Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Korea to showcase economic might at APEC CEO Summit, says SK Group chief

Chey Tae-won, chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and of SK Group, declared Wednesday that Korea will use the upcoming APEC CEO Summit to spotlight the strength of its economy.

2025-07-17

President Lee says Korea climbing 'strenuous hill,' praises SK data center at AI roundtable in Ulsan

President Lee Jae Myung said that Korea has achieved rapid economic growth until now, but the country is currently climbing over what people call a “strenuous hill” on Friday.

2025-06-20

SK Group chief urges Korea-Japan chip integration, pitches joint LNG purchases from U.S.

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, who also heads the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, expressed a strong desire to integrate the semiconductor ecosystems of Korea and Japan during an interview with The Nikkei on Thursday.

2025-05-30

Police summon complainants for questioning in regard to SKT data breach

Police launched an investigation into SK Telecom’s (SKT) alleged delay in responding to a recent data breach, summoning complainants for questioning this week.

2025-05-20

'Deep remorse': SK Group's Chey Tae-won apologizes for SK Telecom hacking incident

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won personally apologized on Wednesday for the recent SK Telecom hacking incident in a press briefing, saying that he feels "deep remorse."

2025-05-07

SK Group chief tells parliamentary committee he won't attend hearing on SKT hacking

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won has informed the National Assembly that he will not attend a parliamentary hearing on Thursday regarding the recent hacking incident involving SK Telecom.

2025-05-06

SK chief Chey pressed to appear at National Assembly over SKT data breach

SK Chairman Chey Tae-won was requested to appear before the National Assembly for questioning in the aftermath of SK Telecom’s massive data breach.

2025-05-01

Korea to send its first biz delegation to the U.S. under second Trump term

The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry will send a delegation led by its chief, SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, to the United States to meet with members of Congress and the Donald Trump administration to discuss economic cooperation.

2025-02-04

SK Chairman Chey to visit Washington in February

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, who also heads the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, will travel to the United States in February, making it his first visit to the country after U.S. President Donald Trump’s inauguration.

2025-02-02

SK Chairman Chey says Korea must change approach to trade under Trump

Chef Tae-won, chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry, stressed the need for new global alliances and investment in cultural assets to adapt to changing economic conditions and reduce trade pressures.

2025-01-19