Lee Hee-beom, chairman of the Booyoung Group
Lee Hee-beom, former Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy, was inaugurated as the new chairman of the Booyoung Group. Booyoung Group announced on the 6th that it has appointed Chairman Lee as the new chairman to replace Chairman Shin Myung-ho, who is retiring after four years and eight months in the job. The company explained that Chairman Lee took the position after being evaluated as the right person to help the group grow with his rich experience in government and business circles. At the inauguration ceremony, Chairman Lee said, “It is an honor to be inaugurated as the chairman of the Booyoung Group, which has consistently played a role as a ‘living school’ so that homeless people can afford their own homes by supplying the most. the number of rental apartments in Korea.” At a time like this, if we put our minds together, we will be able to overcome the crisis and create new opportunities. ” Born in Andong, North Gyeongsang Province, Chairman Lee served as Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy, Chairman of the Korea International Trade Association, Chairman of the Korea Employers Federation, Chairman of STX Heavy Industries, Vice Chairman of LG Corporation, and CEO of Gyeongbuk Cultural Foundation, he also served as chairman. Reporter Choi Jong-hoon cjhoon@hani.co.kr
