Koh Dong-Jin
Koh Dong-jin | |
|---|---|
고동진 | |
| Born | March 26, 1961 Seoul, South Korea |
| Other names | DJ Koh |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, politician, congressman |
| Employer | Samsung |
| Political party | People Power |
| Member of the National Assembly | |
Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 30 May 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Yu Kyung-jun |
| Constituency | Gangnam C |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | People Power |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 고동진 |
| Hanja | 高東眞 |
| RR | Go Dongjin |
| MR | Ko Tongjin |
Koh Dong-jin (Korean: 고동진; born March 26, 1961), also known as DJ Koh,[a] is a South Korean businessman,[1] politician and current member of National Assembly in the Gangnam C constituency.[2]
In 2015, Koh became the head of Samsung Electronics and was in charge of its Mobile Experiences (MX) business. In January 2020, Koh stepped down to become a co-CEO leading the company's IT and mobile communications division, succeeded by Roh Tae-moon.[3][4]
In 2024, Koh became a member of People Power Party, the then-governing party of South Korea, and elected as an MP in the same year.[2]
Notes
- ^ Informal English name alternative, from his Korean first name "Dong-Jin". Not to be confused with disc jockey.
References
- ^ [프로필] 고동진 삼성전자 신임 IM부문장 [Profile: Koh Dong-jin, newly-appointed head of Samsung Electronics' IM division].
- ^ a b Yash (2024-01-20). "Ex-Samsung Prez DJ Koh to enter politics via People Power Party". Sammy Fans. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
- ^ Ricker, Thomas (2020-01-20). "Samsung names Roh Tae-moon new smartphone boss". The Verge. Retrieved 2020-02-11.
- ^ "Samsung Appoints Taemoon Ro as Smartphone Chief". Bloomberg.com. 2020-01-20. Retrieved 2020-02-11.