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  • Chairman of DL Group

    Lee Hae-wook

    Lee Hae-wook(Korean: 이해욱) is the chairman of DL Group. He is focusing on restructuring the business into a global developer, mainly in construction, petrochemicals, and energy sectors. He is interested in improving the group's image and establishing governance structure. Born on February 14, 1968, in Seoul, as the eldest son among three sons and two daughters of Lee Jun-yong, the honorary chairman of Daelim Group. He graduated from Seoul Kyungbok High School, earned a bachelor's degree in Business Statistics from the University of Denver in the U.S., and a master's degree in Applied Statistics from Columbia University in the U.S. He joined Daelim Engineering as a manager, became the CEO of Daelim Corporation in 2007, and was appointed as the vice chairman of Daelim Industry in 2011. As the largest shareholder of DL Company, the pinnacle of DL Group's governance structure, he transitioned to a professional management system and took on the role of chairman after stepping down from the board of directors. He has a free-spirited nature with a keen sense of art.

    NEWS

    • • DL Group’s Shadow Holding Structure: Lee Hae-wook Gains Power, Avoids Accountability
    • • Sudden Leadership Change at DL E&C, Lee Hae-wook Needs 'Key Man' in Construction
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  • Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group

    Chung Eui-sun

    Chung Eui-sun is the Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group. He is focused on transforming Hyundai Motor Group into a smart mobility solution provider that offers comprehensive services related to transportation, such as urban air mobility (UAM) and autonomous driving. He was born on October 18, 1970, in Seoul, as the eldest son among one son and three daughters of Chung Mong-koo, Honorary Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group. He graduated from Goojung Middle School and Whimoon High School in Seoul, and earned a degree in Business Administration from Korea University. After joining Hyundai Precision & Industries (now Hyundai Mobis) as a manager, he pursued further studies in the United States and obtained an MBA from the University of San Francisco. He worked at Itochu Corporation’s New York branch before joining Hyundai Motor Company as a purchasing manager. He served as Deputy Head of the Domestic Sales Division at Hyundai Motor, as well as Deputy Head of the Planning Headquarters for Hyundai and Kia Motors, before becoming the CEO of Kia Motors in 2005. After serving as Vice Chairman of Hyundai Motor, he was inaugurated as Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group in 2020. During his tenure as Kia’s CEO, he led the company’s "design management" strategy and brought a new wave of innovation to Hyundai Motor by actively recruiting international executives. He is known for being modest and humble and is praised for his open communication with employees. #ChungEuisun #HyundaiMotorGroup #SmartMobility #UrbanAirMobility #AutonomousDriving #KiaMotors #DesignManagement #BusinessLeadership #KoreanBusiness #HyundaiMobilityTransformation

    NEWS

    • • Chung Eui-sun Tackles Tariff Crisis with Hyundai’s Quality Management DNA
    • • Chung Eui-sun’s Passion for Hyundai’s ‘N’ Pays Off — From Dismissal to Global Praise in 10 Years
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  • 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

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  • 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

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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

    NEWS

    • • Kumho Petrochemical Defies Slump, Park Jun-kyung Drives Sustainable Growth
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  • 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

    NEWS

    • • Coupang Targets KRW 1 Trillion in Operating Profit as Bom Kim Increases Focus on Taiwan
    • • Bom Kim Isn’t Satisfied with KRW 40 Trillion—Why Taiwan Holds the Key to Coupang’s Global Expansion
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  • Vice Chariman of Samsung Heavy Industrie

    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

    NEWS

    • • Choi Sung-an Breaks Samsung Heavy’s Loss Streak, Outsider Advantage Pays Off
    • • Samsung Heavy Industries Rides the Container Ship Order Boom: Choi Sung-an on Track to Achieve $9.7 Billion Order Target
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  • Co-CEO of NCSoft

    Park Byung-moo

    Park Byung-moo, currently serving as the Co-CEO of NCSoft, has a distinguished career marked by significant achievements and strategic leadership. Born in Seoul in 1961, Park's journey to the top began with his education at Seoul National University's Law School, where he graduated and subsequently passed the 24th National Judicial Examination at the youngest age on record. Park's career in mergers and acquisitions began at Kim & Chang, one of South Korea's leading law firms. His expertise in M&A led him to hold various high-profile positions, including CEO of Plenus Entertainment, South Korean Representative for Newbridge Capital (now TPG Asia Fund), CEO of Hanaro Telecom, Co-CEO of Bogo Fund, and CEO of VIG Partners. In 2023, Park joined NCSoft to address the company's declining performance, and in 2024, he was appointed Co-CEO. He has actively promoted restructuring and implemented efficient decision-making systems to enhance the company's management efficiency. Leveraging NCSoft's financial strength, Park is focused on acquiring companies across gaming and non-gaming sectors to identify new growth drivers for the company. Known for his sharp analysis and bold decisions, Park has earned nicknames such as "Midas Touch" and "Genius." ### Keywords #ParkByungmoo #NCSoft #CoCEO #CorporateEfficiency #MergersAndAcquisitions #Leadership #BusinessStrategy #GrowthDrivers #Innovation #StrategicLeadership

    NEWS

    • • What Changes Does Kim Taek-jin Hope Lawyer Park Byung-moo Will Bring to NCSoft?
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  • President of MS Company at LG Electronic

    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

    NEWS

    • • LG Bets on Premium LCD TVs Amid TV Business Slump
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  • 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.

    NEWS

    • • HYBE Bets on KATSEYE to Boost Girl Group Success