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Vice President and CEO of KG Steel
Kim Seong-il
Business Division Chief Promoted from Within, Must Reverse Post-2022 Profitability Decline
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Last Updated on Oct 15, 2026
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Vice President and CEO of KG Steel
Life Summary
Kim Seong-il is vice president and CEO of KG Steel.
He was born on October 10, 1972.
He graduated from Incheon National University with a degree in economics.
He worked in color-coated steel sheet sales at Dongbu Steel (Dongbu Jegang) and Dongbu Steel (Dongbu Jecheol) for about 12 years.
After Dongbu Steel was acquired by KG Group in September 2019 following a period of creditor management, he was promoted to assistant managing director and became head of the Domestic Business Division.
He served as head of the Business Division, overseeing both sales and production planning, and was promoted to vice president.
He was appointed CEO of KG Steel in March 2026.
He is focusing on restoring profitability in the core steel business and ensuring stable operations across the expanded business portfolio following the acquisition of K Car.
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He was born on October 10, 1972.
He graduated from Incheon National University with a degree in economics.
He worked in color-coated steel sheet sales at Dongbu Steel (Dongbu Jegang) and Dongbu Steel (Dongbu Jecheol) for about 12 years.
After Dongbu Steel was acquired by KG Group in September 2019 following a period of creditor management, he was promoted to assistant managing director and became head of the Domestic Business Division.
He served as head of the Business Division, overseeing both sales and production planning, and was promoted to vice president.
He was appointed CEO of KG Steel in March 2026.
He is focusing on restoring profitability in the core steel business and ensuring stable operations across the expanded business portfolio following the acquisition of K Car.
#KimSeongil #KGSteel #KGGroup #DongbuSteel #SteelIndustry #ColorCoatedSteel #CorporateLeadership #CEO #BusinessManagement #KCar