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The Director of Strategy Headquarters and Vice President of Hanwha Galleria
- Kim Dong-seon, born on May 30, 1989, is the third son of Kim Seung-youn, Chairman of Hanwha Group. He currently holds multiple key positions within the Hanwha Group, including the Director of Strategy Headquarters and Vice Presidentat at Hanwha Galleria, Head of Strategy Division at Hanwha Hotels & Resorts, Head of Strategic Planning at Hanwha Robotics, and Head of Overseas Business Division at Hanwha Construction.
Kim Dong-seon was educated in the United States, graduating from Taft School and majoring in Political Science at Dartmouth College. He has an illustrious background as a national equestrian athlete, winning three gold medals and one silver medal at the Doha Asian Games, Guangzhou Asian Games, and Incheon Asian Games as a member of the Hanwha Galleria Equestrian Team.
Kim started his career at Hanwha Construction, working in the Overseas Construction Business Division and the New Growth Strategy Team. He also ventured into the culinary business by running a restaurant in Germany and worked at SkyLake Investment.
Returning to the Hanwha Group as the Global Strategy Manager at Hanwha Energy, he progressed to lead the Premium Leisure Group at Hanwha Hotels & Resorts and served as Head of New Business Strategy and Strategy Headquarters at Hanwha Solutions’ Galleria Division. From 2024, he has taken on the role of Head of Overseas Business Division at Hanwha Construction.
Known for his global network and sociability, Kim Dong-seon has faced several controversies due to incidents of verbal abuse and assault at social gatherings. Nevertheless, he continues to receive strong support from his father, Chairman Kim Seung-youn.
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Head of MX at Samsung Electronics
Roh Tae-moon
- Roh Tae-moon is the President and Head of Samsung Electronics' Mobile eXperience (MX) Division.
As the artificial intelligence (AI) smartphone market enters a new era, Roh is focusing on enhancing Samsung Electronics' AI-powered "Galaxy AI" to gain an edge over Apple in this competitive landscape.
He is also working to expand Samsung's presence in AI smart devices by collaborating with Google and Qualcomm to launch extended reality (XR) devices equipped with AI capabilities.
Born on September 3, 1968, Roh graduated from Daeryun High School in Daegu and went on to earn a degree in Electronic Engineering from Yonsei University. He also obtained a master’s and doctoral degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology) Graduate School.
Roh joined Samsung Electronics as a researcher, where he achieved notable success in smartphone development. This led to him becoming the company’s youngest executive director and, six years later, a rapid promotion to vice president.
When he was promoted to president, Roh was recognized as the youngest president at Samsung Electronics. As the head of the Wireless Division, he oversaw Samsung’s smartphone business.
Having handled wireless development roles since his initial entry into Samsung, Roh is a smartphone specialist.
In product development, he places the utmost importance on consumer feedback.
#RohTaeMoon #SamsungElectronics #GalaxyAI #smartphones #AI #XR #POSTECH #YonseiUniversity #consumerfeedback #technology
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CEO of SK hynix
Kwak Noh-jung
- Kwak Noh-jung is the CEO of SK hynix. Together with Vice Chairman Park Jung-ho, he forms a co-CEO system.
He is dedicated to enhancing SK hynix's semiconductor production yield and strengthening technological capabilities. He also focuses on strengthening safety management and improving corporate culture.
He was born on November 6, 1965.
He graduated from Korea University with a degree in Materials Engineering and obtained both his master's and doctoral degrees in Materials Engineering from the Korea University Graduate School.
He joined Hyundai Electronics, the predecessor of SK hynix, and has worked solely at SK hynix for 29 years, making him a true "Hynix man."
He has served as a development researcher in the Process Technology Office, Vice President in charge of Manufacturing and Technology, and President of Safety, Development, and Manufacturing.
In 2022, after SK hynix CEO Lee Seok-hee stepped down from his position to become the Chairman of the Board of Directors at Solidigm, a U.S. subsidiary, Kwak Noh-jung was appointed as the successor CEO.
He is considered a leading semiconductor technology expert at SK hynix.
He is active in communicating with employees.
#SKHynix #KwakNohjung #semiconductors #technology #CEO #leadership #corporateculture #safetymanagement #KoreaUniversity #Solidigm
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Chairman of Hyundai Marine & Fire Insura
Chung Mong-yoon
- Chung Mong-yoon is the Chairman of Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance.
Under the new accounting system (IFRS17), he is working to secure profitability and ensure dividendable profits for shareholder returns.
He was born on March 18, 1955, in Seoul, as the seventh son among eight sons and three daughters of Chung Ju-yung, the founder of the Hyundai Group.
He graduated from Seoul Joongang High School, earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from San Francisco State University, and received a master's degree in business administration from the same university's graduate school.
