The Korea Society is pleased to invite Mr. Kyung Shik Sohn, Chairman of CJ Group, for a conversation with the Society’s President/CEO Tom Byrne. In this upcoming episode of our President’s Interview Series, Chairman Sohn will discuss his remarkable success in growing CJ’s diversified businesses domestically and globally, and how CJ is managing an increasingly challenging global business climate. He will also inform us on his contributions to forging stronger U.S.-Korea ties. Chairman Sohn will also talk about his remarkable career and his vision as one of the most respected and influential leaders in the Korean business community.
Interview with CJ Group Chairman Kyung Shik Sohn
Premiere on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 | 6 PM (EDT)
The Korea Society
350 Madison Avenue, 24th Floor
New York, NY 10017
ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Kyung Shik Sohn
Chairman, Korea Enterprises Federation
Chairman, CJ Group
Honorary Chairman, Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry
EDUCATION |
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| 1987 | Completed Advanced Management Program, Business School, Seoul National University, Korea |
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| 1968 | Master of Business Administration Oklahoma State University, USA |
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| 1961 | Bachelor of Law Seoul National University, Korea |
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EXPERIENCE |
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| 2018-present | Chairman, Korea Enterprises Federation | |
| 2013-present | Honorary Chairman, Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry Honorary Chairman, Seoul Chamber of Commerce & Industry |
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| 2010-present | Chairman, the Korea-Russia Friendship Association | |
| 2008-present | Chairman of the Board, Korea America Friendship Society | |
| 2007-present | Chairman & CEO, CJ CheilJedang Corporation | |
| 1995-present | Chairman, CJ Group | |
| 1994-present | Chairman & CEO, CJ Corporation | |
| 2011 | Chairman, Presidential Council on National Competitiveness | |
| 2010 | Chairman, Seoul G20 Business Summit organizing committee | |
| 2010 | Member, Presidential Committee for the G20 Summit | |
| 2006 | Chairman, Korea Foreign Schools Foundation | |
| 2006 | Chairman, Korea Environmental Preservation Association (KEPA) | |
| 2005 | Chairman, Tax Development Deliberation Committee | |
| 2005 | Chairman, Korea Chamber of Commerce & Industry Chairman, Seoul Chamber of Commerce & Industry |
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| 1993 | Vice Chairman & CEO, CJ Corporation | |
| 1991 | Vice Chairman & CEO, Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd. | |
| 1977 | President & CEO, Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd. | |
| 1974 | Executive Director, Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance Co., Ltd. | |
| 1968 | Marketing Manager, Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | |
| 1961 | Employed by Hanil Bank, Seoul | |
HONORS |
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| 2018 | Van Fleet Award The Korea Society |
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| 2017 | Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun Government of Japan |
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| 2013 | The Order of Civil Merit – Mugunghwa Medal Government of Republic of Korea |
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| 2011 | The Order of Dostlik Government of Republic of Uzbekistan |
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| 2009 | Distinguished Alumni Award Seoul National University |
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| 2005 | AMP (Advanced Management Program) Award Business School, Seoul National University |
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| 2003 | Honorary Citizenship City of Guymon, Oklahoma, USA |
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| 2002 | Distinguished Alumni Award College of Law, Seoul National University |
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| 2002 | The Order of Industrial Service Merit – Gold Tower Government of Republic of Korea |
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| 2002 | Gwanak Award Alumni Association, Seoul National University |
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| 1997 | Distinguished Alumni Award Alumni Association, Oklahoma State University |
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| 1996 | The Order of Industrial Service Merit – Tin Tower Government of Republic of Korea |
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