KG Group held a commemorative event on August 29 at the KBS Art Hall in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, attended by over 1,000 employees, family members, scholarship recipients, and partners.
As KG Group approaches its 41st anniversary on September 1, the event reflected on the company's expansion into various sectors, including automotive, steel, chemicals, finance, media, education, and culture, while sharing its business direction for the next decade.
In his speech, Chairman Kwak Jae-sun expressed gratitude to employees and their families for their dedication, stating, "Let us open a new decade toward becoming a centennial company, based on the trust and history of challenge we have built over the past 41 years."
The event featured an official ceremony followed by a concert involving employees and their families. The ceremony showcased videos highlighting KG Group's growth, its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, and future vision.
KG Group also announced the official launch of the 'KG Mobility Platform.' A ceremony was held to add the nameplate of the KG Mobility Platform to the group’s family nameplate box, symbolizing the initiative.
With the launch of the KG Mobility Platform, KG Group plans to integrate its automotive manufacturing capabilities with mobility software and platform sectors, aiming to enhance collaboration among its subsidiaries. This strategy is intended to boost the competitiveness of the group's mobility business and explore new opportunities in international markets.
During the awards ceremony, Baek Min-jae, Executive Director of KG Chemical, received the '2026 Proud KG Person Award.' Baek oversees three divisions, six sales teams, and the materials and environmental research and development (R&D) lab.
He was recognized for his contributions to expanding the PNS (concrete admixture) business and developing overseas markets. KG Chemical currently exports PNS products to about 50 countries and recorded sales of 27 billion won in its first year of a new product distribution business. Collaboration with subsidiaries like KG Steel and KG Eco Solutions also contributed to his recognition.
Additionally, 19 employees from subsidiaries were awarded the '2026 KG Excellent Employee Award.'
The Seonhyun Foundation, KG Group's scholarship foundation, presented scholarships and certificates to 10 children of firefighters. Since its establishment in 2007, the foundation has supported over 1,300 students.
The second part of the event included performances by the KG Philharmonic Brass Quintet and the 'KGM Choir,' composed of KG Mobility employees. Following a collaboration between KG Chemical employees' children and the KG Philharmonic String Ensemble, the '2026 KG Choir,' consisting of over 40 employees from various subsidiaries, took the stage.
KG Group plans to strengthen the competitiveness of its core businesses in automotive, steel, and chemicals while expanding new ventures like the mobility platform, aiming for a total shareholder return rate of 50% over the next five years.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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