HD Hyundai chairman helps strengthen Korea-Philippines ties
HD Hyundai Chairman Chung Ki-sun, front row, honors Philippine soldiers who fought and died in the 1950-53 Korean War at Libingan ng mga Bayani in Manila, the Philippines, Wednesday. Courtesy of HD Hyundai
HD Hyundai said Thursday that the shipbuilding group's chairman, Chung Ki-sun, helped boost relations between Korea and the Philippines during his recent trip to the Southeast Asian country as a member of the Korean business delegation accompanying President Lee Jae Myung’s state visit.
On Wednesday, Chung laid a wreath at Manila’s Libingan ng mga Bayani, translated as the Cemetery of Heroes, to honor Philippine soldiers who fought and died in the 1950-53 Korean War. The Philippines was the first Asian country to send combat troops and dispatched the region’s largest contingent, the 7,420-member Philippine Expeditionary Forces to Korea.
That same day, the chairman joined the Korea-Philippines Business Forum to discuss details about ways to enhance economic cooperation between the two nations. Co-hosted by the Federation of Korean Industries and the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the forum was attended by the leaders of both countries.
On Thursday, Chung visited HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Philippines’ shipyard in Subic Bay to inspect dormitory construction for employees and encourage local staff.
During lunch with workers, he pledged to improve residential, medical and security support, while urging them to continue prioritizing safety on the job, HD Hyundai said.
“HD Hyundai has served as a bridge not only for business cooperation with the Philippines but also for promoting friendship between Korea and the Philippines,” Chung said.
“We will keep building deep trust with the Philippines, with pride in representing Korea.”