Regularized Meeting of the Four Major Group Chairpersons... Leadership of Healing and Cooperation

[Asia Economy Reporter Park So-yeon] The heads of the four major conglomerates have reportedly met again in private two months after their last meeting in September, indicating that gatherings of the younger generation of leaders are naturally becoming regular. During this recent meeting, held after the passing of Samsung Chairman Lee Kun-hee, the four heads reportedly spent time consoling Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong and discussing domestic and international issues.

According to business circles on the 9th, Vice Chairman Lee, Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Eui-sun, SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, and LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo met on the 5th at the Walkerhill Hotel in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. The dinner, which started at 7 p.m. and continued past 11 p.m., appeared to involve deep and sincere conversations among the leaders. While the previous generation of chairmen gathered at economic organization meetings to exchange views and network, the current generation of the four major conglomerate heads, having undergone a generational shift, naturally meet and communicate without aides through individual messengers and other means.

The meeting was reportedly arranged by the eldest, Chairman Chey Tae-won. This gathering was characterized by various themes such as healing, support, and future cooperation. Along with condolences for Vice Chairman Lee, who recently lost his father, other leaders offered words of encouragement to Chairman Chung, who was recently inaugurated. The U.S. presidential election naturally became a topic of conversation, and they exchanged opinions on its potential impact on domestic industries such as batteries and automobiles.

Additionally, the acceptance of the chairmanship by Chairman Chey Tae-won, who is being mentioned as the next head of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the role of economic organizations were likely discussed. In business circles, Chairman Chey is being considered as the next chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and neither SK Group nor the Chamber has denied this.

A business insider commented, "The four major groups, once seen as competitors, now recognize that they are in the same boat amid the major waves of globalization and the Fourth Industrial Revolution," adding, "Moreover, since the younger leaders are on friendly terms and can have 'lightning meetings' (informal, unplanned gatherings), they seem to be demonstrating leadership based on healing and cooperation."

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