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Koo Ja-kyun is the Chairman and CEO of LS ELECTRIC Co., Ltd.

He also serves as the CEO of LS Mtron and LS Metal, and concurrently holds the position of Chairman of the Korea Industrial Technology Association.

Koo is actively involved in the smart energy business that integrates power equipment, automation, metals, energy storage systems (ESS), and energy management systems (EMS).

Born on October 8, 1957, in Seoul as the third son of the late Chairman E1 of the Koo Pyung-hoe.

He graduated from Seoul Central High School and the College of Law at Korea University. He then obtained a master's and doctoral degree in International Business from the University of Texas in US.

Starting his career as a professor at Kookmin University and the Graduate School of International Studies at Korea University, he later joined LS Industrial Systems (now LS ELECTRIC) as an executive vice president.

Having served as the President and Vice Chairman of LS Industrial Systems, he is currently the Chairman of LS ELECTRIC.

Known for emphasizing principles while possessing a gentle charisma.