Lead Corp

Lead Corp

Lead Corp was established in 1977 as a corporate investor headquartered in Seoul’s Jung-gu district. Seo Hong-min serves as chairman and CEO while also controlling DK Marine, the parent holding that anchors the group. The firm allocates across petroleum inventory, consumer finance loan portfolios and commercial real estate. Confirmed holdings include the Mokpo Oil Terminal for storage and distribution plus the Cheonan Hodu Rest Area on the Gyeongbu Expressway. Geographic focus remains South Korea with secondary exposure through logistics and shipping vehicles. Capital is deployed via direct ownership and wholly owned subsidiaries rather than external fund commitments. Employee count and office footprint beyond Seoul headquarters are not disclosed. Lead Corp sponsored its annual shareholders meeting in Seoul on 25 March 2025 to review governance and strategy for the petroleum and finance divisions. Adjacent structures include the Daelim Cultural Foundation, linked through family marriage ties. Ownership flows through DK Marine and M-Lead, creating a concentrated control architecture that separates operating petroleum assets from listed equity positions such as the 47.3 percent stake in Mason Capital Corporation acquired in May 2025.