Lee Je-hoon, President of the Distribution Industry Association, "Distribution Industry Plays a Central Role in National Economic Development"

Lee Je-hoon, Chairman of the Distribution Industry Association (current CEO of Homeplus), is delivering the opening address at the '1st Digital Distribution Expo' hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, held on the 23rd at COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. Photo by Moon Hye-won, Asia Economy

[Asia Economy Reporter Moon Hyewon] Lee Je-hoon, Chairman of the Korea Distribution Industry Association (and current CEO of Homeplus), emphasized that "due to the impact of COVID-19, the domestic distribution industry is facing difficulties, and institutional and administrative support at the government level is necessary."

On the 23rd, Lee attended the '1st Digital Distribution Expo' hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy at COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, and made these remarks in his opening address.

Lee stated, "The Korean distribution industry environment is in a period of upheaval. Not only consumer needs but also retail formats are changing, and the Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies are being integrated with distribution, rapidly shifting the paradigm. The Korea Distribution Industry Association will play a pivotal role in supporting each other and realizing shared values for the national economy and the development of the distribution industry."

He continued, "If our efforts and government support come together, this will lead to increased competitiveness of each economic entity and job creation, thereby realizing shared values such as national economic development."

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