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Chung Mong-koo ( Korean : 정몽구; born March 19, 1938, in Kangwon Province) is a South Korean business magnate. He is the honorary chairman and former CEO of Hyundai Motor Group, Korea's second largest chaebol that manages 54 subsidiaries including Hyundai Motor, Kia Motors, and Hyundai Steel.
Mong-Koo Chung was chairman of Hyundai Motor, South Korea's largest automaker, for more than 20 years before stepping down in March 2020. He was succeeded by his only son Euisun,...
Mong-Koo Chung is credited with growing Hyundai Motor Group into a leading global automotive group based on his strong leadership and dedication for quality. Mong-Koo Chung has also contributed to the development of the Korean automotive industry and led it out of the 1997 Asian financial crisis.
Building on the founder's philosophy of social contribution, which places a premium on people and trust while investing generously in discovering and nurturing future talent, the Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Foundation addresses hidden problems in societal blind spots.
Jul 23, 2021 · Mong-Koo Chung, Honorary Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, championed the development of the Korean economy and the automotive industry while also growing Hyundai Motor Group into one of the top five automotive groups globally – achieved in an historically short period of time for the sector.
Oct 14, 2020 · Chung Mong-koo led Hyundai Motor Group for two decades as chairman and CEO before stepping down Wednesday. As his only son, Chung Euisun, takes over the world’s fifth-largest automaker,...
Feb 5, 2007 · SEOUL, South Korea (AP) - Hyundai Motor Co. Chairman Chung Mong-koo was convicted Monday of embezzlement and other charges and sentenced to three years in prison over a slush fund scandal that...
Jul 23, 2021 · Hyundai Motor Group Honorary Chairman Chung Mong-koo was officially inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame, becoming the first Korean to receive the honor, the company announced Friday.
Chung Mong-Koo is the honorary chairman and former CEO of Hyundai Motor Group, the third largest automaker in the world. He is the eldest surviving son of Hyundai Group founder Chung Ju-yung.
Feb 5, 2007 · SEOUL, South Korea – Hyundai Motor Co. Chairman Chung Mong-koo was convicted Monday of embezzlement and other charges and sentenced to three years in prison over a slush fund scandal that has...
