"Comfortable and endlessly spacious" - Former Chairman's 'Special Praise' for Rubber Band Pants While Driving a Compact Car

Former Doosan Chairman Park Yong-man Gives Thumbs Up to Rey
Currently Operating the Third Generation Purchased So Far

Former Doosan Group Chairman Park Yong-man, who is living his second life after retirement, has attracted attention by posting a highly praising message about Kia's compact car 'Ray' on his social networking service (SNS).

A photo of former Doosan Group Chairman Park Yong-man with the Kia compact car Ray.
[Photo by former Chairman Park Yong-man's Facebook]

On the 7th, Park said on SNS, "I have no worries even when I visit neighborhoods with narrow alleys and very difficult parking while volunteering," adding, "I am amazed every time I ride the Ray to deliver side dishes made in the kitchen."

Above all, Park gave high marks to Ray's cargo space.

He explained, "(Although the Ray is) a compact car, the interior is very spacious and the ceiling is high, making it very comfortable and able to hold an endless amount of luggage," and "Moreover, one of the rear doors is a sliding door, so there is no problem getting in and out of the car in narrow alleys."

He added, "When you open the front door as well, one side of the car is completely open, making it easy to load and unload any items."

According to former Chairman Park, he is currently driving the third Kia Ray he has purchased.

He praised, "Among the cars made in South Korea, the Kia Ray is truly a car that deserves praise and awards," and "It is perfectly made to suit the needs of our country's environment."

Above all, former Chairman Park gave high marks to Ray's cargo space.
[Photo by Park Yong-man, former Chairman's Facebook]

Earlier, Park stepped down from all management positions at Doosan Group in November 2021. In March 2022, he completely severed ties with the group by selling all the shares held by his two sons (Park Seo-won, former Vice President of Oricom, and Park Jae-won, former Executive Director of Doosan Heavy Industries).

Currently, he has established a consulting firm called Bellstreet Partners and is working together with former Executive Director Park Jae-won. Additionally, through the foundation 'Gati Geodneun Gil' (Walking Together Path), where he serves as chairman, he contributes to society through community service and relief projects for marginalized groups.

At the time, a business insider said, "As a devout Catholic, former Chairman Park is expected to carry out various social contribution projects based on diverse ideas, just as he once made cushions from nun's habits or created crosses from old carts for exhibitions."

Meanwhile, the Kia Ray, which Park highly praised, ranked first in sales in the compact car segment from January to August this year with 33,801 units sold. The second place was Hyundai's Casper (28,376 units), and third was Kia's Morning (17,843 units). Since its launch in December 2011, the Ray has sold a cumulative total of 369,562 units as of August this year.