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Games & Commerce
Jung Yong-jin to take CEO roles at E-Mart and Shinsegae Property as registered director
Shinsegae Group Chairman Jung Yong-jin (정용진) will directly lead two key affiliates, E-Mart and Shinsegae Property, the group said on June 8. Shinsegae Property will recommend Jung as a registered director and complete his appointment through a shareholders meeting and a board vote. E-Mart plans to name him a co-CEO and confirm the appointment at next year’s shareholders meeting. Jung said he would accept clear accountability and be evaluated by the board and shareholders.
Industry
Shinsegae chairman Chung Yong-jin apologises to public over Starbucks controversy
Chung Yong-jin (정용진), chairman of Shinsegae Group, issued a public apology over a Starbucks Korea marketing controversy. He apologised to families of the May 18 Democratic Uprising, the family of activist Park Jong-chul, citizens of Gwangju and the public. Shinsegae had already dismissed Starbucks Korea CEO Son Jeong-hyeon and an executive. Chung said he would accept full responsibility, order an investigation and disclose results, overhaul marketing reviews across affiliates and conduct history and ethics training for staff.
General News
Shinsegae Chairman Chung Yong-jin issues public apology over Starbucks marketing controversy
Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong-jin (정용진) issued a public apology over a controversy involving Starbucks Korea marketing linked to May 18. He apologised to the victims of the May 18 Democratic Uprising, their families and the public, and said he bears full responsibility. Chung pledged a thorough investigation into how the promotion was approved and promised to disclose results transparently. He also said the group will tighten reviews of marketing content and provide history and ethics training to employees.
