Kwak Dong Shin
Kwak Dong Shin | |
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| Born | December 17, 1974 Seoul, South Korea |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, Chairman of Hanmi Semiconductor |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Known for | Chairman of Hanmi Semiconductor |
Kwak Dong Shin (; born December 17, 1974) is a prominent South Korean entrepreneur and currently serves as chairman of . As of December 2024, Forbes estimates his fortune at approximately US$2.2 billion, positioning him as the eighth wealthiest person in South Korea.
Biography
Originating from Seoul, Kwak is the firstborn son of Kwak No-gweon (), who established Hanmi Semiconductor in 1980. He began his career at the company in 1998, undertaking several executive positions such as CEO of Hanmi Motors, a vehicle importer affiliated with Hanmi Semiconductor; CEO of Shinho Motors, a BMW dealership; and CEO of Hanmi Networks, which operates in cosmetics retail.
Initially, he possessed a 12.6% ownership in Hanmi Semiconductor until 2008, when a stock transfer from his father elevated him to the largest shareholder position. Kwak held the role of vice chairman from 2007 until December 2024, when he ascended to chairman following his father's death in 2023.
He is father to two sons: Kwak Ho-seong (born 2002) and Kwak Ho-jung (born 2007). In 2024, he allocated 1% of Hanmi Semiconductor’s shares to each son.