Koo Bon-sang, Chairman of LIG, Receives Honorary Doctorate in Engineering from Sejong University

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Hwang Du-yeol] Gu Bon-sang, Chairman of LIG, received an honorary Doctor of Engineering degree from Sejong University.

Sejong University held the '81st Regular Degree Conferment Ceremony' at Daeyang Hall on the 17th and awarded Gu Bon-sang, Chairman of LIG, an honorary Doctor of Engineering degree.

Sejong University President Bae Deok-hyo said, "Gu Bon-sang, Chairman of LIG, has greatly contributed to the economic development and security enhancement of the Republic of Korea and has led the development of advanced weapon systems," adding, "He has faithfully carried out successful external activities in various fields such as Vice President of the Korea-China-Latin America Association and President of the Korea Disabled Football Association."

Chairman Gu successfully exported the Cheongung-II to the UAE last year and is striving to promote the excellence of Korean weapon systems worldwide and expand defense industry exports by pioneering markets in Saudi Arabia, the United States, and Latin America.

Koo Bon-sang, Chairman of LIG, is receiving an honorary Doctor of Engineering degree from Sejong University.

In his response to receiving the honorary Doctor of Engineering degree, Chairman Gu said, "I believe this award is given not only for contributing to national security and economic development in the defense industry but also for LIG's responsible management as a social enterprise," and added, "As an alumnus, I will contribute to the development of Sejong University and the Republic of Korea."

Alongside the defense industry, Chairman Gu has been striving to secure talent to become a global top-tier player in the new space industry.

Despite the global economic downturn, he hired about 650 new employees last year, accounting for 17% of the total workforce, and was recognized for continuous job creation with commendations from the Minister of Employment and Labor and the Minister of National Defense.