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 Chang Soo Huh, Honorary Chairman of GS Holdings Corp. Huh has represented FKI and Korean business community since 2011. [3] FKI is located in Yeoido, Seoul, Korea. [4]

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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. "FKI reappoints Huh Chang-soo as chief". Yonhap News Agency. February 27, 2019.
  4. 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.