Korea Society recognizes Chairman Chung’s strengthening of U.S.-Korea economic relations through the auto industry / Chairman Chung honored alongside former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger
(Seoul, Korea) Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group Chairman and CEO, Chung Mong-Koo, received The Korea Society’s “2009 Van Fleet Award,” an award given to those who have made great contributions to strengthen relations between the U.S. and South Korea.
Mr. Chung received the award at The Korea Society’s annual dinner in New York. The dinner, which was held at The Waldorf Astoria hotel on June 9, was attended by over 500 guests, including influential political, economic and social figures such as former U.S. Secretary of State Mr. Henry Kissinger, who was also a joint recipient of the award; Special Representative for North Korea Policy Mr. Stephen Bosworth, Korea Society Chairman Mr. Donald Gregg, Governor Bob Riley of Alabama, Governor Sonny Perdue of Georgia and Newsweek Chairman Mr. Richard Smith.
“Chairman Chung Mong-Koo exemplifies the visionary leadership, innovative spirit, and global perspective that are the hallmarks of the world’s finest corporate leaders,” Korea Society Chairman and former U.S. Ambassador to Korea Mr. Gregg said as he presented the award. The Korea Society presented Mr. Chung the award “for the important contribution his company is making to the strengthening of U.S.-ROK economic ties.”
“I’m extremely delighted to be here and consider it a great honor to receive this award,” Mr. Chung said in an acceptance speech. “It’s even more honorable to receive this award together with Dr. Henry Kissinger, who has dedicated his life to achieving world peace and improving relations between the U.S. and Korea. I promise you that Hyundai and Kia, as good corporate citizens of America, will work hard to fulfill our economic role and contribute to America’s economic recovery by developing the auto industry.”
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