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CEO of Hyundai Motor Securities
Bae Hyung-keun
- Bae Hyung-keun is the President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Securities. He is focused on recovering losses from real estate project financing (structured finance) and establishing a stable future revenue structure. Born in 1965, he graduated from Seoul's Kyunggi High School and studied Business Administration at Korea University. In 1990, Bae joined Hyundai Group, working in the comprehensive planning office. He later served as an aide to Hyundai Motor’s top management, as well as the head of the planning office and the head of the corporate strategy office. After that, he moved to Hyundai Mobis, where he held the positions of CFO and Vice President. In 2024, he was appointed President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Securities. Bae is known as a leading financial expert within Hyundai Motor Group. With his experience in various group affiliates, such as Hyundai Engineering & Construction's comprehensive planning office and Incheon Steel, he has developed expertise in the group’s overall business and strategy. He also has an extensive personal network both domestically and internationally. #BaeHyungkeun #HyundaiMotorSecurities #financialexpert #realestatefinancing #HyundaiMobis #HyundaiMotorGroup #CFO #businessstrategy #KoreaUniversity #financialmanagement
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CEO of Hyundai Motor Securities
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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
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Chairman of Chemtronics
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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. Born on April 11, 1971, Heo graduated from Korea University with a degree in Physics and earned a master’s degree in Physics from the same university’s graduate school. He completed his military service as an industrial technical personnel at OnNet (now Webzen OnNet). Heo held various positions, including Head of Community at SK Communications and Head of Publishing at OnNet, before serving as Head of Game Services at Daum Communications. He later joined Pearl Abyss, where he served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) before being appointed CEO in 2022. He is currently focused on the Chinese release of *Black Desert* (Chinese version), scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2024. #HeoJinyoung #PearlAbyss #BlackDesert #gameindustry #CEO #KoreaUniversity #gaming #COO #gamedevelopment #Chinesemarket #gamepublishing
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CEO of Pearl Abyss
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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
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Chairman of Foosung
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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
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President of Dongseo University
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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.
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CEO of SGI Seoul Guarantee
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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.
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Lotte Healthcare CEO
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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
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Chairman of Booyoung Group
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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
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CEO of T&L
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CEO of Kumho Tire
Jung Il-taik
- Jung Il-taik is the President and CEO of Kumho Tire. He assumed leadership during a period of continued annual losses for the company and is now dedicated to fully restoring its financial health. Born on June 11, 1964, Jung graduated from Gwangju Jeil High School and went on to study chemical engineering at Chonnam National University, where he also earned a master's degree in polymer engineering. Jung began his career at Kumho Tire in 1988. Throughout his tenure, he has predominantly worked in research and development, having held positions such as head of the Quality and R&D divisions. Aside from a brief period in charge of the Sales division, his career has been focused on technical and developmental roles. In 2021, Jung was promoted to president and appointed as CEO. He also serves as the chairman of the Korea Tire Manufacturers Association. Jung is known for his proactive communication with employees. #JungIltaik #KumhoTire #CEOKumhoTire #tireindustry #KoreaTireManufacturersAssociation #businessleadership #researchanddevelopment #Koreanbusiness #tiretechnology #corporateleadership
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CEO of Kumho Tire