Koh Dong-jin
South Korean businessman (born 1961)
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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]
BornMarch 26, 1961
Seoul, South Korea
OthernameDJ Koh
OccupationsBusinessman, politician, congressman
EmployerSamsung
Koh Dong-jin | |
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고동진 | |
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| Born | March 26, 1961 Seoul, South Korea |
| Other name | DJ Koh |
| Occupations | 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 | |
| Party | People Power |
| Korean name | |
| Hangul | 고동진 |
| Hanja | 高東眞 |
| RR | Go Dongjin |
| MR | Ko Tongjin |
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.
