Koh Dong-jin (Korean고동진, Hanja: 高東眞), also known as DJ Koh,[1] is a South Korean businessman,[2] politician and current member of National Assembly in the Gangnam C constituency.[3]

In 2015, Koh became the CEO of Samsung. In January 2020, Koh stepped down as Samsung CEO to become a co-CEO leading the company's IT and mobile communications division, suceded by Roh Tae-moon.[4][5]

In 2024, Koh became a member of People Power Party, the governing party of South Korea, and elected as an MP in the same year.[3]

References

  1. ^ Informal English name alternative, from his Korean first name "Dong-Jin". Not to be confused with disc jockey.
  2. ^ [프로필] 고동진 삼성전자 신임 IM부문장 [Profile: Koh Dong-jin, newly-appointed head of Samsung Electronics' IM division].
  3. ^ a b Yash (2024-01-20). "Ex-Samsung Prez DJ Koh to enter politics via People Power Party". Sammy Fans. Retrieved 2025-02-11.
  4. ^ Ricker, Thomas (2020-01-20). "Samsung names Roh Tae-moon new smartphone boss". The Verge. Retrieved 2020-02-11.
  5. ^ "Samsung Appoints Taemoon Ro as Smartphone Chief". Bloomberg.com. 2020-01-20. Retrieved 2020-02-11.


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