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Hur Dong-soo is the Chairman of the Board at Yonsei University, with a term from April 4, 2024, to April 3, 2028.

Since 2017, he has served as the Chairman of Yonsei University's board and is also the Honorary Chairman of GS Caltex.

He focuses on enhancing Yonsei University's educational and research capabilities to make it the best private university in Asia.

He has previously served as the CEO of GS Caltex and the Chairman of the Board at GS Energy.

Born on July 13, 1943 (lunar calendar) in Jinju, Gyeongnam Province, he graduated from Bosung High School in Seoul and earned a degree in chemical engineering from Yonsei University.

He obtained his master's and doctorate degrees in chemical engineering from the University of Wisconsin in the United States.

After working at Chevron Research in the US, he joined GS Caltex in 1973.

He became CEO in 1994, Vice Chairman in 1998, and Chairman in 2002.

He is well-known for his skill and passion for Go, having served as the Chairman of the Korea Baduk Association for 15 years.

Emphasizing corporate social responsibility, he served as Chairman of the Community Chest of Korea and, as of 2024, is the head of the Donghaeng Welfare Foundation, a social welfare organization he established with his own funds.

His eldest son, Hur Sae-hong, is the CEO of GS Caltex. He is the second son of the late Hur Jung-gu, Honorary Chairman of Samyang Trading.

As the Chairman of Yonsei University's board, he is dedicated to strengthening the university's finances for its sustainable development and growth.

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