Federation of Korean Industries

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The Federation of Korean Industries (FKI) is a major economic organization in South Korea. Founded in 1961, it has more than 600 members among Korean industries and companies. [1] [2] Leading conglomerates such as Samsung (Byung-Chul Lee), Hyundai (Ju-yung Chung), SK (Jong-Hyun Chey), and LG Corporation (Ja Kyung Koo) have served as the Chairman of FKI. Current FKI Chairman is Jin Ryu(English name "Roy"), Chairman of Poong-san(Korean Defense Industry Company). Ryu has represented FKI and Korean business community since 2023. FKI is located in Yeoido, Seoul, Korea. [3]

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References

  1. Kim, Christine (December 14, 2016). "South Korea's powerful business lobby group dealt big blow by Park scandal". Reuters via www.reuters.com.
  2. "Federation of Korean Industries | South Korean business organization". Encyclopedia Britannica.
  3. Peronto, John; Sunu, Wonil; Sinn, Robert; Huizinga, Matthew (April 9, 2014). "The Federation of Korean Industries Headquarters". Structures Congress 2014. pp. 734–746. doi:10.1061/9780784413357.066. ISBN   9780784413357 via ASCE.