Date:
07/26-1953
Background:
With a 38-year history, DINE GROUP has continuously strengthened its competitiveness by driving technological innovation and expanding into diverse industrial sectors. Through the strategic operation of 17 overseas subsidiaries and branches worldwide, the Group has built a strong global business foundation. In parallel, DINE GROUP has actively pursued organizational culture innovation to enhance efficiency, collaboration, and long-term sustainability. These combined efforts have significantly contributed to achieving consolidated revenues of KRW 315.4 billion.
Education:
February 15, 1972: Graduated from Ewha Girls’ High School.
February 25, 1976: Graduated from the College of Education, Department of Educational Psychology, Ewha Womans University.
August 25, 1992: Completed the Graduate School of Business Administration, Yonsei University.
Awards:
December 7, 2007: Awarded the Presidential Commendation at the 7th Machine Tool Industry Day (Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy).
July 5, 2010: Awarded the Siheung City Women’s Award (Economic Sector) at the 8th Siheung City Women’s Awards.
March 21, 2011: Awarded the “Trade Person of the Month Who Shined Korea” Award.
March 20, 2013: Awarded the Ministerial Commendation at the 40th Commerce and Industry Day (Ministry of Knowledge Economy).
April 1, 2013: Awarded the Chairperson’s Commendation at the 12th Fair Trade Day (Fair Trade Commission).
July 22, 2016: Awarded the Presidential Medal (Dongtap Order of Industrial Service Merit) at the 2nd Mid-sized Enterprises Day (Small and Medium Business Administration).
December 31, 2020: Awarded a Commendation from the Prosecutor General.
September 26, 2022: Awarded the Ministerial Award from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.
Experience:
March 21, 1983 – November 13, 1995: Director, Korea Tungsten Co., Ltd. (KORLOY).
November 14, 1995 – December 31, 1999: Director, Daijin Precision Co., Ltd..
January 1, 2000 – Present: Chairperson, DINE Group.
Areas of Expertise:
Sales Growth and Global Expansion: Strengthened the foundation for global growth by operating 17 overseas bases and achieving KRW 315.4 billion in sales in 2023.
Strengthening Core Product Competitiveness: Enhanced quality and advanced product offerings by strengthening competitiveness in T/S/T/H-CBN manufacturing, while expanding automation through linkage with the robotics business and reinforcing synergies with related companies.
What have been the main lessons you have learned in your career and how do you implement them in your management?
The most important lesson I have learned is that long-term success depends on adaptability and trust in people. I apply this by focusing on building a sustainable 100-year company—expanding into high value-added products, strengthening competitiveness in future industries, and evolving from a product supplier into a fast, solution-oriented partner. Most importantly, I believe future-ready leadership comes from empowering the next generation, especially those fluent in new technologies, and creating an environment where they can lead the company forward.
Quotes
“We believe that true competitiveness comes from speed, flexibility, and fair competition.”
Inspired by the wisdom of David versus Goliath, DINE Group focuses on structural agility—moving faster and more flexibly than large global players that are often slowed by their size. This agility enables superior customer service, with close local support in native languages through our global network. We are also confident that in a fair competitive environment, Korean companies can outperform any rival.
