on September 25, 1967. He graduated from Hanyang University with a degree in Urban Engineering and received a master's degree from Yonsei University's Graduate School of Business. He joined Samsung Securities as the Head of the Asset Management Division after working at Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, and Goldman Sachs. After serving as the Head of Sales & Trading at Samsung Securities, he was appointed CEO of Samsung Asset Management. As an asset management expert from foreign securities firms, he broke the tradition of Samsung Life Insurance alumni leading Samsung Asset Management. He is credited with enhancing the global competitiveness of Samsung Asset Management. He has a quiet and steady work style that delivers results. #SamsungAssetManagement #SeoBongkyun #assetmanagement #globalfinance #urbanengineering #HanyangUniversity #YonseiUniversity #MorganStanley #GoldmanSachs #SamsungSecurities
    • CEO of Korea Securities Depository
      Lee Soon-ho
      Lee Soon-ho is the CEO of the Korea Securities Depository. Despite controversy over parachute appointments, he has taken office as the CEO of the Korea Securities Depository and is pushing new businesses such as the issuance of security token offerings (STO) and the establishment of a government bond-related system. Born in 1967, he graduated from Dongin High School in Busan and the Department of Economics at Seoul National University. After obtaining a master's degree in economics from the graduate school of Seoul National University, he received a Ph.D. in economics from the graduate school of the University of Illinois in the United States. He began his career as a research fellow at the Financial Industry and System Research Department at the Korea Institute of Finance and went on to hold positions such as Director of the Financial Consumer Research Center, Director of the Digital Finance Research Center, Head of the Banking and Insurance Research Department 2, and Head of the Banking Research Department. He participated as a member of the economic think tank in President Yoon Suk-yeol's presidential campaign and served as a non-standing advisor to the Presidential Transition Committee. He began his term as CEO of the Korea Securities Depository in 2023. He is a scholar-like administrator who has been engaged in research activities for a long time at the Korea Institute of Finance. #LeeSoonho #KoreaSecuritiesDepository #STO #economicpolicy #finance #YoonSukyeol #securitytokens #financialresearch #KIF #economicadvisor
    • CEO of Chosun Welding
      Chang Won-young
      Chang Won-young is the Chairman and CEO of CS Holdings. He also serves as the Chairman and CEO of Chosun Welding, a major subsidiary of CS Holdings. CS Holdings, a welding material manufacturer, was founded in 1949. In 1965, it produced the country's first covered arc welding rods. Chang Won-young's great-grandfather was the late Chairman Chang Kyung-ho, the founder of Chosun Welding Industry, the predecessor of CS Holdings. Chang Won-young is the fourth-generation owner of CS Holdings. He was born on August 26, 1975. He graduated from Kyunggi High School in Seoul and Boston University in the United States with a degree in Economics. After graduation, following the death of his father, the late Chang Se-myung, former president of Chosun Welding, he began participating in the management of Chosun Welding Industry in 2005. In 2010, he transformed Chosun Welding Industry into a holding company structure and changed the company name from Chosun Welding Industry to CS Holdings. He also established the Chosun Welding Corporation through a spin-off. Since March 2022, he has been serving as the Chairman and CEO of both CS Holdings and Chosun Welding. Through consistent investment in research and development, he has introduced over 250 different welding products, contributing to various industries in Korea. #ChangWonyoung #CSHoldings #ChosunWelding #weldingmaterials #Koreabusiness #corporateleadership #holdingcompany #businesshistory #innovation #industrialcontribution
    • CEO of Binggrae
      Jeon Chang-won
      Jeon Chang-won is the CEO of Binggrae. In early 2020, Binggrae caused a significant shift in the ice cream industry by acquiring Haitai Ice Cream (the ice cream division of Haitai Confectionery and Foods). Since his appointment as CEO, Jeon Chang-won has focused on business diversification and global market expansion. He is working on pioneering overseas markets and overcoming the limitations of being a latecomer in the health functional food market. He was born on September 25, 1961 (lunar calendar). He graduated from Geochang High School in Gyeongnam and Busan National University with a degree in Business Administration. He joined Binggrae in 1985. Having served in the company for over 30 years, he has held positions such as Director of the Talent Development Center and Management Executive, making him a 'true Binggrae man.' In his first year as CEO in 2019, he achieved the highest sales since the company's founding and the highest operating profit since 2014, gaining attention both inside and outside the company. To diversify the business, he launched health functional food brands for women and men and introduced 'TFT Mall,' an online specialty sales channel. He is pioneering overseas markets, focusing on the United States, China, and Vietnam. He demonstrates a rational and gentle management style. He has extensive experience in HR management, having held positions such as Director of the Talent Development Center and Management Executive. #JeonChangwon #Binggrae #CEO #HaitaiIceCream #businessdiversification #globalmarketexpansion #healthfunctionalfoods #TFTMall #overseasmarkets #rationalmanagement
    • Chairman of Snet Systems
      Park Hyo-dae
      Park Hyo-dae is the Chairman of Snet Systems. He serves as the chairman of the board but is not the CEO. Park Hyo-dae was born on March 20, 1954, in Busan. He graduated from Busan Dong-A High School and Seoul National University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He earned a master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania and a doctorate in Electrical Engineering from Purdue University. After graduating from college, he joined Samsung Group and held various positions such as Head of the Computer Application Research Lab at Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology, Head of the CAE Center at Samsung Group, Head of the Business Division and Director of the Information Technology Research Institute at Samsung SDS. He left Samsung in 1994 and took over his father's business, managing it for four years. In 1998, he founded a company called Sara Information. In February 1999, he became the CEO of Snet Systems, which was established by spinning off from Samsung Electronics' Network Division. He has since grown Snet Systems into a leading mid-sized company in the IT infrastructure and services sector in Korea, specializing in SI (System Integration), NI (Network Integration), hardware and software maintenance, among other areas. He is also focusing on integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into existing IT infrastructure and services. #ParkHyoDae #SnetSystems #Chairman #Samsung #ITInfrastructure #SystemIntegration #NetworkIntegration #ArtificialIntelligence #SeoulNationalUniversity #PurdueUniversity
    • Chairman of FSC
      Kim Byoung-hwan
      Kim Byoung-hwan is the 10th Chairman of the Financial Services Commission. He was born in 1971 in Masan, Gyeongsangnam-do. He graduated from Busan Sajik High School and Seoul National University with a degree in Economics (Class of '90). In 1993, he passed the Higher Civil Service Examination and began his career in public service. In 2005, he earned a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom. He is the youngest chairman of the Financial Services Commission and rapidly advanced to the position of First Vice Minister at the Ministry of Economy and Finance. He is a veteran economic bureaucrat who has gained extensive experience in macroeconomics and policy by holding various key positions within the Ministry of Economy and Finance. #KimByounghwan #FinancialServicesCommission #youngestchair #economicbureaucrat #MinistryofEconomyandFinance #macroeconomics #policyexperience #publicservice #SeoulNationalUniversity #UniversityofBirmingham
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    • CEO of Hankook Cosmetics Manufacturing
      Lee Yong-joon
      Lee Yong-joon is the Vice Chairman and CEO of Hankook Cosmetics Manufacturing. He also serves as the CEO of Hankook Cosmetics, which was newly established through a personnel split in 2010, and as the CEO of The Saem International. He is the eldest son of Kim Sook-ja, the Chairman, and the daughter of Kim Nam-yong, Honorary Chairman and one of the co-founders of Hankook Cosmetics. Additionally, Lee Yong-joon is the nephew-in-law of Lim Chung-heon, Chairman and son of another co-founder, Lim Kwang-jung, Honorary Chairman. Chairman Lim Chung-heon is married to Kim Ok-ja, the second daughter of Honorary Chairman Kim Nam-yong. He was born on April 3, 1962. He graduated from Kyungbock High School in Seoul and received his bachelor's degree in English Literature from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. He obtained a Master’s degree in English Literature from Michigan State University in the United States. He has served as Vice President and President of the advertising agency Daebo Planning, and has held positions as Vice President, CEO, and now Vice Chairman and CEO of Hankook Cosmetics. For 15 years, he has been leading the management of the Hankook Cosmetics group, which has a 60-year tradition built through co-founders and in-law management, and has been at the forefront of developing new technologies in domestic cosmetics manufacturing. #LeeYongjoon #HankookCosmetics #CEO #KoreanCosmetics #TheSaem #KimNamYong #LimChungHeon #CosmeticsIndustry #KBeauty #CorporateLeadership
    • CEO of Hyundai Steel
      Seo Gang-hyun
      Seo Gang-hyun is the President and CEO of Hyundai Steel. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hyundai Steel. Amid a downturn in the steel market, he was appointed as the CEO of Hyundai Steel. He focuses his management efforts on expanding a stable, profitability-centered business foundation with the goal of creating a "sustainable and eco-friendly steel company." He was born on January 5, 1968. He graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in International Economics. He has held positions such as Head of Management Control and Head of Accounting at Hyundai Motor Company, and Head of Finance at Hyundai Steel. In 2021, he returned to Hyundai Motor Company as Head of Planning and Finance, where he played a key role in strategic decision-making and setting the mid- to long-term direction of the company before becoming the CEO of Hyundai Steel. He is considered one of the leading financial experts within the Hyundai Motor Group. #HyundaiSteel #financialexpert #SeoGanghyun #HyundaiMotorGroup #CEO #strategicmanagement #sustainablesteel #businessleadership #SeoulNationalUniversity #corporategovernance
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    • CEO of RFTech
      Lee Jin-hyung
      Lee Jin-hyung is the CEO of RFTech. He is responsible for managing RFTech, which operates in the information technology (IT) and biotechnology sectors. Lee Jin-hyung was born on July 13, 1973. He graduated from Incheon University with a degree in Trade and obtained a master's degree from Yonsei University's Graduate School of Public Health. After completing his studies, he worked in small-scale trade brokerage and then in overseas marketing at a plastic surgery clinic in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. In 2015, he founded the cosmetics company Jayjun Cosmetic and achieved significant success in a short period by exporting mask packs. In 2019, he acquired RFTech, a company that produces mobile phone chargers and cables, as well as 5G base station antenna modules, and became its CEO. After a process of organizing shares, he ended his relationship with Jayjun Cosmetic. He is achieving results through aggressive business expansion and corporate renewal. He is focusing on expanding the biotechnology business, including fillers and botulinum toxin for skin beauty. #LeeJinhyung #RFTech #JayjunCosmetic #biotechnology #IT #CEO #business #expansion #cosmetics #5G
    • Chairman of Hoban Group
      Kim Sun-kyu
      Kim Sun-kyu is the chairman of Hoban Group. As a professional manager, he oversees the management of Hoban Group and focuses on enhancing the competitiveness of the group's core construction business. He is also involved in expanding the overseas business of the group's affiliate, Taihan Cable & Solution. He was born on August 17, 1952, in Boryeong, Chungnam. He graduated from Deoksu Commercial High School in Seoul and majored in Business Administration at Myongji University. He earned a master's degree from the Graduate School of Business Administration at Seoul National University. He joined Hyundai Construction and worked there for over 30 years before resigning as vice president. He has extensive experience in overseas projects and received the Gold Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit for his contributions to the overseas plant business. He served as president of Korea Housing Guarantee, the predecessor of Korea Housing and Urban Guarantee Corporation (HUG). He joined Hoban Group in 2020, became the overall chairman in 2021, and was appointed chairman in 2022. He has experience in all aspects of the housing business, including housing construction, housing sales, and housing finance. During his tenure as president of Korea Housing Guarantee, he visited construction sites nationwide where sale guarantees were issued. He is praised for his excellent work ability and organizational control, and he is known for his smooth communication with subordinates. #HobanGroup #KimSunKyu #ConstructionIndustry #BusinessManagement #OverseasExpansion #HousingBusiness #Leadership #OrganizationalControl #CommunicationSkills #IndustrialServiceMerit
    • CEO of Webtoon Entertainment
      Kim Jun-koo
      Kim Jun-koo is the founder and CEO of Webtoon Entertainment. He also serves as an internal director of the web novel platform Munpia. Webtoon Entertainment is a North American subsidiary established by Naver Webtoon to expand overseas. In May 2020, Naver Webtoon changed its headquarters to Webtoon Entertainment, the North American subsidiary, and incorporated it as a subsidiary. Kim Jun-koo also serves as the CEO of Naver Webtoon. He aims to develop Webtoon Entertainment into a global intellectual property (IP) company akin to Disney. He was born on May 12, 1977. He graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in Chemical and Biological Engineering in 2007. In 2004, he joined Naver as a developer. Starting as a regular employee, he led the then-nascent Naver Webtoon service in 2004, driving the popularization of webtoons. His long-standing hobby of comics led him to dive into the Naver Webtoon service. He considers affection and passion as core values in management. #KimJunkoo #WebtoonEntertainment #NaverWebtoon #Munpia #IPCompany #GlobalExpansion #SeoulNationalUniversity #ChemicalEngineering #Developer #ComicsHobby
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    • Chairman of Hanchang Paper
      Kim Seung-han
      Kim Seung-han is the Chairman and CEO of Hanchang Paper. He was born on October 6, 1956, in Busan, as the son of Kim Jong-seok, the honorary chairman and founder of Hanchang Paper. He graduated from Busan High School and Sungkyunkwan University with a degree in German Language and Literature. After graduating from university, he worked at Hanchang Group, the predecessor of Hanchang Paper, and became the Chairman and CEO of Hanchang Paper in 2005. Hanchang Paper was established in December 1973. The company engages primarily in the manufacturing and sale of paper products. It has led the upgrading of packaging paper by introducing the country's first all-pulp dedicated manufacturing facilities. Kim Seung-han is committed to environmentally friendly management. Hanchang Paper promotes its eco-friendly brand "Greenus," producing environmentally friendly products using biodegradable materials. #KimSeungHan #HanchangPaper #EnvironmentalManagement #Greenus #EcoFriendly #PackagingPaper #CorporateLeadership #SustainableBusiness #PaperIndustry #EnvironmentalResponsibility
    • Chariman of Woojin I&S
      Hong Pyeong-woo
      Hong Pyeong-woo is the Chairman of Woojin I&S and also its founder. Woojin I&S is a specialized machinery company that produces and installs high-tech machinery for industrial facilities, as well as HVAC and fire protection systems for buildings. Hong Pyeong-woo also serves as the Chairman of One Can Networks, an online platform for construction equipment materials. He is the former Chairman of Shilla Myunggua. He was born on June 2, 1944, in Sinuiju, North Pyongan Province. He graduated from Boseong High School in Seoul in 1963 and from Dongguk University with a degree in Business Administration in 1970. He worked at Gongdong Industries from 1970 to 1974. On January 27, 1975, he founded Woojin Equipment Co., Ltd. and served as CEO until March 2020. In 1984, he acquired the bakery business rights of Hotel Shilla’s confectionery division and expanded it into the bakery chain Shilla Myungga. In 2001, he launched an online marketplace called e-Market Place, leading a transformation in the distribution of equipment materials. He is a self-made entrepreneur who has demonstrated his managerial capabilities in a wide range of industries, from construction equipment manufacturing to e-commerce and the bakery business. #HongPyeongwoo #WoojinINS #OneCanNetworks #ShillaMyungga #construction #HVAC #fireprotection #bakery #ecommerce #entrepreneur
    • CEO of SJ Group
      Lee Ju-young
      Lee Ju-young is the CEO of SJ Group. SJ Group is a comprehensive fashion company that outsources the production of Kangol hats, among other items. The company focuses on creating new value through 'rebranding,' which involves reinterpreting existing brands. Lee Ju-young was born on November 5, 1967. He graduated from Myongji University with a degree in Business Administration and obtained a Master's degree in Business Administration from California State University in 2015. He worked on overseas business planning at 'Samtan' and served as an investment manager at 'Incubation Venture Capital' and business director at 'DNA Limited Helen Kaminski.' In 2008, he founded Special Joint Group (now SJ Group) and became its CEO. He has an exceptional eye for brands. #LeeJuYoung #SJGroup #Kangol #rebranding #fashionindustry #CEO #businessgrowth #MyongjiUniversity #CaliforniaStateUniversity #brandmanagement
    • Chairman of Aluko
      Park Do-bong
      Park Do-bong is the Chairman of Aluko. He serves as an in-house director for both Aluko and KPTU. He has stepped down from the position of CEO. Starting under challenging conditions, he grew Aluko, an aluminum materials company, into a mid-sized enterprise, exemplifying a self-made business leader. He was born on November 3, 1960, in Geumsan County, Chungcheongnam-do. He graduated from Daejeon Commercial High School and Mokwon University with a degree in Commercial Education. After working in a metal heat treatment factory, he founded Jang-An General Heat Treatment (now KPTU) in 1988. In 2002, he acquired Dongyang Steel (now Aluko), which was up for sale under court management, and normalized its operations. He is the driving force behind transforming Aluko's aluminum business, which was primarily focused on architectural window materials, into a company that produces high-value-added parts and materials for advanced industries such as electric and electronics, transportation machinery, and solar energy. He is investing in and expanding the market for electric vehicle battery components, seeing them as the company's future. #ParkDoBong #Aluko #KPTU #selfmade #businessleader #aluminumindustry #electricvehicles #advancedmaterials #Geumsan #Daejeon
    • CEO of Hi Investment & Securities
      Sung Moo-yong
      Sung Moo-yong is the CEO and President of Hi Investment & Securities. He was born on January 1, 1963, in Gyeongbuk. He graduated from Neungin High School in Daegu and the Department of Statistics at Daegu University. He faces the tasks of boosting Hi Investment & Securities' performance and managing the risks associated with real estate project financing (PF). The risks related to real estate PF at Hi Investment & Securities also burden the DGB Financial Group, making it crucial to address these issues. As a former Vice President of DGB Daegu Bank, he needs to improve Hi Investment & Securities' structure to create synergy with the group and its affiliates. His lack of familiarity with securities company operations, having built his career around holding companies and banks, is seen as a weakness. He briefly left DGB Financial Group to work as an advisor at Daegu law firm Haeon. His return to DGB Financial Group was attributed to his high competence and character. Internally, he is regarded as a responsible and resolute individual. Hi Investment & Securities, established in 1989, was incorporated into DGB Financial Group in October 2018. The company is set to change its name to 'iM Securities' in August 2024. #SungMooYong #HiInvestmentSecurities #DGBFinancialGroup #realestatePF #financialriskmanagement #DaeguUniversity #NeunginHighSchool #iMSecurities #DGBDaeguBank #financialindustry
    • CEO of Seoul Food Industrial
      Suh Sung-hoon
      Suh Sung-hoon is the President and CEO of Seoul Food Industrial. He was born on December 18, 1953, as the son of the company's founder, Chairman Suh Chung-taek. He graduated from Seoul Kyunggi High School and Hankuk University of Foreign Studies with a degree in English. After graduation, he served as Vice President of Seoul Heinz and has been working as the President and CEO of Seoul Food Industrial since 1989. Seoul Food Industrial was established in 1955. Widely known as 'Someripyo' for its cow's head logo, Seoul Food Industrial produced margarine, premium cooking oil, and breadcrumbs during the early days of Western food culture in Korea. The company was also the first food company to introduce bakery and snack businesses in Korea, gaining recognition with its flagship products 'Koala Bread' and 'Ppeong-I-Yo.' After succeeding his father, Chairman Suh Chung-taek, as the President and CEO, Suh Sung-hoon has diversified the company's business areas in response to changing times. In 2011, he expanded the business into the frozen dough sector, which includes bread that can be baked directly in the oven, and ventured into environmental projects. #SuhSungHoon #SeoulFoodIndustrial #foodindustry #CEO #KoalaBread #PpeongIYo #frozendough #businessdiversification #Koreanfoodcompany #SeoulHeinz
    • CEO of ITM Semiconductor
      Na Hyeok-hwi
      Na Hyeok-hwi is the President and CEO of ITM Semiconductor. As a professional manager, he is responsible for the management of ITM Semiconductor, a company specializing in secondary battery protection circuits. Na Hyeok-hwi was born on December 25, 1964. He graduated from Kyung Hee University with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He worked in the battery division of Hyosung and Saehan before moving to Power Logics, an electronic components company, where he rose to the position of CEO. After Power Logics established ITM Semiconductor, a company specializing in secondary battery protection circuits, in 2000, he moved between the two companies until he became the CEO of ITM Semiconductor in 2008, taking full responsibility for the company's management. He focused on research and development, introducing innovative products such as POC (Protection One Chip) and PMP (Protection Module Package). These products integrate secondary battery protection circuit components, with PMP being exclusively manufactured and sold by ITM Semiconductor worldwide. Na Hyeok-hwi is striving to diversify PMP clients beyond Apple. He is also diversifying the business into electronic cigarettes, battery management systems (BMS), and medium to large battery packs. #ITMSemiconductor #NaHyeokhwi #secondarybattery #batterymanagement #PMP #POC #Apple #electroniccigarettes #BMS #PowerLogics
    • CEO of NewTree
      Kim Do-un
      Kim Do-un is the CEO of NewTree. He shares the CEO role with Park Ki-bum, who oversees sales and marketing. NewTree is a company specializing in health supplements, currently accelerating its expansion into the global market. Born on January 15, 1962, Kim graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in Food Engineering and obtained a master's degree from the same university. He served as CEO of Intertech before founding NewTree in 2001, where he became the CEO. While serving as NewTree's CEO, he earned a Ph.D. in Biological Materials Engineering from Yonsei University in 2005. He has held positions such as president of the Yonsei University Biotechnology Alumni Association and adjunct professor at Yonsei University's Department of Biotechnology (formerly Food Engineering). He also served as vice president of the Korean Society of Skin Functional Foods and the Korean Society of Food Science and Technology. As a former researcher, he founded NewTree and grew it into a mid-sized company. He improved NewTree's profitability by diversifying its distribution channels. #KimDo-un #NewTree #healthsupplements #globalmarket #YonseiUniversity #FoodEngineering #Intertech #biotechnology #distributionchannels #profitability
    • Deputy Prime Minister
      Choi Sang-mok
      Choi Sang-mok is the second Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance under the Yoon Suk-yeol administration. He continues the fiscal prudence policy in line with President Yoon's commitments. Choi Sang-mok previously served as the first Chief Economic Secretary to the President's Office in the Yoon Suk-yeol administration. He faces numerous challenges, including stabilizing high household debt in South Korea, controlling inflation, recovering exports, and stimulating the economy. He must immediately address the issue of real estate project financing (PF) defaults due to economic slowdown and high interest rates, preventing a chain of bankruptcies among construction and financial companies and achieving a soft landing. He was born on June 7, 1963, in Seoul. He graduated from Osan High School in Seoul and earned a bachelor's degree in law from Seoul National University, followed by a Ph.D. in economics from Cornell University in the United States. He entered public service as part of the 29th class of the Administrative Examination and worked at the Ministry of Finance and Economy (now the Ministry of Economy and Finance) and the Financial Services Commission. At the Ministry of Economy and Finance, he held positions such as Director of Policy Coordination and Director of Economic Policy, eventually becoming the Director of Policy Cooperation. During the Park Geun-hye administration, he served as Secretary for Economic and Financial Affairs in the Presidential Secretariat and the First Vice Minister of Economy and Finance, and after the inauguration of the Yoon Suk-yeol administration, he was appointed as the first Chief Economic Secretary. On December 29, 2023, he was appointed as the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance. He is known as a "smart and diligent" type of boss and has been chosen as a "role model boss" due to the trust he garners from his juniors. His determination and leadership stand out as he persistently pursues what he believes to be right. #Economy #Finance #DeputyPrimeMinister #MinisterOfEconomyAndFinance #YoonSukYeol #SouthKorea #PublicService #EconomicPolicy #Leadership #ChoiSangMok
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    • CCO of CJ ENM
      Lee Kyung-hoo
      Lee Kyung-hoo is the Head of Brand Strategy at CJ ENM. She also serves as the Chief Creative Officer (CCO) of the Music Content Division. She is the eldest daughter of Lee Jay-hyun, the chairman of CJ Group, and is considered a candidate for the succession of CJ Group's management along with her younger brother, Lee Sun-ho, who is a management leader at CJ CheilJedang. Born on January 18, 1985, she graduated from Columbia University in the United States with a degree in French Literature and earned a master's degree in Organizational Psychology from the same university's graduate school. Lee Kyung-hoo started her career as an assistant manager in the Planning Team of CJ Group's holding company. She then worked in the Broadcast Planning Team of the Product Development Division at CJ O Shopping and as the Head of Integrated Marketing at CJ's U.S. regional headquarters. After moving to CJ ENM, she has been working as the Head of Brand Strategy and the Chief Creative Officer of the Music Content Division. As a management leader at CJ ENM, she is expanding her management activities, leading to speculations that she might take over the role of Lee Mi-Kyung, Vice Chairman of CJ Group, who currently leads CJ Group's cultural business. She is known for her modest and unpretentious personality. She is meticulous and proactive in her work. As of 2024, she has rarely been exposed to the media. #CJENM #LeeKyungHoo #CJGroup #BrandStrategy #ChiefCreativeOfficer #LeeJayHyun #LeeSunHo #CulturalBusiness #ColumbiaUniversity #OrganizationalPsychology
    • CEO of Dongin Entech
      Jung In-soo
      Jung In-soo is the CEO of Dongin Entech and also serves as the CEO of Care Partners. He was born in April 1955. He graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in Mechanical Design and worked at Hyundai Heavy Industries. In 1992, he founded Dongin Entech. Dongin Entech is a specialized Original Development Manufacturing (ODM) company for outdoor bags. It has over 40 overseas clients, including Gregory, Arc'teryx, and Black Diamond, and holds a 50% market share in the global outdoor backpack production market. The company operates 10 production subsidiaries and factories in the Philippines, using ultra-lightweight and ultra-high-strength aluminum manufacturing technology to produce outdoor backpacks, tent poles, and golf bags. Dongin Entech was listed on the KOSPI market on November 21, 2023. #JungInsoo #DonginEntech #CarePartners #SeoulNationalUniversity #HyundaiHeavyIndustries #outdoorbags #ODM #globalmarket #KOSPI #Philippines
    • CEO of Woojin
      Lee Jai-sang
      Lee Jai-sang is the President and CEO of Woojin. He is the son of Woojin's founder and Chairman, Lee Sung-bum. Woojin is a company engaged in the manufacturing and maintenance of industrial measuring instruments and exclusively supplies four key measuring instruments installed in the reactors of large domestic nuclear power plants. He was born as the second son on November 30, 1973, to Chairman Lee Sung-bum and Kim Gwang-ja (who passed away on January 3, 2023). Lee Jai-won, the Chairman of Woojin's Board of Directors, is his elder brother. Lee Jai-sang graduated from the Physics Department at Cheongju University in 1998 and earned a Master's degree in Business Administration from Yonsei University Graduate School in 2015. He joined Woojin as the Head of the Research Planning Team and advanced through roles such as Director, Deputy Director of the Research Institute, and Executive Director of the Integrated Operations Office. In March 2016, he became President and CEO, taking over the management rights. As a second-generation owner-manager, he oversees Woojin's nuclear business research and development processes and strives for the localization of Korean nuclear power plant measuring instruments. #Woojin #LeeJaisang #CEO #President #NuclearIndustry #IndustrialMeasuringInstruments #SouthKorea #BusinessLeader #NuclearPower #LocalizationEfforts
    • Chairman of IDIS
      Kim Young-dal
      Kim Young-dal is the Chairman and CEO of IDIS. He also serves as the CEO of the holding company IDIS Holdings and its affiliates, including Kotech, Ivest, and IDIS PowerTel. He is a representative 'first-generation venture entrepreneur' who wrote a success story for venture companies by developing the world's first digital video recorder (DVR). He was born on July 17, 1968, in Daegu. He graduated from the Department of Computer Science at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) and obtained both his master's and doctoral degrees in computer science from the same university. In 1997, he founded IDIS and launched the first DVR in 1998. Subsequently, he expanded the business into CCTV cameras and video management software (VMS), establishing IDIS as a total video security solutions provider. He is dedicated to integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into video security solutions. #KimYoungdal #IDIS #DVR #CCTV #VMS #AI #securitysolutions #KAIST #ventureentrepreneur #Kotech
    • Director of National Security
      Jang Ho-jin
      Jang Ho-jin is the Director of National Security at the Office of the President of the Republic of Korea. With the increase in provocations from North Korea, he is working hard to strengthen the country's response capabilities. As tensions with Russia escalate, he is also focused on managing the relationship between South Korea and Russia. He was born on August 10, 1961, in Seoul. He graduated from Seongdong High School in Seoul and studied Diplomacy at Seoul National University, where he also earned a master's degree in Public Administration from the Graduate School of Public Administration. He obtained a master's degree in International Politics from Cambridge University in the United Kingdom. After passing the Foreign Service Examination in 1982, he began his public service career in 1983 as an officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade. He has held various positions, including counselor at the South Korean Embassy in Russia, deputy head of the North Korean Nuclear Diplomacy Planning Team, ambassador to Cambodia, diplomatic secretary to the President, diplomatic advisor to the Prime Minister, and ambassador to Russia. In 2023, he was appointed First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs. In December 2023, he was appointed Director of National Security. A seasoned diplomat, he is well-versed in the core diplomatic issues of South Korea and is known for his cool-headed and meticulous work style.
