HD Hyundai Chairman Chung Ki-sun of the shipbuilding group visited Vietnam this week to inspect the company’s operations in the Southeast Asian country and meet with employees there, the company said Thursday.

According to the company, Chung on Tuesday reviewed the construction of a product carrier designed to transport refined petroleum products at HD Hyundai Vietnam Shipbuilding in Khanh Hoa Province, a joint venture between the Korean firm and the Vietnamese government.

On Wednesday, the chairman visited HD Hyundai Eco Vina in Quang Ngai Province, formerly Doosan Enerbility’s Vietnamese subsidiary. It marked Chung’s first visit since HD Hyundai acquired the producer of eco-friendly independent tanks and port cranes for Asian customers last December.

HD Hyundai said Chung examined the construction of a new tank factory and facilities for producing port cranes and liquefied natural gas plant modules.

The shipbuilding group added that he emphasized workplace safety to employees at both operations.

“The foundation of business management lies in the field, and I believe that is where all the answers can be found,” Chung said during a lunch meeting with employees in Vietnam.

“I will never forget my gratitude for the field, and whenever challenges arise, I will return often to work with you to find solutions.”

Since taking office last October, Chung has toured facilities of HD Hyundai Energy Solutions, HD Construction Equipment, HD Hyundai Electric and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries in Korea, as well as HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Philippines’ shipyard.
Source: The Korea Times