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Kumho Tire Appoints New CEO, President

Il Taik Jung was previously the company's vice president of the research and development division.

Kumho Tire has appointed Il Taik Jung as the company’s new chief executive officer and president, effective March 22.

Jung previously held leadership positions as the vice president of the research and development division, as well as the head of manufacturing technique.

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