    • CEO & Chairman of Daegu Departmentstore
      Koo Jung-mo
      Koo Jung-mo is the CEO and Chairman of Daegu Department Store. He also serves as the Vice Chairman of the Daegu Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He was born on April 3, 1963, in Daegu as the son of Koo Bon-heung, the founder of Daegu Department Store. He graduated from Daekwang High School in Seoul and studied theology at Yonsei University. Since 2010, he has been working as the CEO and Chairman of Daegu Department Store. Based on the management philosophy of customer-first, field-first, and talent-first principles, he has led Daegu Department Store, which celebrated its 81st anniversary in 2024. He is a devout Christian and runs Daegu Department Store as a Christian company. He considers donation and volunteer activities as the company's social responsibility and is committed to these efforts. #KooJungmo #DaeguDepartmentStore #CEO #Chairman #DaeguChamberofCommerce #Philanthropy #Christian #YonseiUniversity #Leadership #81stAnniversary
    • President of Ewha Womans University
      Kim Eun-mee
      Kim Eun-mee is the president of Ewha Womans University. She graduated from the Department of Sociology at Ewha Womans University and received her master's and doctoral degrees in sociology from Brown University in the United States. After serving as a professor at the University of Southern California and a visiting professor at Harvard University, she joined Ewha Womans University in 1997 as a professor at the Graduate School of International Studies. She was a member of the Presidential Commission on Regulatory Reform under the Lee Myung-bak administration and a member of the Task Force for Reviewing the Agreement on the Comfort Women Issue between South Korea and Japan under the Moon Jae-in administration. She became the first female outside director at Samsung Electronics. She ran for the position of president of Ewha Womans University for the second time in a direct election and was elected in 2021. As a professor from the Graduate School of International Studies, she has shown a strong aptitude for international exchange and cooperation. She is working to identify the unique social values and roles of Ewha Womans University as the crisis of declining school-age population intensifies. #KimEunmee #EwhaWomansUniversity #sociology #BrownUniversity #HarvardUniversity #Samsung #internationalcooperation #universitypresident #SouthKorea #academicleadership
    • CEO of Kakaopay Insurance
      Chang Young-kun
      Chang Young-kun is the CEO of Kakaopay Insurance. He is striving to develop differentiated, life-oriented insurance products that highlight the unique characteristics of Kakaopay Insurance. Drawing on his experience in global insurtech (a portmanteau of insurance and technology) companies, he is working diligently to overcome poor performance. He was born on December 2, 1976. He graduated from the Department of Business Administration at Yonsei University and completed his MBA at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Graduate School. Afterward, he worked at SK Telecom and Bain & Company, founded the IT startup LabsixK, and served as a partner at the Boston Consulting Group. He then moved to the global insurtech company Bolttech, where he served as a global executive and the representative of the Korean branch before being appointed CEO of Kakaopay Insurance. He is known for his rich experience in managing innovative products and services. He has a high level of understanding of digital insurance and IT services. #ChangYoungKun #KakaopayInsurance #insurtech #digitalinsurance #innovation #MITMBA #globalexecutive #ITservices #insuranceproducts #leadership
    • CEO of Heungkuk F&B
      Park Chul-bum
      Park Chul-bum is the CEO of Hyungkuk F&B. Together with his wife, CEO Oh Gil-young, they serve as co-CEOs. Hyungkuk F&B focuses on diversifying its distribution channels. The company's name, 'F&B', stands for 'Food and Beverage.' He was born on January 19, 1969. Park graduated from Hanyang University with a degree in Chinese Language and Literature and worked in the food service division of Doosan. In 2000, he founded the trading company Hyungkuk Trade and became its CEO. Later, in 2008, he established Hyungkuk F&B as the sales subsidiary of Hyungkuk Trade (then HK Trading) and became its CEO. Using his experience from working in Doosan's food service division, he launched his trade business and eventually grew Hyungkuk F&B into a company with revenues in the range of KRW 100 billion (approximately USD 72.1 million). He is known for his strong drive. He started his business despite opposition from his family. Park is a person with strong pride. He did not borrow money from his businessman father but borrowed only the company name to establish Hyungkuk Trade and Hyungkuk F&B. #ParkChulbum #HyungkukF&B #BusinessGrowth #DistributionChannels #FoodAndBeverage #CEO #HanyangUniversity #Doosan #TradeBusiness #KRW100Billion
    • CEO of Cell Biotech
      Chung Myung-jun
      Chung Myung-jun is the CEO of Cell Biotech. He is dedicated to research and development for 'gut health' and 'developing Korean probiotics.' He was born on January 5, 1958, in Seoul. Chung graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in Biology. He earned a master's degree in Microbiology from Seoul National University and a Ph.D. in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Denmark. He worked at the Central Research Institute of Miwon and Daesang. In 1995, he founded Cell Biotech and grew it into the company with the most GRAS-registered probiotics, the highest safety certification by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), worldwide. He is expanding the business by developing various disease treatments based on probiotic technology. #ChungMyungjun #CellBiotech #Probiotics #GutHealth #KoreanProbiotics #FDA #GRAS #Biotechnology #DiseaseTreatment #YonseiUniversity #SeoulNationalUniversity
    • CEO of Chungdam Global
      Choi Seok-ju
      Choi Seok-ju is the CEO of Chungdam Global. Chungdam Global is an e-commerce distribution platform company that purchases cosmetics and health supplements to supply to Alibaba in China. The company focuses on business diversification and expanding distribution channels. He was born on September 14, 1988, in China as a third-generation Korean Chinese. After graduating from Seoran Korean High School in China, he naturalized in Korea and established Oseong Travel Agency. After working as the director of sales at Chungdam, he founded Chungdam Global in 2017, specializing in the distribution of cosmetics and health supplements. Focusing on the Chinese market, he grew Chungdam Global into a mid-sized company with a revenue of KRW 200 billion. Here are ten keywords based on the provided information: #ChoiSeokju #ChungdamGlobal #ecommerce #cosmetics #healthsupplements #Alibaba #Chinesemarket #KoreanChinese #businessdiversification #KRW200billion
    • Chairman of INZI Controls
      Jung Goo-yong
      Jung Goo-yong is the Chairman and CEO of INZI Controls. He also serves as the CEO of listed affiliates Cymechs and INZI Display. Jung is a self-made entrepreneur who built a leading company in automotive engine temperature control parts from scratch. Born on July 22, 1945, in Okcheon-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, he graduated from Okcheon Commercial High School. After high school, he worked as an accounting clerk at Hyundai Motor and other companies, where he gained insight into the automotive industry. In 1978, he founded Gonghwa Metal Industry, now known as INZI Controls. He expanded the company into a specialist in temperature control parts, such as thermostats, through a technology partnership with a Japanese firm. Jung is striving to expand INZI Controls' business to include non-engine parts and eco-friendly car parts. He serves as the Chairman of the Korea Listed Companies Association, actively advocating for the interests of listed companies and mid-sized enterprises. #JungGooyong #INZIControls #AutomotiveParts #SelfMadeEntrepreneur #Cymechs #INZIDisplay #TemperatureControlParts #EcoFriendlyCarParts #KoreaListedCompaniesAssociation #AutomotiveIndustry
    • CEO of Gamsung Corporation
      Kim Ho-sun
      Kim Ho-sun is the CEO of Gamsung Corporation. Gamsung Corporation, formerly known as VirtualTech, primarily focuses on the apparel business. He was born on February 19, 1972. He graduated from Bucheon University with a degree in Business Administration and obtained an MBA from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) Graduate School of Business. Kim served as CEO at Bitwin and SBM. Since 2019, he has been serving as the CEO of Gamsung Corporation. Leveraging his experience as the CEO of an ODM tent manufacturer, he secured a licensing agreement with Japan's tent brand Snow Peak, introducing the third-generation outdoor brand 'Snow Peak Apparel' to Korea. Through his strategic planning, he has successfully established Snow Peak as a leading domestic apparel brand, earning a reputation for his exceptional planning skills. #KimHosun #GamsungCorporation #SnowPeak #OutdoorApparel #CEO #BusinessLeadership #ApparelIndustry #BrandExpansion #StrategicPlanning #KAISTMBA
    • Chairman of Hoban Group
      Kim Sang-yeol
      Kim Sang-yeol is the founder of Hoban Group. He serves as the chairman of the Hoban Scholarship Foundation and Seoul Shinmun. Born in 1961 in Boseong, Jeollanam-do, he graduated from high school after six years due to difficult family circumstances. After graduating from Chosun University with a degree in architectural engineering, he worked at a small construction company before founding Hoban at the age of 28 in 1989. As of 2024, Hoban has grown into a large conglomerate, ranked 34th in the business community. After establishing Hoban by purchasing public housing sites and building houses, he ventured into the financial sector by founding Hyundai Finance. During the IMF financial crisis, he laid the foundation for growth by purchasing land sold by other construction companies for liquidity and conducting housing sales. Through conservative management principles, such as 'debt-free management,' he stably grew the business, elevating Hoban Construction to the 10th position in construction capability evaluation rankings. He made Hoban Construction known by participating in major acquisition bids, including Kumho Industrial, which owns Asiana Airlines, and Daewoo Engineering & Construction. By acquiring leisure businesses such as Deokpyeong Country Club in Icheon and West Seoul Country Club in Paju, he expanded into the leisure sector, and also purchased agricultural product distributor Daea Cheonghwa and Samsung Gold Exchange. After stepping down from Hoban Construction management, he focused on growing the media business, helping Hoban Group shed its image as a regional construction company and rise to a national level. He acquired Seoul Shinmun, Electronic Times, and economic cable channel EBN to build a national media business. However, Electronic Times was sold to IT company Douzone Bizon in September 2023. He entered the renewable energy business by acquiring shares and management rights of Taihan Electric Wire, and laid the groundwork for exploring overseas construction markets. As a self-made entrepreneur, he has demonstrated a strong competitive spirit. As of 2024, Hoban Construction is focusing on expanding its portfolio through mergers and acquisitions, equity investments, and startup investments, while seeking overseas expansion. #KimSangyeol #HobanGroup #SeoulShinmun #HobanConstruction #selfmadeentrepreneur #mergersandacquisitions #businessgrowth #mediaexpansion #renewableenergy #overseasexpansion
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    • Chairman of COSMO & Company
      Huh Kyung-soo
      Huh Kyung-soo is the chairman of COSMO & Company. He also serves as the chairman of COSMO AM&T and COSMO Chemical, which are listed on the KOSPI. Born on January 1, 1957, in Jinju, Gyeongnam, Huh is the eldest son among two sons and two daughters of Huh Shin-goo, the honorary chairman of GS Retail, and Yoon Bong-sik. He is the grandson of Huh Man-jung, the co-founder of Lucky Chemical Industrial (the predecessor of LG Group). Huh Shin-goo, Huh Kyung-soo's father, served as the honorary chairman of GS Retail from 2005 after the spin-off from LG Group to GS Group, until his death on February 5, 2017. Huh Kyung-soo's younger brother is Huh Yeon-soo, the vice chairman and CEO of GS Retail. Huh Kyung-soo graduated from Korea University with a degree in business administration and worked for 17 years at LG International Corp and LG Electronics' overseas branches starting in 1981. In 1998, Huh Kyung-soo began his independent business career by managing COSMO Yanghaeng (a trading and distribution affiliate), which was a property management company left by his father, Huh Shin-goo. He later acquired COSMO Chemical (formerly Korea Titanium Industrial) and COSMO AM&T (formerly Saehan Media) and established Maruman Korea as a joint venture with Maruman Japan, thus forming a group of companies under COSMO & Company. Huh Kyung-soo is a cousin of Huh Tae-soo, the chairman of GS Group. As of March 31, 2024, Huh Kyung-soo holds a 2.10% stake in GS, giving him influence within the GS Group. #COSMOCompany #COSMOAMT #COSMOChemical #HuhKyungsoo #GSGroup #LGGroup #businessleadership #KoreaUniversity #KOSPI #familybusiness
    • Chairman of Daewon Media
      Jung Wook
      Jung Wook is the founder and Chairman & CEO of Daewon Media. Together with his son, Jung Dong-hoon, who is the President & CEO of Daewon Media, they jointly hold the representative positions at Daewon Media. He also holds representative director positions at Daewon CI and Daewon Broadcasting, which are affiliates of Daewon Media. By expanding Daewon Media’s business scope from comics to broadcasting and publishing, he has grown Daewon Media into a mid-sized company with sales of KRW 300 billion (approximately US$ 216.4 million). He is currently focusing on content expansion based on the One Source Multi Use (OSMU) strategy. He was born on March 17, 1946, in Gangneung, Gangwon Province. After graduating from Gangneung High School in Gangwon Province, he moved to Seoul and became an apprentice to artist Shin Dong-heon. Artist Shin Dong-heon was the creator of "Hong Gil-dong," Korea’s first theatrical animation. At the age of 21, Jung Wook participated as an animator in the production of "Hong Gil-dong." Jung Wook made his debut as a comic artist in 1969 with the children's comic "Choripdongja," and four years later, in 1973, he started his entrepreneurial journey by founding One Production. In 1989, he achieved a box office success with "Young-gu and Ddaengchiri," and in the same year, he completed a graduate course at Dongguk University’s Graduate School of Business Administration. He has served as a private member of the Video Industry Development Private Advisory Committee of the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy (now the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy), the first president of the Korea Animation Producers Association, and the vice chairman of the Seoul International Cartoon Festival Promotion Committee. After putting Daewon Media’s comics and film business on track, he established affiliates such as Daewon Publishing (now Daewon CI) and Daewon Broadcasting, expanding the business into publishing, broadcasting, and gaming. He is known for his strong spirit of challenge. He is regarded as a key figure who led the Korean comics industry. #ComicsIndustry #Manga #DaewonMedia #Chairman #Korea #MangaArtist #MediaCompany #ApprenticeToChairman #60YearsCareer #MangaIndustry
    • CEO of Shinheung SEC
      Hwang Man-yong
      Hwang Man-yong is the CEO of Shinheung SEC. He leads the management of Shinheung SEC, a company that manufactures safety components to prevent explosions in secondary batteries. He is the son-in-law of the founder, Chairman Choi Hwa-bong. Hwang Man-yong was born on July 30, 1965. He graduated from Seoul National University College of Pharmacy and obtained a master's degree from the same university. After graduating from graduate school, he worked at CJ CheilJedang. He married Chairman Choi Hwa-bong's daughter and joined his father-in-law's company in 2003. He became the CEO of Shinheung SEC in 2009. He focuses on developing 46mm cylindrical battery components as a new growth driver. Additionally, with the expansion of customer companies into the U.S., he anticipates explosive growth in sales of medium and large prismatic battery components and is working on securing production capacity. #HwangManyong #ShinheungSEC #BatterySafetyComponents #ChoiHwabong #KoreanBusiness #SecondaryBatteries #BatteryExplosionPrevention #SeoulNationalUniversity #CJCheilJedang #BatteryComponentDevelopment
    • Vice President of Sejin Heavy Industries
      Yoon Ji-won
      Yoon Ji-won is the Vice President and inside director of Sejin Heavy Industries Co., Ltd. He also holds the position of inside director at its affiliates such as Dongbang Ship Machinery, GI Tech, SJ New Materials, and S&T Innovation. He is focusing on diversifying Sejin Heavy Industries' business operations and accelerating the diversification of its customer base. Yoon Ji-won was born on January 8, 1985, as the eldest son among one son and one daughter to Yoon Jong-guk, Chairman of Sejin Heavy Industries, and the late Im Sung-sim. He graduated from Hakseong High School in Ulsan and then from Purdue University's College of Engineering in the United States. Subsequently, he earned a master's degree from the Graduate School of Technology Management, Economics, and Policy at Seoul National University and joined Sejin Heavy Industries as an Executive Director in 2017. In 2021, he was appointed as an inside director of Sejin Heavy Industries and promoted to Vice President. Yoon Ji-won is a second-generation leader of Sejin Heavy Industries. After becoming an Executive Director, he learned practical work in production, sales, and human resources, laying the foundation for his management succession. #SejinHeavyIndustries #YoonJiWon #businessdiversification #customerbase #secondgenerationleader #PurdueUniversity #SeoulNationalUniversity #engineering #executivedirector #managementsuccession
    • CEO of Hanwha Investment & Securities
      Hahn Doo-hee
      Hahn Doo-hee is the CEO and President of Hanwha Investment & Securities. After completing a two-year term as the CEO of Hanwha Asset Management, he was brought in as a 'relief pitcher' to Hanwha Investment & Securities, which was struggling with poor performance, and led the company to turn a profit within a year. He was born on November 18, 1965, in Yeoncheon, Gyeonggi Province. He graduated from Uijeongbu High School and the Business Administration Department of Korea University, and obtained a Master's degree in Business Administration from KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology). He began his career at Samsung Life Insurance and served as the Chief of the Financial Team at the Samsung Group Restructuring Headquarters. He held positions as the Head of the Strategic Management Division at Commerzbank Investment Trust Management, and the Head of Derivatives and Alternative Investment Management Division at Shinhan Asset Management before joining Hanwha Group in 2015. At Hanwha Investment & Securities, he served as the Head of the Product Strategy Center, Head of the Product Strategy Office, and Head of the Trading Division. Subsequently, he served as the Head of the Investment Business Division at Hanwha Life Insurance, and after serving as the CEO of Hanwha Asset Management, he was appointed CEO of Hanwha Investment & Securities. He is known as a 'gentleman' with excellent judgment. He possesses a cautious and calm personality and is skilled in communication. #Hanwha #HanwhaInvestmentSecurities #CEO #businessleader #financialmanagement #KAIST #SamsungGroup #investment #turnaround #leadership
    • Chairman of Shinwon
      Park Sung-chul
      Park Sung-chul is the chairman of Shinwon. He is the founder of Shinwon, a company engaged in clothing manufacturing and the fashion business. Although he serves as an inside director, he is not the CEO. Park Sung-chul was born on June 24, 1940, in Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do. He graduated from Mokpo High School and Hanyang University with a degree in Public Administration. After working as a journalist for an economic newspaper, he developed an interest in the textile industry and decided to enter the field, starting a clothing manufacturing factory in 1971 to begin his business. In 1973, he established Shinwon Trading, now known as Shinwon, a clothing trading company. Starting with nothing, he built a leading domestic clothing company, embodying a self-made entrepreneurial spirit. He is a devout Christian, and Shinwon was once famous for the advertising slogan “We rest on Sundays.”
    • CEO of Shinsung E&G
      Lee Ji-seon
      Lee Ji-seon is the President and CEO of Shinsung E&G. She leads the management of Shinsung E&G, which is engaged in clean environment and renewable energy businesses such as semiconductor factory cleanrooms, secondary battery factory dry rooms, and solar modules. As the second-generation owner, her father is Chairman Lee Wan-geun, the founder. Lee Ji-seon was born on January 30, 1975. She graduated from Duksung Women's University with a degree in Psychology and received a Master's degree in Business Administration from the Graduate School of Sogang University. She joined Shinsung E&G as a junior staff member in 2002 and received management training, eventually rising to the position of President and CEO in 2016. In February 2024, she became the sole CEO, taking full responsibility for the management of Shinsung E&G. She has a keen interest in renewable energy, including solar power. She is particularly focused on expanding Shinsung E&G's role in businesses aimed at realizing RE100. RE100 is a global campaign that aims for companies to source 100% of the electricity they consume from renewable energy. Lee Ji-seon is also actively involved in ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) management. She is committed to eco-friendly policies, mutual growth with partners, and transparent management. She faces the challenge of increasing orders for cleanrooms and dry rooms to grow the company's revenue.
    • CEO & President of Kumyang
      Ryu Kwang-ji
      Ryu Kwang-ji is the chairman of Kumyang. Kumyang is a mid-sized company that produces and sells fine chemical products, including foaming agents, and is also engaged in the secondary battery business. He was born on May 25, 1966, in Gunwi, Gyeongbuk. He graduated from Daegu Neungin High School and Korea University with a degree in law. After graduating from university, Ryu Kwang-ji joined Seoul Securities, a subsidiary of the Daelim Group. While working at Seoul Securities, a friend requested his help with Kumyang, which was facing difficulties, and he joined Kumyang in 1998 as a manager. During his tenure at Kumyang, he played a crucial role in normalizing the company, which was on the verge of bankruptcy in the late 1990s, and became CEO in 2001. Based on his management philosophy of 'never staying stagnant and continuously evolving,' he has recently been expanding investments with the goal of establishing a global presence in the secondary battery industry and pioneering the standardization of hydrogen fuel cells. In 2022, Kumyang became the third company in Korea, following Samsung and LG, to succeed in developing cylindrical secondary batteries. #Kumyang #RyuKwangji #secondarybattery #hydrogenfuelcell #Koreabusiness #chemicalproducts #DaelimGroup #SeoulSecurities #batterydevelopment #CEO
    • Chairman of Hanil Hyundai Cement
      Huh Gi-ho
      Huh Gi-ho is the Chairman and CEO of Hanil Holdings and the Chairman of Hanil Hyundai Cement. After reorganizing into a holding company structure, he has been focusing on finding new growth opportunities for the group. To address the issue of the cement industry's oversupply-centered business structure, he is expanding the trading company Hanil International. He was born on November 15, 1966, in Seoul as the eldest son of Huh Jung-sup, Honorary Chairman of Hanil Cement. He graduated from Seongnam High School in Seoul and studied Economics at Sungkyunkwan University. He also earned a Master of Business Administration from Thunderbird School of Global Management in the United States. He joined Hanil Cement in 1997, serving as Head of the Management Division and Head of the Business Planning Office, and in 2005, at the age of 40, he became the President and CEO. He raised Hanil Cement, which was fourth in market share, to second place. In 2016, he became Chairman and has been leading the group. After the restructuring of the governance structure, he moved to the position of Chairman of Hanil Holdings, the holding company. He also serves as Chairman of Hanil Hyundai Cement, a subsidiary of Hanil Cement. He pursues stable management by securing cash and minimizing borrowing.
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    • Chairman of FOMEK
      Choi Jin-shik
      Choi Jin-shik is the President of the Federation of Middle Market Enterprises of Korea (FOMEK). He also serves as the Chairman and CEO of Simpack. He is working on overcoming anti-business sentiments, spreading win-win management, and building an innovation platform while conveying the voices of mid-sized enterprises to the government. He was born on September 22, 1959, in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province. He graduated from Hanyeong High School in Seoul and studied trade at Dongguk University. He earned his master's degree from Yonsei University Graduate School of Business. He joined Dongyang Securities as a regular employee and became a registered executive after ten years. In 2001, he acquired SsangYong Precision, a subsidiary of the SsangYong Group. By changing the company name to SIMPAC, he pursued aggressive management and grew it into a global company with annual sales exceeding KRW 1 trillion (US$ 721.1 million). He emphasizes management that adheres to the basics and pays close attention to labor-management relations. His management philosophy is, "Manufacturing companies must excel in well-known tasks." #KoreaFederationOfMidSizedEnterprises #ChoiJinSik #SIMPAC #BusinessManagement #InnovationPlatform #LaborRelations #AggressiveManagement #GlobalCompany #AntiBusinessSentiment #ManagementPhilosophy
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    • Chairman of Korea Development Bank
      Kang Seog-hoon
      Kang Seog-hoon is the Chairman of KDB Korea Development Bank. He is focusing his efforts on major restructuring projects such as the merger of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, and the sale of HMM and KDB Life Insurance. He is committed to the relocation of KDB's headquarters to Busan, redefining the role of policy finance, and supporting advanced strategic industries, as promoted by the Yoon Suk-yeol administration. Born on August 15, 1964 (lunar calendar) in Bonghwa, Gyeongsangbuk-do, he graduated from Seoul Serabul High School and Seoul National University with a degree in Economics. He holds a Master’s and Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in the United States. He served as the head of the financial team at Daewoo Economic Research Institute, a professor at Sungshin Women's University, and a member of the Financial Development Advisory Committee at the Financial Services Commission. Entering the National Assembly in the 19th general election, he focused on redefining the role and enhancing the efficiency of policy finance. During the 18th presidential election, he led the policy development team for candidate Park Geun-hye, later serving as Chief of Economic Policy at the Blue House. In the 20th presidential election, he advised on economic policy and developed campaign pledges as the political director and policy advisor for President Yoon Suk-yeol. He is noted for his expertise and drive. He has a calm and meticulous personality. #KangSeoghoon #KDB #KoreaDevelopmentBank #PolicyFinance #EconomicPolicy #KEPCO #YoonSukyeol #BusanRelocation #StrategicIndustries #FinancialRestructuring
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    • Chairman of Doosan Group
      Park Jeong-won
      Park Jeong-won is the chairman of the Doosan Group and also serves as the CEO of Doosan, the group's holding company. By selling off assets and subsidiaries of the Doosan Group, he repaid debts amounting to KRW 3 trillion (US$ 2.16 billion) and escaped from creditor management control. To rebuild the Doosan Group, he is accelerating investments in next-generation energy businesses such as small modular reactors (SMRs), gas turbines, and hydrogen fuel cells. He is also entering high-growth industries such as semiconductor testing and battery materials. Born on March 9, 1962, in Seoul, he is the eldest son of the late Park Yong-gon, honorary chairman of the Doosan Group. He graduated from Daeil High School in Seoul and obtained a degree in Business Administration from Korea University. He also holds a Master of Business Administration from Boston University in the United States. After joining Doosan Industrial's New York office as an employee, he worked at Kirin Brewery in Japan and rejoined the Doosan Group as a manager at Dongyang Brewery. At Doosan, the group's holding company, he held various positions including Executive Managing Director of the Management Headquarters, Vice President of Doosan Trading BG, and President of Doosan Trading BG. After serving as Vice Chairman of Doosan Construction and Doosan, he became the first of the fourth generation of the Doosan family to be appointed as chairman. As a registered director of Doosan, he oversaw management with Chairman Park Yong-man and succeeded him to open the era of the fourth-generation ownership management of the Doosan Group. He is known for being taciturn and unpretentious. Widely recognized as a baseball enthusiast, he values teamwork and talent development. #Doosan #ParkJungwon #Chairman #SMR #EnergyInvestment #Semiconductor #BatteryMaterials #KoreaUniversity #BostonUniversity #FourthGenerationLeadership
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    • CEO of Neowiz
      Kim Seung-cheol
      Kim Seung-cheol is the CEO of Neowiz. Together with CEO Bae Tae-geun, he serves as the co-CEO of Neowiz. He is focused on enhancing Neowiz's game development capabilities and expanding its intellectual property (IP) through mergers and acquisitions of game development companies. He was born in September 1977. He graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in Business Administration. In 2002, he joined Neowiz and worked in the web board business division and the Japanese subsidiary, GameOn. He served as the head of Neowiz Mobile Game Business Division and Game Business Headquarters before leading Neowiz's game business as the Chief Operating Officer (COO). Since 2021, he has been serving as the co-CEO of Neowiz. As a game expert who has been with Neowiz's game business for over 20 years, he is strengthening Neowiz's game business competitiveness through game development and securing new intellectual properties (IP).
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    • CEO of Paseco
      Yoo Il-han
      Yu Il-han is the CEO of Paseco. He is focused on expanding market share by leveraging Paseco's brand power and strengthening business-to-consumer (B2C) distribution channels. Paseco is a comprehensive home appliance company that manufactures combustion devices and window air conditioners. Yu Il-han was born on April 20, 1971, to Yu Byung-jin, founder and chairman of Paseco, and Mrs. Koo Ja-yeom. He graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in Russian Language and Literature and obtained a master's degree from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business in the United States. After serving as the head of the Korean Film Investment Division and the production team leader at CJ Entertainment (now CJ ENM), he joined Paseco as an executive director in 2008. He became the CEO of Paseco in 2011. Yu Il-han, a second-generation business leader who inherited Paseco from his father, has grown the company into a mid-sized enterprise with sales of around KRW 200 billion (US$ 145.2 million). He transformed Paseco, which was centered on built-in home appliances, into a comprehensive home appliance company by strengthening B2C distribution channels. He focused on research and development, leading the launch of new products such as window air conditioners. As a result, he successfully increased Paseco's brand awareness.
    • Founder & Chairman of D&C Media
      Shin Hyun-ho
      Shin Hyun-ho is the founder and Chairman of the Board of D&C Media. He is accelerating the expansion of content using D&C Media's intellectual property (IP). Born on March 13, 1958, he graduated from Inha University with a degree in Trade. He worked at various publishing companies, including Hagwonsa and Seoul Munhwasa. Leveraging his experience in the popular culture content field, he founded D&C Media in 2002 and became its president. After serving as CEO of D&C Media, he stepped down in 2023 and has been serving as Chairman of the Board since then. He expanded the business from publishing physical books to providing e-book services, growing D&C Media into a company with a revenue of approximately KRW 60 billion (US$ 43.6 million). He has strong confidence in his marketing abilities. #ShinHyunho #D&C Media #contentexpansion #intellectualproperty #founder #chairman #publishing #ebookservices #revenuegrowth #marketing
    • Chairman of Shinsung Delta Tech
      Koo Ja-cheon
      Koo Ja-cheon is the chairman of Shinsung Delta Tech. Founded in 1987, Shinsung Delta Tech, which is gaining attention for secondary battery parts, has grown into a mid-sized company with annual sales in the KRW 800 billion range. Koo Ja-cheon was born on May 3, 1953, in Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do. He graduated from Jinju High School and the French Language and Literature Department at Yonsei University, and obtained a master's degree from the same university's Graduate School of Business. After graduating from university, he worked at Lucky Development (now GS E&C Corp.) before moving to work at Shinhung (now Shinsung Total), a wood company founded by his father. In 1987, he established a joint venture company, Shinsung Delta Industries (now Shinsung Delta Tech), which received investment from a Japanese company to produce plastic injection products. Regarded as a business leader who values harmony between labor and management, Shinsung Delta Tech has never experienced labor disputes in nearly 40 years since its establishment. In March 2024, he stepped down as CEO, effectively completing the process of handing over management rights to his son, Vice Chairman Koo Bon-sang.
    • Chairman in CR Holdings
      Lee In-ok
      Lee In-ok is the Chairman and largest shareholder of CR Holdings. CR Holdings is the parent company of Chosun Refractories, the only comprehensive refractory manufacturer in Korea, supplying refractories to POSCO and other clients. Refractories are materials similar to special bricks that can withstand temperatures exceeding 1,500 degrees Celsius, primarily used in blast furnaces at steel mills. He is the third generation leading Chosun Refractories, following in the footsteps of the founder Lee Hoon-dong and honorary chairman Lee Hwa-il (also Chairman of Seongok Cultural Foundation). Born in 1971 in Haenam, Jeollanam-do, he is the eldest of two sons and one daughter to honorary chairman Lee Hwa-il and Moon Il-kyung. He graduated from Hyundai High School in Seoul and Brown University in the United States. He joined Chosun Refractories and progressed through the roles of Senior Vice President and Vice Chairman before becoming Chairman in 2013. Since Chosun Refractories was divided into a holding company (CR Holdings) and an operating company (Chosun Refractories) through a physical split in July 2023, he has held shares but no position in Chosun Refractories. Chosun Refractories has maintained a professional management system for over 20 years since the inauguration of Chairman Lee Hwa-il in 1999. #LeeInok #ChosunRefractories #CRHoldings #RefractoryMarket #POSCO #ProfessionalManagement #KoreaIndustry #SteelIndustry #CorporateLeadership #FamilyBusiness
    • Chairman of Haesung Industrial
      Dan Jae-wan
      Dan Jae-wan is the chairman of Haesung Group. He serves as the chairman of Haesung Industrial, Hankuk Paper, Keyang Electric Machinery, and Haesung DS, as well as the managing director of Hankuk Package. He was born on March 21, 1947, in Seoul. He is the eldest son among 9 siblings, born to his father Dan Sa-cheon, the founder of Haesung Group, and his mother, Kim Chun-soon. He graduated from Seoul Kyungbok High School in 1966. In 1970, he graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in Philosophy. Dan Jae-wan joined Keyang Electric Machinery in 1978. From 1985 until March 2020, he served as the managing director and chairman of Haesung Industrial. After being the vice chairman of Hankuk Paper in 1987, he rose to become the managing director and chairman. In 1997, he was appointed as the managing director and chairman of Keyang Electric Machinery. In 2001, he became the managing director and chairman of Hankuk Package, a subsidiary of Hankuk Paper. Dan Jae-wan's father, Dan Sa-cheon, was known as the 'Cash King' in the Myeongdong financial industry in the 1950s and 1960s. Among Dan Sa-cheon's second-generation heirs, Dan Jae-wan was the only one listed in the shareholder registry of Hankuk Paper, being designated as the successor early on. Dan Jae-wan is known to own a significant amount of real estate in areas like Gangnam, Seoul, and is recognized for his substantial financial resources. He is referred to as the 'reclusive businessman' for not often appearing in public events.
    • Chairman of Daedong
      Kim Jun-sik
      Kim Jun-sik is the Chairman and CEO of Daedong. He shares the role of Co-CEO with Vice Chairman Won Yoo-hyun. Kim also serves as the CEO of Daedong's affiliates: Daedong Metal, Daedong Gear, and Daedong Mobility. Kim is accelerating Daedong's Digital Transformation. Kim was born on May 20, 1966, to his father, former Daedong Chairman Kim Sang-soo, and his mother, Park Kyung. His birthplace is Jinju, Gyeongnam Province. He graduated from Bosung High School in Seoul and studied Business Administration at Korea University. Immediately after graduating from Korea University, Kim joined Daedong (then known as Daedong Industrial) managed by his father. He worked his way up, serving as Head of Planning and Coordination, Executive Director, and Vice President. In 2005, he was appointed Co-CEO of Daedong. Subsequently, Kim held positions as President and Vice Chairman of Daedong, and in 2017, he became Co-CEO and Chairman of Daedong Industrial. Kim transformed Daedong into a high-tech company, growing it into a mid-sized enterprise with sales reaching KRW 1 trillion (US$ 726 million). Keywords: #KimJunSik #Daedong #DigitalTransformation #HighTechCompany #KoreaUniversity #BosungHighSchool #Jinju #Gyeongnam #KRW1Trillion #MidSizedEnterprise
    • CEO of Spigen Korea
      Kim Dae-young
      Kim Dae-young is the CEO & President of Spigen Korea. Founded after the release of the iPhone in 2007, he led the expansion of the smartphone case and accessory market, building a successful mid-sized company with sales in the KRW 400 billion range. Kim Dae-young was born on October 13, 1971. He graduated from Seoul High School and the Physics Department of Chung-Ang University. After graduating, he worked as a salesperson at SsangYong Information & Communications and K-Coms before founding Spigen Korea in 2009. Regarded as a pioneer in discovering new markets in the IT industry and an excellent salesman. It is worth noting that despite the impression given by the company name, Spigen Korea is not a foreign company.
    • Chairman of LS Group
      Koo Ja-yeol
      Koo Ja-yeol is the Chairman of Board of Directors at LS. He plays a strong role as Chairman during a time of expanding investments by the LS Group. He was born on March 2, 1953, in Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do. His father, Koo Pyung-hoe, is the younger brother of LG Group founder Koo In-hoe, the honorary chairman of E1. He graduated from Seoul High School, studied business at Korea University, and graduated from London Business School at the University of London. He held positions at LG International and LG Cable before LS Group's independence, including overseeing the international division at LG Investment & Securities (now NH Investment & Securities) and serving as deputy head of the finance department at LG Cable (now LS Cable & System). After the separation from LG Group, he has been in charge of major LS Group subsidiaries. He served as Vice Chairman of LS Cable and President of the LS Cable & LS Mtron business divisions. Following his cousin Koo Ja-hong, the founding chairman of LS Group, he took over as chairman of LS Group and later stepped down to become Chairman of the Board of Directors at LS. During his tenure as LS Group chairman, he expanded the group's business into eco-friendly energy policies worldwide, focusing on undersea cables, solar energy, and smart energy as new growth drivers. To adapt to the Fourth Industrial Revolution era and move away from traditional manufacturing, he vigorously promoted digital transformation by integrating technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data at the group level. He emphasizes on-site management in a field commander style, showing strong spirit of challenge and drive.
