Chung Eui-sun (born 18 October 1970), also spelled Euisun Chung, is a South Korean billionaire business magnate. He is the executive chairman and CEO of Hyundai Motor Group and the only son and "heir apparent" of Hyundai Motor Group honorary chairman Chung Mong-koo.

Education

Chung was educated in Whimoon High School and received a bachelor's degree in business management administration from Korea University in 1993. After graduation of Korea University, he earned an MBA from the University of San Francisco School of Business in 1997.

Career

From 2005 to 2009, Chung was the president of Kia Motors Corp, a subsidiary of Hyundai Motor, which owns 34% of Kia. According to Forbes, Chung is credited with the success of the Kia Cee'd in Europe along with the Soul and the Forte. In October 2020, Chung became chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, and his father, Chung Mong-Koo, honorary chairman. Chung is World Archery Asia president. He is currently on his fifth consecutive term as president.

Awards and honors

Personal life

Chung is married, with two children, and lives in Seoul, South Korea.

Family