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Corporate Governance
The Board of Directors of Koh Young Technology makes decisions on major issues and supervises the execution of duties by directors and executives for the benefit of the company and its shareholders.
Composition of the Board of Directors
The BOD is composed of seven directors (5 executive directors and 2 independent directors). Koh Young Technology’s independent directors, whose independence is secured according to independent director independence requirements, account for 29% of BOD members.
| Name | Category | Career | Period of Service | Term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kwangill Koh | Executive Director (Chairperson) |
|
2002 ~ Current | 2023.03.29~2026.03.29 |
| Injoon Hwang | Executive Director |
|
2002 ~ Current | 2023.03.29~2026.03.29 |
| Jaeduk Shin | Executive Director |
|
2004 ~ Current | 2023.03.29~2026.03.29 |
| Wooyoung Lim | Executive Director |
|
2005 ~ Current | 2022.03.29~2025.03.29 |
| Yuri Koh | Executive Director |
|
2012 ~ Current | 2022.03.29~2025.03.29 |
| Youngbae Kim | Independent Director |
|
2020 ~ Current | 2023.03.29~2026.03.29 |
| Junghun Kang | Independent Director |
|
2023 ~ Current | 2023.03.29~2026.03.29 |
Board Skills Matrix
| Category | Kwangill Koh | Injoon Hwang | Jaeduk Shin | Wooyoung Lim | Yuri Koh | Youngbae Kim | Junghun Kang |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leadership | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Financial | ● | ● | |||||
| Global Business | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||
| Sales and Marketing | ● | ● | ● | ||||
| Technology | ● | ● | |||||
| Independent | ● | ● | |||||
| Gender Identity | M | M | M | M | W | M | M |
BOD Activities
| Date | Agendas | Results | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23 2023 | Report on business performance of 3rd quarter of 2023 | Approved | 7/7 |
| Sept 25 2023 | Decision on acquisition of treasury stocks | Approved | 7/7 |
| Decision on lease agreement | Apporved | 7/7 | |
| Sept 5, 2023 | Report on business performance of 2nd quarter of 2023 | - | 7/7 |
| May 22, 2023 | Report on business performance of 1st quarter of 2023 | - | 7/7 |
| April 12, 2023 | Decision on Disposition of tangible assets | Approved | 7/7 |
| March. 29, 2023 | Approval of appointment of Chief Executive Officer | Approved | 7/7 |
| Approval of appointment of Chairperson for the Independent Director Candidate Recommendation Committee | Approved | 7/7 | |
| Approval of appointment of committee member for the ESG committee under the Board of Directors | Approved | 7/7 | |
| Feb. 14, 2023 | Approval of the 21th period (FY 2022) financial statements (including consolidated) and statements of appropriations of retained earnings (plan) | Approved | 7/7 |
| Decision on calling the 21th regular general meeting of shareholders | Approved | 7/7 | |
| Decision on relocation of branch | Approved | 7/7 |
| Date | Agendas | Results | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 08, 2022 | Report on business performance of 3rd quarter of 2022 | - | 7/7 |
| Jul. 26, 2022 | Report on business performance of the first-year half of 2022 | - | 7/7 |
| Decision on stock grant plan | Approved | 7/7 | |
| May 30, 2022 | Decision on equity investment in Koh Young Research Spain, S.L. | Approved | 7/7 |
| Apr. 26, 2022 | Report on business performance of 1st quarter of 2022 | - | 7/7 |
| Approval of appointment of Chairperson for the Independent Director Candidate Recommendation Committee under the Board of Directors | Approved | 7/7 | |
| Approval of appointment of Chairperson for the ESG committee under the Board of Directors | Approved | 7/7 | |
| Feb. 15, 2022 | Approval of the 20th period (FY 2021) financial statements (including consolidated) and statements of appropriations of retained earnings (plan) | Approved | 5/5 |
| Decision on calling the 20th regular general meeting of shareholders | Approved | 5/5 | |
| Jan. 18, 2022 | Report on business performance of 4th quarter of 2021 and FY2021 | - | 5/5 |
| Decision on stock grant plan | Approved | 5/5 | |
| Decision on acquisition of treasury stocks | Approved | 5/5 |
| Date | Agendas | Results | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 18, 2021 | Report on business performance of 3rd quarter of 2021 | - | 5/5 |
| Sep. 08, 2021 | Selection of production center constructor | Approved | 5/5 |
| Approval of borrowing for production center construction | Approved | 5/5 | |
| Jul. 21, 2021 | Approval of establishment of Independent Director Candidate Recommendation Committee under the Board of Directors | Approved | 5/5 |
| Approval of enactment of Board of Directors regulations | Approved | 5/5 | |
| Approval of ESG Strategy and Plan | Approved | 5/5 | |
| Report on business performance of 2nd quarter of 2021 | - | 5/5 | |
| Approval of establishment of ESG Committee under the Board of Directors | Approved | 5/5 | |
