HD Hyundai strengthens shipbuilding leadership in early reshuffle

What happened: HD Hyundai named Lee Sang-kyun, vice chair of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, to lead the group's shipbuilding business in its 2026 executive reshuffle. Cho Min-soo was promoted to president and nominated as safety-focused co-CEO. Key numbers: Lee is 65; Cho is 60. The reshuffle was announced about 10 days early. Why it matters: Lee and Cho will serve as co-CEOs of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, with current CEO Keum Seok-ho focusing on management support. HD Hyundai said the reshuffle aims to strengthen shipbuilding and put workplace safety first.

HD Hyundai named Lee Sang-kyun, vice chair of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, to lead the group's shipbuilding business in its 2026 executive reshuffle. Cho Min-soo was promoted to president and nominated as safety-focused co-CEO.

Lee and Cho will serve as co-CEOs of HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, with current CEO Keum Seok-ho focusing on management support. HD Hyundai said the reshuffle aims to strengthen shipbuilding and put workplace safety first.