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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.


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