| Apr. 07, 2021 | An equity capital increase to the subsidiary in China (Koh Young Technology Suzhou) | Approved | 5/5 |
| An equity capital increase to the subsidiary in Japan (Japan Koh Young) | Approved | 5/5 | |
| Mar. 04, 2021 | Approval of the 19th period (FY 2020) financial statements (including consolidated) and statements of appropriations of retained earnings (plan) | Approved | 5/5 |
| Decision on calling the 19th regular general meeting of shareholders | Approved | 5/5 | |
| Feb. 01, 2021 | Report on business performance of FY 2020 | - | 5/5 |
| Decision on stock grant plan | Approved | 5/5 |
| Date | Agendas | Results | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul. 27, 2020 | Report on business performance of 2nd quarter of 2020 | - | 7/7 |
| Report on ESG management and plan | - | 7/7 | |
| Mar. 23, 2020 | Approval of appointment of Chief Executive Officer | Approved | 7/7 |
| Mar. 04, 2020 | Decision on calling the 18th regular general meeting of shareholders | Approved | 7/7 |
| Approval of the 18th period (FY 2019) financial statements (including consolidated) and statements of appropriations of retained earnings (plan) | Approved | 7/7 |
| Date | Agendas | Results | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep. 05, 2019 | Decision on equity investment in Koh Young Vietnam Co., Ltd | Approved | 7/7 |
| Jun. 10, 2019 | Decision on equity investment in Koh Young Research Canada Inc. | Approved | 7/7 |
| Feb. 11, 2019 | Decision on calling the 17th regular general meeting of shareholders | Approved | 7/7 |
| Approval of the 17th period (FY 2018) financial statements (including consolidated) and statements of appropriations of retained earnings (plan) | Approved | 7/7 |
| Date | Agendas | Results | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 17, 2018 | Decision on purchases of manufacturing site | Approved | 6/6 |
| Nov. 13, 2018 | Decision on trust contract for treasury stocks acquisition | Approved | 7/7 |
| Sep. 12, 2018 | Decision on transfer of headquarters | Approved | 7/7 |
| May. 23, 2018 | Decision on acquisition of property, plant and equipment (Land) | Approved | 7/7 |
| Apr. 27, 2018 | Decision on transfer of R&D center | Approved | 7/7 |
| Mar. 07, 2018 | Approval of the 16th period (FY 2017) financial statements (including consolidated) and statements of appropriations of retained earnings (plan) | Approved | 7/7 |
| Amendment to the date of 16th regular general meeting of shareholders | Approved | 7/7 | |
| Jan. 19, 2018 | Decision on disposal of treasury stocks | Approved | 7/7 |
| Decision on calling the 16th regular general meeting of shareholders | Approved | 7/7 |
BOD attendance rate
| Fiscal Year | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Events | 3 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Attendance rate | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
Committees Under the BOD
The Board of Directors of Koh Young Technology operates the ESG Committee and the Independent Director Candidate Recommendation Committee.
Committee Status
The ESG Committee and the Independent Director Candidate Recommendation Committee consist of a total of 4 members (2 executive directors and 2 independent directors), with independent directors accounting for approximately 50% of the composition. Independent directors maintain an independent relationship with the company and have no special transactions with the company.
| Committee | Major Activities | Committee Composition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independent Director | Executive Director | ||
| ESG Committee | Identify various topics and issues related to the operation of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) sectors and deliberates on its sustainable management strategy | Youngbae Kim | Injoon Hwang |
| Junghun Kang | Jaeduk Shin | ||
| Independent Director Candidate Recommendation Committee | Verifies a candidate’s independence, diversity, competencies, and other factors and recommends the candidate to the BOD | Junghun Kang | Kwangill Koh |
| Youngbae Kim | Injoon Hwang | ||
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We are thrilled to announce that Koh Young Technology has been awarded the inaugural Ahn Jung-geun Patriotic Entrepreneur Award by Global Seah Group and Maeil Business Newspaper. This prestigious honor, recommended by esteemed organizations like KOTRA and the Korea International Trade Association, recognizes our commitment to patriotism through international exports.
Since our founding in 2002, Koh Young has become a global leader in 3D inspection solutions, with our SPI and AOI technologies playing crucial roles in various industries. We are proud to have maintained our position as the world’s No. 1 inspection market leader since 2006, showcasing Korea’s technological prowess on the global stage.
We look forward to continuing our journey of innovation and excellence, helping businesses worldwide reach new heights.
Thank you for your continued support!