Kwak Yeon-soo is a digital editor at The Korea Times creating, editing and curating digital content for the newspaper’s website, mobile app and social media. She previously covered a diverse array of cultural, political and business topics.
Former CJ Vice Chairman Lee Chae-wook dies at 73
By Kwak Yeon-soo
Former CJ Group Vice Chairman Lee Chae-wook Courtesy of CJ
By Kwak Yeon-soo
Former CJ Group Vice Chairman Lee Chae-wook has died at age 73.
The cause of death was not disclosed, but Lee long suffered from chronic lung disease.
Lee, who took the post at Korea's food and entertainment giant in 2013, had been with CJ for five years until he stepped down in March last year citing health issues.
He began his business career at Samsung Construction & Trade (C&T), a trading company of Samsung Group, from which the CJ Group spun off in 1993.
After serving as an executive at Samsung C&T's overseas business division until 1989, Lee worked as the Chairman of General Electric (GE) Korea between May 2005 and January 2007.
He also served as the president and CEO of state-run Incheon International Airport Corp. between September 2008 and January 2013. He then joined CJ as Vice Chairman of the CJ Korea Express Corp before chairing CJ Corp.
“He was one of the leading figures in guiding successful growth of CJ Corp. A truly inspirational figure in our company, Lee will be missed,” CJ Group official said.
In addition to his wife, Lee is survived by three daughters and their spouses.