• Chairman of Korea Petrochemical Ind. Co.
    Lee Soon-kyu

    Second-Generation Owner of First-Generation Petrochemical Company, Secures Management Control Amid Hostile Takeover Attempts

    Last Updated on Sep 27, 2024

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Life Summary
Lee Soon-kyu is the Chairman of Korea Petrochemical Ind. Co., Ltd., one of the first-generation petrochemical companies in South Korea.

He was born on July 14, 1959, in Seoul.

Lee is the nephew of Lee Jung-rim, Honorary Chairman and founder of Korea Petrochemical. His father, Lee Jung-ho, was also a co-founder and the younger brother of Lee Jung-rim.

He graduated from Myungji High School in Seoul and studied law at Hanyang University. He later completed his MBA at Hofstra University in the United States.

Lee began his career at Wondong Industries in 1988 and joined Korea Petrochemical in 1991. He held various positions, including auditor, executive director, vice president, and president, before becoming Chairman and CEO in 2007.

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