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Hitejinro
Hitejinro was established in 1924 and operates as a corporate investor with holdings concentrated in South Korea. Park Moon-deok serves as chairman; his son...
Hitejinro
Hitejinro was established in 1924 and operates as a corporate investor with holdings concentrated in South Korea. Park Moon-deok serves as chairman; his son Park Tae-young holds the role of president and controls Seoyoung E&T. The firm deploys capital into operating businesses, real estate, and limited startup positions. Confirmed holdings include 100 percent ownership of Seoyoung E&T, BNB Korea, and Daewoo Chemical. Additional positions exist in Mr. Dad and Baekpercent. Geographic exposure centers on South Korea with one project under development in Vietnam. Structures include direct ownership through HiteJinro Co., Ltd. and holding entities tied to the Park family. The group employs no disclosed headcount for its investment function. It maintains two foundations: the Hite Cultural Foundation established in 2007 and the HiteJinro Foundation. In June 2024 the firm acquired premises in Cheongdam-dong for 12.98 billion KRW. July 2024: Sponsored the 2024 Global Conference at Seoul Dragon City Hotel. Ownership flows through family-controlled holding companies rather than an external LP structure. The Hite Cultural Foundation separately manages the corporate art collection that includes works by Kwon Jinkyu and Do Ho Suh.
General information
Firm type
Corporate Investor
Year founded
1924
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
Asia
Country
South Korea
City
Seoul
Corporate office
HITEJINRO Building, 714, Yeongdong-daero Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Principals
Park Moon-deok
Chairman
Park Tae-young
President
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Hitejinro?
Park Moon-deok serves as chairman. Park Tae-young acts as president and holds direct ownership stakes through Seoyoung E&T.
Does Hitejinro participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm executes direct ownership in operating companies and real estate. No fund commitments appear in the record.
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
Hitejinro originated as a beverage producer focused on soju and beer. Current holdings derive from that operating business.
What investment stages does Hitejinro typically target?
The firm holds mature operating businesses at 100 percent ownership and a small number of early-stage positions through The Ventures partnership.
Does Hitejinro maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
Two foundations exist. The Hite Cultural Foundation manages the art collection. The HiteJinro Foundation supports education and youth programs.
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