Chung began his career at Hyundai Corporation and later moved to Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance, where he rose through the ranks from vice president to president, eventually becoming chairman.
After Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance was separated from the Hyundai Group, he successfully developed the company into a quasi-large corporate group with assets exceeding KRW 5 trillion (US$ 3.6 billion).
His focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management and securing future growth is evident as he personally supported the non-profit corporation Root Impact, established during his son Chung Kyung-sun’s tenure as the head of Silban Group.
#ChungMongYoon #HyundaiMarineInsurance #IFRS17 #HyundaiGroup #ChungJuYung #ESGmanagement #RootImpact #businessleadership #futuregrowth #corporategovernance
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President of Korea East-West Power
Kwon Myung-ho
- Kwon Myung-ho is the President of Korea East-West Power.
He prioritizes safety as the core value and focuses on securing new growth engines, such as power development, renewable energy generation, and energy-related new businesses, to achieve sustainable growth.
He was born on January 10, 1961 (lunar calendar) in Dong-gu, Ulsan.
Kwon attended Bangojin Elementary School, Bangojin Middle School, Hakseong High School, and graduated from the English Language and Literature Department at the University of Ulsan. He also completed a master's degree in public administration at the Graduate School of Public Policy at the University of Ulsan.
His political career began in 2006 as the Chair of the Dong-gu Council in Ulsan Metropolitan City. He subsequently served as a member of the 5th Ulsan Metropolitan Council and as the Head of Dong-gu District in the 7th term.
Kwon was elected as a member of the 21st National Assembly, representing Dong-gu, Ulsan, and served in various positions, including Deputy Floor Leader of the People Power Party, member of the National Assembly's Trade, Industry, Energy, SMEs, and Startups Committee, and Vice Chairman of the Small and Medium Enterprises Committee of the People Power Party. However, he was defeated when he ran as a People Power Party candidate for Dong-gu, Ulsan, in the 22nd general election.
He was appointed as the President of Korea East-West Power on November 5, 2024, after recommendations from the executive nomination committee, deliberation and resolution by the Public Institution Operation Committee, approval at the general shareholders’ meeting, recommendation by the Minister of Trade, Industry, and Energy, and formal appointment by the President.
Kwon's deep understanding of Ulsan’s local issues, stemming from being born and raised in Dong-gu, was seen as one of his strengths. However, some critics labeled his appointment as political parachuting.
#KwonMyungHo #KoreaEastWestPower #renewableenergy #Ulsan #powergeneration #sustainablegrowth #PeoplePowerParty #energyindustry #DongguUlsan #publicadministration
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Co-CEO and President of NCSoft
Kim Taek-jin
- Kim Taek-jin is the Co-CEO and President of NCSoft.
He was born on March 14, 1967, in Seoul.
After graduating from Seoul National University with a degree in Electronic Engineering and earning a master's degree in Electronic Engineering from the same university, he began a doctoral program but did not complete it.
He participated in the development of 'Hangul Word Processor' and founded Hanmesoft, developing 'Hanme Typing Tutor' for DOS, working actively as a software developer.
After working at Hyundai Electronics, he founded NCSoft in 1997 with 16 colleagues and a capital of KRW 100 million (US$ 72,110).
He achieved great success with the 'Lineage' IP games.
By swiftly adapting to the mobile game trend with Lineage M, Lineage 2M, and Lineage W, he has generated enormous profits.
Since 2020, as the dependency on Lineage became excessively high, he ventured into new IPs and new businesses, but did not achieve significant results.
In 2023, he launched the Change Management Committee and transitioned to a co-CEO and three CBOs (Chief Business Officers) system in an effort to revive NCSoft as a prestigious game company.
He is known for being frugal and unpretentious while also displaying a competitive spirit.
#KimTaekjin #NCSoft #Lineage #gamingindustry #CEO #SouthKorea #mobilegaming #softwaredevelopment #electronicengineering #businessleadership
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Vice Chairman of Lotte E&C
Park Hyun-chul
- Park Hyun-chul is the Vice Chairman and CEO of Lotte Engineering & Construction.
He was brought in as a relief pitcher for Lotte Engineering & Construction, which faced a liquidity crisis due to the real estate market downturn.
With high interest rates, rising construction material costs, and a prolonged economic downturn, he is focusing on improving the profitability of the housing business and diversifying the revenue structure through new business initiatives.
He was born on October 16, 1960, in Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do. He graduated from Yeongnam High School in Daegu and majored in Statistics at Kyungpook National University.
He joined Lotte Engineering & Construction and worked through the Lotte Group Management Headquarters and Lotte Policy Headquarters before serving as the Head of Business Division at Lotte Corporation.
As CEO of Lotte Corporation, he led the completion of the Lotte World Tower, a long-cherished project of the Lotte Group.
