HS Hyosung vice chair explores future of chemical industry at Davos Forum

HS Hyosung Vice Chairman Cho Hyun-sang attended the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, to explore sustainable growth strategies for the global chemical industry, the company said Thursday. Cho was invited to the forum’s chemical governors’ meeting, where he met with leaders of the world’s top chemical firms, such as BASF and Dow. He discussed the impact of geopolitical risks on global supply chains and strategies to address the long-term effects from capacity expansion in the Middle East and China. Cho also shared the firm’s vision for environmentally friendly materials and its commitment to the transition to net-zero emissions. Cho met with Canadian Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne and emphasized the strategic role of Korea and Korean firms in enhancing global supply chains. The meeting was held at the request of Champagne. The HS Hyosung vice chair also expressed gratitude for Canada’s cooperation with Korea — demonstrated at the recent Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province. Cho called for Canada’s continWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Korea Times