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CEO of DK&D
Choi Min-seok
30-Year Synthetic Leather Expert Expands Business to Build a KRW 100 Billion Company
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Last Updated on Feb 5, 2025
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CEO of DK&D
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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
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
- Life Summary
- Career Highlights & Challenges
- · DK&D's Corporate Structure
- · Performance deteriorated due to U.S.-China trade dispute, improved in 2024 with increased orders
- · Efforts to Enhance Shareholder Value, Completion of 570,000 Share Buyback and Cancellation
- · Signed KRW 18.4 billion synthetic leather supply contract for headsets
- · Shares Gifted to Two Sons, Laying the Foundation for Second-Generation Management
- · Paid KRW 700 million in 2023 year-end dividends
- · Partnering with Taiwanese Synthetic Leather Manufacturer San Fang Chemical to Develop Eco-Friendly Nonwoven Products
- · Achieved Grade 1 certification in European Oeko-Tex Standard 100
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