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Woo Tae-hee is the President and CEO of Hyosung Heavy Industries.

He is working to secure orders for the power equipment manufacturing division by riding the global transmission network expansion boom.

He is also fostering new energy businesses such as hydrogen, wind power, and energy storage systems (ESS), which are expected to become new growth engines for Hyosung Heavy Industries.

Woo Tae-hee was born on September 29, 1962, in Seoul.

He graduated from Baemoon High School in Seoul and Yonsei University with a degree in Public Administration. He later earned a master’s degree in Public Administration from Seoul National University’s Graduate School of Public Administration, a master’s degree in Economic Policy from UC Berkeley, and a doctorate in Business Administration from Kyung Hee University.

He began his career in public service after passing the 27th Administrative Examination with the highest score as the youngest successful candidate. He primarily worked in the trade sector and rose to the position of Second Vice Minister at the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy. During his tenure, he served as the chief negotiator for the Korea-China Free Trade Agreement (FTA), leading the successful conclusion of the agreement.

After leaving public service, Woo Tae-hee held various positions, including Special Professor at Yonsei University, Outside Director of Lotte Fine Chemical, Vice Chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Employer Representative at the Presidential Economic, Social, and Labor Council, and Chairman of the Energy and Industry Transition Subcommittee under the Carbon Neutrality and Green Growth Commission.

In February 2024, Woo joined Hyosung Group as the CEO of Hyosung Heavy Industries.

With his extensive experience as a trade official, he is expected to contribute to expanding Hyosung Heavy Industries' power equipment exports and reducing U.S. tariffs on Korean power equipment.

He is highly regarded for his expertise, planning ability, and drive. In government circles, he has been recognized across administrations and has often been mentioned as a candidate for ministerial positions during cabinet reshuffles.

Woo Tae-hee adheres to three key work philosophies: "communication," "timely decision-making by managers," and "independent survival."

He is known for his firm personality and his tendency to speak his mind when necessary. Woo describes himself as a "bookworm" who reads three books a month.


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