He moved to Lotte Holdings, where he served as the Head of the Management Improvement Office. In 2022, he succeeded CEO Ha Suk-joo and was appointed CEO of Lotte Engineering & Construction, later being promoted to Vice Chairman.
He spent about half of his career at the group's control tower, the Lotte Policy Headquarters, and Lotte Holdings.
He is known for valuing on-site work and has been recognized for his meticulous style and crisis management skills.
#ParkHyunChul #LotteConstruction #realestate #economiccrisis #highinterest #constructionmaterials #diversification #management #crisismanagement #LotteWorldTower
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CEO of GS E&C
Huh Yoon-hong
- Huh Yoon-hong is the President and CEO of GS Engineering & Construction (GS E&C).
As the 4th generation leader of the GS Group, he is dedicated to restoring trust following a series of incidents and controversies, including the collapse of an underground parking lot in Incheon.
He was born on January 24, 1979, in Seoul, as the eldest son of Huh Chang-soo, the Chairman of GS Construction.
He graduated from Seoul Han Young Foreign Language High School and earned a degree in International Business from Saint Louis University in the United States. He also obtained a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Washington.
After joining LG-Caltex Oil (now GS Caltex), he moved to GS Construction, where he is celebrating his 19th year.
Prior to becoming CEO, he held positions as the Future Innovation Representative, Business Support Director, and Head of New Business Division.
With extensive experience in overseas construction sites, he emphasizes on-site management.
Known for his modest and amicable personality, he often shares drinks with his employees.
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Chairman of Samsung Electronics
Lee Jae-yong
- Lee Jae-yong is the chairman of Samsung Electronics.
As the third-generation owner of the Samsung Group, he succeeded the late former chairman Lee Kun-hee and oversees the management of the Samsung Group.
He was born on June 23, 1968, in Seoul as the grandson of Samsung Group founder Lee Byung-chul and the eldest son of the late former chairman Lee Kun-hee.
He graduated from Kyungbock High School in Seoul, earned a degree in Oriental History from Seoul National University, and received a Master's degree in Business Administration from Keio University in Japan. He also completed the doctoral program in Business Administration at Harvard Business School in the United States.
He joined Samsung Electronics as the head of the General Affairs Group.
He served as Executive Director and Senior Vice President of Management Strategy, COO and Vice President, President, and Vice Chairman.
After the late former chairman Lee Kun-hee was hospitalized due to acute myocardial infarction, Lee Jae-yong practically led the Samsung Group as vice chairman. Following the passing of Lee Kun-hee, he inherited shares and officially succeeded the management rights, becoming chairman.
He was implicated in the Park Geun-hye-Choi Soon-sil scandal, sentenced to prison, and later released on parole. In August 2022, he was pardoned on Liberation Day. As of July 2024, he is undergoing a separate trial regarding the merger of Samsung C&T and Cheil Industries, as well as the subsequent accounting fraud at Samsung Biologics.
He is focusing his efforts on achieving results in new businesses such as system semiconductors, automotive electronic components, and robotics, establishing new growth engines for Samsung Electronics. In particular, he is striving to lead in advanced semiconductor microfabrication processes in the AI era, staying ahead of global competitors.
He believes that securing talent and technology is the most crucial factor for strengthening competitiveness.
He is known for his down-to-earth personality, emphasizing rationality and practicality in decision-making. He is also praised for his affability and communication skills.
#LeeJaeyong #Samsung #SamsungElectronics #SouthKorea #BusinessLeader #Technology #Semiconductors #AI #NewBusiness #CorporateManagement
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CEO & President of BC Card
Choi Won-seok
- Choi Won-seok is the CEO of BC Card.
He is actively diversifying BC Card’s revenue structure, which has been heavily dependent on card payments, by advancing data-driven businesses and expanding into overseas markets. He also shows strong interest in pioneering new business sectors.
Born on May 29, 1963, in Damyang, Jeollanam-do, Choi graduated from Hanseong High School and earned a degree in International Economics from Seoul National University. He further obtained a Master’s degree in Economics from Sogang University and completed a master’s program at New York University’s Stern School of Business.
Choi built his career at Korea Long Term Credit Bank, Samsung Securities, and FnGuide, where he served as CFO and Director of the Financial Research Institute. He was later appointed CEO of FnRatings before becoming the CEO of BC Card.
Known for his expertise in the integration of finance and data, Choi introduced the industry’s first financial information business model using data.
He values communication with employees and promotes a horizontal organizational culture, using the nickname "Wonstein" to foster open dialogue.
#BCCard #ChoiWonSeok #RevenueDiversification #DataBusiness #GlobalExpansion #DigitalInnovation #FinancialLeadership #HorizontalCulture #Wonstein #NewBusinessFrontier .
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