Kihak Sung, Chairman and CEO of Youngone Corporation, has been awarded honorary citizenship of Bangladesh in recognition of his significant contributions to the country’s economy. Founded in 1974, Youngone is a global leader in outdoor and athletic apparel, footwear, and gear manufacturing. The company has played a major role in Bangladesh’s industrial growth, creating around 72,000 jobs in the Korean Export Processing Zone (KEPZ) in Chattogram and remaining one of the nation’s top exporters. The announcement was made by CA Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Facebook. With this honor, Sung joins a distinguished list of recipients including Kazi Nazrul Islam, Muhammad Ali, Father Richard Marino, and Gordon Greenidge, who have all been recognized for their impactful contributions to Bangladesh.
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Source : The Daily Star
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