Hong Gi-seop, HCN CEO, Appointed Chairman of Cable TV Broadcasting Association SO Council

"Will Strive for Exchange and Cooperation Among Member Companies"

[Asia Economy Reporter Minyoung Cha] Hong Gisub, CEO of HCN (photo), has been newly appointed as the chairman of the Cable TV Broadcasting Association SO Council.

The Cable TV Broadcasting Association announced on the 31st that it completed the final approval process for the new chairman of the SO Council through the SO Council board meeting on the 23rd and a written general meeting on the 31st.

The chairman of the SO Council represents SO member companies, expresses the industry's external positions, and performs networking roles. The term lasts until the 2024 regular general meeting.

Born in 1960, the new chairman Hong Gisub graduated from Hanyang University with a degree in Economics and began his career in journalism in 1987 as a public recruitment reporter at Korean Broadcasting System (KBS). Over 31 years at KBS, he served as the weekday 9 o’clock news anchor, Washington D.C. bureau chief for the Americas, head of the economic department, Gwangju broadcasting bureau chief, head of the future business division, and director of the news headquarters. After joining KT Skylife as head of external cooperation, he was appointed as the inaugural CEO of HCN in September last year.

New chairman Hong Gisub stated, “Although it is true that I feel burdened to take on such an important position shortly after joining the SO industry, I want to work together with member companies to consider the unity and revival of SO.” He added, “I will faithfully serve as a bridge to communicate frequently with member companies and coordinate various interests. In particular, I will make every effort to realize regional characteristics, which are the foundation of SO.”

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