Hyundai Group chief reappointed honorary governor of North Chungcheong Province

What happened: Hyundai Group Chair Hyun Jeong-eun was reappointed honorary governor of North Chungcheong Province, extending an advisory role she first took on in 2020. Gov. Shin Yong-han presented the appointment plaque in Seoul on Friday. Key numbers: First appointed 2020; ties date to 2019; 172,759-square-meter Chungju Smart Campus opened 2022; 250-meter Hyundai Asan Tower added last year. Why it matters: The province seeks her continued support for its semiconductor, secondary battery and biotechnology industries. Hyun said the ties have grown into a partnership with the local community.

Hyundai Group Chair Hyun Jeong-eun was reappointed honorary governor of North Chungcheong Province, extending an advisory role she first took on in 2020. Gov. Shin Yong-han presented the appointment plaque in Seoul on Friday.

The province seeks her continued support for its semiconductor, secondary battery and biotechnology industries. Hyun said the ties have grown into a partnership with the local community.