    • CEO of KB Securities
      Kim Sung-hyun
      Kim Sung-hyun is the CEO of KB Securities. He shares the role of co-CEO with President Lee Hong-gu, overseeing corporate finance (IB), wholesale, the research center, and global business. He also serves as the head of the Corporate Investment Banking (CIB) division at KB Financial Group, focusing on consolidating the group's capabilities and securing a competitive edge in the investment banking market. Kim was born on August 5, 1963, in Gwangyang, Jeollanam-do. He graduated from Suncheon High School and Yonsei University with a degree in economics. He began his career as a 'securities man' at Daishin Securities' Myeong-dong branch. After moving to Hannuri Investment & Securities, he was promoted to executive director. When Hannuri Investment & Securities was acquired by KB Kookmin Bank, he became part of KB Securities, eventually rising to the positions of head of the Corporate Finance Division and head of IB Operations before being appointed CEO. Kim is an expert in investment banking (IB) who has led corporate finance teams since his time at Daishin Securities. He is known for his practical sense and insight. Over his 30-year career in the domestic financial investment industry, he has built a significant network of contacts. In his work, he is meticulous and thorough, but in private, he is known to be easygoing.
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    • President of Hallym University
      Choi Yang-hee
      Choi Yang-hee is the 11th President of Hallym University, having assumed office on September 1, 2021. His term is for four years. He is dedicated to transforming the university into a dynamic platform for exchange, where social change is led and new futures are designed. He is recognized as one of the top experts in the fields of AI, ICT, and convergence in South Korea. He was born on July 27, 1955, in Gangneung, Gangwon Province. He graduated from Seoul Kyunggi High School and the Department of Electronic Engineering at Seoul National University. He earned a master’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science (KAIS), which later merged with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology (KIST) to become KAIST. He received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the National Institute of Telecommunications (ENST) in France. He has served as the Director of the Advanced Convergence Technology Institute at Seoul National University, the inaugural Chairman of the Samsung Future Technology Promotion Foundation, and as the Minister of Science, ICT, and Future Planning under the Park Geun-hye administration. As the Chair of the AI Committee at Seoul National University, he established the SNU AI Master Plan. Hallym University was selected in the first year of the Ministry of Education's large-scale financial support project, Glocal University 30, securing KRW 100 billion (approximately USD 72.6 million) in national funding over five years. With this, he declared a new start for Hallym University as a Glocal University, under the vision of 'an open university cultivating creative convergence talents based on AI.' #ChoiYanghee #HallymUniversity #AI #ICT #GlocalUniversity #SouthKorea #education #technology #science #innovation #futureplanning
    • CEO & President of Coreana Cosmetics
      Yu Hak-su
      Yu Hak-su is the CEO of Coreana Cosmetics. Born on June 19, 1960, as the eldest son of Yu Sang-ok, the founder of Coreana Cosmetics. He graduated from Yongsan High School, Sejong University with a major in English literature, and from the Graduate School of Business at Korea University. Established on November 15, 1988, Coreana Cosmetics was considered one of the top three domestic cosmetics companies in the 1990s along with Amorepacific and Hankook cosmetics. At that time, a famous TV commercial featured actress Chae Si-ra singing 'Coco Coco~ Coreana' with cosmetics on the tip of her nose. Within five years of its establishment, Coreana Cosmetics surpassed sales of KRW 100 billion and achieved listing on the KOSDAQ market within ten years. Coreana Cosmetics is aiming for a resurgence by diversifying distribution channels through online platforms in the era of evolving internet trends.
    • Chairman of Shilla Group
      Park Joon-hyung
      Park Joon-hyung is the Chairman of Shilla Group Park Joon-hyung is the Chairman of Shilla Group. Through business diversification, he expanded the group's business areas to include steel manufacturing, agricultural distribution, and the food service industry. He was born on October 3, 1936, in Gyeongsan, Gyeongsangbuk-do. He graduated from Daegu Gyeongbuk High School and then studied economics at Dongguk University. Afterward, he completed the Advanced Management Program at Seoul National University's Business School and received an honorary doctorate in economics from his alma mater, Dongguk University. In 1963, he became the CEO of Myeonghwa Textile, founded by his older brother Park Seong-hyung, the former Chairman of Shilla Textile. He then established Shilla Trading (formerly Jeonasan Industry) and became its CEO. He has served as an executive member of the Seoul Chamber of Commerce, a director of the Federation of Korean Industries, and the chairman of the Korea Deep-Sea Fisheries Association. He is also active as the chairman of the Shilla Cultural Scholarship Foundation. After establishing Shilla Trading, he grew it into a mid-sized enterprise with annual sales of KRW 900 billion (US$ 653.5 million). As of June 2024, despite being 89 years old, he continues to lead the management of Shilla Group with strong responsibility. Keywords: #ParkJoonhyung #ShillaGroup #BusinessDiversification #SteelManufacturing #AgriculturalDistribution #FoodServiceIndustry #KoreanBusinessLeader #DonggukUniversity #ShillaTrading #KoreanEconomy
    • Chairman of Sigongtech
      Park Ki-seok
      Park Ki-seok is the chairman of Sigongtech. He is the founder of Sigongtech, recognized for pioneering South Korea's exhibition culture industry. Park Ki-seok was born on February 20, 1948, in Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do. He graduated from Suncheon High School and the Department of German Language and Literature at Korea University. After graduating from university, he joined Yulsan Group, where he conducted business in the Middle East and later started a business selling construction materials in the Middle East. In 1988, he founded Sigongtech and ventured into the exhibition business, which was virtually non-existent domestically at the time, growing the company into the top domestic player in this field. He also focused on the education content business, developing i-Scream edu and i-Scream media into competitive digital education content companies. It is worth noting that Sigongtech is a different company from the publishing company Sigongsa.
    • CEO & President of Posco International
      Lee Kye-in
      Lee Kye-in is the CEO & President of Posco International. He focuses on leading the leap from a 'comprehensive trading company' to a 'global comprehensive business company' by concentrating his capabilities after Posco Group's energy business was integrated into Posco International and he took over as CEO the following year. He was born on December 5, 1964. He graduated from Yongmoon High School in Seoul and majored in Economics at Sogang University. He also obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Sungkyunkwan University Graduate School of Business. In 1989, he joined Daewoo and held various positions in the steel trade sector, including Daewoo International Steel Team Leader, Istanbul Branch Manager, Posco Daewoo HR Support Manager, Posco International Parts & Materials Division Manager, and Steel Trade Division Manager. In 2023, he took on the role of head of the global business division overseeing all business operations after Posco International merged with Posco Energy. He is a true 'Businessman' who has been in the trading sector for 35 years. He is known for his modesty and approachability, often engaging in conversations with employees without airs.
    • Chairman of Itcen
      Kang Jin-Mo
      Kang Jin-mo is the Chairman of ITCEN Group. He was born on September 18, 1968, in Sangju, Gyeongsangbuk-do. He graduated from Ajou University with a degree in Physics in 1994 and earned a master's degree in Engineering Management from Yonsei University's Graduate School of Engineering in 2011. In 1994, he joined the first-generation venture company, Daou Technology. He later ventured into entrepreneurship, but his efforts were halted due to the aftermath of the IMF crisis, leading him to join Yeolrim Technology in 1998. At Yeolrim Technology, he was in charge of the network equipment business and laid the foundation for his independence by founding ITCEN in 2005. Since 2016 and as of June 2024, he has been serving as the Chairman of ITCEN Group. In 2022, he was appointed President of the Korean Institute of Information Scientists and Engineers. Since 2019, he has set a record of "achieving trillion-won sales for three consecutive years." #KangJinMo #ITCENGroup #DaouTechnology #YeolrimTechnology #AjouUniversity #YonseiUniversity #KoreanInstituteofInformationScientistsandEngineers #EngineeringManagement #IMFCrisis #TrillionWonSales
    • Chairman of Samwha Capacitor Group
      Oh Young-joo
      Oh Young-joo is the chairman of Samwha Capacitor Group. He also serves as the CEO of subsidiaries such as Samwha Capacitor, Samwha Electronics, Samwha Electric, and as the chairman of the Samwha Jibong scholarship foundation. He focuses on research and development of capacitors and other electronic components. He is dedicated to nurturing talents in the engineering field. Born on January 16, 1959, he is the eldest son among two sons and two daughters of his father Oh Dong-sun, the founder of Samwha Capacitor Group, and his mother, Mrs. Kim Dong-yun. He was born in Seoul. He graduated from Myongji University with a degree in Business Administration and obtained a master's degree in Business Administration from Roosevelt University in the United States. Starting as a director at Samwha Electronics, he learned about management through positions as a director and executive director at Samwha Electric, Samwha Capacitor, and eventually became the vice chairman of Samwha Electronics in 1993 before assuming the position of chairman of Samwha Capacitor Group in 1999. He possesses a modest personality. He has a strong passion for research and development, leading the technological advancements in Multilayer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCC).
    • CEO & Chairman of i-Sens
      Cha Geun-sig
      Cha Geun-sig is the CEO and chairman of i-Sens. He is the co-founder of i-Sens, the leading domestic blood glucose monitoring company. Cha Geun-sig was born on March 7, 1954. He graduated from the Department of Chemistry at Korea University and obtained a master's degree from the same school's graduate school of chemistry. He earned a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Michigan in the United States. Later, he was appointed as a professor in the Department of Chemistry at Kwangwoon University, where he taught students. While working as a professor, he established i-Sens, a related venture company, in 2000 while conducting a national project on the development of biomaterial analysis devices. He considers the continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device, which can be attached to the body in patch form without the need for blood sampling, as the company's future growth engine and is focusing on investment and market expansion.
    • Chairman of The Export-Import Bank of Korea
      Yoon Hee-sung
      Yoon Hee-sung is the Chairman and President of The Export-Import Bank of Korea. He is the first internal candidate to become the bank's Chairman and President. He is focusing on supporting export recovery by centering on advanced strategic projects, defense industry, and large-scale projects in the Middle East. To prevent the impact of major resource supply uncertainties on domestic companies and industries, he is paying attention to financial support for stabilizing the supply chain. He was born on September 27, 1961. He graduated from Whimoon High School and Seoul National University with a degree in Economics. He also obtained a Master's degree in Public Administration from Seoul National University Graduate School. After joining the Export-Import Bank, he served as the Director of Public Relations, Director of International Finance, and Head of Capital Markets before becoming the Head of Innovative Growth Finance. After retirement, he returned as the Chairman and President of the Export-Import Bank. He is praised for his excellent insights and sensitivity in international finance. He is proactive in communication and maintains good relationships with his employees.
    • Chairman of Taihan Textile
      Seol Beom
      Seol Beom is the Chairman of Taihan Textile. He is focusing on improving Taihan Textile's financial structure. Additionally, he is accelerating the business structure transition of Taihan Textile. Born on March 5, 1958, as the eldest son between his father, the former honorary chairman of Taihan Textile, Seol Won-shik, and his mother, Im Hee-sook. He was born in Seoul. He graduated from PaiCahi High school in Seoul and majored in Business Administration at Yonsei University. He joined his father's company, Taihan Textile, and rose to become the CEO in 1996 after holding positions such as executive director, managing director, and vice president. In 1998, he became the Chairman of Taihan Textile. He is a third-generation leader who became the chairman at the young age of 41. He possesses a modest and gentle personality. He enjoys sports and was active as a rugby player during his time at Yonsei University.
    • CEO of SoluM
      Jun Sung-ho
      Jun Sung-ho is the CEO of SoluM. A 'Samsung Man' with a career at Samsung Electronics and Samsung Electro-Mechanics. Founded SoluM in 2015 after spinning off from Samsung Electro-Mechanics. Born on July 17, 1959, in Seoul. Graduated from Seoul High School and Hongik University with a degree in Electronic Engineering. Joined Samsung Electronics in 1983, rising to Vice President, then moved to Samsung Electro-Mechanics in 2014 as the Business Unit Head (Vice President) for the DM (Digital Module) division before becoming the CEO of SoluM in 2015. Developed the spun-off business from Samsung Electro-Mechanics into a solid electronic components company with nearly KRW 2 trillion in revenue. Particularly excelled in the ESL (Electronic Shelf Label) business, transforming it from vague potential to a global leader. Pioneering new businesses in power modules for electric vehicle chargers, various sensors, healthcare, smart streetlights, and more for the future.
    • CEO of Moorim SP
      Lee Do-kyun
      Lee Do-gyun is the CEO of Moorim SP. He also serves as the CEO of three listed companies within the group, including Moorim P&P and Moorim Paper. Born on May 12, 1978, as the eldest son of the founder Lee Moo-il and the chairman Lee Dong-wook of Moorim Group. Lee Do-gyun majored in Business Administration at New York University. In 2007, he joined Moorim Paper's sales headquarters, where he received management training in the paper industry and strategic planning. He was promoted to executive director in 2010 and managing director in 2012. Since 2020, Lee Do-gyun has been leading Moorim SP, Moorim P&P, and Moorim Paper as the CEO. He also serves as a registered executive of unlisted companies such as Moorim Capital, Moorim Powertech, and Moorim Logitech. In March 2024, he was reappointed as an internal director of the three listed companies within the group, including Moorim SP, Moorim P&P, and Moorim Paper.
    • Chairman of the board at HYBE
      Bang Si-hyuk
      Bang Si-hyuk(Korean: 방시혁) is the chairman of the board at HYBE. He became the first head of a domestic entertainment company to exceed KRW 5 trillion in assets. He is focusing on diversifying the revenue structure away from the main artist, BTS. Continuously discovering new artists through a multi-label system. Recently, facing conflicts with its subsidiary label ADOR, the stability of the multi-label system is being shaken, highlighting the need for a reassessment. He was born on August 9, 1972, in Seoul. He graduated from Kyunggi High School and the Department of Fine Arts at Seoul National University. He nurtured his dream of becoming a musician since starting band activities in middle school but focused on studying according to his parents' wishes. After entering Seoul National University, he engaged in composition activities and worked as a producer and chief composer at JYP Entertainment. He founded Big Hit Entertainment and led BTS to become a global artist. In 2020, he became the CEO and chairman of Big Hit Entertainment. After changing the company name to HYBE in 2021, he now only holds the position of chairman. He is known as a genius who constantly strives. He has a close relationship with composer Kim Hyung-suk and Park Jin-young, the Chief Creative Officer (COO) of JYP Entertainment.
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    • Chairman of LS ELECTRIC
      Koo Ja-kyun
      Koo Ja-kyun is the Chairman and CEO of LS ELECTRIC Co., Ltd. He also serves as the CEO of LS Mtron and LS Metal, and concurrently holds the position of Chairman of the Korea Industrial Technology Association. Koo is actively involved in the smart energy business that integrates power equipment, automation, metals, energy storage systems (ESS), and energy management systems (EMS). Born on October 8, 1957, in Seoul as the third son of the late Chairman E1 of the Koo Pyung-hoe. He graduated from Seoul Central High School and the College of Law at Korea University. He then obtained a master's and doctoral degree in International Business from the University of Texas in US. Starting his career as a professor at Kookmin University and the Graduate School of International Studies at Korea University, he later joined LS Industrial Systems (now LS ELECTRIC) as an executive vice president. Having served as the President and Vice Chairman of LS Industrial Systems, he is currently the Chairman of LS ELECTRIC. Known for emphasizing principles while possessing a gentle charisma.
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    • Chairman of Hwacheon Group
      Kwon Young-ryual
      Kwon Young-ryual is the chairman of Hwacheon Group. He also serves as the honorary chairman of Hwacheon Machine Tool, chairman of Hwacheon Machinery, and director of Seoam Cultural Foundation. He is stepping down from the representative director positions of major subsidiaries to accelerate the succession of Hwacheon Group's management rights. Born on July 11, 1946, as the eldest son among three sons and three daughters between his father, Kwon Seung-kwan, the founder, and his mother, Lady Jiwallye. His birthplace is Gwangju, Jeollado. He graduated from Gwangju High School and majored in Electrical Engineering at Hanyang University. Right after graduation, he joined Hwacheon Machine Tool Co., Ltd. (now Hwacheon Machine Tool). After serving as executive director, managing director, and vice president, he became the president and CEO of Hwacheon Machine Tool in 1989. He then became the chairman of Hwacheon Group in 1997. He was active as the vice chairman of Gwangju Chamber of Commerce and Industry, vice chairman and chairman of the Korea Machine Tool Industry Association, and non-standing vice chairman of the Korea International Trade Association. He is a second-generation business leader who has developed Hwacheon Group into a mid-sized conglomerate. He is recognized for leading the localization of machine tools.
    • CEO of Sekonix
      Park Eun-kyung
      Park Eun-kyung is the CEO of Sekonix. She is the second generation owner of Sekonix, the leading company in domestic mobile and automotive camera lenses and modules. Her father was the late Park Won-hee, chairman of Sekonix (1939-2023). Park Eun-kyung was born on March 8, 1972, in Seoul. She graduated from Ewha Womans University with a degree in Life Art and obtained a master's degree from Ajou University Graduate School of Business. After graduating from university, she worked in the advertising industry until she joined Sekonix in response to her father's call in 2003. In 2011, she rose to the position of CEO overseeing the automotive business, laying the foundation for the company's future business in the automotive electronics field. She became co-CEO for the first time in 2016 and has been solely responsible for managing Sekonix as the CEO since 2019. She considers camera lenses and modules to be the future growth engines that will be installed in autonomous vehicles, and she is dedicated to research and development, increasing production capacity, and expanding the market. She is a prominent female CEO who is gaining attention in the electronic components industry.
    • President of Sungkyunkwan University
      Yoo Ji-beom
      Yoo Ji-beom is the president of Sungkyunkwan University. He assumed office as the 22nd president on January 2, 2023, with a term of 4 years. He values research enhancement and expansion as the core values of the university. Yoo Ji-beom emphasizes expanding high-level collaborative research through cooperation with overseas research institutions. He is a nanoscientist who developed production technology for graphene, a new material in the field of information technology. His nanoscience paper was published in a world-renowned academic journal and was selected as one of the 'Top 5 Outstanding Papers' in the same year. Yoo Ji-beome was born on September 6, 1959, in Incheon. He graduated from Incheon Jeil High School and Seoul National University with a degree in Metallurgical Engineering. After obtaining a master's degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Seoul National University, he earned a Ph.D. in Electronic Materials from Stanford University in the United States. Yoo worked as a senior researcher at the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) and then became a professor in the Department of Materials Engineering at Sungkyunkwan University in 1994. In the university, he served as the Director of the Center for Engineering Education Innovation, Vice President of the Nano Science and Technology Institute, Dean of the College of Engineering, Vice President of the Natural Science Campus, Director of the Industry-Academia Cooperation Office, Director of the Public Equipment Institute, and Director of LINC (Leaders in Industry-University Cooperation). Yoo Ji-beom held positions such as Invited Researcher at Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology, Director of the Nano-Material-Based Human Interface Research Center, Head of the National Research Institute for Nanotechnology, and Chairman of the Nano Technology Research Council, and has been a member of the Korean Academy of Engineering. Since 2022, he has been a member of the National Energy Technology Adjustment Committee. He served as an outside director for Samsung Electro-Mechanics and LMS and is a regular member of the Korean Academy of Engineering. Since March 2024, he has been serving as the Chairman of the Seoul Presidents' Forum. During his term as university president, he actively embraces and leads global management by creating a new brand impact of 'Sungkyun' through global leadership. Yoo is recognized for enhancing our nanotechnology capabilities as a researcher and contributing to the growth of the domestic nano-convergence industry.
    • Director of Financial Supervisory Service
      Lee Bok-hyun
      Lee Bok-hyeon is the Director of the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS). He is tasked with leading financial market stabilization, including supporting capital market value-up and restructuring real estate project financing (PF). He is also dedicated to strengthening the supervision and oversight of the financial sector’s governance and internal controls to enhance consumer protection. Born on October 5, 1972, in Seoul, Lee graduated from Seoul Kyungmoon High School and Seoul National University with a degree in Economics. He passed the 33rd Certified Public Accountant exam and the 42nd Judicial Exam. As a prosecutor from the 32nd Judicial Research and Training Institute, Lee served in various roles, including positions at the Gunsan District Prosecutor's Office, the Ministry of Justice Prosecutor's Office, the Chuncheon District Prosecutor's Office, the Anti-Corruption Investigation Division at the Seoul Central District Prosecutor's Office, and the Economic Crime Division at the Seoul Central District Prosecutor's Office. Lee is the youngest and first Financial Supervisory Service Director to come from a prosecutorial background. With an accounting qualification, he has insight into financial and tax crime investigations. He has a close relationship with President Yoon Suk-yeol and is known as the youngest member of the 'Yoon Suk-yeol Faction.' During President Yoon's days as a prosecutor, they worked together on investigations, including the Hyundai Motor slush fund case and the low-priced sale of Lone Star Exchange Bank. Lee was also dispatched to the special investigation team for the Park Geun-hye·Choi Soon-sil scandal to investigate the Samsung Group succession issue. #LeeBokhyeon #FinancialSupervisoryService #FSS #FinancialMarket #RealEstatePF #ConsumerProtection #KoreanEconomy #YoonSukyeolFaction #FinancialCrime #ProsecutorTurnedDirector
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    • Co-CEO & Vice Chairman of Mirae Asset Securities
      Heo Seon-ho
      Heo Sun-ho is the Vice Chairman and CEO of Mirae Asset Securities, leading the company's professional management in the second-generation system with Vice Chairman Kim Mi-seob. He is recognized as an expert in the retail sector, including pensions, overseas stocks, digital transformation, and wealth management (WM). Born in 1969, he graduated from Suncheon High School and Chosun University with a degree in Economics. He started his career in the securities industry at Choheung Securities and later moved to Daewoo Securities, where he worked in financial product sales and strategic planning. After Daewoo Securities merged with Mirae Asset Securities, he contributed to management support and WM at Mirae Asset Securities. In 2021, he took on the role of overseeing WM at Mirae Asset Securities, and in 2022, he served as the President of the WM Business Division, enhancing the company's asset management capabilities. He is described as cautious and reserved yet possessing a strong spirit of challenge.
    • Floor Leader of the People Power Party
      Choo Kyung-ho
      Choo Kyung-ho is the Floor Leader of the People Power Party. In the 22nd National Assembly, he must support the policies of the Yoon Suk-yeol government through negotiations with the opposition to legislate them. He also faces the task of defending against the legislative onslaught of the opposition, which has secured a majority of seats, including the special prosecutor bill. Choo was born on July 29, 1960, in Daegu. He graduated from Daegu Gyesung High School, studied Business Administration at Korea University, and obtained a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Oregon in the United States. He passed the 25th Administrative Examination and mainly worked at the Korea Institute of Public Finance, and the Ministry of Economy and Finance. Choo was dispatched to the World Bank as a Senior Economist, then returned to the Ministry of Economy and Finance, where he served as the Director of Banking System and Director of Financial Policy. Choo went on to become the Director of Financial Policy at the Financial Services Commission, Economic and Financial Secretary to the President at the Blue House, and Vice Chairman of the Financial Services Commission before being appointed as the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. After serving as the Director of the State Affairs Planning Office at the ministerial level, he left public office to run for the general election. He ran for and was elected in the 20th and 21st general elections in Dalseong-gun, Daegu. Choo served as the Director of the Yeouido Research Institute, Head of the Strategic Planning Department at the Liberty Korea Party, and Deputy Chief of Staff for the People Power Party. He was active as the Secretary of the Planning and Coordination Subcommittee of the Presidential Transition Committee in 2022 and was appointed as a candidate for Deputy Prime Minister for the Economy and Minister of Economy and Finance. After stepping down as Deputy Prime Minister for the Economy to run for the 22nd general election, he ran in Dalseong-gun, Daegu, and became a three-term parliamentarian. He was elected as the Floor Leader of the People Power Party. Coming from a background in economics, he is well-versed in various economic aspects, analytical, and strives for communication.
    • CEO & Chairman of Hands Corporation
      Seung Hyun-chang
      Seung Hyun-chang is the CEO & Chairman of Hands Corporation. He focuses on improving the profitability of Hands Corporation, a company that manufactures aluminum wheels for automobiles. He was born on March 15, 1977, between Seung Geon-ho, former vice president of Donghwa Sanghyup (currently Hands Corporation), and Cha Hee-sun, current director of Haksan Cultural Foundation. His birthplace is Seoul. He graduated from Korea University with a degree in Economics and completed business school at the University of Washington in the United States. He joined Hands Corporation led by Director Cha Hee-sun, starting as a vice president and eventually becoming the CEO & Chairman at the age of 35 in 2012. He is also active as the president of the Korea Automobile Tuning Association. He is a third-generation leader who has grown Hands Corporation into a mid-sized company with annual sales in the 700 billion won range.
    • CEO & Chairman of Sejoong
      Chun Shin-il
      Chun Sin-il is SEJUNG's CEO & Chairman, the founder of SEJUNG. SEJUNG engages in travel, software, and business process outsourcing. Chun Sin-il was born on September 11, 1943, in Busan. He graduated from Busan Kyungnam High School and Korea University with a degree in Political Science and Diplomacy. After serving in the army as a second lieutenant (ROTC), he worked as a parliamentary secretary and then started his business by founding Dongyang Steel Industry, Taehwa Oil Transportation, and others. Since establishing SEJUNG in 1982, he has led the company for over 40 years. Known for his extensive connections in politics and business, he actively engages in external activities. He has maintained a close relationship with Samsung and POSCO for a long time. He is also known as a close friend of former President Lee Myung-bak.
    • Chairman of Sindoh and Sindoh SDR
      Woo Suk-hyung
      Woo Suk-hyung is the chairman of Sindoh. He also serves as the chairman of Sindoh SDR. Born on July 23, 1955, as the eldest son of Woo Sang-ki, the founder of Sindoh, and Choi Soon-young, a former director of Sindoh. He graduated from Hanyang University's Department of Electrical Engineering in 1978 and joined Sindoh in 1980,ascending to the position of president and CEO after serving as head of planning and vice president. In March 2002, following the passing of the founder, Woo Sang-ki, he assumed the position of chairman in July 2003. Since stepping down as president in December 2019, Woo Suk-hyung currently focuses on key issues as the chairman of the board. Building on the legacy of the founder, Woo Sang-ki, known for pioneering copier production in Korea, he expanded the business and grew Sindoh into a leading mid-sized company in the office equipment industry.
    • CEO of DL E&C
      Seo Young-jae
      Seo Young-jae is the CEO of DL E&C. He is focusing his efforts on stabilizing DL E&C, which is experiencing difficulties in securing profitability, and finding opportunities for a rebound. In his inaugural address, he emphasized overcoming the current crisis in the construction industry through safe worksites and sound financial structures. Given his strength in nurturing new businesses, he is also dedicated to fostering growth engines such as Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS), Small Modular Reactors (SMR), and hydrogen and ammonia projects. He was born on September 15, 1967. He graduated from Kyungpook National University with a degree in electronic engineering. He earned a master's degree in business administration from the University of Illinois. He began his career at LG Electronics. At LG Electronics, he worked in the TV planning department and the CFO division of the HE Business Division. In 2011, he was promoted to executive director as the head of the smart business division within the HE Business Division. In 2019, after being promoted to senior vice president as the head of the Business Incubation Center in the CSO Division at LG Electronics headquarters, he served as the head of the IT Business Department in the BS Business Division. Having long been responsible for discovering new businesses at LG Electronics, he is expected to accelerate innovation at DL E&C. Seo Young-jae is the third consecutive CEO of DL E&C, including its predecessor Daelim Industries' construction division, to come from LG Electronics. #SeoYoungjae #DLEandC #CEO #constructionindustry #newbusiness #CCUS #SMR #hydrogen #ammonia #innovation
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    • Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs at Presidential Office
      Kim Joo-hyun
      Kim Joo-hyun is the first Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs and Justice of the Yoon Suk-yeol government. Yoon revived the position, abolished as a campaign promise, appointing Kim as the first Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs and Justice. Expected to play a role in 'listening to public opinion' and 'personnel verification,' emphasized by President Yoon as a former prosecutor. Kim shares the same name as the Financial Services Commission Chairman. Born in Seoul in 1961. Graduated from Seoul Seorabeol High School in 1980 and received a Bachelor of Laws from Seoul National University Law School in 1985. Completed a master's program at the same university and obtained a Master of Laws (LL.M) from UC Berkeley Law School in the U.S. in 1998. Passed the 26th Judicial Examination in 1986. After completing the Judicial Research and Training Institute in the 18th class in 1989, started a public career as a prosecutor at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office. Subsequently held positions such as Head of Special Investigation Support Division at the Supreme Prosecutors' Office, Head of Prosecution at the Ministry of Justice, Chief Judge of Criminal Division 1 at Seoul Central District Court, and Spokesperson for the Ministry of Justice. Promoted to the position of Deputy Chief Prosecutor at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office in 2009, then served as Head Prosecutor of Anyang Branch at Suwon District Prosecutors' Office, Deputy Chief Prosecutor at Daejeon District Prosecutors' Office, and Director of Planning and Coordination Office at the Ministry of Justice before becoming the Director of Prosecution at the Ministry of Justice in 2013. Became the Vice Minister of Justice in the 58th administration in 2015, then served as Deputy Chief Prosecutor at the Supreme Prosecutors' Office before starting a career as a lawyer in 2017. From 2017 to 2020, worked as the Managing Partner at Baeksan Law Firm and has been working as a lawyer at Kim & Jang Law Firm since 2021. Known for valuing principles and maintaining good communication with colleagues, Kim is highly respected within the prosecution. Kim has a connection with President Yoon from their time working together at the Daegu District Prosecutors' Office and Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office during their prosecutor days.
    • President of Chungbuk National University
      Koh Chang-seop
      Koh Chang-sup is the 22nd President of Chungbuk National University. Inaugurated on April 17, 2023, serving a 4-year term. Aiming for a creative knowledge community based on autonomy and communication. Main research areas as an electrical engineer include optimal design of electrical devices, numerical analysis of electromagnetic fields, and non-destructive testing. Born in Jeju-do Seogwipo in 1964. Graduated from Jeju Ohyun High School and Seoul National University with a degree in Electrical Engineering. Obtained master's and doctoral degrees in Electrical Engineering from Seoul National University Graduate School. Worked as a senior researcher at the Production Technology Research Institute, Seoul National University Engineering Research Institute, and Samsung Electro-Mechanics. Appointed as a professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Chungbuk National University in 1996. Managed government-university projects and industry-academic cooperation as the head of the National University Promotion Project Team, the Director of the Academic-Industrial Joint Technology Research Institute, and the Director of the BK21 Chungbuk Information Technology Project Team. A senior member of the IEEE and an editor of the journal 'Journal of Electrical Engineering & Technology.' Strives for balanced development of basic disciplines, diversity, and convergence-oriented education to maintain the identity of a national university. Achieved entry into the 'Glocal University 30,' a large-scale support project of the Ministry of Education based on the integration with Korea National University of Transportation in 2023. Subsequently, in the medical school expansion under the Yoon Suk-yeol government in 2024, the highest number of additional allocations were made among all universities.
    • Hanshin Engineering & Construction Chairman
      Choi Yong-sun
      Choi Yong-sun is the chairman of Hanshin Engineering & Construction. He was born on June 20, 1944, in Imsil, Jeonbuk. He graduated from Jeonju High School and majored in Business Administration at Myongji University. He also graduated from Yonsei University's Graduate School of Journalism and Public Relations. From 1976, he worked at Wooseong Construction for about ten years. In 1986, he founded Hyupseung Construction and became independent. In 2001, he became the CEO of Koam Si & Si Development, and in 2002, he acquired Hanshin Engineering & Construction, which was under court receivership. In November 2002, he was appointed as the CEO and chairman of Hanshin Engineering & Construction. He focused on building a stable portfolio mainly in public construction projects, and even after the housing market slump in 2009, he managed to grow the company, surpassing a contract amount of KRW 2 trillion.
