Kangwon Land announced that it held an inauguration ceremony for its new CEO, Kim Do-kyun, on September 2 at the Grand Ballroom of the High1 Grand Hotel in Gangwon Province.
Before the ceremony, CEO Kim visited the Memorial Tower for Fallen Industrial Workers in Taebaek City, Gangwon Province, as his first official engagement. This visit was intended to honor the spirits of miners and reaffirm his commitment to mutual development with the local community.
During the inauguration ceremony, attended by over 300 employees, CEO Kim stated, "Kangwon Land is a product of the community's earnest wishes and sacrifices, serving as a key anchor company that supports the local economy. As we stand on the threshold of our 30th anniversary, we will turn crises into opportunities and create a definitive turning point to elevate the future of Kangwon Land and the coal industry transition region."
Kim outlined three key management directions to lead Kangwon Land into a new future.
First, he declared the goal of transforming Kangwon Land into a 'global public resort' that balances profitability and public service. He plans to enhance the execution of the large-scale 'K-HIT Project' to develop a year-round specialized entertainment resort. This includes establishing a comprehensive tourism belt, promoting regulatory improvements, and developing an AI-based addiction prevention system to establish a responsible tourism model.
Secondly, he emphasized the creation of the best 'coexistence platform' in South Korea to revitalize the local economy. Under the principle of 'special compensation for special sacrifices,' he aims to reshape the local industrial ecosystem and create quality jobs for young people, fostering a sustainable environment, social, and governance (ESG) coexistence platform.
Lastly, he proposed an organizational culture innovation based on the spirit of 'those who share the same desire will win.' He committed to fostering exemplary labor-management relations based on communication and respect, establishing a fair personnel system, ensuring a safe workplace, and realizing gender equality values.
During the inauguration ceremony, CEO Kim and Im Woo-hyuk, the union chairman, pledged through a joint declaration to achieve sustainable growth based on a mature labor-management cooperation culture.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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