‘Sharing, Responsibility, and Wisdom of a Business Leader’... Silla University Awards Honorary Doctorate of Business Administration to Kwon Joongcheon, Chairman of Heechang Trading

Silla University (President Heo Namsik) has awarded an honorary Doctorate of Business Administration to Kwon Joongcheon, Chairman of Heechang Trading.

From the left, Heo Namsik, President of Silla University, and Kwon Joongcheon, Chairman of Heechang Trading. Provided by Silla University

The honorary doctorate conferment ceremony was held at the Silla University Aviation Hall, attended by approximately 250 distinguished guests from various sectors of the region, including Heo Namsik, President of Silla University; Yang Jaesaeng, Chairman of the Busan Chamber of Commerce and Industry; Kim Youngseop, former President of Pukyong National University; Kwon Joonggap, Chairman of Stanford Hotel; Lee Jangho, former Chairman of BNK Financial Group; Choi Samseop, Chairman of Daewon Plus Construction; Koo Jeonghoe, Chairman of the Busan Red Cross; Park Saik, Vice Chairman of the Busan Regional Council of the National Unification Advisory Council; Lee Seunggyu, President of the 8th Alumni Association of Silla University’s Advanced Management Program; Jeong Yongpyo, CEO of KAM; and Jeon Heechung, CEO of Daewoong ET.

In accordance with the Higher Education Act, Silla University confers honorary doctorate degrees to individuals who have made special contributions to the advancement of academia and culture, or who have contributed to the development of humanity, society, the region, or the nation.

Chairman Kwon Joongcheon, who received the degree, joined Heechang Trading in 1983 and became CEO in 1993. He established an efficient food ingredient supply system for Korean construction sites in the Middle East, the Korean expatriate market, and local markets, thereby laying the foundation for Korean food products to enter overseas markets.

In addition, through contract production and direct transaction systems with agricultural and fisheries production areas nationwide and fisheries cooperatives, he has contributed to expanding exports of Korean agricultural and marine products, stabilizing domestic prices, and increasing the income of farmers and fishermen.

Notably, as the head of the '10 Million Club' for seafood exports in the Busan and Gyeongnam regions, he has worked to expand exports to emerging markets in cooperation with the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation. In recognition of these achievements, he has received the Gold Tower Order of Industrial Service Merit (2022), the 100 Million Dollar Export Tower Award (2021), and the Korea Maritime Award (2017).

He has also contributed to regional development through various volunteer and support activities for the socially disadvantaged and marginalized, such as sponsoring the Busan Asian Games, annual fundraising for neighbors in need, the 'Sharing Briquettes of Love' campaign, and food support for local welfare facilities, as well as participating in various scholarship programs.

Silla University awarded the honorary Doctorate of Business Administration to Chairman Kwon Joongcheon of Heechang Trading in recognition of his contributions to economic development and social responsibility.

Heo Namsik, President of Silla University, stated, "It is a meaningful occasion to welcome Chairman Kwon Joongcheon as an honorary Doctor of Business Administration, in recognition of his dedication to the advancement of Korea's food industry and his fulfillment of social responsibility through generous sharing in the local community. I sincerely congratulate him on receiving this degree, and I hope that, as an alumnus of Silla University, he will continue to support the development of both the university and the regional and national economy."

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