    • CEO of Tongyang Life Insurance
      Lee Moon-koo
      Lee Moon-koo is the CEO of Tongyang Life Insurance. He is focusing his efforts on continuing strong performance through the sale of health insurance targeted at seniors. To build a new corporate culture, he emphasizes communication with employees. He was born on September 11, 1965. He graduated from Yeongdeungpo High School in Seoul and studied Educational Technology at Hanyang University. In 1992, he joined Tongyang Life Insurance and worked his way up through various positions including Head of the Business Division, Head of Alliance Strategy Team, and Executive Director, eventually becoming Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). He also managed roles as Head of CPC Division, Head of Sales Division, and Head of FC Division before being appointed CEO in 2024. He is the first Korean CEO to be appointed six years after Tongyang Life Insurance was acquired by China's Anbang Insurance. #LeeMoonkoo #TongyangLifeInsurance #CEO #healthinsurance #seniormarket #corporateculture #communication #HanyangUniversity #AnbangInsurance #KoreanCEO
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    • Sungshin Women's University President
      Yi Seong-keun
      Yi Seong-keun is the president of Sungshin Women's University. Born in 1963 in Yeongwol, Gangwon Province. He graduated from Chuncheon High School and the Department of English Language and Literature at Korea University. He obtained a master's and doctoral degree in business administration and a doctoral degree in statistics from Korea University Graduate School. After working as a researcher at Korea Nielsen, he served as the head of the marketing research team at SK Telecom. He was a professor at Dongyang Technical College before moving to Sungshin Women's University as a professor in the Department of Business Administration in 2004. In 2022, he was appointed as the president of Sungshin Women's University. He established an annual cultural school for culturally and educationally marginalized children and youth in his hometown of Yeongwol, Gangwon Province, and operated curriculum-based and experiential education programs. He is actively working to restore the university's tarnished image due to the embezzlement scandal of former president Sim Hwa-jin, controversies surrounding the preferential treatment of disabilities and unfair grade inflation of the child of lawmaker Na Kyung-won, and the crisis of exclusion from general financial support universities, as well as seeking solutions to the university's financial difficulties.
    • Chairman of Itshanbul
      Lim Byung-chul
      Lim Byung-chul is the chairman of It's Hanbul. Born on February 14, 1959, as the third son of Lim Kwang-jung, the chairman of Hankook Cosmetics. He graduated from Hanyang University with a major in English literature and Wayne State University in the U.S. with a degree in marketing and international business. He started his career at Hankook Cosmetics. In 1989, he founded Hanbul Cosmetics and established its subsidiary, It's Skin, in 2006. In 2017, he merged Hanbul Cosmetics with It's Skin, renaming the company It's Hanbul and becoming the chairman. Through ethical management, he strengthens trust relationships with employees and representatives of partner companies.
    • Dongsung Group Chairman
      Baek Jeong-ho
      Baek Jeong-ho is the chairman of Dongsung Group. He serves as a board member of DSTI and Dongsung Chemical. Focusing on biodegradable packaging business. Born on September 3, 1958, in Busan to father Baek Jegab, the founder of Dongsung Group, and mother Yoon Ji-won. Graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in Sociology. Joined Dongsung Chemical as a planning manager. In 1989, at the young age of 32, he became the CEO when his father's health deteriorated. Active as Vice Chairman of Busan Chamber of Commerce, Honorary Consul of Canada in Korea, Vice Chairman of Korea Messena Association, and Director of KBS Symphony Orchestra.
    • CEO & Chairman of Sungwoo Hitech
      Lee Myung-geun
      Lee Myung-geun is the Chairman and CEO of Sungwoo Hitech. He is expanding the business into electric vehicle parts, such as battery cases. He is also dedicated to research and development for vehicle lightweighting. He was born on November 5, 1944, in Busan. He graduated from Busan Dong-A High School and Korea University with a degree in Law. In 1977, he founded Sungwoo Metal (now Sungwoo Hitech), which initially produced agricultural and kitchen tools. He expanded the business into the automotive parts industry by supplying moldings to Hyundai Motor Company. He has served as a director of the Korea Auto Industries Cooperative Association. #LeeMyunggeun #SungwooHitech #ElectricVehicleParts #BatteryCases #VehicleLightweighting #Busan #KoreaUniversity #AutomotiveIndustry #HyundaiMotor #KAICA
    • Chairman of Kyeryong Construction Industrial
      Han Seung-goo
      Han Seung-goo is the CEO and Chairman of Kyeryong Construction Industrial. Beyond operating highway rest areas and golf courses, he diversifies the business portfolio into modular housing, smart farms, and shared housing. He was born on October 16, 1955, in Daejeon. He graduated from Daejeon Chungnam High School and Chungnam National University with a degree in architectural engineering. He obtained a master's and doctoral degree in architectural engineering from Chungnam National University Graduate School. In 1989, he began his career at Kyeryong Construction Industrial and was appointed CEO in 2008. He is active as the Chairman of the Construction Association of Korea, the Federation of Construction Associations, the Director of the Korea Institute of Construction Industry, the Director of the Construction Technology Education Institute, the Director of the Construction Industry Social Contribution Foundation, and the Vice Chairman of the Korea Construction Management Association. He served as a visiting professor in the Department of Architectural Engineering at Chungnam National University and Hanbat University.
    • Coupang CEO and Managing Director
      Kang Han-seung
      Kang Han-seung is the CEO and Managing Director of Coupang. He also serves as the Chairman of the Board. He was born on November 17, 1968, in Mapo-gu, Seoul, as the eldest son of Kang Shin-ok, a former member of the National Assembly. He graduated from Seoul Kyungseong High School and Korea University Law School. After passing the 33rd Judicial Examination, he completed the 23rd Judicial Training Institute. He is a colleague of President Yoon Suk-yeol from the training institute. After completing his military service as a military legal officer, he began his legal career as a judge at the Seoul District Court. He served as a judge in the Court Administration Planning and Coordination Office, a legal cooperation officer at the U.S. Embassy, and a judge at the Seoul High Court. During the Lee Myung-bak administration, he worked as a legal secretary at the Blue House and later moved to Kim & Chang Law Firm. While at Kim & Chang, he handled the lawsuit between courier companies and Coupang regarding Coupang's Rocket Delivery and provided legal advice related to Coupang. In 2020, he was appointed as the CEO and Managing Director of Coupang. He values communication and approaches his work with legal reasoning.
    • Chairman of Kleannara
      Choi Byeong-min
      Choi Byeong-min is the chairman of kleannara. Born on March 14, 1952, in Busan, as the son of founder Chairman Choi Hwa-sik. His wife, Gu Mi-jeong, is the younger sister of Gu Bon-neung, the chairman of Heesung Group, and the aunt of Gu Gwang-mo, the chairman of LG Group. He graduated from Seoul Gyeonggi High School and the Department of Diplomacy at Seoul National University. He also graduated from the Business School at the University of Southern California. In 1978, he joined Daehan Pulp Industry Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Daehan Pulp). After serving as the head of the planning and coordination office, he became the CEO in 1983. He actively promoted the diversification of Daehan Pulp's business beyond the paper industry. At the end of 2008, he underwent a liver transplant surgery from his eldest son, Director Choi Jeong-gyu, after stepping down from the management due to deteriorating health. He returned as chairman in 2015. He is also active as the chairman of the Korea Paper Resources Development Institute.
    • CEO of Daewon Chemical
      Kang Dong-yup
      Kang Dong-yup is the CEO of Daewon Chemical. He is focusing on improving Daewon Chemical's revenue structure. He was born on March 1, 1969, in Seoul, as the eldest of three sons born to Kang Su-chang, the founder of Daewon Chemical. He graduated from Seoul Hongik University High School and completed his undergraduate studies in history at Yonsei University. He then obtained a master's degree in business administration from the University of Illinois. After working at Samsung Electronics, he started working at Daewon Chemical, founded by his father Kang Su-chang, in 1998. He progressed through various positions at Daewon Chemical, eventually becoming the CEO in 2002. He diversified Daewon Chemical's business and grew it into a billion-dollar company.
    • CEO of SurplusGLOBAL
      Kim Jung-woong (Bruce Kim)
      Kim Jung-woong is the CEO of SurplusGLOBAL. He also serves as the CEO of its subsidiary, EquGLOBAL. He was born on January 17, 1966. He graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in Metallurgical Engineering. He worked in sales at Kolon Corporation and Halla Resources, and served as a trade commissioner at Chungcheongnam-do Overseas Trade Promotion Agency. In 2000, he founded the trading company SurplusGLOBAL, which became the top global dealer of used semiconductor equipment in 20 years. He is focused on building a semiconductor legacy process integration platform, mainly for 28-nanometer and above processes. He is striving to increase the share of turnkey solution business lineup for 8-inch (200mm) wafer-based semiconductor processes. He is actively expanding businesses utilizing semiconductor equipment clusters. He has a deep interest in promoting welfare for people with disabilities.
    • CEO of HMM
      Kim Kyung-bae
      Kim Kyung-bae is the CEO and President of HMM. He is focused on enhancing HMM's business competitiveness. He was born on September 30, 1964, in Seoul. He graduated from Seongnam High School and Yonsei University with a major in Business Administration. He started his career at Precision Hyundai (now Hyundai Mobis). He worked as the executive secretary to Chung Ju-young, the chairman of Hyundai Group, for 10 years, and as the head of the secretariat to Chung Mong-koo, the chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, for 2 years. He served as the Head of Business at Hyundai Motor's Global Strategy Division and was appointed as the Vice President of Hyundai Glovis in 2009. In 2002, he became the CEO and President of Hyundai Wia, and in 2022, he was appointed as the CEO and President of HMM. He emphasizes principles and rules with meticulous attention to detail.
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    • Myongji University President
      You Byong-jin
      Yoo Byung-jin is the president of Myongji University and also serves as a director of Myongji Educational Foundation. He is actively positioning Myongji's Seoul and Yongin campuses as specialized universities in software and semiconductors. He is dedicating efforts to establish educational and research infrastructure through the integration of Myongji University and Myongji College. He was born on January 16, 1952, in Seoul as the second son among four sons and one daughter of Myongji University founder Yoo Sang-geun. He graduated from Seoul Jungang High School, Myongji University's Department of Trade, and obtained a master's degree in business administration from Myongji University Graduate School. He completed an MBA program at Long Island University in the United States and received a Ph.D. in economics from Kyoto University Graduate School in Japan. He served as a professor in the Department of Business Administration at Kangdong University under the Myongji Educational Foundation and became the president of Kangdong University in 2001. Since 2008, he has been the president of Myongji University. Following the confirmation of the conclusion of the reorganization process by the court for the Myongji Educational Foundation, which was in a crisis of bankruptcy, efforts are underway to normalize operations.
    • Chairman of Soosan Group
      Chung Suk-hyun
      Chung Suk-hyun is the chairman of Soosan. Acquiring a power plant in the Philippines to expand Soosan Industry's business scope to power plant operation. Born on May 29, 1952, in Jangsu, Jeonbuk, as the youngest of three brothers and two sisters. He graduated from Jeonju Technical High School and joined Hyundai Construction as a high school graduate in 1970. While working at Hyundai Construction, he graduated from Hanyang University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He started his business with tool sales. Established Seokwon Industry (now Soosan Industry) in 1983. Emphasizes owner management responsibility. Refusing to pass on the criminal punishment risk to professional managers when the Major Accident Punishment Act was enacted, he directly took charge of the major subsidiaries.
    • LG Chief Financial Officer and Head of Business Support Division
      Ha Beom-jong
      Ha Beom-jong is the CFO of LG. He also serves as the head of the management support division, overseeing not only financial tasks but also legal affairs, ESG (environment, social, governance), and promotional activities. He was born on July 16, 1968. He graduated from Gyeongnam High School in Busan and the Business Administration Department at Korea University. He started his career at LG Corporation (now LX International). He has held positions as an executive at LG Chem and team leader at LG Finance before taking on the role of CFO and head of the management support division at LG in 2021. In 2022, he also became an outside director at LG Display. He leads the newly established management support division in the era of Chairman Koo Kwang-mo. He is the first CFO under Chairman Koo Kwang-mo's leadership.
    • Chairman of Seoyon Group and CEO of Seoyon
      Yoo Yang-seok
      Yoo Yang-seok is the chairman of Seoyon Group. He also serves as the CEO of Seoyon, the holding company. A second-generation owner-manager, his father is the former honorary chairman Yoo Hee-chun. He was born on February 25, 1959, in Seoul. He graduated from Hanyang University College of Medicine and obtained a master's and doctoral degree in medicine from Hanyang University Graduate School. He worked as an orthopedic surgeon at Asan Foundation Geumgang Hospital. At the age of 47 in 2006, he joined Hanil Hwa (now Seoyon) as a director, a company managed by his father. Since becoming the vice chairman and CEO in 2009, he has been overseeing the management. He focuses on research and development for lightweight and high-end parts to align with the era of eco-friendly and autonomous vehicles.
    • Netmarble Co-CEO
      Kwon Young-sik
      Kwon Young-sik is the co-CEO of Netmarble. Along with co-CEO Kim Byung-kyu, he leads Netmarble. He also serves as the CEO of Netmarble Neo and the chairman of the board. To turn Netmarble's consecutive losses into profits, they are focusing on organizational capabilities. Centered around Studio Netmarble Neo, which he also heads, they are pursuing an aggressive strategy for launching new games. He was born on March 1, 1968, according to the lunar calendar. He graduated from Daegu University of Science and Technology. He started his career at Yufung Corporation. During his time managing organizational affairs at the Korea Internet Plaza Association, he formed a connection with Bang Jun-hyuk, the chairman of Netmarble's board at the time, who was involved in satellite internet business. He handled marketing duties at iRing and served as the CEO at GIA Games. After serving as the CEO of CJ Games, Netmarble Games, and Netmarble Neo, he was appointed as the CEO and executive officer of Netmarble in 2018. Since 2021, he has also been the chairman of the Netmarble ESG Management Committee.
    • Inside Director of Hanmi Science and Nominee for CEO of Hanmi Pharmaceutical
      Lim Jong-yun
      Lim Jong-yun is an inside director of Hanmi Science. Soon, he will be appointed as the CEO of Hanmi Pharm after an extraordinary general meeting and board meeting of Hanmi Pharm. Born in 1972 as the eldest son among two sons and one daughter of the late Lim Sung-ki, former chairman of Hanmi Pharm Group. He graduated from Boston College with a degree in biochemistry and pursued a master's degree in jazz composition at Berklee College of Music. He joined Hanmi Pharm as a manager in the strategic team and served as the general manager (president) of Beijing Hanmi Pharm. He became the president of Hanmi Pharm and, along with his father, Chairman Lim Sung-ki, was appointed co-CEO of the holding company Hanmi Holdings when Hanmi Pharm transitioned to a holding company system. Hanmi Holdings was renamed Hanmi Science, and as Lim Sung-ki stepped down as an inside director, Lim Jong-yun became the sole CEO of Hanmi Science. He and his mother, Song Young-sook, who is the chairman of Hanmi Pharm Group, were co-CEOs until a management dispute arose within Hanmi Pharm Group in January 2024, leading to his dismissal as president. However, he returned to management by being appointed as an inside director at the shareholders' meeting held the same year. He is now working on resolving the inheritance tax issues that arose during the management dispute and attracting investments for the contract research organization (CRO) or contract development organization (CDO) business in biopharmaceuticals. He prioritizes practical thinking and emphasizes open communication with employees. Keywords #LimJongyun #HanmiScience #HanmiPharm #CEO #inheritancetax #investment #biopharmaceuticals #CRO #CDO #managementdispute
    • Chairman of SK Supex Council
      Choi Chang-won
      Choi Chang-won is the chairman of the SK Supex Council and vice chairman and CEO of SK Discovery. Along with CEO Jeon Kwang-hyun, he serves as the co-CEO of SK Discovery, focusing on three main business areas: energy, chemicals, and biotechnology. Since 2024, Choi has been the chairman of the SK Supex Council, the highest decision-making body of SK Group. However, SK Discovery and its subsidiaries operate independently from SK Group. He was born on August 27, 1964, in Seoul as the youngest son of Choi Jong-gun, the founder of SK Group. He graduated from Yeouido High School in Seoul and majored in psychology at Seoul National University. He earned a master's degree from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business. Choi began his career in the corporate planning office of Sunkyong Group, the predecessor of SK Group. He handled planning and financial tasks at SK Chemicals, SK Global, Walkerhill, and SK Construction. After serving as the vice chairman and CEO of SK Chemicals and SK Construction (now SK Ecoplant), he is currently the vice chairman and CEO of SK Discovery, the intermediate holding company of SK Group as of 2024. He also holds the position of vice chairman of SK Gas. Choi is known for his numerous ideas and strong drive. He is also very interested in philanthropy. #ChoiChangwon #SKDiscovery #SKGroup #SKSupexCouncil #JeonKwanghyun #Energy #Chemicals #Biotechnology #Philanthropy #Leadership
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    • Chief of Staff to the President
      Chung Jin-suk
      Chung Jin-suk is the Chief of Staff to the President. Following the ruling party's defeat in the 22nd general election, he has been working to strengthen communication within the presidential office. In the National Assembly, where the opposition holds the majority, he is seeking strategies to respond to the opposition's offensive, including the Special Prosecutor Act. His focus is on supporting the passage of the government's budget and legislation. Born on September 4, 1960, in Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do, Chung Jin-suk is the youngest of three children of Jeong Seok-mo, former Minister of Home Affairs. He graduated from Seongdong High School in Seoul and studied Political Science and International Relations at Korea University. Chung began his career at the Korea Times, where he worked as a reporter in the social and political departments, a Washington correspondent, and an editorial writer. He entered politics as a special assistant to former Prime Minister Kim Jong-pil. Chung was first elected as a member of the National Assembly in the 16th general election as a candidate for the United Liberal Democrats, representing Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do. He was re-elected in the 17th, 18th, 20th, and 21st general elections, serving a total of five terms as a member of the National Assembly. During the Lee Myung-bak administration, he served as Senior Secretary for Political Affairs, working to facilitate communication between President Lee Myung-bak and former Grand National Party leader Park Geun-hye. After losing in the 19th general election, Chung served as Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the National Assembly and Secretary General of the National Assembly. He returned to the National Assembly in the 20th general election and was elected as the floor leader of the Saenuri Party, where he faced the political turmoil of President Park Geun-hye's impeachment. In the 21st National Assembly, he was elected Vice Speaker and later appointed as Chairman of the Emergency Response Committee, succeeding Ju Ho-young, whose duties were suspended by a court ruling. After losing in the 22nd general election, Chung was appointed Chief of Staff to President Yoon Suk-yeol. Keywords: #ChungJinsuk #ChiefOfStaff #SouthKorea #22ndGeneralElection #SpecialProsecutorAct #PoliticalStrategy #GovernmentBudget #LegislationSupport #PoliticalCareer #NationalAssembly
    • President of Sehan University
      Yi Sung-hoon
      Yi Sung-hoon is the president of Sehan University. He was born on February 20, 1960, in Naju, Jeollanam-do, as the son of Lee Kyung-soo, the founder of Sehan University. He graduated from Gwangseong High School in Seoul and the Department of Business Administration at Seoul National University. He obtained a master's degree in business administration from the University of Michigan in the United States. He completed his doctoral program at Sogang University Graduate School and received his Ph.D. from Jeonju University Graduate School. In 2006, he was inaugurated as the president of Daebul University (now Sehan University) but resigned due to embezzlement. He returned in 2010 and has been serving as the president for 17 years. He served as the chairman of the Association of Presidents of Private Universities in Korea. He is strengthening relationships with universities in the Asian region, focusing on attracting international students.
    • CEO and President of KB Insurance
      Koo Bon-wook
      Koo Bon-wook is the CEO and President of KB Insurance. He is focused on expanding the sale of protection-type insurance, which is becoming increasingly competitive following the introduction of new accounting standards. In new business ventures, he aims for KB Insurance to enter the top ranks in the health care and pet insurance sectors. He was born on May 18, 1967, in Chungnam. He graduated from Chungnam High School in Daejeon and Yonsei University with a degree in Business Administration. He served as the head of the accounting team and the finance director at LIG Insurance, and after the company was acquired by KB Insurance, he held positions as head of management, head of business strategy, and head of risk management. In 2024, he was appointed CEO and President. He is the first internally promoted president since the launch of KB Insurance in 2015. Known as a 'strategist,' he is highly competitive and is praised for his clear distinction between public and private matters and his cool-headedness. #KooBonwook #KBInsurance #CEO #protectioninsurance #newaccountingstandards #healthcare #petinsurance #businessstrategy #Chungnam #YonseiUniversity
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    • CEO & President of NH Insurance
      Seo Kook-dong
      Seo Kook-dong is the President and CEO of NH NongHyup Property and Casualty Insurance. He is dedicated to developing a stable profit model for NH NongHyup Property and Casualty Insurance. He was born on January 21, 1965, in Dalseong County, Daegu. He graduated from Simin High School in Daegu and studied Civil Engineering at Korea University. He earned a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Ajou University Graduate School. He began his career at the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation (NongHyup). He then moved to NongHyup Bank, where he served as the head of the Anyang City Branch. He returned to the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation, where he held positions such as Chief Secretary, Head of Alternative Investments in Mutual Finance, and Head of Asset Management, before being appointed as the CEO of NH NongHyup Property and Casualty Insurance. He is known for his extensive field experience and strong sales capabilities.
    • Chairman of Tonymoly
      Bae Hae-dong
      Bae Hae-dong is the chairman of Tonymoly and also serves as the head of Taesung Industries. He was born on June 6, 1958, in Gwangju. He graduated from Dongyang Future University (formerly Dongyang Technical College). He was in charge of container development at Juria Cosmetics and founded Taesung Industries, a cosmetic container manufacturing company, in 1992. In 2006, he established Tonymoly, venturing into the cosmetics manufacturing industry. He practices communicative management based on strong leadership. He believes in the philosophy that 'if the distance between employees and the company widens, the distance from consumers also widens.'
    • CEO of Hoban Construction
      Park Chul-hee
      Park Chul-hee is the President and CEO of Hoban Construction and also serves as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hoban Construction. He was born on May 25, 1971. He completed his MBA at Konkuk University Graduate School of Business. After joining Hoban Construction in 1999, he became the CEO of Sky Valley Country Club in his 30s. In 2011, he was appointed as the CEO of Hoban Construction Industry. After the merger of Hoban Construction Industry with Hoban Construction, he served as the Head of Management Division and Vice President of Hoban Construction, and in 2018, he was appointed as the President and CEO. He also became the CEO of Hoban, which was merged with Hoban Construction. During the process of preparing for Hoban Construction's initial public offering (IPO), he temporarily stepped down as CEO. However, when the IPO was delayed, he returned the following year as the sole CEO of Hoban Construction. He emphasizes solid fundamentals and demonstrates a management style that addresses difficult problems head-on. #ParkChulhee #HobanConstruction #CEO #businessleader #constructionindustry #managementstyle #IPO #SouthKorea #MBA #leadership
    • CEO of Meritz Securities
      Chang Won-jae
      Chang Won-jae is the CEO of Meritz Securities. He was recruited as a crisis management expert and is focusing on strengthening internal controls to stabilize the organization. He was born on June 7, 1967, in Seoul. He graduated from Seorabeol High School in Seoul and earned a degree in Mathematics from Seoul National University. He obtained a master's degree in Mathematics from the Graduate School of Seoul National University and a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Minnesota Graduate School. He was the first science and engineering Ph.D. holder to join Samsung Securities, where he served as Managing Director and Chief Risk Officer (CRO). After moving to Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance, he took on the role of Chief Risk Officer at Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance and Meritz Financial Group. He then moved to Meritz Securities, where he worked as the Head of Sales & Trading (S&T) before being appointed CEO in 2023. He is known for his sharp numerical skills and quick calculations. #ChangWonJae #MeritzSecurities #CEO #CrisisManagement #InternalControls #MathematicsPhD #SamsungSecurities #MeritzFireAndMarine #SalesAndTrading #FinancialExpert
    • Chairman of Sampyo Group
      Chung Do-won
      Chung Do-won is the Chairman of Sampyo Group. As the second son of the late Chairman Chung In-wook of Kangwon Industries Group, the predecessor of Sampyo Group, he is leading the Sampyo Group. He is dedicated to improving the performance of Sampyo Industrial and Sampyo Cement and discovering new growth engines. He is also focused on establishing a framework for the succession of management rights. He was born on March 22, 1947, in Seoul. He graduated from Kyungbock High School in Seoul and the Department of Metallurgy at the University of Wisconsin, USA. During the financial crisis, he completed the workout of Kangwon Industries (now Sampyo Industrial) through business restructuring within four years and changed the group's name to Sampyo. He acquired Dongyang Cement (now Sampyo Cement) to complete the vertical integration of the ready-mix concrete business. He emphasizes quality management and is committed to eco-friendly businesses and research and development. He has a familial relationship with Chung Mong-koo, the Honorary Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, and they are also senior and junior alumni of Kyungbock High School. #ChungDoWon #SampyoGroup #cementindustry #businessleader #Koreanhistory #corporatemanagement #KyungbockHighSchool #WisconsinUniversity #qualitymanagement #ecofriendlybusiness
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    • CEO of Woori Financial Capital
      Jung Yeon-ki
      Jung Yeon-ki is the President and CEO of Woori Financial Capital. He has set the goal of elevating Woori Financial Capital to a 'top-tier capital company' and is working on strengthening the competitiveness of its core automotive finance business while diversifying its business focus to corporate and investment finance. He was born on October 10, 1964. He graduated from Yongmun High School in Seoul and earned a degree in English Language and Literature from Yonsei University. He joined Woori Bank and held various positions including Branch Manager of the Gwacheon Branch, Head of the Personal Sales Strategy Department, Deputy President of the Asset Management Group, Deputy President of the Financial Consumer Protection Group, and Head of the SME Group. With his extensive experience in sales, strategy, asset management, and risk management, he is expected to accelerate the business diversification of Woori Financial Capital. #JungYeonki #WooriFinancialCapital #CEO #automotivefinance #businessdiversification #Koreanfinance #corporatefinance #investmentfinance #bankingcareer #financialleadership
    • Vice Chairman of SK Group and CEO of SK On
      Chey Jae-won
      Chey Jae-won is the Vice Chairman of SK Group and the CEO of SK On. Leading SK Group's battery business as the CEO of SK On, a specialized electric vehicle battery company. Shows interest in automotive electrification and artificial intelligence (AI). Born on May 16, 1963, in Seoul, as the second son of the late SK Group Chairman Chey Jong-hyun. Graduated from Shinil High School, Brown University with a degree in Physics. Obtained a Master's degree in Materials Engineering from Stanford University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. Started his career as the head of business planning and overseas business at SKC. Held various positions including Head of SKC Management Support Division, SK Telecom Strategic Support Division, SKE&S CEO, SK Gas CEO, and Chairman of SK Telecom and SK Networks boards before becoming the Vice Chairman of SK Group. Sentenced to 3 years and 6 months for embezzlement in 2014, released on parole in July 2016 nearing the end of the sentence. Appointed as the CEO of SK On in 2021, officially returning to management. Driving global expansion of SK On's production facilities and strengthening battery alliances with automotive companies. Enjoys intellectual and open discussions. Known for being humble without displaying 'owner's airs.'
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    • CEO of Meerecompany
      Kim Joon-koo
      Kim Joon-koo is the CEO of Meerecompany. As a second-generation owner-manager, his father is the founder of Meerecompany, former Chairman Kim Jong-in. He was born on January 24, 1981. He graduated from Cornell University in the United States, received a master's degree in engineering from Cornell University Graduate School, and completed an MBA at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. After working at Samsung Electronics and Bain & Company, he ended his life in the United States and joined Meerecompany after his father's passing. He is dedicated to diversifying the company's business structure, which was focused on display processing equipment, and advancing technology development. He sees laparoscopic surgical robots and solid-state battery manufacturing equipment for electric vehicles as future new businesses and is working to enhance investment and competitiveness in these areas.
