From the Editor
  • Cho Hyun-joon is the chairman of Hyosung Group, whose interests include textiles, chemicals and construction.
  • He is the eldest son of the late former chairman Cho Seok-rae, who stepped down in 2016 and passed away in 2024.
  • Cho worked at Mitsubishi International and Morgan Stanley before joining Hyosung.
  • He was sentenced to prison in 2016 for embezzlement; he appealed the conviction. Cho's sentencing was suspended for three years, allowing him to continue running Hyosung.
Wealth History
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Personal Stats
Age
57
Source of Wealth
Diversified
Residence
Seoul, South Korea
Citizenship
South Korea
Marital Status
Married
Children
2
Education
Master of Science, Keio University; Bachelor of Arts/Science, Yale University
Did you know
Cho's uncle is Hankook Tire honorary chairman Cho Yang-Rai.
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