Hanjin has created a new vice president position to respond to changes in the internal and external business environment, appointing Choi Jong-seok, the former Chief Security Officer (CSO). Choi will analyze the impact of external policies on the company's management and develop response strategies.
On September 30, Hanjin announced the appointment of Choi as the new Vice President in charge of policy planning.
Born in 1970, Choi graduated from Seoul National University with a degree in social welfare, followed by a master's degree from Cornell University in industrial relations and a Ph.D. in business administration from Korea University.
After passing the civil service exam, he began his career as an officer at the Ministry of Employment and Labor, later serving as an administrative officer in the Office of the President's Secretary for Employment and Labor, Secretary General of the Seoul Regional Labor Commission, and Labor Attaché at the South Korean Embassy in the United States. He then worked as a senior editor at the Korea Economic Daily before serving as Hanjin's CSO, where he was responsible for the company's internal and external management strategy planning.
In his new role, Choi will monitor market conditions and changes in external policies, analyzing their impact on the company's management to respond proactively. He will also support efforts related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) management, including strengthening networks with external stakeholders, improving health and safety systems, and building labor-management relations.
A Hanjin representative stated, "Choi has a broad understanding of policy and management issues, having experience in public service, media, and corporate environments. The establishment of this new vice president position and his appointment will enhance our responsiveness to internal and external environments and strengthen our ESG management, including the establishment of safety and labor culture."
Meanwhile, Hanjin is enhancing its smart logistics competitiveness based on artificial intelligence (AI) and big data. The company plans to utilize new technologies, including physical AI, to improve logistics operational efficiency in the future.
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