    • Chairman of the Board of Audit and Inspection
      Choe Jae-hae
      Choe Jae-hae is the Chairman of the Board of Audit and Inspection. He is focused on the efficiency of audits and the establishment of public office discipline. He was born on October 7, 1960, in Seoul. He graduated from Dongguk University High School in Seoul and majored in Public Administration at Sungkyunkwan University. He earned a Master's degree in Public Administration from Seoul National University, a Master's degree in Policy Studies from Indiana University in the United States, and a Ph.D. in Public Administration from Sungkyunkwan University. After passing the 28th Administrative Examination, he held various positions at the Board of Audit and Inspection, including Director of Planning and Management, Director of Social and Cultural Audit, First Deputy Secretary-General, and Audit Commissioner. In 2021, he was appointed as the second Chairman of the Board of Audit and Inspection under the Moon Jae-in administration. He is the first Chairman from within the organization. He is known for his extensive experience and knowledge in audit administration and his excellent organizational management skills. #ChoeJaehae #BoardofAuditandInspection #Chairman #audit #publicoffice #discipline #Seoul #administration #MoonJaein #organizationalmanagement
    • CEO of Posco DX
      Jung Duk-kyoon
      Jung Duk-kyoon is the CEO and President of Posco DX. In 2023, the company changed its name from Posco ICT to Posco DX, focusing its organizational capabilities on new growth businesses such as industrial automation robots and smart logistics. He was born in October 1962. He graduated from Busan National University with a degree in Computer Statistics and obtained a master's degree in Information and Communication from Pohang University of Science and Technology. He began his career at Posco. He moved to Posco DX, where he held positions such as Vice President of Corporate Culture Group, Director of Solution Development Center, Head of SM Division, and Head of Smart IT Business Office. He returned to Posco and served as Executive Vice President and Head of the Information Planning Office. In 2021, he was appointed CEO and President of Posco ICT. He actively communicates with employees. #PoscoDX #JungDukkyoon #industrialautomation #smartlogistics #corporateculture #leadership #career #innovation #businessgrowth #communication
    • CEO of Lotte Chemical and Head of Lotte Chemical Group
      Lee Hun-gi
      Lee Hun-gi is the CEO of Lotte Chemical and the head of Lotte Group's chemical division. During a challenging period of ongoing operating losses, he has been dedicated to securing profitability for Lotte Group's chemical division. He has been focusing on diversifying the traditionally petrochemical-centered business structure into eco-friendly ventures, including electric vehicle battery materials. Born on August 29, 1967, he graduated from Daegu Deokwon High School and Seoul National University's Department of Chemical Engineering. Lee began his career at Lotte Chemical. He then moved to Lotte Group’s Planning and Coordination Office before returning to Lotte Chemical to handle international business. When Lotte Group acquired Lotte Rental, he served as CFO and later as CEO of Lotte Rental. He also led the ESG Management Innovation Office at Lotte Corporation, where he was responsible for discovering new business opportunities and expanding sustainable management at the group level. In 2022, he became the first CEO of the newly established Lotte Healthcare, and in 2023, he was appointed as the CEO of Lotte Chemical and the head of Lotte Group's chemical division. #LotteChemical #LeeHungi #CEO #LotteGroup #chemicaldivision #eco-friendlybusiness #EVbatterymaterials #profitability #sustainability #businessdiversification
    • Founder & Former Chairman of Konyang University
      Kim Hi-soo
      Kim Hi-soo, the honorary president of Konyang University and founder of Konyang University Hospital, was born on July 9, 1928, in Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province. He graduated from Gongju High School and the Severance Medical School. Kim obtained a master's degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in the United States and completed his internship at St. Francis Hospital in the U.S. He earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from Yonsei University Graduate School. Kim established a private ophthalmology clinic in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, after working at Incheon Christian Hospital and the 3rd Army Hospital. He began his educational endeavors by founding Konyang Middle School and Konyang High School. Kim founded Konyang University and Konyang Cyber University, becoming the president of both institutions as well as the chairman of Konyang Academy. He also opened Konyang University Hospital and served as its president. In 2017, he resigned from his position as president amid allegations of misconduct and abuse. However, he returned to the university administration as an honorary president in 2019. Kim emphasizes a philosophy of "taking full responsibility from student admission to employment," demonstrating his commitment to education. #KimHiSoo #KonyangUniversity #KonyangUniversityHospital #Education #Medicine #SouthKorea #HonoraryPresident #AcademicLegacy #Healthcare #Leadership
    • CEO of Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance
      Kim Jung-hyeon
      Kim Joong-hyun is the CEO of Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance. He is implementing a strategy to expand sales centered on long-term insurance. He is exploring business expansion with pet insurance and daily life insurance. He was born on February 13, 1977. He graduated from Daeryun High School in Daegu and majored in Business Administration at Seoul National University. After working as a consultant at A.T. Kearney, he moved to Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance in 2015. He served as the head of the Change Innovation TFT, head of the Auto Insurance Team, head of Product Strategy, and head of Management Support before being appointed CEO in 2023. Upon becoming the CEO of Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance, he, along with Kang Byung-kwan, CEO of Shinhan EZ General Insurance, became the youngest CEO in the non-life insurance industry. ### Keywords #KimJoonghyun #MeritzFireAndMarine #insurance #CEO #longterminsurance #petinsurance #businessstrategy #A.T.Kearney #youngestCEO #nonlifeinsurance
    • CEO & Vice Chairman of Youngone Holdings
      Sung Rae-eun
      Sung Rae-eun is the CEO of Youngone Holdings and Vice Chairman of Youngone Corporation. She is the second daughter of Sung Ki-hak, the Chairman of Youngone Corporation, and runs the company alongside her father, establishing a father-daughter management system. Born on November 17, 1978, she moved to the United States during middle school, graduated from the private high school Choate Rosemary Hall, and earned a degree in Sociology from Stanford University. She joined Youngone Corporation and served as Director and Executive Director of the Global Compliance CSR division. In 2016, she became the CEO of Youngone Holdings, the holding company of Youngone Corporation, making her a prominent successor among the chairman's three daughters. After serving as President of Sales and General Management, she became Vice Chairman in 2022. She is also active as the President of the Korea Fashion Industry Association. As a second-generation leader, she has shown respect for and adherence to her father's management philosophy. She has published a book titled "Eternal Lessons," which reflects the nature of her management education. # Keywords #Youngone #SungRaeEun #FashionIndustry #Management #Successor #CSR #KoreaFashion #Leadership #FamilyBusiness #GlobalCompliance
    • CEO and President of Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
      Song Jung-han
      Song Jung-han is the CEO and President of Seoul National University Bundang Hospital. He was born on August 1, 1963. He graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine and received his master's and doctoral degrees from Seoul National University Graduate School. He worked as a full-time instructor at Dankook University College of Medicine. After moving to the Department of Clinical Pathology at Seoul National University College of Medicine, he served as a professor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine. He served as the Director of Management Innovation, Director of Talent Development, and Vice Director of Medical Affairs at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, before being appointed Director of the hospital in 2023. He has also served as the Chairman of the Korean Society for Laboratory Medicine, the Head of the Public Healthcare Project Group at Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, the Chairman of the Non-portfolio Committee of the Korean Hospital Association, and the Chairman of the Korea Foundation for the Advancement of Smart Healthcare Devices. He is an authority in the field of diagnostic laboratory medicine. He is dedicated to positioning Seoul National University Bundang Hospital as a center of biohealthcare through the Healthcare Innovation Cluster. #SongJungHan #SeoulNationalUniversity #BundangHospital #HealthcareInnovation #DiagnosticLaboratoryMedicine #Biohealthcare #MedicalLeadership #KoreanMedicalField #HospitalManagement #MedicalEducation
    • CEO of Kurly
      Kim Seul-ah
      Kim Seul-ah, the CEO of Kurly, was born on June 16, 1983, in Ulsan. She graduated from Korean Minjok Leadership Academy and majored in political science at Wellesley College, a private women's college in the United States. After working in bond trading at Goldman Sachs, she moved to McKinsey & Company. She later worked at Temasek Holdings, Singapore's sovereign wealth fund, and Bain & Company, a consulting firm, before founding The Farmers, the predecessor of Kurly, in 2014. With the early morning fresh food delivery service, Dawn Delivery, she quickly elevated Market Kurly to the status of a unicorn company. To ensure Market Kurly's continued growth, she is pursuing an initial public offering (IPO). She describes herself as a hardworking talent. Her goal is to create a company that can endure beyond its founder, allowing employees to share in its successes. #KimSeulah #Kurly #FemaleCEO #Startup #MarketKurly #UnicornCompany #IPO #HardworkingTalent #Entrepreneur #Leadership
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    • President of National Health Insurance Service
      Jung Ki-suck
      Jung Ki-suck is the President of the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS). He is dedicated to reforming health insurance through improvements in the fee system and payment methods. He was born on August 17, 1958, in Daegu Metropolitan City. He graduated from Kyungpook National University High School and Seoul National University Medical School, where he also obtained his master's and doctoral degrees in medicine. He served as the head of the Department of Internal Medicine at Hallym University Sacred Heart Hospital, the Director of the Respiratory Center, and later became the Director of Sacred Heart Hospital. During the Park Geun-hye administration, he worked as the Director of the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) at the Ministry of Health and Welfare, before returning to Hallym University as the Medical Center Director. During the 20th presidential election, he joined the campaign team of Yoon Suk-yeol, the People Power Party's presidential candidate, and served as the Chairman of the COVID-19 Crisis Response Committee and Special Advisor for COVID-19 Response. With the inauguration of the Yoon Suk-yeol administration, he took on the role of Head of the COVID-19 Special Response Team at the Central Disaster and Safety Countermeasure Headquarters of the Ministry of the Interior and Safety. In 2023, he was appointed as the President of the NHIS. He is an expert in the field of respiratory diseases. He is known for his gentle personality and effective communication with employees. #JungKisuck #NHIS #healthinsurance #medicalreform #respiratorydiseases #COVID19 #SouthKorea #YoonSukyeol #healthcare #publichealth
    • The Director of Strategy Headquarters and Vice President of Hanwha Galleria
      Kim Dong-seon
      Kim Dong-seon, born on May 30, 1989, is the third son of Kim Seung-youn, Chairman of Hanwha Group. He currently holds multiple key positions within the Hanwha Group, including the Director of Strategy Headquarters and Vice Presidentat at Hanwha Galleria, Head of Strategy Division at Hanwha Hotels & Resorts, Head of Strategic Planning at Hanwha Robotics, and Head of Overseas Business Division at Hanwha Construction. Kim Dong-seon was educated in the United States, graduating from Taft School and majoring in Political Science at Dartmouth College. He has an illustrious background as a national equestrian athlete, winning three gold medals and one silver medal at the Doha Asian Games, Guangzhou Asian Games, and Incheon Asian Games as a member of the Hanwha Galleria Equestrian Team. Kim started his career at Hanwha Construction, working in the Overseas Construction Business Division and the New Growth Strategy Team. He also ventured into the culinary business by running a restaurant in Germany and worked at SkyLake Investment. Returning to the Hanwha Group as the Global Strategy Manager at Hanwha Energy, he progressed to lead the Premium Leisure Group at Hanwha Hotels & Resorts and served as Head of New Business Strategy and Strategy Headquarters at Hanwha Solutions’ Galleria Division. From 2024, he has taken on the role of Head of Overseas Business Division at Hanwha Construction. Known for his global network and sociability, Kim Dong-seon has faced several controversies due to incidents of verbal abuse and assault at social gatherings. Nevertheless, he continues to receive strong support from his father, Chairman Kim Seung-youn. ### Keywords #KimDongseon #HanwhaGalleria #ManagementSuccession #EquestrianChampion #HanwhaGroup #GlobalStrategy #BusinessLeadership #CorporateStrategy #AsianGames #Conglomerate
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    • President of Chonnam National University
      Jung Sung-taek
      Jung Sung-taek is the President of Chonnam National University. He is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in pediatric orthopedics and bone and soft tissue oncology. He was born on April 22, 1961, in Damyang, Jeollanam-do. He graduated from Chonnam National University Medical School and received his master's and doctorate degrees in medicine from Chonnam National University Graduate School. In 1999, he was appointed as a professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Chonnam National University Medical School. He served as the Director of Planning and Coordination and Dean of Student Affairs at Chonnam National University Hospital. He has been active as the president of the Korean Pediatric Orthopedic Society, the Korean Society for Limb Lengthening and Reconstruction, and the Korean Bone and Joint Oncology Society. He is also the president of the National Association of Presidents of National and Public Universities. He was elected president through a direct election system in 2021. He is committed to restoring the status of Chonnam National University as a leading national university and preparing for the future through change and integration. #JungSungtaek #ChonnamNationalUniversity #orthopedics #pediatricorthopedics #boneoncology #medicalprofessor #universitypresident #SouthKorea #nationaluniversity #educationleadership
    • CEO and President of Shinhan Card
      Moon Dong-kwon
      Moon Dong-kwon is the CEO and President of Shinhan Card. Since the launch of integrated Shinhan Card in 2007, he is the first CEO promoted from within the company. He aims to transform Shinhan Card from the top card company to the top lifestyle financial platform company, focusing on enhancing digital competitiveness. He was born on July 23, 1968. He graduated from Seongdo High School in Busan and Yonsei University with a degree in Business Administration. He is a card business expert with over 20 years of experience in the industry. He started his career at LG Installment Financing. After LG Installment Financing merged with LG Card, he served as the Head of Risk Management and Head of Business Management at LG Card. After Shinhan Card acquired LG Card, he held positions such as Head of Business Management, Head of Strategic Planning, Director of the Planning Division, and Executive Director of Management Planning Group at Shinhan Card, before being promoted to Vice President. In 2023, he was appointed CEO of Shinhan Card. He is known for being humble and taking good care of his employees. #MoonDongKwon #ShinhanCard #CEOPromotion #CardIndustry #DigitalCompetitiveness #BusinessExpert #FinancialPlatform #CareerProgression #EmployeeFocused #InternalPromotion
    • CEO and Chairman of Hansung Enterprise
      Lim Woo-kun
      Lim Woo-kun is the CEO and Chairman of Hansung Enterprise. Together with his eldest son, President Lim Jun-ho, he leads the company as Separate Representative. He is focusing on improving the company's profitability. Born on January 2, 1948, in Tongyeong, Gyeongsangnam-do, he is the eldest son among five sons and one daughter of Hansung Enterprise founder Lim Sang-pil and Kim Hee-soon. He graduated from Gyeongnam High School in Busan and majored in Trade at Pusan National University. After joining Hansung Enterprise, he became the CEO & President of Hansung Enterprise in 1975. He has served as the Vice President of the Busan Baseball Association, the Financial Director of the Korea Equestrian Federation, the President of the Seoul Equestrian Federation, the President of the Korea Overseas Fisheries Association, and the Chairman of the National Defense Culture and Arts Promotion Committee. At the young age of 27, he took on the role of CEO and grew Hansung Enterprise, inherited from his father, into a mid-sized company with annual sales of KRW 300 billion (approximately USD 217.8 million). He demonstrates a gentle leadership style. #LimWooKun #HansungEnterprise #secondgenerationCEO #seafoodprocessing #profitability #LimJunHo #SouthKorea #businessleadership #mid-sizedcompany #familybusiness
    • Head of Future Business Planning at Samsung Electronics
      Kyung Kye-hyun
      Kyung Kye-hyun is the head of Future Business Planning at Samsung Electronics and the President of Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT). He was born on March 5, 1963, in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province. He graduated from Gangwon High School and Seoul National University with a degree in Control and Instrumentation Engineering. He also obtained a master’s degree and a doctorate in Control and Instrumentation Engineering from Seoul National University. Kyung joined Samsung Electronics and worked in the DRAM Development Department of the Memory Business Division. He then served as the Head of the Flash Design Team, Head of Flash Development, and finally, the Head of Solution Development. After serving as the CEO of Samsung Electro-Mechanics, he was appointed CEO of the Device Solutions (DS) Division at Samsung Electronics. As a semiconductor design expert, he played a key role in Samsung Electronics leading the technology in memory semiconductors. He is very interested in innovating organizational culture and is proactive in communication. He is also an art and culture enthusiast. #SamsungElectronics #KyungKyeHyun #FutureBusiness #SAIT #Semiconductor #MemoryTechnology #OrganizationalCulture #Communication #ArtEnthusiast #Leadership
    • CEO and President of SK Geo Centric
      Na Kyung-soo
      Na Kyung-soo, CEO and President of SK Geo Centric, is a specialist in strategic planning, known for his strong ability to develop new business ventures and for spearheading the transition to eco-friendly projects. To shift from petrochemicals to eco-friendly business, SK Geo Centric is establishing a plastic resource recycling ecosystem, involving significant capital investment and technical collaboration with overseas companies. He is dedicating the company’s full capabilities to creating the world’s first waste plastic recycling complex, the Ulsan ARC (Advanced Recycle Cluster). Na Kyung-soo was born on June 28, 1964. He graduated from Sangmun High School in Seoul and studied Business Administration at Korea University. He began his career at Yukong’s Business Support Team and later moved to the Marketing Strategy Team at SK Innovation. At Yukong, he served as the Head of Strategic Planning Team and Head of Business Planning before becoming the Head of Strategic Planning Headquarters. He was then appointed as the President and CEO of SK General Chemicals (later renamed SK Geo Centric). In his role at SK Innovation, he diversified the business by developing the chemical business through SK Geo Centric and laying the foundation for the electric vehicle battery business. He is praised as a visionary executive with an excellent eye for identifying new business opportunities. Na is known for his hands-on approach, often visiting field sites, and emphasizing smooth communication among employees. He actively participates in corporate activities with the staff. #NaKyungSoo #SKGeoCentric #StrategicPlanning #EcoFriendly #BusinessTransition #PlasticRecycling #Leadership #Sustainability #Innovation #CorporateStrategy
    • President of Jeonbuk National University
      Yang O-bong
      Yang O-bong is the President of Jeonbuk National University. He is dedicated to making Jeonbuk National University a global hub and a flagship university. Born in 1962 in Namwon, Jeollabuk-do. He graduated from Jeonju High School and studied chemical engineering at Korea University, then received his master's and doctoral degrees from KAIST. After working at Hanwha Energy and Pohang Institute of Industrial Technology, he joined the Department of Chemical Engineering at Jeonbuk National University in 1995. He served as a visiting professor at the University of Stuttgart in Germany, a visiting scientist at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in the United States, and a visiting professor at the University of Valencia in Spain. At Jeonbuk National University, he served as the head of the Silicon-based Solar Cell Advanced Human Resources Training Project Group and the director of the Solar Energy Research Center before being appointed as president. He has been a member of the Special Committee on Regional Policy and Pledges under the Presidential Committee on Regional Development, a civilian member of the Saemangeum Committee for Energy and New Industries under the Prime Minister's Office, the Planning Committee Chair for Crystalline Silicon Solar Cells at the Korea Energy Technology Evaluation Institute, and the president of the Korean Society for Solar Energy. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering of Korea and the head of the National Support Committee for Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province. He is a chemical engineer researching renewable energy, solar cell materials and devices, and energy storage materials. As the first president of the Glocal University 30 University Council, he is committed to the successful establishment of the Glocal University 3.0 project. #YangObong #JeonbukNationalUniversity #chemicalengineering #renewableenergy #solarcells #energyresearch #globaluniversity #KAIST #KoreaUniversity #academicleadership
    • The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Korea
      Cho Hee-dae
      Cho Hee-dae is the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. He is striving to restore discipline within the judiciary, which has been unsettled by the vacancy in the Chief Justice position, and to ensure smooth trials and fair judicial administration. In particular, he is focusing on restoring the authority of the judiciary, which was damaged during the tenures of former Chief Justices Yang Sung-tae and Kim Myeong-su. Born on June 6, 1957, in Wolseong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, he graduated from Gyeongbuk High School and Seoul National University with a degree in law. He passed the 23rd bar exam and completed the 13th Judicial Research and Training Institute. In 1986, he began his legal career as a judge at the Seoul Criminal District Court. He served in various positions including Supreme Court Research Judge, Presiding Judge at Daegu District Court, Professor at the Judicial Research and Training Institute, Presiding Judge at Seoul Central District Court, and Chief Judge of Daegu District Court and Daegu Family Court. After serving as a Supreme Court Justice, he was appointed Chief Justice in 2023. During the tenure of former Chief Justice Kim Myeong-su, he expressed minority opinions in major cases such as the state manipulation scandal and conscientious objection to military service, earning him the nickname 'Mr. Minority Opinion'. He published an autobiography titled 'Coexistence for All'. #ChoHeeDae #ChiefJustice #SupremeCourt #Judiciary #PublicTrust #MinorityOpinion #YangSungTae #KimMyeongSu #LegalCareer #Autobiography
    • Co-CEO and Vice Chairman of Mirae Asset Global Investments
      Lee Jun-yong
      Lee Jun-yong, Co-CEO and Vice Chairman of Mirae Asset Global Investments, has been pivotal in leading the company alongside Choi Chang-hoon, the head of the asset management division, who oversees alternative investments. Lee Jun-yong has been instrumental in diversifying ETF products, expanding the pension business, and implementing algorithm-based product management using artificial intelligence (AI). Born in March 1969 in Seoul, Lee Jun-yong graduated from Daejeon Dae-shin High School and Seoul National University with a degree in Business Administration. He also holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Graduate School of Seoul National University. Lee's career path includes positions at Boram Bank, Daewoo Securities, and Meritz Securities before joining Mirae Asset Group in 2002 as the Head of Financial Engineering at Mirae Asset Investment Trust Management. He then served as the CEO of Mirae Asset Global Investments' UK branch, CIO of the US and Brazil branches, and Head of Financial Engineering at Mirae Asset MAPS Global Investments. After holding positions such as Head of Multi-Asset Investments and Chief Investment Officer at Mirae Asset Global Investments, Lee Jun-yong was promoted to Vice Chairman in 2023 and appointed CEO of Mirae Asset Global Investments. Known for his expertise in financial engineering and the global investment market, Lee is recognized for his intense focus and dedication. He enjoys the deep trust of Mirae Asset Group Chairman Park Hyeon-joo and plays a crucial role in the group’s second-generation professional management structure. #LeeJunyong #MiraeAsset #ETF #FinancialEngineering #GlobalInvestment #AI #InvestmentStrategy #Leadership #PensionBusiness #AlgorithmicTrading
    • CEO of POSCO E&C
      Chon Jung-son
      Chon Jung-son is the CEO and President of POSCO E&C. As a key subsidiary of the POSCO Group, he is dedicated to strengthening the internal stability of POSCO E&C, which has been suffering from deteriorating profitability. He was born on August 26, 1962. He graduated from Andong High School in Gyeongbuk and Korea University Law School. He joined POSCO and began his executive career as the head of the Management Information Team, the Coal Purchasing Group, and the Raw Material Development Office. He supported Chairman Choi Jeong-woo while serving as the Strategic Committee Member of the Value Management Office and the Head of the Management Strategy Office. After serving as the CEO of POSCO Steelion (formerly POSCO C&C), he returned to POSCO as the Head of the Value Management Center. He held positions as the Head of the Strategic Planning Division and the Head of the Global Infrastructure Division before serving as the CEO of POSCO Holdings after its transition to a holding company structure. Known for his long-standing collaboration with former Chairman Choi Jeong-woo, he is highly regarded within the POSCO Group for his strategic and financial acumen. In 2024, he was one of the final six candidates for the POSCO Holdings Chairman selection process and was once again entrusted with a significant role under Chairman Jang In-hwa's leadership. #JeonJoongSun #POSCO #POSCOENC #KoreaUniversity #CEO #POSCOHoldings #ChoiJeongWoo #JangInHwa #KoreanBusiness #CorporateLeadership
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    • Leader of Rebuilding Korea Party
      Cho Kuk
      Cho Kuk is the leader of the Rebuilding Korea Party. He is working tirelessly to secure the election of proportional representation candidates from the Rebuilding Korea Party in the general election. Entering the National Assembly, he prioritizes checking the Yoon Suk-yeol administration. He was born in Busan on April 6, 1965. He graduated from the School of Law at Seoul National University and obtained his master's and doctoral degrees in law from the same university's graduate school. He graduated from the University of California, Berkeley School of Law, majoring in criminal procedure law. He served six months in prison for aiding the Socialist Workers' Alliance, during which Amnesty International designated him a prisoner of conscience immediately after his imprisonment. He served as a professor at Seoul National University School of Law, a member of the Innovation Committee of the Democratic Party of Korea, and a member of the National Human Rights Commission of Korea. As a professor, he advocated for the establishment of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) and the adjustment of investigative powers between the prosecution and the police. With the inauguration of the Moon Jae-in administration, he was appointed Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs in the Blue House, serving the longest term among Blue House aides. He was responsible for personnel verification, establishing public office discipline, and reforming power institutions. After stepping down as Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs, he was nominated as Minister of Justice. During the confirmation hearing, various allegations surfaced, leading to a fierce confrontation between the ruling and opposition parties over his appointment. He resigned from the ministerial position just over a month after taking office. Ahead of the 22nd National Assembly elections in April 2024, he founded the Rebuilding Korea Party and ran as a proportional representation candidate. As a scholar and activist with no prosecution background, he has represented the socially disadvantaged. However, during the appointment process for Minister of Justice, suspicions of his children's college admissions fraud emerged, damaging his reputation as a progressive intellectual. ### Keywords #ChoKuk #RebuildingKoreaParty #SouthKoreaPolitics #YoonSukYeol #MoonJaeIn #CivilRights #LegalReform #PoliticalCareer #SocialActivist #ProportionalRepresentation
    • CEO of the National Pension Service
      Kim Tae-hyun
      Kim Tae-hyun is the CEO of the National Pension Service. He is dedicated to promoting pension reform. Born on November 15, 1966, in Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do, he graduated from Da-A High School in Jinju and Seoul National University's School of Business. He also pursued a master's degree in Business Administration at Seoul National University Graduate School of Business. He entered public service by passing the 35th Administrative Examination and worked at the Ministry of Finance and Economy before moving to the Financial Services Commission in 2008. He served as the Director General of the Capital Market Bureau and the Financial Policy Bureau at the Financial Services Commission and later held positions as Standing Commissioner and Secretary General. In 2021, he was appointed President of the Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation but stepped down in less than a year before being appointed CEO of the National Pension Service in 2022. He values decision-making based on principles and has strong execution skills, earning him the nickname "Bulldozer." #KimTaeHyun #NationalPensionService #PensionReform #Finance #PublicService #FinancialServicesCommission #KoreaDepositInsurance #Leadership #Bulldozer #SeoulNationalUniversity
    • CEO of Hahn & Company
      Hahn Sang-won
      Hahn Sang-won is the CEO of Hahn & Company. He focuses on successfully selling investment companies like Hanon Systems to recoup investment funds and discover new investment opportunities. He was born on July 1, 1971, in Seoul. He graduated from Phillips Exeter Academy and Yale University with a degree in economics. He also completed his MBA at Harvard Business School. He has served as the Korea Representative for Morgan Stanley PE and the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) for PE Asia. After founding Hahn & Company in 2010 and becoming its CEO, he quickly propelled it to become the second-largest private equity firm in South Korea. He has shown strength in investing in manufacturing sectors such as cement, shipping, and auto parts, earning the nickname 'Champion of Industrial Investments.' He adheres to the principles of 'focused investment' and 'long-term investment.' His strategy involves not just buying companies cheaply and selling them at a higher value but also acquiring similar businesses to create synergies, thereby increasing the value of the related industry. ### Keywords #HahnSangwon #HahnAndCompany #PrivateEquity #Investment #Korea #Business #Finance #Economics #HarvardMBA #FocusedInvestment
    • CEO of Lotte Shopping
      Jung Joon-ho
      Jung Joon-ho is the President of the Department Store Business Division at Lotte Shopping (CEO of Lotte Department Store). As the first external appointee CEO of Lotte Shopping, he is focused on enhancing the brand image of Lotte Department Store. He emphasizes a free organizational culture and professional work expertise to his employees. He was born on January 26, 1965, in Chungju, Chungcheongbuk-do. He graduated from Chungju High School and the Department of Industrial Psychology at Sungkyunkwan University. He started his career through the Samsung Group's open recruitment and worked at Shinsegae Department Store. He served as the Head of Overseas Fashion Division at Shinsegae International and the Head of Duty-Free Business Division at Shinsegae Chosun Hotel. At Shinsegae International, he was responsible for overseas business, bringing fashion brands such as Armani, Moncler, Maison Margiela, and Acne Studios to Korea. After working at Shinsegae Group for over 20 years, he joined Lotte GFR (a fashion subsidiary of Lotte Group) in 2019. At Lotte GFR, he restructured the business by discontinuing less profitable brands and introducing new ones such as the British cosmetics brand Charlotte Tilbury, the Italian sports brand Kappa, and the French lifestyle brand K-Way. In 2021, he moved to Lotte Department Store. #JungJoonho #Lotte #departmentstore #leadership #brandimage #businessculture #Shinsegae #fashionbrands #corporatestructure #Koreanbusiness
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    • CEO of Hyundai Engineering
      Hong Hyeon-sung
      Hong Hyeon-sung is the CEO & Vice President of Hyundai Engineering. He is overseeing the housing business, infrastructure business, and plant business while striving to bring the new eco-friendly business on track. He is also pushing for the re-initiation of Hyundai Engineering's IPO. Born in June 1964, he graduated from Chung-Ang University with a degree in civil engineering. After joining Hyundai Engineering, he worked as a site manager for overseas plant projects in Vietnam, Oman, and Kuwait. In 2022, he was promoted to Vice President of Hyundai Engineering and then appointed as CEO. He emphasizes the importance of listening, experience, and training.
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    • CEO and President of Hana Life Insurance
      Namgoong Won
      Namgoong Won is the CEO and President of Hana Life Insurance. He is focusing on increasing investment profits and strengthening sales channel capabilities to improve Hana Life Insurance's performance. He was born on January 5, 1967. He graduated from Busanjin High School and Seoul National University with a degree in Economics. He began his career at Korea Exchange Bank. At Korea Exchange Bank, he served as the head of the Securities Operations Office and the head of the Strategic Planning Department. After Korea Exchange Bank merged with Hana Bank, he worked at Hana Bank as the head of the Money Market Business Division, the head of the Money Market Group, the head of the Management Planning Group, and then as the Deputy President of the Money Market Group before being appointed CEO of Hana Life Insurance. As an expert in the money market, he is focused on strengthening the profitability of the investment profits sector under the IFRS17 framework. #NamgoongWon #HanaLifeInsurance #CEO #investmentprofits #saleschannel #BusanjinHighSchool #SeoulNationalUniversity #KoreaExchangeBank #HanaBank #moneyMarketExpert #IFRS17
    • Ministry of SMEs and Startups Minister
      Oh Young-ju
      Oh Young-ju is the Ministry of SMEs and Startups Minister . Her husband, Jang Myung-seok, is a former Seoul Metropolitan Government official who served as the Secretary of Public Discipline under the Lee Myung-bak administration. In 2011, he was convicted for ordering the diversion of special activity funds from the National Intelligence Service to prevent the exposure of civilian surveillance but was reinstated through a special pardon under the Yoon Suk-yeol administration. She was born on March 27, 1964, in Masan, Gyeongsangnam-do. She graduated from Daegu Girls' High School and Ewha Womans University with a degree in Political Science and International Relations. She earned a Master's degree in International Relations from the University of California, San Diego. Starting her public service career by passing the 22nd Foreign Service Examination, she served as the First Secretary at the Permanent Mission to the United Nations, Counselor in China, Director-General for Development Cooperation, Director of the Institute of Foreign Affairs and National Security, Ambassador to Vietnam, and the Second Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs. She is a career diplomat and an expert in multilateral and economic diplomacy. #OhYoungJu #SMEs #Startups #Diplomat #ForeignAffairs #YoonSukYeol #MultilateralDiplomacy #EconomicDiplomacy #SpecialPardon #InternationalRelations
    • Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries Minister
      Kang Do-hyung
      Kang Do-hyung is the Minister of Oceans and Fisheries. He is dedicated to fostering new marine industries and developing technologies. He was born on September 30, 1970, in Seongsan-eup, Jeju Island. He graduated from Namnyeong High School in Jeju and the Department of Oceanography at Inha University. He earned his master's and doctoral degrees in Fisheries Biology from Jeju National University. After serving as the head of the Jeju Specialized Research Center and the Jeju Research Institute at the Korea Ocean Research Institute, he was appointed as the President of the Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology. As an expert with 20 years of experience in the marine biotechnology field, he has intensively researched spirulina, a type of marine microalgae. He has shown interest in commercialization beyond simple research by signing technology transfer contracts with health functional food production companies. #KangDoHyung #MinisterOfOceansAndFisheries #MarineBiotechnology #Spirulina #JejuIsland #Oceanography #KoreaInstituteOfOceanScienceAndTechnology #TechnologyTransfer #MarineIndustries #FisheriesBiology
    • President of Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation
      Yoo Jae-hoon
      Yoo Jae-hoon is the president of the Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC). He is focused on establishing a financial market crisis response system and expanding the protection scope of financial products. He was born in Seoul on March 10, 1961. He graduated from Kyunggi High School and Seoul National University with a degree in trade. He earned a master's degree in public administration from the Graduate School of Public Administration at Seoul National University and a master's degree in economics from the Graduate School of Sciences Po in Paris. He also obtained a Ph.D. in economics from Kyunggi University. He began his public service career after passing the 26th Higher Civil Service Examination. He worked at the Ministry of Finance and the Financial Supervisory Commission, and served as the spokesperson for the Financial Services Commission, a standing member of the Securities and Futures Commission, the Director General of the Treasury Bureau at the Ministry of Strategy and Finance, and the president of the Korea Securities Depository. He also worked at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), the World Bank (IBRD), and the Asian Development Bank (ADB). In 2022, he was appointed as the president of the Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation. He is recognized as a policy finance expert with extensive experience in economic ministries and the Financial Services Commission, as well as an international expert. #YooJaehoon #KDIC #financialcrisis #financialproducts #SeoulNationalUniversity #KyunggiHighSchool #economicexpert #AIIB #WorldBank #ADB
    • President & CEO of NongHyup Bank
      Lee Seok-Young
      Lee Seok-Young is the President & CEO of NongHyup Bank. He is accelerating the digital transformation of NongHyup Bank, focusing on enhancing profitability and managing risks. He was born on November 7, 1965, in Paju, Gyeonggi Province. He graduated from Munsan High School and Hoseo University, and received a master's degree from the Graduate School of Public Administration at Yonsei University. He joined the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation (NongHyup) in 1991 and served as Head of the Human Resources Strategy Team, Director of the Board Secretariat, Head of the Paju Branch, Director of the Cooperative Structural Improvement Support Department, and Director of the Cooperative Audit Committee Secretariat. At NongHyup Bank, he served as Head of the Trustee Operations Center and Head of the Seoul Sales Headquarters before being promoted to Head of the Planning and Coordination Division (Executive Director) of the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation. In January 2023, he was appointed President & CEO of NongHyup Bank. He has accumulated experience in various key positions and frontline sales sites within the cooperative. He is known for his gentle personality and good social skills. # LeeSeokYoung #NongHyupBank #digitaltransformation #profitability #riskmanagement #YonseiUniversity #Koreanbanking #leadership #financialservices #NHBank
    • Chairman of Kiswire
      Hong Young-chul
      Hong Young-chul is the chairman of Kiswire. He has resigned from both his positions as CEO and inside director. As a second-generation owner, his father was the late Hong Jong-yeol, the honorary chairman and founder. Hong Young-chul was born on May 29, 1948, in Changwon, Gyeongnam. He graduated from Kyungbock High School and Yonsei University with a degree in Business Administration. He joined Kiswire in 1971 and became the chairman and CEO in 2001. He has grown Kiswire into South Korea's leading specialty wire rod company and a top-tier enterprise. He views superconducting wire rods as a future growth driver and is actively investing in them. He is particularly focused on research and development through the subsidiary KAT.
