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Oct. 16, 2026
AmCham chief receives honorary doctorate from Korea Aerospace University

James Kim, chair and CEO of AmCham Korea, received an honorary doctorate in business administration from Korea Aerospace University on Thursday for his contributions to South Korea-US economic cooperation. The university cited Kim’s role in connecting the two countries’ governments and businesses, promoting trade and investment and advancing cooperation in high-tech industries. It also recognized his efforts to attract investment to Korea and improve the business environment. The ceremony took p
Oct. 1, 2026
Paris Croissant taps former Samsung executive as CEO

Paris Croissant, the operator of bakery chain Paris Baguette, named Kang Shin-bong, a former Samsung Electronics executive, as its new CEO to accelerate customer-focused innovation, the company said Thursday. Kang's career has spanned strategy, e-commerce and consumer-facing roles at Boston Consulting Group, eBay, Yogiyo and Samsung. "Kang brings broad experience across consumer, platform and global businesses, along with strong change-management skills," a Paris Croissant official said. "We exp
Oct. 1, 2026
Daewoo E&C CEO meets Turkmen leader, eyes expansion

Daewoo Engineering & Construction said Thursday its CEO Lee Kang-seok met with Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov earlier this week as the Korean builder seeks to expand its business in the Central Asian country. According to Daewoo E&C, it was the only Korean company invited to events marking the 35th anniversary of Turkmenistan’s independence. Lee visited the Turkmen capital city of Ashgabat for the celebrations and held talks with Berdimuhamedov on bilateral relations and cooperation in
Sept. 28, 2026
AIA Life Korea taps China CFO as new chief

AIA Life Korea has nominated Leo Ng, chief financial officer at AIA China, as its next chief executive officer, the Hong Kong-headquartered life insurer said Monday. Ng Served as the CFO at AIA China from 2016. Including 12 years with AIA, he brings over 30 years of experience in the life insurance industry, having held several senior leadership roles across Asia, the insurer said. Ng holds a Bachelor of Mathematics degree from the University of Waterloo in Canada, specializing in actuarial scie
Sept. 23, 2026
Citibank Korea names first new chief in 6 years

Citibank Korea is set to have a new chief after six years, with its corporate banking head Kim Kyoung-ho poised to take the helm after the current chief Yoo Myung-soon steps down. Citibank Korea's executive recommendation committee selected Kim as the final candidate for chief at a meeting held Tuesday. Kim is expected to be appointed following approval at a shareholders' meeting and a subsequent board meeting. Kim joined Citibank Korea in 2001 and has held various positions in corporate banking
Sept. 15, 2026
KB succession surprise reshapes year-end bank appointments

KB Financial Group’s surprise decision to pass over incumbent Chair Yang Jong-hee despite record earnings is reshaping expectations for year-end leadership changes across Korea’s financial industry and raising a broader question: Is strong performance still enough to win another term? The chief executives of the country’s five major commercial banks — KB Kookmin Bank, Shinhan Bank, Hana Bank, Woori Bank and NH NongHyup Bank — all see their terms expire Dec. 31. While the succession of a financia
Sept. 14, 2026
NPS taps pension veteran Lee Kyu-hong as new CIO

Lee Kyu-hong, former chief investment officer at Teachers' Pension Korea, has been appointed to head fund management at the National Pension Service, the world's third-largest pension fund, which manages 1,866 trillion won ($1.4 trillion) in assets, the pension fund announced Monday. Lee will assume his duties as CIO on Tuesday. He will serve a two-year term with the possibility of annual reappointment based on performance. Having held senior investment positions at both private and public asset
Sept. 10, 2026
W2.55tr divorce ruling could reshape Smilegate ownership

A record-breaking divorce settlement of 2.55 trillion won ($1.9 billion) is on pace to rattle the shareholder dynamics of Korean gaming powerhouse Smilegate, a private company held entirely by its founder Kwon Hyuk-bin, if the ruling stands. The Seoul Family Court on Wednesday ordered Kwon, Smilegate’s chief visionary officer, to hand over 35 percent of his shares in his company plus 65 billion won in cash after ruling in favor of Kwon’s wife, identified by her surname Lee. The court estimated K
Sept. 4, 2026
Shinsegae chief joins US-led AI supply chain push

Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin joined US Vice President JD Vance and leading technology executives in Washington on Thursday for the launch of a government-backed expertise program, as the Korean retail group expands its role in a US-led AI supply chain initiative. According to Shinsegae Group on Friday, Chung attended the launch of Foundry School at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace at the invitation of US Vice President JD Vance and the US Department of State. Foundry School, led
Sept. 4, 2026
From Seoul to New York: Chip ‘kkanbu’ meet again

Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong and SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won are expected to meet Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in New York later this month as they attend The Korea Society's annual gala on Sept. 28. Lee and Chey recently accepted invitations to the event, according to industry sources Friday. Huang will receive this year's Van Fleet Award in recognition of his contributions to Korea-US relations. Lee and Chey are expected to attend the ceremony and congratulate the Nvidia chief in pe

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