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CEO of Samyang Comtech.
Kim Jong-il
Former Defense Ministry Official Expands Samyang Comtech’s Armor Production
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Last Updated on Oct 22, 2025
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CEO of Samyang Comtech.
Life Summary
Kim Jong-il is the CEO of Samyang Comtech.
He is focusing on expanding production capacity in line with the growing global demand for defense supplies.
He was born on November 25, 1953.
He graduated from Korea National Open University with a degree in Business Administration and worked at the Defense Procurement Agency under the Ministry of National Defense.
After joining the Samyang Chemical Group, he led the acquisition of Samyang Comtech and later held several key positions within the company, including Deputy General Manager of Planning and Coordination, Head of Cost Department, Executive Director of the Secretariat, and Executive Vice President of General Management.
In 2012, he was appointed CEO of Samyang Comtech and also serves concurrently as CEO of the affiliated company, Samyang Fine Chemical.
Having dedicated 42 years to the Samyang Chemical Group, he is credited with playing a central role in the group’s growth.
He is known for his deep understanding of the defense industry and military logistics systems.
He now faces the challenge of restoring trust in the company following the unresolved controversy over defective bulletproof vests.
#SamyangComtech #KimJongil #defenseindustry #militarysupplies #Kdefense #SamyangChemicalGroup #productioncapacity #leadership #SouthKorea #bulletproofvestcontroversy
He is focusing on expanding production capacity in line with the growing global demand for defense supplies.
He was born on November 25, 1953.
He graduated from Korea National Open University with a degree in Business Administration and worked at the Defense Procurement Agency under the Ministry of National Defense.
After joining the Samyang Chemical Group, he led the acquisition of Samyang Comtech and later held several key positions within the company, including Deputy General Manager of Planning and Coordination, Head of Cost Department, Executive Director of the Secretariat, and Executive Vice President of General Management.
In 2012, he was appointed CEO of Samyang Comtech and also serves concurrently as CEO of the affiliated company, Samyang Fine Chemical.
Having dedicated 42 years to the Samyang Chemical Group, he is credited with playing a central role in the group’s growth.
He is known for his deep understanding of the defense industry and military logistics systems.
He now faces the challenge of restoring trust in the company following the unresolved controversy over defective bulletproof vests.
#SamyangComtech #KimJongil #defenseindustry #militarysupplies #Kdefense #SamyangChemicalGroup #productioncapacity #leadership #SouthKorea #bulletproofvestcontroversy