    • Vice Chairman of Dongbu Corporation
      Heu Sang-hee
      Heu Sang-hee is the Vice Chairman of Dongbu Corporation. He is striving to restore the former glory of Dongbu Corporation, which once ranked 9th in construction capability evaluation. He focuses on urban renewal projects in key areas of Seoul, creating synergies with HJ Heavy Industries, and diversifying businesses through overseas orders to restore profitability. He was born on February 15, 1964, in Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do. He graduated from the Department of Architectural Engineering at Wonkwang University and completed his master's degree at Wonkwang University Graduate School. He served as the CEO of Nitgen & Company, Sinsung Construction, and MK Electron before being appointed as an inside director of Dongbu Corporation. After Dongbu Corporation emerged from court receivership, he focused on normalizing management and was promoted to CEO and President. He values communication with employees and meticulously manages all projects directly. While focusing on expanding orders and clearing unprofitable projects, he seeks selective orders for high-profit projects. Although he stepped down as CEO in 2023, he still retains his position as an inside director. #HeuSangHee #DongbuCorporation #ViceChairman #ConstructionIndustry #UrbanRenewal #OverseasOrders #ManagementNormalization #SelectiveOrders #HighProfitProjects #CommunicationWithEmployees
    • CEO of Lotte Global Logistics
      Kang Byoung-ku
      Kang Byoung-ku is the CEO of Lotte Global Logistics. He is focusing on strengthening Lotte Global Logistics' global business capabilities and enhancing corporate value for a successful listing. He was born in November 1968. After graduating from Seoul Kyung Sung High School, he went to the United States and attended Winter Haven High School. He graduated from the University of Tampa with a degree in Business Administration and obtained a Master's degree in Business Administration from Everest University. He began his career at the global logistics company UPS. He worked as a senior consultant at Samsung SDS and then returned to UPS, where he served as Vice President of Sales for the Asia-Pacific region and Vice President of Global Sales at the headquarters. After serving as the Head of the Global Division at CJ Logistics, he was appointed CEO of Lotte Global Logistics in 2024. #KangByoungku #LotteGlobalLogistics #CEO #GlobalBusiness #CorporateValue #Logistics #UPS #SamsungSDS #CJLogistics #BusinessLeader
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    • CEO and President of Hana Insurance
      Bae Sung-wan
      Bae Sung-wan is the CEO and President of Hana Insurance. He is focusing on reorganizing the product portfolio centered around long-term insurance to improve the performance of Hana Insurance. Bae Sung-wan was born on November 15, 1968. He graduated from Yeongnam High School in Daegu and studied economics at Yeongnam University. He began his career at Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance. During his tenure at Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance, he held various positions, including Head of the Metropolitan Business Division 1, Head of GA Business Division 1, Planning Team Leader of the Long-term Insurance Division, and eventually became the Head of the Long-term Insurance Division. After retiring as Vice President of Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance, he was recruited in 2024 as the President and CEO of Hana Insurance. He is the first President and CEO recruited from outside Hana Financial Group after Hana Insurance was incorporated as a subsidiary of Hana Financial Group. #BaeSungwan #HanaInsurance #SamsungFire #LongTermInsurance #FinancialLeadership #InsuranceIndustry #CareerAchievements #CorporateLeadership #FinancialInnovation
    • President of Planning at Hoban Group
      Kim Dae-heon
      Kim Dae-heon is the President of Planning at Hoban Group. He serves as an inside director of Hoban Construction. He is working on discovering new businesses by expanding investments in startups in the fields of smart construction and eco-friendly construction technology. He was born on October 25, 1988, as the eldest son among two sons and one daughter to Kim Sang-yeol, the founder of Hoban Group, and Woo Hyun-hee, the chairman of Taesung Cultural Foundation. He graduated from Seoul High School and the Golf Industry Department of Kyung Hee University. He earned a master's degree in business administration from Korea University Business School. He worked at Hoban Construction Housing before serving as Executive Director of the Future Strategy Office and Vice President of Management Division at Hoban Construction. He opened the second-generation management era of Hoban Group by being promoted to President of Hoban Construction after serving as the head of the Planning Division, responsible for discovering new businesses. He is the largest shareholder of Hoban Construction. #HobanGroup #KimDaeheon #SmartConstruction #EcoFriendlyTech #NewBusiness #Investment #Startup #SeoulHighSchool #KyungHeeUniversity #KoreaUniversity
    • CEO of KB Kookmin Bank
      Lee Jae-keun
      Lee Jae-keun is the president of KB Kookmin Bank. He is engaged in intense competition with Hana Bank and Shinhan Bank for the top bank position. He was born on May 27, 1966, in Seoul. He graduated from Seoul High School and majored in Mathematics at Sogang University. He earned a master's degree in Economics from Sogang University Graduate School and a master's degree in Financial Engineering from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). He began his career at Housing Bank, the predecessor of KB Kookmin Bank, and served as Chief Secretary of KB Financial Group and Branch Manager of KB Kookmin Bank Pangyo Techno Valley Branch. After serving as Head of Financial Planning and Director at KB Financial Group, he returned to KB Kookmin Bank. He held the positions of Executive Director of the Management Planning Group and Deputy President of the Sales Group before being appointed president of KB Kookmin Bank in 2021. As one of the youngest heads of a major bank, he is noted as the leader of generational change at KB Kookmin Bank. Having worked as the group's Chief Financial Officer, he has a deep understanding of KB Financial Group's strategic direction and financial situation. He emphasizes execution over planning, and his decision-making is sharp and quick. #LeeJaekeun #KBKookminBank #banking #financialservices #leadership #competition #finance #strategy #execution #decisionmaking
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    • Chief Investment Officer of National Pension Service
      Seo Won-joo
      Seo Won-joo is the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of the National Pension Service (NPS). He is striving to diversify the sources of income for the NPS, including alternative investments. Born in 1965, Seo graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in Business Administration. He also earned a Master's degree in Business Administration from the Yonsei University Graduate School of Business and completed a doctoral program in Financial Management at Soongsil University. He began his career at Samsung Life Insurance, where he held positions such as Head of Variable Account Management and Head of Asset Management. Seo also served as Head of Asset Management at PCA Life Insurance (now Mirae Asset Life Insurance) and as Head of Fund Management at the Government Employees Pension Service. Although he has a cautious personality, he maintains a firm stance on strengthening responsible management. #SeoWonjoo #NPS #NationalPensionService #CIO #alternativeinvestments #SamsungLife #MiraeAssetLife #YonseiUniversity #SoongsilUniversity #financialmanagement
    • CEO of CJ Bioscience
      CHUN Jon JongSik
      Chun Jon Jong-sik is the CEO of CJ Bioscience. He leads CJ Group's bio-business, focusing on new drug development and diagnostic services utilizing the human microbiome (microbial communities). He aims to elevate the company to the global number one microbiome company by 2025, with goals of having 10 new drug candidates (pipeline) and two technology exports. Born on February 20, 1967. He graduated from the Department of Microbiology at Seoul National University and obtained a Ph.D. in Bacteriology from Newcastle University in the UK. He worked as a researcher at the Marine Biotechnology Institute of the University of Maryland, USA, and as a senior researcher at the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, before being appointed as a professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Seoul National University. While serving as a professor, he founded ChunLab, a microbiome specialty company. After ChunLab was acquired by CJ Group and transformed into CJ Bioscience, he resigned from his professorship to focus on the business. He founded the company believing that research on microorganisms alone had limitations in contributing to society and that various substances necessary for humanity could be discovered through microorganisms. He is a scholar in the field of microbiology who has been selected as a Highly Cited Researcher (HCR) in the world's top 0.1% for five consecutive years. He is interested in making microbiology-related information easily accessible to the general public through media appearances and writing. #Keywords #ChunJonJongSik #CJBioscience #microbiome #newdrugdevelopment #biotechnology #SeoulNationalUniversity #ChunLab #highlycitedresearcher #microbialresearch #biopharmaceuticals
    • Chairman of NongHyup Financial Group
      Lee Suk-joon
      Lee Suk-Joon is the chairman of NongHyup Financial Group. He is focusing on strengthening risk management to prepare for financial market uncertainties and enhancing digital competitiveness. He was born on May 18, 1959, in Busan. He graduated from Dong-A High School in Busan and Seoul National University with a degree in Economics. He earned a master's degree in Economics from Chung-Ang University Graduate School and completed an MBA program at MIT Sloan School of Management. He began his public service career through the 26th Administrative Examination, serving as Director of Policy Coordination at the Ministry of Planning and Finance, standing committee member of the Financial Services Commission, and Director of the Budget Office at the Ministry of Planning and Finance. He later held positions as Vice Minister of the Ministry of Planning and Finance, First Vice Minister of the Ministry of Science and Future Planning, and Chief of the Presidential Office of Government Coordination. He was the first to join the campaign camp when Yoon Suk-yeol ran for president as the candidate for the People's Power Party. After the presidential election, he was appointed as the director of the Seoul Scholarship Foundation. He assumed office as chairman of NongHyup Financial Group in 2023. He contributes many innovative ideas with his flexible thinking. He demonstrates precise judgment and a rational work style.
    • CEO of Daewoo E&C
      Baek Jung-wan
      Baek Jung-wan is the CEO and President of Daewoo E&C. He is focusing on profitability-centered management after taking charge of Daewoo E&C, which moved from the ownership of Korea Development Bank to Jungheung Group. He was born on August 7, 1963, in Yeoncheon County, Gyeonggi Province. He graduated from Shinil High School and Hanyang University with a degree in architectural engineering. After joining Daewoo E&C in 1985, he has only worked at Daewoo E&C, making him a traditional Daewoo E&C man. He achieved results in Daewoo E&C's core housing business, serving as the head of the Housing Business Division, Risk Management Division, and Housing Construction Business Division. To respond to the housing market recession, he established a public construction organization directly under the CEO to actively pursue civil engineering project orders. At the same time, with the support of Jung Won-joo, Chairman of Daewoo E&C, he is striving to expand overseas plant business. He is a benevolent leader with excellent communication skills with employees. When necessary, he boldly exhibits his gambler's instincts. #BaekJungwan #DaewooE&C #CEO #JungheungGroup #profitability #HanyangUniversity #housingbusiness #civilengineering #overseasplant #leadership
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    • CEO of Hana Bank
      Lee Seung-lyul
      Lee Seung-lyul is the CEO & president of Hana Bank. He is the first president from the former Korea Exchange Bank after the merger between Hana Bank and Korea Exchange Bank. He has set a goal to make Hana Bank a 'bank stronger in crisis, leading bank' by focusing on strengthening its strengths in asset management, corporate finance, and foreign exchange. He was born on April 8, 1963. He graduated from Gyeongbuk High School and Seoul National University with a degree in Economics, and received a master's degree in Economics from Seoul National University Graduate School. He worked at Korea Exchange Bank as the head of the Strategic Planning Department and the Management Planning Department. After Korea Exchange Bank was acquired by Hana Financial Group, he served as the head of the Management Planning Department at Hana Bank, Vice President and Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Hana Financial Group, and Deputy President of the Management Planning Group and Social Value Headquarters at Hana Bank. He was appointed president of Hana Bank after serving as president of Hana Life Insurance for one year. He has primarily worked in the fields of bank and holding company management planning and finance. He is known for his gentle personality and leading by example. When promoting tasks, he thoroughly discusses with employees and strives to achieve reasonable results. #LeeSeungLyul #HanaBank #KoreaExchangeBank #banking #finance #merger #leadership #assetmanagement #corporatefinance #foreignexchange
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    • CEO and President of SK Energy
      Oh Jong-hoon
      Oh Jong-hoon is the CEO and President of SK Energy. He focuses on building a complex energy platform, integrated transportation services, and combining gas station logistics chains. He was born in January 1968. He graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in law. After serving as the Head of Energy Strategy at SK Energy and CEO of P&M CIC, he was appointed as the CEO and President of SK Energy. He is dedicated to diversifying the business through eco-friendly new ventures while enhancing the brand value of the existing oil business. He enjoys visiting business sites personally and values gathering opinions from employees.
    • President of Seoul Women's University
      Seung Hyun-woo
      Seung Hyun-woo is the President of Seoul Women's University. He was born on January 7, 1959, in Seoul. He graduated from Sogang University with a degree in English Language and Literature and obtained a master's degree and a doctorate in Computer Science from the Illinois Institute of Technology in the United States. He worked as the head of the Database Research Lab at the Software Research Institute of Korea Telecom (currently KT). In 1994, he joined Seoul Women's University as a professor in the Department of Information and Communication Engineering. He has served as the Dean of the College of Information and Media, the Director of International Cooperation, the Director of Academic Affairs, the Dean of the Graduate School of Education, the Dean of the Graduate School of Human Services, and the Dean of the Graduate School of Special Treatment. He was appointed President in 2021, becoming the first male president of the university. From the stage of his appointment by the university's board of directors, he faced opposition from the faculty, experiencing difficulties even before his term began. He is focused on improving the presidential election system through campus communication and enhancing educational capabilities that transcend the limitations of a women's university. #SeoulWomensUniversity #SeungHyunWoo #SogangUniversity #IllinoisInstituteofTechnology #KT #education #universitypresident #SouthKorea #academicleadership #womenseducation
    • CEO and President of SK Ecoplant
      Park Kyoung-il
      Park Kyoung-il is the Co-CEO and President of SK Ecoplant. He leads SK Ecoplant in a dual leadership system with Vice Chairman and Co-CEO Jang Dong-hyun. He is focusing on expanding global operations in environmental energy fields such as battery recycling, green hydrogen, and offshore wind power. To ensure a successful initial public offering (IPO) for SK Ecoplant, he is dedicated to cost efficiency, investment reduction, and diversifying contracts to secure financial stability. He was born on January 24, 1969, in Cheongju. He graduated from Cheongju High School and majored in Business Administration at Seoul National University. He began his career in the Financial Management Office of Shinsegi Telecom. He served as the head of the Business Planning Team and the Strategic Planning Office at SK Telecom, followed by roles as the head of the PM Strategy Office, head of the SV (Social Value) Promotion Group, and head of the Happiness Design Center at SK. He moved to SK Ecoplant's predecessor, SK Construction, where he was the Chief Operating Officer before being appointed CEO of SK Ecoplant in 2021. He has an adventurous and progressive personality, enjoying challenges. #ParkKyoungil #SKEcoplant #CEO #environmentalenergy #globalbusiness #batteryrecycling #greenhydrogen #offshorewindpower #IPO #SKConstruction
    • Vice Chairman and CEO of Hanwha Ocean
      Kwon Hyuk-woong
      Kwon Hyuk-woong is the Vice Chairman and CEO of Hanwha Ocean. He is focused on normalizing the management and expanding the business of Hanwha Ocean. Born on March 3, 1961, in Seoul, he graduated from Kyunggi High School and Hanyang University with a degree in Chemical Engineering. He earned both his Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Chemical Engineering from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology (KAIST). After joining Hanwha Energy in 1985, he mainly worked in the refining, petrochemical, and energy sectors. He served as CEO of Yeosu Cogeneration Plant, Hanwha Energy, Hanwha Total, and Hanwha General Chemical. He also took charge of overall group operations as the Head of the Human Resources Team at Hanwha Group’s Management Planning Office, and in the Management Division and Support Division of Hanwha Holdings. He led the acquisition team for DSME (currently Hanwha Ocean), directing the acquisition process. After the acquisition was completed, he was appointed as the first CEO of the newly launched Hanwha Ocean and was promoted to Vice Chairman. He is highly regarded for his management skills and expertise in the energy sector. #KwonHyukwoong #HanwhaOcean #ViceChairman #CEO #ChemicalEngineering #KAIST #BusinessExpansion #EnergySector #ManagementSkills #DSMEAcquisition
    • President of Kyungpook National University
      Hong Won-hwa
      Hong Won-hwa is the president of Kyungpook National University. He was born on April 4, 1963, in Yecheon, Gyeongbuk. He graduated from Daegu Kyungwon High School and Kyungpook National University's Department of Architectural Engineering. He obtained a master's degree and a doctorate in architecture from Waseda University in Japan. He worked as a visiting researcher at the University of Tokyo and as a senior researcher at Waseda University before being appointed as a professor in the Department of Architectural Engineering at Kyungpook National University in 1999. He served as the Director of External Cooperation, Director of Industry-Academic Research, and Dean of the Graduate School of Industry before being appointed president in 2020. He has been active as a member of the Presidential Commission on Architecture Policy, head of the Disaster Safety Technology Development Project under the Ministry of Public Safety and Security, and vice chairman of the University Architecture Society. As of January 2024, he is a member of the Basic Research Project Promotion Committee of the Ministry of Science and ICT, chairman of the Daegu Technopark Foundation, and a member of the Presidential National Education Commission. He has also served as the president of the Korean Council for University Education. He is focused on establishing an innovation platform for education and research. He is committed to leading regional development through the establishment of an industry-academic cooperation network linked to the local community. Although he aimed for Kyungpook National University to be recognized as a top national university, the university failed to be selected for the Ministry of Education's 'Glocal 30 Universities' initiative. #KyungpookNationalUniversity #HongWonHwa #architecture #WasedaUniversity #TokyoUniversity #DaeguTechnopark #KoreanCouncilForUniversityEducation #education #research #regionaldevelopment
    • President of KEPCO KPS
      Kim Hong-youn
      Kim Hong-youn is the President of KEPCO KPS. He is focused on enhancing the maintenance capabilities of thermal power plant facilities and expanding business areas into renewable energy and nuclear decommissioning. He is also dedicated to strengthening ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management. He was born on March 5, 1958, in Jeollanam-do. He graduated from Chonnam National University with a degree in Business Administration and earned a Master's degree in Energy Policy from Seoul National University of Science and Technology. He joined KEPCO and held positions such as Director of the Management Research Institute, Director of Overseas Business Operations, Head of the Jeju Special Branch, Director of Group Management, and Head of the Seoul Regional Headquarters. As the Director of Overseas Business Operations, he led the successful acquisition of large-scale wind power projects abroad. In 2021, he was appointed as the President of KEPCO KPS. He emphasizes the importance of the field, frequently stating that "the answer lies in the field." #KimHongyoun #KEPCOKPS #ESGmanagement #renewableenergy #nucleardecommissioning #thermalpower #energypolicy #ChonnamNationalUniversity #SeoulScienceandTechnology #fieldemphasis
    • CEO of Hyundai E&C
      Yoon Young-joon
      Yoon Young-joon is the President and CEO of Hyundai Engineering & Construction. Due to the contraction of the real estate market, he is focused on steadily advancing the pre-ordered residential construction projects. Along with securing urban redevelopment projects focused on large-scale developments such as Apgujeong and Hannam New Town in Seoul, he is actively engaging in new businesses such as large nuclear power plants, small modular reactors (SMR), renewable energy power purchase agreements (PPA), and offshore wind power. He is interested in securing profitability through high-value overseas orders and stable management of construction sites. He was born on December 19, 1957. He graduated from Cheongju University with a degree in Public Administration and obtained a Master's degree in Environmental Studies from Yonsei University Graduate School. He is a housing business expert who has worked solely at Hyundai Engineering & Construction for 35 years, overseeing and managing various construction projects as a site manager. During his tenure as Head of the Housing Business Division, he achieved good results in urban redevelopment project orders and housing brand management, which led to his promotion to President and CEO. He demonstrates exceptional organizational control and a competitive spirit. He is meticulous and thorough. #YoonYoungjoon #HyundaiConstruction #realestate #urbanredevelopment #nuclearpower #renewableenergy #offshorewind #housingexpert #constructionmanagement #leadership
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    • President of The Catholic University of Korea
      Won Jong-chul
      Won Jong-chul is the President of Catholic University. He was born on October 14, 1958. He graduated from the Department of Theology at Catholic University and was ordained a priest in 1986. He obtained a Master’s and Doctorate in Education from Temple University in the United States. He has served as a Catholic Scout leader, and an assistant priest at the Korean Catholic Church in Philadelphia. He has held various positions at Catholic University, including Director of the Institute for Human Studies, Director of Planning, Dean of the Graduate School of Education, and was appointed President. He is the Chairman of the Association of Catholic University Presidents in Korea. He has established strategies for university management focused on curriculum innovation, specialized research enhancement, leading industry-academia collaboration, and improving administrative systems. He is concentrating on securing future growth drivers through internationalization, employment rates, reputation, and the establishment of lifelong education systems. #WonJongChul #CatholicUniversity #Education #Leadership #Innovation #Internationalization #HigherEducation
    • CEO of Simmons
      Ahn Jung-ho
      Ahn Jung-ho is the CEO and President of Simmons. He leads the bed and mattress manufacturing company, Simmons, with a focus on quality management and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management. He was born on May 2, 1971, in Seoul. He graduated from the Economics Department at Southern Illinois University in the United States and joined Simmons in 1998, becoming CEO and President in 2001. As a second-generation owner, his father is Ahn Yoo-soo, the former chairman of Ace Bed. His brother, Ahn Sung-ho, is the CEO and President of Ace Bed. The former chairman, Ahn Yoo-soo, passed on Ace Bed and Simmons to his sons, Ahn Sung-ho and Ahn Jung-ho, respectively. The brothers engage in friendly competition in the bed industry. He is actively interested in expanding the company's positive influence through philanthropy and cultural content. #AhnJungHo #Simmons #ESGManagement #QualityManagement #Philanthropy #CulturalContent #AceBed #BedIndustry #SecondGenerationOwner #SouthernIllinoisUniversity
    • President of Chungnam National University Hospital
      Cho Kang-hee
      Cho Kang-hee is the director of Chungnam National University Hospital. While enhancing the professionalism of medical services, he is focusing on promoting medical research and advancing the bio-healthcare industry to prepare for future medicine. As a rehabilitation specialist, his expertise lies in spinal cord injury rehabilitation, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and sports rehabilitation. He was born on October 26, 1962. He graduated from Chungnam National University College of Medicine and obtained his master's and doctoral degrees in medicine from Chungnam National University Graduate School. In 1999, he was appointed as an assistant professor in the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at Chungnam National University Hospital. He has served as the director of the Medical Engineering Research Institute, the head of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, the head of the Regional Medical Rehabilitation Center, and the chairman of the Sejong Chungnam National University Hospital Establishment Promotion Committee before being appointed as the director of Chungnam National University Hospital in 2023. He has been the chairman of the Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine, the president of the Korean Society of Neuromusculoskeletal Ultrasound, and the president of the Korean Academy of Clinical Pain. He is currently serving as the vice-chairman of the International Academic Affairs Committee of the Korean Hospital Association. He is promoting the construction of a new cancer hospital with a capacity of 1,000 beds and is seeking to operate a public children's rehabilitation hospital effectively. He is focusing on improving the hospital's weak financial structure. #ChoKanghee #ChungnamNationalUniversityHospital #rehabilitation #medicalresearch #biohealthcare #spinalcordinjury #musculoskeletalrehabilitation #sportsrehabilitation #cancerhospital #childrensrehabilitation
    • CEO and President of Sh Suhyup Bank
      Kang Shin-sook
      Kang Shin-sook is the President of Sh Suhyup Bank. She is the first female president of Suhyup Bank. She is focusing on acquiring non-bank financial companies and strengthening the profitability of Sh Suhyup Bank to support the conversion of Suhyup Central Federation into a financial holding company. She was born on April 7, 1961, in Sunchang, Jeollabuk-do. She obtained a Master's degree in Public Administration from Yonsei University's Graduate School of Public Administration. She joined Suhyup Central Federation and progressed through various positions including Head of Personal Customer Department, Head of Review Department, Head of Central Corporate Finance Center, Head of Financial Headquarters for Gangbuk and Gangnam Regions, Executive Director, and Managing Director for Guidance, eventually becoming Deputy Representative in charge of Finance. In 2022, she was appointed as the president of Suhyup Bank. She holds the titles of the youngest female department head, the first female head of headquarters, and the first female executive in Suhyup Central Federation. She is recognized as a leading sales expert in Suhyup Bank. She took charge of the Ogum-dong branch in Songpa-gu, Seoul, which was on the verge of closing, and turned it into the top-rated branch nationwide for eight consecutive quarters. She values positive engagement. She is known for her strong drive and exceptional focus. #KangShinSook #SuhyupBank #firstfemaleleader #financialexpert #salesleader #positiveengagement #strongdrive #exceptionalfocus #nonbankacquisition #profitabilityboost
    • CEO of Ace Bed
      Ahn Sung-ho
      Ahn Sung-ho is the CEO and President of Ace Bed. He also serves as the CEO of the furniture company Flex Korea. He was born on April 21, 1968, in Seoul. He graduated from Korea University with a degree in Geology. As a second-generation owner, his father is Ahn Yoo-soo, the former chairman and founder of Ace Bed. Former Chairman Ahn Yoo-soo passed down Ace Bed and Simmons Bed to his sons, Ahn Sung-ho and Ahn Jung-ho, respectively. He joined Ace Bed in 1992 and was promoted to CEO and President in 2003. Amidst a challenging management environment due to economic downturns, the rise of competitors, and intensified competition in the mattress market, he is focused on maintaining the industry's top position. He is concentrating the organization's efforts on improving the company's short-term performance, which has deteriorated. #AceBed #FlexKorea #AhnSungHo #KoreaUniversity #Geology #AhnYooSoo #CEO #FurnitureIndustry #MattressMarket #BusinessLeadership
    • President of Korea National Oil Corporation
      Kim Dong-sub
      Kim Dong-sub is the President of Korea National Oil Corporation (KNOC). He is dedicated to improving the financial structure of KNOC, which has fallen into a state of complete capital erosion, while also discovering new growth engines in consideration of the carbon-neutral trend. He was born on January 3, 1957, in Pohang, Gyeongbuk. He graduated from Kyungpook National University High School and Seoul National University with a degree in Naval Architecture. He earned a master's degree in Naval Architecture from Seoul National University and a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Ohio State University in the United States. He served as the head of the Asia-Pacific engineering division at Shell and was the president and CTO at SK Innovation. He worked as a professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Dean of the College of Information and Biotechnology Convergence at Ulsan National Institute of Science and Technology (UNIST). In 2021, he was appointed as the President of KNOC. He is a prominent expert in Korea's oil industry, emphasizing communication and servant leadership, and is known for being flexible and rational. #KNOC #KoreaNationalOilCorporation #KimDongsub #carbonneutral #oilindustry #financialstructure #newgrowth #servantleadership #expert #SouthKorea
    • CEO of Shinsegae Live Shopping
      Lee Seock-koo
      Lee Seock-koo is the President and CEO of Shinsegae Live Shopping. Having worked at Shinsegae Group for 24 years, he is now leading an online subsidiary for the first time, focusing on improving the profitability of Shinsegae Live Shopping. He was born on June 18, 1949, in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. He graduated from Dongsung High School and Yonsei University with a degree in Business Administration. He joined Samsung C&T Corporation, working in the Management Administration Office and Planning Management Office, and served as the head of support for both the Shinsegae Department Store and E-Mart divisions. After serving as CEO of Chosun Hotel, he was the CEO of Starbucks Korea (now SCK Company) for 11 years. In 2023, he was appointed President and CEO of Shinsegae Live Shopping. He is the oldest among the CEOs of subsidiaries of the top 10 conglomerates in Korea. During his long tenure at Starbucks Korea, he achieved the first annual sales of KRW 1 trillion (US$ 721.3 million) in the coffee industry and positioned Starbucks Korea at the forefront of coffee culture, earning the nickname 'Trend Maker.' He stepped down as an advisor to Starbucks Korea but returned as President of the JAJU business division of Shinsegae International, demonstrating the high level of trust he enjoys within the Shinsegae Group. #LeeSeockkoo #ShinsegaeLiveShopping #ShinsegaeGroup #OnlineSubsidiary #Profitability #StarbucksKorea #TrendMaker #ChosunHotel #YonseiUniversity #KoreanBusinessLeader
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    • CEO of T'way Air
      Jeong Hong-geun
      Jeong Hong-geun is the CEO of T'way Air. He is focusing on the recovery of the passenger business after the end of COVID-19. He is expanding routes to mid- to long-distance regions such as Australia and Central Asia. He was born on August 6, 1958, in Uiryeong, Gyeongnam. He graduated from Dongrae High School in Busan and studied Political Science and International Relations at Korea University. He also received a Master's degree in Comparative Politics from Korea University Graduate School. He worked at Korean Air for over 20 years, serving as the Domestic Sales Team Leader and Nagoya Branch Manager before becoming the Head of the Management Support Department at Jin Air, a subsidiary of Hanjin Group. In 2013, he moved to T'way Air, where he served as the Head of Sales Service Division and Head of Japan Regional Headquarters before being appointed as CEO. He is known as the longest-serving CEO among the executives of domestic low-cost carriers and is recognized for his excellent sales capabilities. He emphasizes the importance of education and training. #JeongHonggeun #TwayAir #CEO #airlineindustry #COVID19recovery #routeexpansion #KoreaUniversity #KoreanAir #JinAir #lowcostcarrier
    • Chairman of The Credit Finance Association
      Chung Wan-kyu
      Chung Wan-kyu is the Chairman of the Credit Finance Association. He focuses on strengthening cooperation among member companies and supporting vulnerable sectors to enhance the competitiveness of the specialized credit finance industry. He was born on October 13, 1963. He graduated from the Attached High School of Chonnam National University College of Education and majored in Public Administration at Korea University. He began his public service career by passing the 34th Higher Civil Service Examination. He has served as the Director of the Capital Markets Division, the Director of Administrative Personnel, the Planning Coordinator, and the Director of SME and Microfinance Policy at the Financial Services Commission. He was the Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), the CEO of Korea Securities Finance Corporation, and an outside director at Toss Bank before being appointed as the Chairman of the Credit Finance Association. He is dedicated to rationalizing card merchant fees and easing regulations to diversify funding sources for the specialized credit finance industry. #ChungWanKyu #CreditFinanceAssociation #KoreaFinance #PublicService #KoreaUniversity #FinancialPolicy #FIU #KoreaSecuritiesFinance #TossBank #FinancialRegulation
    • CEO of Samsung SDS
      Hwang Sung-woo
      Hwang Sung-woo is the President and CEO of Samsung SDS. He is working to enhance Samsung SDS's competitiveness in new businesses such as cloud computing and digital logistics. He was born on August 25, 1962. He graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in Electronic Engineering, obtained a Master's degree in Electronic Engineering from Seoul National University's Graduate School, and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Princeton University in the United States. He worked as a researcher at NEC Fundamental Research Laboratories in Japan before moving to Korea University as a professor in the School of Electrical Engineering, where he served as the director of the Creative Research Initiative for Time-Domain Nano Functional Devices. He joined Samsung Electronics' Advanced Institute of Technology, working through Frontier Research Lab, Nanoelectronics Lab, and Device Lab. As Deputy Director of the Advanced Institute of Technology, he also served as the head of the Device & System Research Center and the Fine Dust Research Center. He was promoted to President of the Advanced Institute of Technology in 2020 and appointed President and CEO of Samsung SDS in 2021. He is one of the leading technology experts in the Samsung Group. It is rare for an external recruit from academia to rise to the position of President and CEO. #HwangSungwoo #SamsungSDS #technologyexpert #cloudcomputing #digitallogistics #SeoulNationalUniversity #PrincetonUniversity #NEC #KoreaUniversity #SamsungElectronics
