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President and CEO of Korea Ginseng Corporation
Lim Wang-seop
Marketer Who Grew KT&G's E-Cigarette Business Takes Charge of Restoring Jung Kwan Jang's Growth at Subsidiary
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Last Updated on Nov 5, 2026
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President and CEO of Korea Ginseng Corporation
Life Summary
Lim Wang-seop is president and CEO of Korea Ginseng Corporation (KGC). He oversees domestic operations under a co-CEO structure with Ahn Bin, who is responsible for overseas operations.
He was born on July 22, 1971.
He graduated from Korea University High School and Hankuk University of Foreign Studies with a degree in Vietnamese. He completed an MBA program at Korea University Business School.
He joined Korea Tobacco & Ginseng Corporation (now KT&G) and worked as head of the ESSE Team. After serving as head of the Brand Office and the Product Innovation Office, he worked as head of the Next Generation Products (NGP) Business Group and head of the NGP Business Division.
He led the development of the lil e-cigarette and the expansion of its product lineup. He made consumer convenience the starting point for product innovation.
In March 2025, he was appointed president and co-CEO of KGC.
He has a background in marketing.
In response to the shrinking red ginseng market, he is focusing on creating new demand while expanding Jung Kwan Jang's product lineup and diversifying sales channels.
#LimWangseop #KoreaGinsengCorporation #KGC #KTandG #JungKwanJang #ESSE #lil #ElectronicCigarettes #BrandMarketing #RedGinseng
He was born on July 22, 1971.
He graduated from Korea University High School and Hankuk University of Foreign Studies with a degree in Vietnamese. He completed an MBA program at Korea University Business School.
He joined Korea Tobacco & Ginseng Corporation (now KT&G) and worked as head of the ESSE Team. After serving as head of the Brand Office and the Product Innovation Office, he worked as head of the Next Generation Products (NGP) Business Group and head of the NGP Business Division.
He led the development of the lil e-cigarette and the expansion of its product lineup. He made consumer convenience the starting point for product innovation.
In March 2025, he was appointed president and co-CEO of KGC.
He has a background in marketing.
In response to the shrinking red ginseng market, he is focusing on creating new demand while expanding Jung Kwan Jang's product lineup and diversifying sales channels.
#LimWangseop #KoreaGinsengCorporation #KGC #KTandG #JungKwanJang #ESSE #lil #ElectronicCigarettes #BrandMarketing #RedGinseng