Ryu Jae-cheol, President of LG Electronics, Awarded the Gold Tower Industrial Medal

Recognition for Improving Quality Management System from 'Producer to Consumer' Perspective

Ryu Jae-cheol, President of LG Electronics H&A (Home Appliance & Air Solution) Business Division, will receive the Gold Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit, the highest honor for entrepreneurs.

President Ryu will be awarded the Gold Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit at the '49th National Quality Management Convention' held on the 22nd at COEX in Samseong-dong, Seoul. This award is a government commendation given to those who have made outstanding contributions to national industrial development and is the highest grade of honor.

Ryu Jae-cheol, Head of LG Electronics H&A Business Division (President).
[Photo by LG Electronics]

Joining GoldStar (now LG Electronics) as a washing machine researcher at the home appliance research institute in 1989, President Ryu is an expert in home appliances who has mastered various fields including research & development (R&D) and production. He has served as the head of production for washing machines, refrigerators, and room air conditioners (RAC), and has been leading the H&A Business Division overseeing the home appliance business since 2020.

President Ryu was recognized for improving the quality management system from a producer’s perspective to a consumer-oriented quality management system. He has prioritized securing quality across all stages from product development to sales and service, striving to enhance employees’ awareness of quality and promote improvement activities.

President Ryu said, "I am very honored to receive this award together with all employees who work hard to create the world’s best quality products both domestically and internationally," adding, "I will continue to strive to solidify our position as a leading company driving the market."

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