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Chairman of Seoyon Group and CEO of Seoyon
Yoo Yang-seok
From Surgeon to CEO, Seoyon Group's Second-Generation Leader
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Last Updated on May 23, 2024
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Chairman of Seoyon Group and CEO of Seoyon
Life Summary
Yoo Yang-seok is the chairman of Seoyon Group.
He also serves as the CEO of Seoyon, the holding company.
A second-generation owner-manager, his father is the former honorary chairman Yoo Hee-chun.
He was born on February 25, 1959, in Seoul.
He graduated from Hanyang University College of Medicine and obtained a master's and doctoral degree in medicine from Hanyang University Graduate School.
He worked as an orthopedic surgeon at Asan Foundation Geumgang Hospital.
At the age of 47 in 2006, he joined Hanil Hwa (now Seoyon) as a director, a company managed by his father.
Since becoming the vice chairman and CEO in 2009,
he has been overseeing the management. He focuses on research and development for lightweight and high-end parts to align with the era of eco-friendly and autonomous vehicles.
He also serves as the CEO of Seoyon, the holding company.
A second-generation owner-manager, his father is the former honorary chairman Yoo Hee-chun.
He was born on February 25, 1959, in Seoul.
He graduated from Hanyang University College of Medicine and obtained a master's and doctoral degree in medicine from Hanyang University Graduate School.
He worked as an orthopedic surgeon at Asan Foundation Geumgang Hospital.
At the age of 47 in 2006, he joined Hanil Hwa (now Seoyon) as a director, a company managed by his father.
Since becoming the vice chairman and CEO in 2009,
he has been overseeing the management. He focuses on research and development for lightweight and high-end parts to align with the era of eco-friendly and autonomous vehicles.