Korean Entrepreneurs, Biography, Lee Joong-keun, Booyoung Group, Born in 1941

Lee Joong-keun (born 1941) is a Korean entrepreneur and founder of the Booyoung Group.

He began his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 14, working as a merchant to help his family financially.

Lee Joong-keun established Booyoung Group in 1980 and has since grown it into a multi-billion dollar conglomerate.

The Group is a leader in the construction, engineering, and real estate industries.

Lee Joong-keun has been instrumental in the development of South Korea's urban infrastructure, including the high-speed railway connecting Seoul and Busan.

He is also the founder of the Booyoung Education Foundation, which provides scholarships and educational support to students from low-income households.

He was a recipient of the Order of Civil Merit by the President of South Korea in 2001.

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