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    • CEO & President of Inha University Medical Center
      Lee Tack
      Lee Tack is the Director of Inha University Medical Center. He also serves as the Director of Inha University Hospital and Vice President for Medical Affairs at Inha University. His specialty is urology. Born in 1965, he graduated from Yonsei University College of Medicine. He obtained a master's degree in urology and a doctorate in medical science from the Graduate School of Yonsei University. He served as a visiting researcher in the Department of Clinical Pharmacology at Lund University in Sweden. At Inha University Hospital, he held positions such as Director of the Translational Research Center, Director of the Robotic Surgery Center, Director of Planning and Coordination, and Director of the Regional Public Health Policy Office before being appointed Director of the Medical Center and Hospital in 2022. He is expanding the ICU beds and enhancing smart medical services. Considering the increasing population in Gimpo, he is promoting the establishment of Gimpo Inha University Hospital. #LeeTack #InhaUniversityMedicalCenter #InhaUniversityHospital #urology #YonseiUniversity #LundUniversity #smartmedicalservices #ICUexpansion #GimpoHospital #medicaldirector
    • CEO of Samsung SDI
      Choi Yoon-ho
      Choi Yoon-ho is the President and CEO of Samsung SDI. He is a financial expert from the Samsung Electronics Future Strategy Office and has been focusing on solidifying the company's internal structure while promoting large-scale investments in Samsung SDI's battery business for 'qualitative growth with profitability as a priority.' He is also interested in research and development, such as establishing a global R&D research center and developing all-solid-state batteries. He was born on January 11, 1963 (lunar calendar). He graduated from Deoksu Information Industry High School in Seoul and the Department of Business Administration at Sungkyunkwan University. He joined Samsung Electronics and mainly worked in finance-related departments such as the International Accounting Group, Management Control Group, and Overseas Management Group. He was in charge of Strategy Team 1 in the Future Strategy Office of Samsung Group. After being promoted to President and Head of Business Support at Samsung Electronics, he was registered as an inside director. He is known for his extensive experience in finance and strategy and for his impeccable work. #ChoiYoonHo #SamsungSDI #batterybusiness #financeexpert #strategist #SamsungElectronics #globalR&D #solidstatebatteries #corporateleadership #qualitativegrowth
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    • CEO of Welcome Savings Bank
      Kim Dae-woong
      Kim Dae-woong is the Vice Chairman and CEO of Welcome Savings Bank. He completed his first term as CEO in 2023 and was reappointed. He was born on December 16, 1965, in Gwangju Metropolitan City. After graduating from Jeonnam High School and the Department of Economics at Seoul National University, he began his career at Hanil Lease Finance. He moved from KD Partners and Golden Bridge to Welcome Financial Group. While serving as the Head of Future Strategy Division at Welcome Credit Line Lending, he laid the foundation for the establishment of Welcome Savings Bank by acquiring Yesin Savings Bank and Haesol Savings Bank. When Welcome Savings Bank was launched, he served as the Executive Director (Managing Director). He was appointed as the successor CEO when Son Jong-joo, the founder of Welcome Savings Bank, stepped down as CEO and became the Chairman of Welcome Group. He emphasizes the importance of "challenge" to his employees. #WelcomeSavingsBank #KimDaeWoong #KoreanFinance #FinancialLeadership #BankingIndustry #CorporateStrategy #WelcomeFinancialGroup #BankingCEO #BusinessLeadership #KoreanEconomy
    • Vice Chairman of Kumho E&C
      Park Se-chang
      Park Se-chang is the President of the Management Division at Kumho Construction. Together with CEO and President Seo Jae-hwan, he is responsible for the management of Kumho Construction. He was born in Seoul on July 16, 1975. He graduated from Whimoon High School and Yonsei University with a degree in Biology, and earned an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Sloan School of Management. He joined Asiana Airlines in 2002, and went on to serve as Executive Director of the Strategic Management Division at Kumho Asiana Group, Vice President of Kumho Tire, and CEO of Asiana IDT, before becoming President of Kumho Construction in 2021. He is the third-generation owner of the Kumho Asiana Group, with his grandfather being the founder Chairman Park In-chon and his father being former Chairman Park Sam-koo. He is focused on achieving results through Kumho Construction to rebuild the group, which has effectively been disbanded. He is known for being humble, polite, and having good crisis management skills. #ParkSechang #KumhoConstruction #management #KumhoAsianaGroup #businessleader #MIT #AsianaAirlines #KumhoTire #AsianaIDT #corporatereconstruction
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    • Vice Chariman of Kolon
      Lee Kyu-ho
      Lee Kyu-ho is the Vice Chairman and CEO of Kolon Strategy Division. In 2023, he focused on establishing and discovering future growth strategies and enhancing financial capabilities for Kolon Mobility Group, which was launched in the same year. In November 2023, he moved to Kolon Holdings. As the successor to the group's management rights, he is striving to prove his management capabilities. He is the great-grandson of Kolon Group founder Lee Won-man and the eldest son of Kolon Group Honorary Chairman Lee Woong-yeul. He was born in the United States in August 1984. After completing high school in the United Kingdom, he graduated from Cornell University in the United States with a degree in hotel management. He joined Kolon Industries as a deputy manager and later moved to Kolon Global before returning to Kolon Industries. He was promoted to executive director of Kolon Holdings and appointed as the first CEO of subsidiary Liveto. In 2020, he took charge of the imported car division as Vice President of Kolon Global, and in 2022, he was promoted to President and appointed CEO of Kolon Mobility Group, which was established by integrating the imported car division. Kolon Group follows the principle of primogeniture, making it highly likely that he will inherit the group's management rights. He is known for his unpretentious demeanor, mingling comfortably with employees. #Kolon #LeeKyuho #business #CEO #management #automotive #strategy #inheritance #leadership #corporate
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    • Chairman of Paradise Group
      Chun Phil-Lip
      Chun Phil-Lip is the chairman of Paradise Group. He dreams of creating a 'resort kingdom' beyond just a casino company. With the resumption of international travel following the COVID-19 endemic, he is focusing on recovering Chinese VIP customers. He was born on November 10, 1961, as the eldest son of Chun Rak-Won, the founder of Paradise Group. He dropped out of Chung-Ang University's Business Administration program and graduated from Berklee College of Music in Boston, USA. After a car accident, he began his management career as an executive director of Paradise Investment & Development. He rose through the ranks to become the president and CEO of Paradise and later the chairman of Paradise Group. He is a devout churchgoer. During his time at Chung-Ang University, he played drums in a band and participated in the production of albums for popular singers. He is actively involved in supporting the cultural and arts sector. #ChunPhilLip #ParadiseGroup #ResortKingdom #CasinoIndustry #ChineseVIP #InternationalTravel #BerkleeCollege #CulturalSupport #BusinessLeadership #KoreanBusinessLeader
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    • President of Chung-Ang University Medical Center
      Hong Chang-kwun
      Hong Chang-kwun is the director of Chung-Ang University Medical Center. He is a dermatologist specializing in hair loss, skin allergies, and cosmetic skin surgery. Born on May 11, 1953, in Gunsan, Jeollabuk-do. His hometown is Namyang. He graduated from Daegwang High School and Chung-Ang University Medical School and earned a master's degree and a doctoral degree in medicine from Chung-Ang University Graduate School. As a graduate of the first class of Chung-Ang University Medical School, he was appointed as a professor in the dermatology department at Chung-Ang University Medical School in 1987. He served as the director of Chung-Ang University Medical Center from 1999 to 2005, then returned to the medical director position after 15 years. He has served as chairman of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Dermatologic Surgery, president of the Korean Society of Skin Allergy, president of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Dermatologic Surgery, and president of the Korean Skin Cancer Society, and currently serves as vice president of the Korean Hospital Association. He is a regular member of the Korean Academy of Medical Sciences. He served as the medical director of the dermatology department at H Plus Yangji Hospital. He is focused on expanding medical income, which has decreased since the coronavirus pandemic, and stabilizing the operation of Chung-Ang University Gwangmyeong Hospital. #HongChangkwun #ChungAngUniversityMedicalCenter #dermatology #hairloss #skinalergies #cosmeticskinsurgery #KoreanMedicalSocieties #ChungAngUniversity #medicalincome #GwangmyeongHospital
    • CEO of HD Hyundai Electric
      Cho Seok
      Cho Seok is the CEO and President of HD Hyundai Electric. By emphasizing a profitability-oriented bidding strategy, he turned HD Hyundai Electric, which had been suffering losses for two years, into a profitable company. He is working to transform HD Hyundai Electric, which used to produce general electrical equipment, into a 'comprehensive energy solution company' by expanding its business areas to eco-friendly electrical equipment and energy solutions (energy management). He was born on September 27, 1957 (lunar calendar) in Iksan, Jeollabuk-do. He graduated from Jeonju High School and Seoul National University with a degree in Diplomacy. He earned a master's degree in Economics from the University of Missouri and a doctorate in Economics from Kyung Hee University. He entered public service through the 25th Administrative Examination and served in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Ministry of Trade and Industry, the Presidential Office, the Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy, and the Ministry of Knowledge Economy. He served as the Director of the Growth Engine Office of the Ministry of Knowledge Economy, the Chairman of the Korea Industrial Complex Corporation, and ended his public service career as the 2nd Vice Minister of the Ministry of Knowledge Economy. He served as the President of Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power and the Chairman of the Korea Nuclear Industry Association. When he was appointed CEO of Hyundai Electric (now HD Hyundai Electric), he became the first external CEO in the history of the Hyundai Heavy Industries Group (now HD Hyundai Group). He values communication and unity among employees and demonstrates bold and strong leadership. His hobbies are reading and walking, and he is a Catholic. #ChoSeok #HDHyundaiElectric #CEO #businessleadership #energytransition #publicservicecareer #economicexpertise #corporateturnaround #communication #leadership
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    • Director of Ajou University Hospital
      Han Sang-uk
      Han Sang-uk is the director of Ajou University Medical Center. Born in 1963, he graduated from Seoul National University College of Medicine. He earned his master's and doctorate degrees in medicine from Seoul National University Graduate School and trained at the National Cancer Institute in the United States. In 1997, he was appointed as a professor of gastrointestinal surgery in the Department of Surgery at Ajou University School of Medicine. He has held various positions at Ajou University Medical Center, including the First Vice President of Clinical Affairs, Head of the Gastric Cancer Center, Director of Planning and Coordination, and Director of Ajou University Hospital. Since September 2023, he has served as the Director of the Medical Center and Vice President of Medical Affairs at Ajou University. Han has been active in several professional societies, including serving as the President of the Korean Society of Endoscopic and Laparoscopic Surgeons, the President of the Korean Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgery Study (KLASS), the inaugural President of the Korean Society for Anti-Reflux Surgery, Vice President of the Korean Society of Robotic Surgery, and Chairman of the Korean Gastric Cancer Association. As of 2023, he is the Vice President of the Korean Society of Gastrointestinal Surgery. His main clinical fields include gastric cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and severe obesity, and he is a pioneer in laparoscopic gastric cancer surgery. He has also been actively involved in clinical research. While he successfully raised the profile of the hospital as a regional trauma center, conflicts arose between hospital management and frontline medical staff. The hospital's image was tarnished when it was discovered that general patients were being operated on at the regional trauma center. #AjouUniversityMedicalCenter #HanSanguk #gastriccancer #laparoscopicsurgery #medicalleadership #SeoulNationalUniversity #Koreansurgeon #medicalresearch #traumacenter #hospitalmanagement
    • Chairman of the Korea Fair Trade Commission
      Han Ki-jeong
      Han Ki-jeong is the Chairman of the Korea Fair Trade Commission. Aligning with the Yoon Suk-yeol administration's principles of market autonomy and regulatory easing, he is focused on redefining the role of the KFTC as a regulatory body. Born on February 10, 1964, in Seoul. He graduated from Yangjeong High School and the Department of Public Law at Seoul National University. He received a Master's degree in Public Administration from the Graduate School of Public Administration at Seoul National University and a Ph.D. in Law from the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom. He served as the Dean of the School of Law at Seoul National University after teaching at Hallym University and Ewha Womans University. He also served as the President of the Law Schools Association. He has held various roles, including Financial Dispute Mediation Expert at the Financial Supervisory Service, Member of the Financial Development Council at the Financial Services Commission, President of the Korea Insurance Research Institute, Chairman of the Inspection Committee at the Ministry of Justice, and Member of the Supreme Court's Judicial Administration Advisory Committee. As a legal scholar who follows the principles of market economy, he has been active in various government agencies and committees in the financial sector and is recognized as an economic expert. As the first Chairman of the KFTC from a legal scholar background, he is focused on preventing arbitrary decisions by the KFTC as a regulatory body and enhancing the predictability and consistency of law enforcement. #HanKiJeong #KFTC #YoonSukYeol #marketautonomy #regulatoryeasing #KoreaFairTradeCommission #lawscholar #financialexpert #legalenforcement #economicexpert
    • CEO and Vice Chairman of Mirae Asset Life Insurance
      Kim Jae-Sik
      Kim Jae-sik is the Vice Chairman and CEO of Mirae Asset Life Insurance. He employs a two-track strategy, expanding the sales of guarantee insurance and strengthening the competitiveness of variable insurance. Born on February 20, 1967 (lunar calendar) in Okgu, Jeollabuk-do. He graduated from Unho High School in Cheongju and majored in Business Administration at Sogang University. He also earned a Master’s degree in Financial Management from Sogang University Graduate School of Business. He worked at Dongyang Fire & Marine Insurance, Hannam Investment Trust, and Joongang Comprehensive Finance. He then served as Head of Asset Management, Head of Risk Management, and Head of Equity Derivatives Center at Mirae Asset Securities. After moving to Mirae Asset Life Insurance, he served as Vice President of Value Management and CEO. After PCA Life Insurance was integrated into Mirae Asset Life Insurance, he was appointed co-CEO with Vice Chairman Ha Man-deok. He returned to Mirae Asset Daewoo (now Mirae Asset Securities) as President of the Innovation Promotion Team and President of PI Division. Later, he became President in charge of management at Mirae Asset Life Insurance and was appointed co-CEO with Byun Jae-sang, the President of Sales, in 2022. He was promoted to Vice Chairman in 2023 and became the sole CEO. He demonstrates quiet but practical leadership. #KimJaeSik #MiraeAssetLifeInsurance #InsuranceStrategy #Leadership #KoreanBusiness #FinancialManagement #VariableInsurance #Innovation #MiraeAssetSecurities #BusinessLeadership
    • President of KAIST
      Lee Kwang-hyung
      Lee Kwang-hyung is the president of KAIST. He was born on November 15, 1954, in Jeongeup, Jeollabuk-do. He graduated from the Department of Industrial Engineering at Seoul National University and obtained his master's degree from KAIST and his Ph.D. from the National Institute of Applied Sciences in Lyon, France. In 1985, he was appointed as a professor in the Department of Computer Science at KAIST. He has also served as a visiting professor at Stanford University in the United States and the University of Tokyo in Japan. At KAIST, he has held various positions including Director of International Cooperation, Director of Academic Affairs, Director of the Center for Gifted Education in Science, and Vice President of Academic Affairs before being appointed as the President. He is a full member of both the Korean Academy of Science and Technology and the National Academy of Engineering of Korea. He has served as the chairman of the Dispute Mediation Committee of the Presidential Intellectual Property Committee, the chairman of the Policy Coordination Expert Committee of the National Science and Technology Council, and the chairman of the Future Preparation Committee of the Ministry of Science, ICT, and Future Planning. He is currently the chairman of the Mid- to Long-Term Strategy Committee of the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the chairman of the Policy Committee of the Ministry of Justice. He is known as the godfather of KAIST ventures for producing the first generation of venture entrepreneurs. #KAIST #LeeKwangHyung #SeoulNationalUniversity #NationalInstituteOfAppliedSciences #KAISTPresident #KoreanAcademyOfScienceAndTechnology #NationalAcademyOfEngineeringOfKorea #StanfordUniversity #UniversityOfTokyo #VentureEntrepreneurs
    • CEO and Chairman of Ottogi
      Ham Young-joon
      Ham Young-joon is the Chairman and CEO of Ottogi. He is focusing on increasing the market share of instant noodles in the domestic market and expanding the ready-to-eat meal business. He is also interested in expanding overseas sales. He was born on March 2, 1959, in Seoul, as the eldest son of Ham Tae-ho, the Honorary Chairman of Ottogi. After graduating from Osan High School and the Business Administration Department of Hanyang University, he received a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Southern California. He joined Ottogi, rose through the ranks to become president, and eventually became chairman. While diversifying Ottogi's business with tea and health foods, his main focus remained on instant noodles. He is working to close the gap with Nongshim in the domestic instant noodle market. He earned nicknames like 'Model Student' and 'Righteous CEO.' The company has gained a reputation as a 'Good Company' due to its minimal use of temporary workers. However, he faced difficulties when issues of internal dealings surfaced. #Ottogi #HamYoungjoon #instantnoodles #readytoeatmeals #businessleader #SouthKorea #Nongshim #goodcompany #CEO #businessdiversification
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    • Chairman of CS Wind
      Kim Sung-Kwon
      Kim Sung-Kwon is the CEO and Chairman of CS Wind. Along with CEO Kim Seung-Bum, he leads CS Wind. Starting from scratch, he has grown CS Wind into the world's number one company in the wind turbine tower manufacturing sector. He is focusing on expanding production capacity in line with the global trend of renewable energy industry expansion. Born on January 26, 1954, in Sanoe-myeon, Jeon-eup, Jeollabuk-do, he graduated from Jeonju Shinhung High School and Chung-Ang University with a degree in Trade. In 1979, he joined Kukdong Construction and worked at a construction site in Saudi Arabia. He then moved to the American steel company BMTC WICKE, where he worked as a material specialist. In 1989, he founded Joongsan Precision (now CS Wind), a steel structure manufacturing company. Anticipating that renewable energy would become the industry of the future due to the surge in international oil prices and environmental issues, he boldly renamed Joongsan Precision to CS Wind and made wind turbine towers its main product. He demonstrates an aggressive management style. He emphasizes 'innovation, perseverance, and prudence' to his employees. #KimSungKwon #CSWind #renewableenergy #windturbine #businessleader #innovation #managementstyle #renewableindustry #windenergy #globalleader
    • President of Sookmyung Women's University
      Chang Yun-keum
      Chang Yun-keum is the President of Sookmyung Women's University. She is the first president elected through a direct election by professors, staff, students, and alumni. She was born in 1961. She graduated from the Department of Library and Information Science at Sookmyung Women's University. She earned a master's degree in Library and Information Science from Indiana University Bloomington, and a Ph.D. in Library and Information Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 2004, she was appointed as a professor in the Department of Library and Information Science at Sookmyung Women's University. She served as the President of the Seoul Presidents Forum and the Korean Association of Women Presidents. Since 2022, she has been the President of the Korean Council of Private University Presidents. She is promoting university innovation through digital convergence, startup incubators, and ESG. She values empathy and emotional bonds. She is known for her boldness, strong sense of responsibility, and drive in handling tasks. #ChangYunKeum #SookmyungWomensUniversity #FirstDirectlyElectedPresident #LibraryAndInformationScience #IndianaUniversity #UniversityOfWisconsinMadison #SeoulPresidentsForum #KoreanAssociationOfWomenPresidents #KoreanCouncilOfPrivateUniversityPresidents #UniversityInnovation #DigitalConvergence #StartupIncubators #ESG #Empathy #Leadership #Boldness #Responsibility
    • CEO and Vice Chairman of LS
      Myung Noe-hyun
      Myung Noe-hyun is the Vice Chairman and CEO of LS. He leads the overall management of the group alongside Koo Ja-eun, Chairman of LS Group, who is a member of the owning family. He was born on July 30, 1961, in Incheon. He graduated from Inha University with a degree in Trade and obtained a master's degree in International Business from Yonsei University Graduate School. He began his career at LS Cable & System in 1987 and has worked there for 35 years. He established himself as a 'financial expert' at LS Cable & System, serving as Executive Director of Finance, CFO Vice President, and CEO of Management. Following LS Group's tradition of cousin management, he was appointed as the CEO of LS and promoted to Vice Chairman when Koo Ja-eun's regime commenced. He is known for his strong business drive. #MyungNoehyun #LS #LSElectrics #businessleader #KooJaeun #financeexpert #InhaUniversity #YonseiUniversity #corporatemanagement #leadership
    • Vice Chairman of Daesang Holdings and Daesang
      Lim Se-ryung
      Lim Se-ryung is the Vice Chairman of Daesang Holdings and Daesang. She is focusing on strengthening the global expansion of Daesang Group's food business and expanding the home meal replacement (HMR) business. She was born on August 13, 1977, as the eldest daughter of Im Chang-wook, Honorary Chairman of Daesang Group, and Park Hyun-joo, Vice Chairman of Daesang Holdings. She graduated from Seomun Girls' High School and studied Business Administration at Yonsei University before graduating from New York University with a degree in Psychology. During her university years, she married Lee Jae-yong, the third-generation owner of Samsung Group and Chairman of Samsung Electronics. After 10 years and 8 months of marriage, she divorced and joined Daesang Group to participate in management. She served as the CEO of Daesang HS, Creative Director in charge of food business strategy at Daesang, Executive Director in charge of marketing at Daesang Food BU, and eventually became the Vice Chairman in charge of marketing at Daesang and Vice Chairman in charge of strategy at Daesang Holdings. She is known for being friendly with employees. There is also talk that she is more interested in personal business than in group management. She avoids public activities and shuns contact with the media. #LimSeRyoung #Daesang #ViceChairman #FoodBusiness #HMR #GlobalExpansion #Samsung #LeeJaeyong #Management #BusinessWoman
    • Presidento of Ewha Womans University Medical Center
      Ryu Kyung-ha
      Ryu Kyung-ha is the President of Ewha Medical Center and also serves as the Vice President for Medical Affairs at Ewha Womans University. She began her first term in 2020 and started her second term at Ewha Medical Center in 2022, the first time this has happened at the institution. She was born in 1960. She graduated from Ewha Womans University College of Medicine and obtained her master's and doctoral degrees in medicine from Ewha Womans University Graduate School. Since 1996, she has been a professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Ewha Womans University College of Medicine. Ryu Kyung-ha is an authority in the fields of pediatric oncology and hematologic oncology. She has served as a visiting professor at UCLA, vice president of the Korean Society of Blood and Marrow Transplantation, and chairman of the Korean Society of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology. At Ewha Medical Center, she has held positions such as Director of Planning and Coordination and Director of Ewha Mokdong Hospital. She is dedicated to creating a hospital that generates new value through the Ewha Advanced Convergence Healthcare Cluster. She is focused on improving the image of Ewha Mokdong Hospital and Ewha Medical Center, which were damaged by a mass neonatal death incident. #EwhaMedicalCenter #RyuKyungHa #EwhaWomansUniversity #pediatriconcology #hematologiconcology #UCLA #KoreanSocietyofBloodandMarrowTransplantation #KoreanSocietyofPediatricHematologyandOncology #EwhaAdvancedHealthcareCluster #hospitalmanagement
    • CEO and President of Woori Card
      Park Wan-sik
      Park Wan-sik is the CEO and President of Woori Card. He is focused on increasing membership and securing merchants based on Woori Card's own payment network to improve performance. He has a keen interest in social contribution activities. He was born on February 28, 1964. He graduated from Dongguk University High School attached to the College of Education and from the Trade Department of Kookmin University. He is a sales expert who has served as Head of Personal Group, Deputy Head of Sales Division, and Executive Vice President of Personal and Institutional Group at Woori Bank. At Woori Bank, he served as Managing Director of the Digital Finance Group, demonstrating a high level of understanding of the digital sector. #WooriCard #ParkWanSik #CEOPresident #membershipincrease #merchantacquisition #socialcontribution #financialexpert #digitalfinance #KookminUniversity #DonggukUniversity
    • CEO of Naver Financial
      Park Sang-jin
      Park Sang-jin is the CEO of Naver Financial. He is responsible for Naver's financial business. Park Sang-jin is dedicated to growing Naver Financial into a comprehensive financial platform that connects all aspects of customers' daily lives through integration with Naver Shopping. Born in 1972, he graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in Applied Statistics and earned a master's degree from Korea University's Business School. He began his career at Samsung SDS. He then moved to Naver, where he served as Head of Business Planning, Head of Financial Planning, and Director of Financial Planning. He is known for his expertise in both finance and logistics. To expand Naver Financial's overseas payment options, he is collaborating with Alipay to prepare for entry into the Japanese market. #ParkSangjin #NaverFinancial #Naver #CEO #FinancialBusiness #ComprehensiveFinancialPlatform #YonseiUniversity #KoreaUniversity #SamsungSDS #Alipay #JapaneseMarket
    • CEO and President of Korea University Medicine
      Yoon Eul-sik
      Yoon Eul-sik is the President of Korea University Medicine. He also serves as the Vice President for Medical Affairs at Korea University. As the head of Korea University Medicine, he oversees the operation of its five medical campuses. He is dedicated to presenting a blueprint for the future of medicine in South Korea and focuses on training physician-scientists. Born in 1964. He graduated from Korea University College of Medicine, earned a master's degree in medicine from Dongguk University Graduate School, and a doctorate in medicine from Korea University Graduate School. As a plastic surgeon specializing in breast reconstruction, lymphedema, and fat surgery, he was the first in the country to introduce robotic breast reconstruction surgery. He has served as the Chairman of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the President of the Korean Society of Breast Plastic Surgery, the President of the Korean Association of Private University Hospitals, the Vice President of the Korean Hospital Association, and the President of the Korean Association of Training Hospitals. After serving as a professor of plastic surgery at Korea University Ansan Hospital, he moved to Korea University Anam Hospital, where he served as the Vice Director of Clinical Affairs and Hospital Director. He is working to elevate Korea University College of Medicine, which is approaching its 100th anniversary, to a world-class medical brand. #KoreaUniversity #YoonEulsik #medicalcenter #plasticSurgery #roboticSurgery #medicaleducation #SouthKorea #futureofmedicine #physicianscientists #medicalleadership
    • CEO & President of Busan Bank
      Bang Seong-bin
      Bang Seong-bin is the president of BNK Busan Bank. He is striving to make Busan Bank a mid-sized bank with assets of KRW 100 trillion (US$ 72.1 billion) by 2025. He is also focused on achieving results in digital transformation and overseas business. Born on July 16, 1965, in Busan, he graduated from Busan Peniel High School and Dong-A University's Law Department. He joined Busan Bank and held positions such as Head of the Inspection Department, Head of the Compliance Department, Head of the Management Planning Division, and Vice President of Busan Bank. After serving as Managing Director of BNK Financial Group, he left BNK Financial Group in 2022 and returned as the president of Busan Bank in 2023. He keeps in mind the saying, "A company that ignores change has no future." Believing that the beginning of change must start from the top, he strives to set an example himself. #BangSeongbin #BNKBusanBank #digitaltransformation #overseasbusiness #Busan #leadership #financialgoals #change #bankingindustry #careertrajectory
    • Chairman of SPC Group
      Heo Young-in
      Heo Young-in is the Chairman of SPC Group. He led the growth of Paris Baguette through meticulous site management systems and research and development for quality improvement. He is striving to expand overseas operations to elevate SPC Group into a 'Great Food Company.' He was born on May 17, 1949, in Hwanghae-do, as the second son of Heo Chang-seong, the Honorary Chairman of Samlip Food. Seven months after becoming the CEO of Samlip Food, he went to Kansas City in the United States to learn baking technology. After completing his studies abroad, he returned to take on the role of CEO of Shany. While his elder brother, Chairman Heo Young-seon, led Samlip Food into business difficulties due to investments in the resort business, he grew Paris Baguette, Baskin-Robbins, and Dunkin' Donuts into leading domestic franchises. When Samlip Food went into court receivership due to bankruptcy, he acquired Samlip Food and established SPC Group by merging Samlip Food, Shany, Paris Croissant, and BR Korea. He expanded global operations by opening Paris Baguette stores in China and the United States, the first in the domestic baking industry. He is pushing to expand into a comprehensive food company by entering the fresh food business through international food and beverage franchises such as Jamba Juice, Pascucci, Shake Shack, and Eggslut. He is known for his meticulous nature, emphasizing fieldwork and quality management.
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    • SUPEX Council Head of the social value committee
      Jee Dong-seob
      Jee Dong-seob is the President and CEO of SK On. He is focused on improving the profitability and securing the competitiveness of SK On. He emphasizes enhancing the mid-to-long-term competitiveness through improving battery yield and diversifying the product portfolio, while also paying close attention to strengthening battery safety. He was born on July 7, 1963, in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province. He graduated from Gyeongnam High School in Busan and the Department of Physics at Seoul National University. He also earned a master's degree in economics from the Graduate School of Seoul National University. He began his career at Yukong, the predecessor of SK Innovation. He has held various positions including Director at SK Telecom, Director at SK, Secretary General of the SK SUPEX Council, and CEO of SK Lubricants. After serving as the Head of the Battery Business at SK Innovation, he was appointed as the President and CEO of SK On. Since becoming the CEO of SK Lubricants, he has established continuous cooperative relationships with global automobile companies. Through his roles as Head of Corporate Strategy at SK Telecom, Director of Marketing Strategy, and Director of the Mobile Network Operator (MNO) Planning Office, he has established himself as a leading strategic expert within the group. He is known for his rational personality, valuing dialogue and compromise. #JeeDongseob #SKOn #CEO #batterytechnology #corporatestrategy #SKInnovation #SeoulNationalUniversity #businessleadership #economics #automotiveindustry
    • CEO & Vice Chariman of Daelim
      Bae Weon-bog
      Bae Weon-bok is the Vice Chairman and CEO of Daelim, which is the largest shareholder of DL, the holding company of DL Group. Since the establishment of the holding company system at DL Group, he has been focusing on enhancing eco-friendly new businesses and strengthening ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management. He is interested in improving the group’s image and enhancing brand value through strengthening win-win management. He was born on November 30, 1961, in Seoul. He graduated from Gwanak High School and the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Sungkyunkwan University, and completed an MBA program at Lancaster University in the UK. He worked at LG Electronics for over 30 years, where he led the mobile phone business as the Head of the MC Product Planning Team, Director of the Design Management Center, and Marketing Group Head. He was recruited to Daelim Group as the CEO of Daelim Motorcycle, then became the Head of the Management Support Division at Daelim Industrial, and was subsequently appointed as CEO. After the transition to the holding company system at DL Group, he served as the CEO of the holding company DL before moving to become the CEO of Daelim. He is recognized as a marketing and product planning expert who led the heyday of LG Electronics' mobile phone business in the 2000s. #BaeWeonbok #Daelim #DLGroup #ESGManagement #BrandValue #MarketingExpert #ProductPlanning #LGElectronics #HoldingCompany
    • CEO & President of KB Kookmin Card
      Lee Chang-kwon
      Lee Chang-kwon is the President and CEO of KB Kookmin Card. He has set the goal of restoring KB Kookmin Card's position as the 'No. 1 card company' and is focusing on strengthening core business capabilities and growing new businesses. He was born on November 15, 1965. He graduated from Seoul Jungang High School and Korea University with a degree in Applied Statistics. While working in the Strategy Planning Department at KB Financial Group, he was responsible for the spinoff of KB Kookmin Card. After moving to KB Kookmin Card, he served as the Head of Strategy Planning, Head of Management Planning, Head of New Business, and Head of Lifestyle Services. He returned to KB Financial Group, where he served as the Head of Strategy Planning, Executive Vice President of Strategy Planning, and Vice President of Strategy. He led the acquisition of Prudential Life Insurance at KB Financial Group. He is focused on transforming KB Kookmin Card's mobile app, 'KB Pay,' into a comprehensive financial platform in response to the entry of big tech platforms into the financial industry. He is actively communicating with employees. #KBKookminCard #LeeChangKwon #CEO #FinancialIndustry #KBPay #PrudentialLifeInsurance #MobileApp #BigTech #BusinessStrategy #CorporateLeadership
    • CEO & President of SK Bioscience Co Ltd.
