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Chairman of Poongsan and FKI
Ryu Jin
Descendant of Seoae Ryu Seong-ryong, A Key Figure in Politics and Business, Strives to Restore the Prestige of the FKI
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Last Updated on Sep 4, 2024
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Chairman of Poongsan and FKI
Life Summary
Ryu Jin is the Chairman of Poongsan Group and the Chairman of the Federation of Korean Industries (FKI).
He also serves as the Chairman and CEO of Poongsan, a major subsidiary of Poongsan Group, as well as the Chairman and CEO of Poongsan Holdings, the group's holding company, and the Chairman of Poongsan Special Metal.
He has taken the helm of Poongsan Group following in the footsteps of his father, Ryu Chan-woo, the founder of the company.
He was born on March 5, 1958, in Hahoe Village, Andong, Gyeongbuk, as the youngest son of Ryu Chan-woo.
Ryu Jin graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in English Literature and pursued a Master's degree in Business Administration at Dartmouth College in the United States.
After joining Poongsan Metal Corporation, he spent more than a decade learning management skills before being appointed as the President and CEO of Poongsan.
He became the Chairman of Poongsan in 2000, a year after his father's passing.
Ryu Jin is credited with elevating Poongsan's two core businesses, copper processing and defense, to a world-class level.
Although he avoids interviews and has an image as a 'reclusive businessman,' he is well-connected in political and business circles, continuing the networks built by his family, earning him the reputation of a 'mover and shaker.'
He is known for his humble and practical nature, often traveling alone on business trips. With a deep knowledge of wine and impeccable manners, he is referred to as the 'gentleman of the business world.'
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He also serves as the Chairman and CEO of Poongsan, a major subsidiary of Poongsan Group, as well as the Chairman and CEO of Poongsan Holdings, the group's holding company, and the Chairman of Poongsan Special Metal.
He has taken the helm of Poongsan Group following in the footsteps of his father, Ryu Chan-woo, the founder of the company.
He was born on March 5, 1958, in Hahoe Village, Andong, Gyeongbuk, as the youngest son of Ryu Chan-woo.
Ryu Jin graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in English Literature and pursued a Master's degree in Business Administration at Dartmouth College in the United States.
After joining Poongsan Metal Corporation, he spent more than a decade learning management skills before being appointed as the President and CEO of Poongsan.
He became the Chairman of Poongsan in 2000, a year after his father's passing.
Ryu Jin is credited with elevating Poongsan's two core businesses, copper processing and defense, to a world-class level.
Although he avoids interviews and has an image as a 'reclusive businessman,' he is well-connected in political and business circles, continuing the networks built by his family, earning him the reputation of a 'mover and shaker.'
He is known for his humble and practical nature, often traveling alone on business trips. With a deep knowledge of wine and impeccable manners, he is referred to as the 'gentleman of the business world.'
#RyuJin #PoongsanGroup #Chairman #KoreanBusiness #FKI #BusinessLeadership #KoreanEconomy #CorporateLeadership #DefenseIndustry #CopperProcessing