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Chairman of Kleannara
Choi Byeong-min
2nd generation leader with 58 years of experience, witness to the domestic paper and household goods industry
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Last Updated on May 28, 2024
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Chairman of Kleannara
Life Summary
Choi Byeong-min is the chairman of kleannara.
Born on March 14, 1952, in Busan, as the son of founder Chairman Choi Hwa-sik.
His wife, Gu Mi-jeong, is the younger sister of Gu Bon-neung, the chairman of Heesung Group, and the aunt of Gu Gwang-mo, the chairman of LG Group.
He graduated from Seoul Gyeonggi High School and the Department of Diplomacy at Seoul National University. He also graduated from the Business School at the University of Southern California.
In 1978, he joined Daehan Pulp Industry Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Daehan Pulp).
After serving as the head of the planning and coordination office, he became the CEO in 1983.
He actively promoted the diversification of Daehan Pulp's business beyond the paper industry.
At the end of 2008, he underwent a liver transplant surgery from his eldest son, Director Choi Jeong-gyu, after stepping down from the management due to deteriorating health.
He returned as chairman in 2015.
He is also active as the chairman of the Korea Paper Resources Development Institute.
Born on March 14, 1952, in Busan, as the son of founder Chairman Choi Hwa-sik.
His wife, Gu Mi-jeong, is the younger sister of Gu Bon-neung, the chairman of Heesung Group, and the aunt of Gu Gwang-mo, the chairman of LG Group.
He graduated from Seoul Gyeonggi High School and the Department of Diplomacy at Seoul National University. He also graduated from the Business School at the University of Southern California.
In 1978, he joined Daehan Pulp Industry Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Daehan Pulp).
After serving as the head of the planning and coordination office, he became the CEO in 1983.
He actively promoted the diversification of Daehan Pulp's business beyond the paper industry.
At the end of 2008, he underwent a liver transplant surgery from his eldest son, Director Choi Jeong-gyu, after stepping down from the management due to deteriorating health.
He returned as chairman in 2015.
He is also active as the chairman of the Korea Paper Resources Development Institute.