      Ahn Jae-yong
      Ahn Jae-yong is the CEO and President of SK Bioscience. As sales related to COVID-19 vaccines decline, he is focusing on securing new growth drivers. In preparation for the 'next pandemic,' he is exploring new fields such as messenger RNA (mRNA) vaccines and cell and gene therapy. He was born on November 14, 1967, in Seoul. He graduated from Yeouido High School in Seoul and studied economics at Yonsei University. He completed his Master of Business Administration (MBA) at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. After working at Korea Export Insurance Corporation, he moved to SK Chemicals. At SK Chemicals, he served as the head of the strategy team and the head of strategic planning. He led the launch of the world's first quadrivalent cell-culture influenza vaccine, "SkyCellflu Quadrivalent," as the head of the vaccine business division. When the vaccine business division of SK Chemicals spun off to become SK Bioscience, he was appointed as CEO and was promoted to president. He emphasizes collaboration with overseas institutions for the growth of the vaccine business. He believes that for the company to grow, it is essential to create an environment where employees can work effectively. #SKBioscience #AhnJaeyong #COVID19 #vaccines #mRNA #geneTherapy #businessLeadership #pandemicPreparation #globalCollaboration #employeeWellbeing
    • CEO of Hanwha Qcells
      Lee Koo-yung
      Lee Koo-young is the CEO of Hanwha Solutions Q CELLS Division (Hanwha Q CELLS) and also serves as the Chairman of the Hanwha Solutions Board of Directors. Together with Kim Dong-kwan, Vice Chairman and CEO of Hanwha Solutions Strategic Division, and Nam Yi-hyun, CEO of Hanwha Solutions Chemical Division, he leads Hanwha Solutions under a co-CEO system. He focuses on investment and research and development to lead the future solar market. In particular, he is interested in the 'Solar Hub' project, an integrated solar production complex in Georgia, USA, with an investment of over KRW 3 trillion (approximately USD 2.16 billion). Born on April 7, 1964, in Seoul, he graduated from Daesin High School and Yonsei University with a degree in Political Science and International Relations. He joined Hanwha Group and worked in the overseas sales team of Hanwha Chemical and at the New York office before becoming the head of Hanwha Q CELLS (now Hanwha Solutions Q CELLS Division) in the United States. He served as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at Hanwha Q CELLS and Hanwha SolarOne. He worked in Hanwha Group’s Business Planning Office and later served as the Head of Business Strategy at Hanwha Chemical. In 2019, he became the CEO of Hanwha Chemical and in 2020, the CEO of Hanwha Solutions Chemical Division. Having closely collaborated with Vice Chairman Kim Dong-kwan in the solar business, he is considered a key figure in Kim's succession process within the group. He is one of Kim Dong-kwan's key advisors, along with Kim Hee-chul, President of Hanwha Impact, and Ryu Doo-hyung, President of Hanwha Momentum Division. #Hanwha #HanwhaSolutions #SolarPower #Investment #LeeKooYoung #KimDongKwan #SolarHub #GeorgiaProject #RenewableEnergy #Leadership
    • Chairman of LX Group
      Koo Bon-joon
      Koo Bon-joon is the chairman of LX Group. He also serves as the CEO of LX Holdings, the holding company of LX Group. After separating from LG Group to form LX Group, he established it as a prominent conglomerate within two years. He is focused on developing new businesses, including the semiconductor business, which he had to leave midway during his tenure at LG Group. He was born on December 24, 1951, in Jinju, Gyeongsangnam-do, as the third son of Koo Ja-kyung, Honorary Chairman of LG Group. He graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in Computational Statistics and earned an MBA from the University of Chicago. He worked at AT&T Technologies in the United States, then held positions such as Manager at Goldstar Semiconductor, Executive Director at LG Chemical, Executive Director at LG Semiconductor, and CEO of LG Semiconductor. He served as the President and CEO of LG Philips LCD (now LG Display), was promoted to Vice Chairman, and then moved to serve as Vice Chairman and CEO of LG International Corp. When LG Electronics faced a crisis, he returned as a savior and served as Vice Chairman and CEO of LG Electronics for 4 years and 8 months. He then moved to lead the New Growth Business Promotion Team of LG Corp., where he was responsible for identifying the group's growth engines. He played a pivotal role in the management system of former LG Group Chairman Koo Bon-moo by enhancing the competitiveness and profitability of core businesses and overseeing overall business operations. He represented the group both internally and externally, managing group operations, strengthening new businesses, and presiding over performance reporting meetings on behalf of former LG Group Chairman Koo Bon-moo. When former LG Group Chairman Koo Bon-moo passed away and his son Koo Kwang-mo ascended as chairman, Koo Bon-joon retired as an advisor to LG. Following LG Group's tradition, he separated from LG Group in 2021, officially launching LX Group and becoming its chairman. He has a keen interest in the technology and products that form the foundation of manufacturing and is highly passionate about leading the market. He is known for his "direct" style, being unreserved in expressing his thoughts and pursuing what he wants to do. #LXGroup #KooBonJoon #Chairman #LGGroup #Semiconductor #NewBusiness #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #Manufacturing #MarketLeadership
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    • CEO of Kakao
      Hong Eun-taek
      Hong Eun-taek is the CEO of Kakao. He also serves as the chairman of the Kakao Impact Foundation. As the co-director of the 'Community Alignment Center (CAC)', which serves as the control tower of the Kakao Community (affiliates), he also oversees the ESG management of the Kakao Community. Born on December 10, 1963, he graduated from Chungkyung High School and the Department of Oriental History at Seoul National University. He worked as a reporter for Dong-A Ilbo, a producer for American radio station KBIA, and editorial director for Oh My News International before entering the IT industry when he joined NHN, the predecessor of Naver. In 2012, he joined Kakao as Vice President of Content Services and launched Kakao Page and Kakao Makers, a joint ordering platform. He was promoted to senior vice president after serving as Daum Kakao content team leader, social impact team leader, and Kakao chief operating officer. Since 2018, he has served as CEO of Kakao Commerce and has increased Kakao Commerce's transaction volume by more than four times. He was promoted to Chairman of the Kakao Impact Foundation and Vice Chairman of Kakao in 2022, and then appointed CEO in July of the same year. From October 2022, he has been leading Kakao as its sole CEO. He is working with Bae Jae-hyun, head of investment, to restructure Kakao's affiliates and reorganize their business structure. Although he is one of the oldest Kakao Group executives, he is an exercise fanatic who completed a triathlon and is also said to be a 'free spirit'. #HongEuntaek #Kakao #NHN #ESG #CAC
    • CEO & President of Samsung Card
      Kim Dae-hwan
      Kim Dae-hwan is the CEO of Samsung Card. He is focusing on solid management to cope with the deteriorating business environment in the card industry. Born on December 16, 1963, he graduated from Busan Daedong High School and Seoul National University with a degree in Economics. Starting his career at Samsung Life, he has held positions such as Marketing Strategy Group Manager, Management Support Office Manager, Executive Director of the Management Support Office, and Vice President of the Management Support Office, specializing in finance. He worked in the Financial Excellence Promotion Team of the Group Future Strategy Office, which was the control tower of Samsung Group. He is exploring internal innovation of companies through digitalization and actively contributing to the development of new business models utilizing big data. He is interested in expanding synergies with the mobile payment service 'Samsung Pay'. He is known for his balanced and rational thinking. #KimDaeHwan #SamsungCard
    • General Director of Severance Hospital
      Ha Jong-won
      Ha Jong-won is the director of Severance Hospital. He assumed office in August 2020 and has been serving his second term since 2022. He is interested in providing safe and efficient digital medical services through the integration of IoMT (Internet of Medical Things) technology and medical information systems in the digital transformation era. Born on February 18, 1964, he graduated from Gyeonggi High School and Yonsei University College of Medicine. He obtained his master's and doctorate degrees from the Graduate School of Yonsei University. In 1995, he was appointed to the Department of Internal Medicine at Yonsei University College of Medicine and has served as the director of the Intensive Care Unit at Severance Cardiovascular Hospital and the director of External Affairs. He has been active as the chairman of the Vascular Research Group of the Korean Society of Cardiology, the president of the Korean Society of Echocardiography, the founding president of the Korean Society of Vascular Medicine, and the chairman of the Planning Committee of the Korean Hospital Association. His specialties include diagnosing heart diseases using cardiac ultrasound and treating valvular diseases and heart failure. He gained attention for his paper published in the Harrison textbook, known as the bible of internal medicine. #SeveranceHospital #HaJongwon #digitalhealth #IoMT #cardiology #heartdisease #YonseiUniversity #medicalinnovation #heartfailure #valvulardisease
    • CEO & President of Hanjin Logistics
      Noh Sam-sug
      Noh Sam-sug is the CEO and President of Hanjin. He also serves as a director of the Jeongseok Logistics Foundation, a public interest corporation established by the Hanjin Group. In a phase where the logistics industry is shrinking due to the global economic slowdown, he is investing to strengthen logistics competitiveness. Together with President Cho Hyun-min, who oversees Digital Platform Business and Marketing, he is leading Hanjin and reinforcing its global business. He was born on August 15, 1964, in Gyeongnam. He graduated from the Department of Trade at Pusan National University and obtained an MBA in Logistics Management from Inha University Graduate School. He completed a Ph.D. program in Aviation Transportation and Logistics at Korea Aerospace University Graduate School. He joined Korean Air, where he served as a branch manager in overseas locations such as India and Sri Lanka, and held positions including Cargo Supply Operation Team Leader and Cargo Team Leader at the Southeast Asia Regional Headquarters. He was appointed CEO of Hanjin in 2019 and promoted to President in 2022. With over 30 years of experience in the air logistics industry, he is a sales expert who has acted as a key regional sales leader. He emphasizes willpower and drive that surpass external environments. Based on the belief that "the protagonist of the many stories contained in the history of the company is the customer," he practices customer-centric management. He has the deep trust of Hanjin Group Chairman Cho Won-tae. #NohSamsug #Hanjin #logistics #leadership #globalbusiness #customercentric #ChoHyunmin #ChoWontae #airlogistics #salesexpert
    • CEO of LG Uplus
      Hwang Hyeon-sik
      Hwang Hyeon-sik is the CEO and President of LG Uplus. As the 5G communication market grows, he is focusing on discovering new businesses to secure new growth engines based on the telecommunications business. He is paying attention to the growth potential of content and subscription services based on Internet TV (IPTV) channels, metaverse, data, advertising, security, smart mobility, and smart factories. He was born on August 1, 1962, in Incheon. He graduated from Bupyeong High School and Hanyang University with a degree in Industrial Engineering. He obtained a master's degree in Industrial Engineering from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). He joined LG and worked in the Chairman's office. After moving to the consulting firm PW&C, he returned to the LG Group as the head of the Business Development Team at LG Telecom. He went through the sales support and strategy sectors of LG Telecom and served as the head of the management team at the holding company LG. Returning to LG Uplus, he oversaw the mobile business. He led the wired and wireless business, encompassing mobile communication, Internet TV, high-speed internet, and smart home business, as the head of the consumer business. He was promoted to President in 2020 and appointed CEO of LG Uplus in 2021. For over 20 years, he has been responsible for the telecommunications business sales strategy since the days when LG Uplus was LG Telecom, being recognized as a 'sales expert' both inside and outside the company. #LGUplus #5G #telecommunications #HwangHyeonsik#CEO #metaverse #smartfactory #IPTV #innovation #salesexpert
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    • COO & Vice Chairman of Doosan Enerbility
      Jung Yeon-in
      Jung Yeon-in is the CEO and President of Doosan Enerbility. He is responsible for the management division and serves as the Chief Operating Officer (COO), supporting the business operations of Doosan Enerbility. Along with Chairman and CEO Park Ji-won, who oversees overall business, and CEO Park Sang-hyun, who is in charge of financial management, Jung leads Doosan Enerbility as part of a three-person co-CEO system. He is focused on devising support plans to back Doosan Enerbility's wind power, hydrogen energy business, and small modular reactor business. Born on January 27, 1963, in Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do. He graduated from Masan Jungang High School and Busan National University with a degree in Mechanical Design. He joined Korea Heavy Industries, the predecessor of Doosan Enerbility, where he handled management tasks including production support. Upon being promoted to Senior Executive Vice President from Executive Director of the Boiler Business Unit, he assumed the role of head of the management division and was appointed CEO. #JungYeonin #DoosanEnerbility #CEO #COO #WindPower #HydrogenEnergy #SmallModularReactor #BusinessManagement #KoreaHeavyIndustries #MechanicalDesign
    • Former Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport
      Won Hee-ryong
      Won Hee-ryong is the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport. Appointed as the first Minister of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport under the Yoon Suk-yeol administration, focusing on stabilizing the real estate market. Born on February 14, 1964, in Jungmun-dong, Seogwipo-si, Jeju Island. Graduated from Jeju Jeil High School, Seoul National University Law School, and obtained a master's degree in New Media Studies from Hanyang University Graduate School of Journalism and Information. Passed the 34th Judicial Examination with top honors, worked as a prosecutor, and later opened a law firm. Entered politics as a member of the former ruling party, the Hannara Party. Served as a three-term member of the National Assembly from Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, and held positions such as the Hannara Party's Reform Special Committee Chair, Secretary-General, and Chief Executive. Known as part of the 'Namwonjeong Trio' with Nam Kyung-pil, former Governor of Gyeonggi Province, and Jung Byung-guk, former lawmaker, advocating for reform within conservative parties. Left the party after the Park Geun-hye-Choi Soon-sil gate scandal, spent some time as an independent. Joined the Bareun Party and Bareun Future Party but left due to ideological differences, returned as an independent before joining the Future Integration Party. Re-elected as the Governor of Jeju Island. Resigned during the second term and entered the presidential primary of the People Power Party but lost, then worked alongside Yoon Suk-yeol's presidential campaign. During the presidential campaign, he oversaw policy development as the head of the People Power Party's Election Strategy Committee. After Yoon Suk-yeol's election as President, he became the Chairman of the Planning Committee tasked with turning campaign promises into policy tasks. Initially seen as a moderate reformist contributing to expanding the conservative base, but has taken a more hardline conservative stance post-election. Critics have labeled his post-impeachment actions as opportunistic.
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    • Vice Chairman of Hana Financial Group
      Lee Eun-hyung
      Lee Eun-hyung is the Vice Chairman of Hana Financial Group. He oversees three divisions at Hana Financial Group: Group Global Division (CGSO), Group ESG Division (CESGO), and Group Brand Division (CBO). Born on November 12, 1974, in Seoul, he is the second son of Lee Kwan-woo, the former president of Hanil Bank. He graduated from Seocho High School in Seoul and Korea University. He earned his master's and doctoral degrees in economics from Jilin University in China. He has held positions as the head and general representative of the China branch of Global Capital Investment Group (GCIG), a professor at the Northeast Asia Research Institute of Jilin University in China, and a consulting professor at Peking University in China. In 2011, he was recruited by Hana Financial Group and has served as Vice President in charge of global strategy at Hana Financial Group, Vice Chairman of China Minsheng Investment Group, and Chairman of the Investment Decision Committee. He was appointed Vice Chairman in charge of global affairs at Hana Financial Group in 2020 and has been serving his term since. He served as CEO of Hana Financial Investment (now Hana Securities) in 2021 and 2022. He is fluent in five languages and is an overseas expert with an extensive global network. He holds a philosophy of communicating with humility and emphasizes leadership through communication and empathy. #LeeEunHyung #HanaFinancialGroup #ViceChairman #GlobalStrategy #ESG #InternationalExpert #Leadership #Communication #Empathy #FinancialIndustry
    • Chairman of BGF Group
      Hing Seok-joh
      Hong Seok-joh is the chairman of BGF Group. He also serves as the chairman of BGF Retail. He transitioned from prosecution to lead BGF Retail (formerly known as Bogwang Family Mart), focusing on expanding the CU convenience store business. He entrusted the holding company to his eldest son, Hong Jeong-kook, who serves as the CEO of BGF, while his second son, Hong Jeong-hyuk, oversees new businesses as the CEO of BGF Eco Materials, establishing a foundation for succession. Born on January 8, 1953, in Seoul as the son of Hong Jin-ki, former chairman of JoongAng Ilbo, he has an older brother Hong Seok-hyun, chairman of JoongAng Holdings, an older sister Hong Ra-hee, former director of the Samsung Museum of Art Leeum, and a brother-in-law Lee Kun-hee, former chairman of Samsung Electronics. He graduated from Seoul National University's College of Law and Harvard University Graduate School in the United States. After passing the bar exam, he served as the head of planning at the Supreme Prosecutors' Office, head of the Prosecution Department at the Ministry of Justice, and chief prosecutor at Gwangju High Prosecutors' Office. Although he was once considered a candidate for Prosecutor General, he left the legal profession after being implicated in the 'An Gi-bu X-Files' case exposed by lawmaker Roh Hoe-chan, accused of delivering bribes, concluding his career as chief prosecutor at Gwangju High Prosecutors' Office. Moving to the CEO and chairman position at Bogwang Family Mart, he renamed the company to BGF Retail and rebranded it as CU, severing ties with Japan's FamilyMart. By dividing BGF into BGF for investment and BGF Retail for business operations, he transitioned the group into a holding company structure. Despite initial skepticism about his management capabilities due to his prosecutorial background, he elevated CU to a leading position in the industry. His hands-on management style has earned him recognition as the most successful among the children of former chairman Hong Jin-ki in the field of business management. #HongSeokJoh #BGFGroup #BGFRetail #CU #SuccessionPlanning #FormerProsecutor #HongJinKiFamily #SeoulNationalUniversity #HarvardGrad
    • President of Sejong University
      Bae Deg-hyo
      Bae Deg-hyo is the President of Sejong University. He is dedicated to nurturing creative talents to lead the Fourth Industrial Revolution. He was born in 1960. He graduated from the Department of Civil Engineering at Yonsei University. He earned his master's and doctoral degrees in Construction and Environmental Engineering from the University of Iowa in the United States. At Sejong University, he served as the Head of the Department of Construction and Environmental Engineering, Director of Planning, and Dean of the Graduate School. He has held positions such as Vice President of the Korean Society of Climate Change Research, Academic Vice President of the Korean Water Resources Association, Non-Executive Director of the Korea Water Resources Survey Technology Institute, and Chairman of the National Water Management Committee. As an expert in environment and energy, he has extensive knowledge in the field of water management. #SejongUniversity #BaeDegHyo #FourthIndustrialRevolution #CreativeTalents #CivilEngineering #YonseiUniversity #UniversityOfIowa #WaterManagement #EnvironmentExpert #KoreanWaterResourcesAssociation
    • Vice Chairman of GS Retail
      Huh Yeon-soo
      Huh Yeon-Soo is the Vice Chairman and CEO of GS Retail. He is focusing his efforts on reducing the deficit of the online business and improving the operating profit margin of the convenience store business. He is actively engaging in mergers and acquisitions and investment activities to enhance the integrated platform that encompasses both online and offline operations. Through quick commerce, which utilizes GS Retail's offline channels as delivery bases, he is responding to changes in consumer purchasing patterns. He was born on July 26, 1961, as the second son of Huh Shin-Goo, Honorary Chairman of GS Retail. He graduated from Korea University with a degree in Electrical Engineering and received a Master's degree in Computer Science from Syracuse University in the United States. He joined Lucky-Goldstar and held positions such as Executive Director of the Singapore branch of LG International Corp and Executive Director in charge of new store planning at LG Distribution. At GS Retail, he served as Executive Director of the Convenience Store Business Division, Vice President of Sales, Vice President and Head of MD Headquarters, President and Head of MD Headquarters, and President of the Convenience Store Business Division before being appointed CEO. He was promoted to Vice Chairman in 2019. Huh has led the growth of GS Retail's convenience store business. He is known for being sensitive to trends and strong in details. Along with Huh Tae-Soo, Chairman of GS Group, he is playing a pivotal role in stabilizing the group as a third-generation owner-manager. #GSRetail #HuhYeonSoo #conveniencestore #onlinetoooffline #mergersandacquisitions #investment #quickcommerce #consumertrends #businessgrowth #thirdgenerationleadership
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    • President of Yonsei University
      Suh Seoung-hwan
      Suh Seoung-hwan is the President of Yonsei University. He envisions transforming Yonsei University into an educational institution that fosters 'innovative leaders with a communal self.' He is strategically strengthening the fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and big data, focusing on developing Yonsei into a practical research-oriented university. Suh is dedicated to transforming the international campus into a global hub for bio-research and industry. Born on June 28, 1956, in Seoul, he graduated from Seoul High School and Yonsei University with a degree in economics. He obtained his master's degree in economics from Yonsei University Graduate School and earned his Ph.D. in economics from Princeton University. As a professor of economics at Yonsei University, he served as the president of the Korean Regional Science Association and the Korean Association of Applied Economics, and as the director of the Yonsei University Economic Research Institute. Suh was a member of the Central Urban Planning Committee of the Ministry of Land, Transport and Maritime Affairs and a member of the Early Warning System (EWS) Indicator Review Committee of the Ministry of Construction and Transportation. As a member of the 18th Presidential Transition Committee, he proposed the key real estate policies of President-elect Park Geun-hye, including the 'Happy Housing' and 'Jeonse(lent in korea) without Lump Sum' plans, and served as the Minister of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport. He launched the innovative education platform 'LearnUs,' which is open to the public, receiving praise for shifting the paradigm to a blended online and offline education model. #SuhSeounghwan #YonseiUniversity #AI #BigData #BioResearch #GlobalHub #Economics #HappyHousing #LearnUs #EducationInnovation
    • CEO & President of Hyundai Wia
      Jung Jae-wook
      Jung Jae-wook is the CEO and President of Hyundai Wia. In line with Hyundai Motor Group's strategy for transitioning to future vehicles, he is dedicated to enhancing the competitiveness of eco-friendly car parts, including electric and hydrogen vehicles. Born on March 5, 1959, he graduated from Pusan National University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has worked at Kia Motors and Hyundai Mobis before joining Hyundai Motor, where he served as the Head of Parts Development 1 Division and the Head of Parts Development Business Unit. After being promoted to Vice President, he moved to the Chinese subsidiary, Beijing Hyundai Motor Company, where he served as the Head of the Purchasing Division before returning as the Head of the Purchasing Division at Hyundai Motor. In 2021, he was promoted to President and appointed CEO of Hyundai Wia. With over 30 years of experience at Kia Motors, Hyundai Mobis, and Hyundai Motor, he is a specialist in auto parts. Keywords: #JungJaeWook #HyundaiWia #EcoFriendlyCars #ElectricVehicles #HydrogenCars #AutoPartsDevelopment #HyundaiMotorGroup #FutureVehicles #AutomotiveIndustry #MechanicalEngineering
    • Founder & Chief Creativity Officer of JYP Entertainment
      Park Jin-young
      Park Jin-young is the founder and largest shareholder of JYP Entertainment, holding a 15.2% stake. He serves as an inside director and Chief Creativity Officer (CCO) at JYP Entertainment. He is focused on a localization strategy, introducing idol groups composed of local members from countries such as the United States, Japan, and China. Born on December 13, 1971, in Seoul, his registered birthday is January 13, 1972. He moved to the United States during elementary school, where he lived for two and a half years, was exposed to American popular culture, and nurtured his dream of becoming a singer. While studying in the Department of Geology at Yonsei University, he debuted with the group 'Park Jin-young and the New Generation' but did not achieve significant success as a group. He made his solo debut with the title track 'Don't Leave Me'. Hits such as 'Elevator', 'She Was Pretty', 'Honey', and 'I Have a Woman' established him as one of the representative singers of South Korea in the 1990s. Transitioning into a producer, he founded JYP Entertainment. The company grew into one of South Korea's top four entertainment agencies, producing artists like god, Park Ji-yoon, Rain, Byul, Wonder Girls, 2PM, Miss A, TWICE, Stray Kids, and ITZY. With a determination to sing and perform even as he ages, he continued his singing and broadcasting activities without a break in 2023, even after turning 50, embodying the spirit of an 'eternal entertainer'.
    • CFO & President in SK
      Lee Sung-hyung
      Lee Sung-hyung is the President of SK Group's Finance Division and Portfolio Management Division. He serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Head of Portfolio Management (PM) at SK Group's holding company, SK, dedicating his efforts to building the 'financial story' championed by Chey Tae-won, Chairman of SK Group. As SK Group has plans to invest KRW 247 trillion (US$ 179.4 billion) by 2026, he is focused on managing the financial stability to secure the necessary investment resources. Born on December 25, 1965, he graduated from Gyeongju High School in Gyeongbuk and Yonsei University with a degree in Business Administration. After joining Yukong, the predecessor of SK Innovation, he held positions such as Head of Corporate Finance at SK Securities, Director of SK Finance Division 1, and Director of Financial Management at SK Telecom. In addition to his roles as Head of SK Finance Division and PM Division, he also serves as an outside director for SKC, SK E&S, and SK Ecoplant. #SKGroup #Finance #Investment #CFO #LeeSunghyung #PortfolioManagement #CheyTaeWon #FinancialStability #BusinessAdministration #CorporateFinance
    • COO & Vice Chairman of LG Corp.
      Kwon Bong-seok
      Kwon Bong-seok is the CEO & Vice Chairman of LG Corp. Along with LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo, he leads the holding company LG in a co-CEO structure. While assisting Chairman Koo in leading LG, he is exploring new business ventures through direct and indirect investments, including mergers and acquisitions. He was born on September 9, 1963, in Busan. After graduating from Busan Daedong High School and majoring in Industrial Engineering at Seoul National University, he completed an MBA program at Helsinki School of Economics in Finland. He joined LG Electronics and worked mainly in the display field, serving in roles such as Manager of DID (Digital Signage) Business Planning Group and Head of the Monitor Business Unit and HE Media Business Unit. As the Executive Director of MC Product Planning Group, he participated in the early development of LG's strategic smartphone 'G' series and the smartwatch 'G Watch.' He moved to LG Corp., the holding company, where he supported the businesses of LG Group affiliates as Head of the Synergy Team, then transitioned to lead the HE Business Division, managing LG Electronics' TV business. Following the group strategy of applying the success know-how of OLED TVs to the smartphone business, he concurrently served as Head of the MC Business Division before being appointed CEO of LG Electronics. He is known for his integrative management strategy, possessing both technological and marketing capabilities, and is praised for listening well to the voices on the front lines, thus having a strong sense of field experience. #LG #KwonBongseok #KooKwangmo #businessleadership #mergersandacquisitions #newbusinessventures #OLEDTV #smartphonebusiness #managementstrategy #technologymarketing
    • CEO & President of Samsung Life Insurance Co, Ltd.
      Jeon Young-muk
      Jeon Young-mook is the President and CEO of Samsung Life Insurance. With the domestic insurance market saturated, he is focusing on strengthening overseas business and asset management sectors. He was born on October 20, 1964 (Lunar Calendar) in Jeongseon, Gangwon Province. After graduating from Wonju High School and Yonsei University with a degree in Business Administration, he earned an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania in the United States. He began his career at Samsung Life Insurance, serving as Head of the Asset PF Operations Team, Head of the Investment Business Department, and Head of the Asset Management Headquarters. He was appointed Vice President and CEO of Samsung Asset Management, leading the development of new products such as lifecycle funds and pension products. In 2020, after five years away from Samsung Life Insurance, he returned as President and CEO, marking a triumphant homecoming. Renowned for his expertise in asset management and business administration, he is considered one of the leaders who will guide Samsung Group's financial affiliates. #JeonYoungmook #SamsungLifeInsurance #assetmanagement #businessadministration #Koreaninsurance #overseasbusiness #financialleadership #SouthKorea #insuranceindustry #SamsungGroup
    • Executive Producer of YG Entertainment
      Yang Hyun-suk
      Yang Hyun-suk is the founder and Executive Producer of YG Entertainment. He is focused on overcoming the crisis triggered by the Burning Sun scandal and restoring public trust. He was acquitted in the first trial of 'retaliatory threats' charges and is currently undergoing an appeal trial. Born on January 9, 1970, in Seoul, Yang began his career as a legendary dancer in Itaewon and debuted with 'Seo Taiji and Boys,' shaking up the domestic music scene. After Seo Taiji and Boys' sudden retirement, Yang shifted his career path to music production. In 1996, he established Hyun Planning, a hip-hop specialized record label. After discovering Jinusean and 1TYM, he changed the company's name to YG Planning and continuously pursued a brand image as a 'specialist in black music,' solidifying his foundation as a producer. Renaming the company to YG Entertainment, he discovered and successfully launched artists such as Se7en, Gummy, BIGBANG, and 2NE1, widely showcasing his prowess as a producer. He also achieved significant success in the global music market with PSY's 'Gangnam Style.' Yang stepped down as Chief Executive Producer of YG Entertainment, taking responsibility for the Burning Sun scandal involving former BIGBANG member Seungri, but returned after three and a half years. He is working on renewing the contract with BLACKPINK and is directly managing the new girl group 'Baby Monster,' striving to restore his and the company's image. Keywords #YangHyunSuk #YGEntertainment #BurningSunScandal #Kpop #MusicProducer #SeoTaijiAndBoys #BIGBANG #BLACKPINK #BabyMonster #GangnamStyle
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    • President of Samsung Electronics
      Park Yong-in
      Park Yong-in is the President and Head of System LSI Business at Samsung Electronics' Device Solutions (DS) Division. He leads Samsung Electronics' non-memory semiconductor business, including mobile chips, image sensors, and artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductors. He focuses on enhancing system semiconductor design capabilities to catch up with companies like Qualcomm and Sony in mobile processors (AP) and image sensors. Born on April 23, 1964. He graduated from Whimoon High School in Seoul and received a bachelor's degree in electronic engineering from Yonsei University, where he also earned a master's degree in electronic engineering from the graduate school. He has design and process development experience in the analog and system integrated circuit (IC) fields and is recognized as an expert in high-difficulty data converters among analog semiconductors. He began his career at LG Electronics, then moved to LG Semiconductors and Texas Instruments (TI) in the United States before being recruited by Dongbu HiTek (now DB HiTek). At Dongbu HiTek, he established the display business unit and led LDI development. He moved to Samsung Electronics, where he held key positions in the System LSI Business Division, including Head of LSI Development, Head of Sensor Business Team, and Head of System LSI Strategy Marketing, leading the growth of display driver ICs (DDI), power management ICs (PMIC), and sensor businesses. #SamsungElectronics #ParkYongin #SystemLSI #NonMemorySemiconductors #MobileChips #ImageSensors #AIsemiconductors #DataConverters #SemiconductorIndustry #AnalogSemiconductors
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    • Head of Food Growth Promotion at CJ CheilJedang
      Lee Sun-ho
      Lee Sun-ho is the Head of Food Growth Promotion at CJ CheilJedang. As the eldest son of CJ Group Chairman Lee Jae-hyun, he is the top candidate for succession of CJ Group's management rights. In his role at the Food Growth Promotion Office, he focuses on the overseas growth of CJ CheilJedang's food business and the exploration of new businesses. He was born on May 30, 1990. He graduated from Columbia University in the United States with a degree in Financial Economics before joining CJ Group. He has held various positions, including Manager at CJ CheilJedang, Head of the Bio Business Management Team at CJ CheilJedang, and Senior Manager in the Management Strategy Office at CJ Corporation. He later moved to the Food Strategy Planning Team 1 in the Food Business Division of CJ CheilJedang. With the reorganization of CJ CheilJedang, he was appointed Head of the Food Growth Promotion Office. He was tried for violating the Narcotics Control Act. During this process, he was suspended from the company but returned a year later as Head of Global Business. He is known to be quiet, humble, and unpretentious.
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    • President & Head of Global marketing in Samsung Electronics
      Lee Young-hee
      Lee Young-hee is the President and Head of Global Marketing at Samsung Electronics. She oversees Samsung Electronics' brand marketing strategy, effectively fulfilling the role of Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). She is the first female president in the Samsung Group, excluding the owner family. Born in November 1964, Lee graduated from Yonsei University with a degree in English Literature and earned a master's degree in Advertising Marketing from Northwestern University in the United States. She has served as an advertising executive at Leo Burnett Korea, Marketing Manager at Unilever Korea, and Marketing Director at SC Johnson Korea, gaining experience as a marketing leader in global companies. Lee also held the position of Executive Director of the Pharmaceutical and Hospital Division at L'Oréal Korea. After being recruited as an executive at Samsung Electronics, she worked in the Strategic Marketing Team at the DMC Research Center, focusing on mobile phone marketing. Her efforts in establishing and promoting the Galaxy series brand led to her rapid promotions to Senior Vice President and Executive Vice President. As a brand marketing expert, she played a crucial role in overcoming the discontinuation crisis of the Galaxy Note 7 and worked diligently to restore the brand image of Samsung Electronics' smartphones. Lee consistently participates in lectures and events related to female leadership, becoming a role model for female executives in South Korea. #Samsung #LeeYounghee #GlobalMarketing #CMO #GalaxySeries #BrandMarketing #FemaleLeadership #RoleModel #Smartphones #CorporateSuccess
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    • Chairman of Hyundai Home Shopping
      Chung Kyo-sun
      Chung Kyo-sun is the Vice Chairman of Hyundai Department Store Group. He also serves as the CEO of Hyundai Home Shopping. He assists Chung Ji-sun, the Chairman of Hyundai Department Store Group, in managing the overall operations of the group, striving to elevate Hyundai Department Store Group into a 'Total Life Care Company.' As Hyundai Department Store Group transitions to a dual holding company structure, he is focusing on improving the performance of Hyundai GF Holdings subsidiaries, including Hyundai L&C, Hyundai Green Food, Hyundai Livart, Hyundai Everdigm, and Hyundai IT&E. Born on October 31, 1974, in Seoul, he is the second son of Chung Mong-geun, Honorary Chairman of Hyundai Department Store Group. He graduated from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies with a degree in Trade and completed an MBA at Adelphi University in the United States. He joined Hyundai Department Store, working in the Management Control Team and Planning and Coordination Headquarters, eventually becoming Vice Chairman of Hyundai Department Store and Vice Chairman of Hyundai Green Food. When his father, Honorary Chairman Chung Mong-geun, retired from management, he, along with his elder brother, Chairman Chung Ji-sun, ushered in the third generation of leadership for Hyundai Department Store Group. Alongside Chairman Chung Ji-sun, he oversees the operations of Hyundai Department Store and other affiliates within Hyundai Department Store Group, including Hyundai Livart, Hyundai Everdigm, and Hyundai Green Food, among others in the distribution sector. He is known for his unpretentious and bold personality and possesses a keen sense of art. #HyundaiDepartmentStore #ChungKyoSun #HyundaiHomeShopping #TotalLifeCareCompany #HyundaiGFHoldings #HyundaiL&C #HyundaiGreenFood #HyundaiLivart #HyundaiEverdigm #ThirdGenerationLeadership
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