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Ja-Eun Koo
Chairman at
LS CORP.
Net worth: 372 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Currently, Ja-Eun Koo is Co-Chairman at LS Corp.
since 2018, Non-Executive Director at Daesung Electric Industrial Co., Ltd., Director at LS MnM Inc. (South Korea), and Non-Executive Director at LS Automotive Technologies Co., Ltd. since 2018.
Formerly, Mr. Koo was President & Co-Chief Executive Officer at LS Cable & System Ltd. from 2005 to 2014, Vice Chairman at LS Mtron Ltd., Director at Superior Essex, Inc., and Non-Executive Director at LS Automotive Corp.
Education includes undergraduate degrees from Hong-Ik University (1983) and Benedictine University (1987), and an MBA from The University of Chicago (1990).
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
LS CORP. 3.75% | 2026-03-05 | 1,170,304 ( 3.75% ) | 346 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
Yesco Holdings Co., Ltd.
 Yesco Holdings Co., Ltd. Gas DistributorsUtilities Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries supplies city natural gas and manufactures precast concrete products & provides business support and management consulting services 8.93% | 2026-06-04 | 2,432,204 ( 8.93% ) | 24 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
NVH KOREA, Inc.
 NVH KOREA, Inc. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and sells automotive parts 1.08% | 2026-03-30 | 456,156 ( 1.08% ) | 582 379 $ | 2026-05-30 |
LS Marine Solution Co., Ltd.
 LS Marine Solution Co., Ltd. Engineering & ConstructionIndustrial Services Engages in construction of submarine communication cables 0.04% | 2025-11-26 | 19,540 ( 0.04% ) | 425 290 $ | 2026-05-30 |
Ja-Eun Koo active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| LS CORP. | Chairman | - |
LS MnM, Inc. (South Korea)
 LS MnM, Inc. (South Korea) Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in non-ferrous and copper metal smelting business | Director/Board Member | - |
Daesung Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
 Daesung Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and distributes automotive parts and electronic components | Director/Board Member | - |
LS Automotive Technologies Co., Ltd.
 LS Automotive Technologies Co., Ltd. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and markets automotive switches & components | Director/Board Member | 2018-02-27 |
Former positions of Ja-Eun Koo
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
LS Cable & System Ltd.
 LS Cable & System Ltd. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures insulated wires, cables, power grids and communication networks | Chief Executive Officer | 2014-03-20 |
Superior Essex, Inc.
 Superior Essex, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures magnet wire and communication cables | Director/Board Member | 2008-08-07 |
Sindaeseong Electric Co., Ltd.
 Sindaeseong Electric Co., Ltd. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Manufactures automotive electronic parts | Director/Board Member | - |
LS Mtron Ltd.
 LS Mtron Ltd. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures industrial machinery, tractors and high-tech components | Chairman | - |
Training of Ja-Eun Koo
Experiences
Positions held
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Connections
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1st degree connections
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1st degree companies
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Members of the board
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 11 |
|---|---|
Superior Essex, Inc.
Superior Essex, Inc. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures magnet wire and communication cables | Producer Manufacturing |
LS Corp.
 LS Corp. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Operates as a holding company which manufactures industrial electric, electronic and other materials | Producer Manufacturing |
Benedictine University
 Benedictine University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
The University of Chicago
 The University of Chicago Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Hong-Ik University
 Hong-Ik University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
LS Cable & System Ltd.
LS Cable & System Ltd. Electrical ProductsProducer Manufacturing Manufactures insulated wires, cables, power grids and communication networks | Producer Manufacturing |
Daesung Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Daesung Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and distributes automotive parts and electronic components | Producer Manufacturing |
LS MnM, Inc. (South Korea)
LS MnM, Inc. (South Korea) Other Metals/MineralsNon-Energy Minerals Engages in non-ferrous and copper metal smelting business | Non-Energy Minerals |
LS Mtron Ltd.
LS Mtron Ltd. Industrial MachineryProducer Manufacturing Manufactures industrial machinery, tractors and high-tech components | Producer Manufacturing |
Sindaeseong Electric Co., Ltd.
Sindaeseong Electric Co., Ltd. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Manufactures automotive electronic parts | Producer Manufacturing |
LS Automotive Technologies Co., Ltd.
LS Automotive Technologies Co., Ltd. Auto Parts: OEMProducer Manufacturing Manufactures and markets automotive switches & components | Producer Manufacturing |
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