Huh Chin-kyu
Huh Chin-kyu (born 1940/1941) is a billionaire South Korean businessman, and the founder and chairman of ILJIN Group.
Huh Chin-kyu | |
|---|---|
| Born | 허진규 1940/1941 (age 78–79)[1] |
| Nationality | South Korean |
| Alma mater | Seoul National University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Founder and chairman, ILJIN Group |
| Net worth | US$1.1 billion (July 2018) |
| Spouse(s) | Married |
| Children | 2 sons |
Early life
Huh earned a bachelor's degree in material sciences and engineering from Seoul National University.[2][3]
Career
Huh founded ILJIN Electricity Industry Inc. in 1967.[2]
In July 2018, his net worth was estimated at US$1.1 billion.[1]
Huh is the vice chairman of the Korea International Trade Association.[2] He has an honorary doctorate from Cheon-Book University.[2]
Personal life
His eldest son Huh Jung-suk joined Iljin Group in 2002 as a director and became the president and CEO of Iljin Holdings in 2007, and is the co-CEO of Iljin Electric.[3] His second-eldest son, Huh Jae-myung, is president and CEO of Iljin Copper Foil.[3]
References
- "China's Electric Car Appetite Spawns 77-Year-Old Billionaire". bloomberg.com. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- "Executive Profile: Chin-Kyu Huh". Bloomberg LP. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- "Proud developers of local technology". Korea JoongAng Daily. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
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