Lim Hyung-joo meets SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won at Seoul forum
Lim Hyung-joo announced on social media that he completed a lecture on culture and arts at the 2026 Future Economy Forum held at The Grand Lotte Hotel Seoul.
Lim Hyung-joo shared photos of a meeting with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won during a VIP reception at the 2026 Future Economy Forum, which concluded on September 3 at The Grand Lotte Hotel Seoul. The event in Jung-gu brought together approximately 500 political, business, and academic representatives from Korea and Japan.
Lim Hyung-joo announced on his official social media on September 6 that he was invited as a lecturer for the culture and arts sector at the '2026 Future Economy Forum,' which concluded its final session on September 3 at the Crystal Ballroom of The Grand Lotte Hotel Seoul in Jung-gu, Seoul.
He reported that approximately 500 representatives from the political, business, and academic sectors of both Korea and Japan attended the event. Notable attendees included SK Group Chairman and Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Chey Tae-won, Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee Chair Lee Jae-jung, People Power Party lawmaker Joo Ho-young, Japan–Korea Parliamentarians' Union Chairman Ryota Takeda, Korea–Japan Economic Association Chairman Koo Ja-yeol, Shinhan Financial Group Chairman Jin Ok-dong, Hana Financial Group Chairman Ham Young-joo, Woori Financial Group Chairman Yim Jong-yong, and NH NongHyup Financial Group Chairman Lee Chan-woo.
Lim Hyung-joo reunited with Chairman Chey Tae-won during the VIP reception, sharing his thoughts that "someone with whom you have maintained a long-standing relationship feels friendly and warm whenever you meet." Released videos and photos capture the two engaging in friendly conversation and shaking hands.
Lim also mentioned that he shared his experiences working in Japan and explored ways for K-culture and J-culture to cooperate. He further noted a special connection with actor Choi Bool-am, stating that he sang 'Ave Maria' with great passion at a funeral mass held at Yeouido Catholic Church on September 2, receiving praise from the nation.
The released photo is creating a significant stir among netizens, reaffirming Lim Hyung-joo's image as a possessor of "golden connections."
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