Jung Jun-ho, CEO of Lotte Shopping Department Store Division, Appointed as New Chairman of Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry Distribution Committee

The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) announced on the 22nd that it has appointed Jeong Jun-ho, CEO of Lotte Shopping Department Store Division, as the new chairman of the Distribution Committee under the KCCI.

Jung Jun-ho, CEO of Lotte Shopping Department Store Division [Image source=Yonhap News]

The Distribution Committee is one of the 12 committees under the KCCI. Established in 2003, it serves as a consultative body to discuss distribution issues and engages in management support activities such as enhancing the rights and interests of the distribution industry, resolving management difficulties, and proposing policies. The term of office for the Distribution Committee members is two years, and it is composed of 41 CEOs from leading distribution companies including Shinsegae, E-Mart, Homeplus, Hyundai Department Store, GS Retail, BGF Retail, and Asung Daiso.

Chairman Jeong stated, "Due to the ever-changing nature of the distribution industry, it is important to grasp the latest trends in technology, society, and consumer changes and respond swiftly. To this end, I will contribute to strengthening the competitiveness of the distribution industry by improving unreasonable regulations that act as obstacles to business activities, discovering future agendas for the distribution industry, and serving as a bridge between the government and the distribution sector."

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