Chairman Chey Tae-won Holds Online Meeting with KCCI Staff... Official Activities Begin

Chairman Choi Tae-won of the Seoul Chamber of Commerce and Industry is answering reporters' questions after the Seoul Chamber of Commerce members' general meeting held at the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Jung-gu, Seoul, on the morning of the 23rd. Photo by Moon Ho-nam munonam@

[Asia Economy Reporter Hwang Yoon-joo] Choi Tae-won, chairman of SK Group, who was elected as the chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), held an online introductory meeting with KCCI employees on the 4th.

Chairman Choi spent about 40 minutes from around 1 p.m. that day meeting online with KCCI employees and having a free conversation.

When asked "What is the most memorable saying?" Chairman Choi answered "Eumsu Sawon (飮水思源)," meaning to think about where the water you drink comes from.

Among the people he has met, Chairman Choi named former U.S. President George H. W. Bush (Senior Bush) as the most memorable figure, and the documentary "A Plastic Ocean" as the most memorable film.

Chairman Choi said, "As the chairman of KCCI, I will engage in activities that can benefit and help all member companies," and asked for cooperation, saying, "The efforts and support of the employees are needed."

According to KCCI, Chairman Choi also received a handover of duties that day, including meeting with company representatives related to the regulatory sandbox along with Chairman Park Yong-man.