Koo Bon-moo
Chairman who renamed Lucky-Goldstar as LG and led it for 23 years
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- 73 yrs
- 1945 – 2018
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Koo Bon-moo was a South Korean executive who chaired the LG Group from 1995 to 2018. He renamed Lucky-Goldstar as LG and expanded it into a global leader in displays, batteries and electronics. He died in 2018.
Biography
Background
Koo, grandson of LG’s founder Koo In-hwoi, studied at Yonsei University, Ashland University and Cleveland State University.
Chairman
He became chairman in 1995 and renamed Lucky-Goldstar as LG, with the slogan “Life’s Good”.
Growth
LG became a world leader in LCD and OLED displays through LG Display and in electric-vehicle batteries through LG Chem, now LG Energy Solution.
Character
He was known as a modest leader. He died in 2018, and his adopted son Koo Kwang-mo succeeded him.
Timeline
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1945
Born in Jinju, South Korea
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1975
Joins Lucky
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1995
Chairman; renames LG
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2005
GS Group spun off
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2018
Dies
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2018
Died, aged 73
Did you know?
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1
He asked for a simple funeral.
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2
He was a keen birdwatcher.
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3
LG once stood for Lucky-Goldstar.
Connections
Also born on 10 February
Frequently asked
Who is Koo Bon-moo?
Koo Bon-moo was a South Korean executive who chaired the LG Group from 1995 to 2018. He renamed Lucky-Goldstar as LG and expanded it into a global leader in displays, batteries and electronics. He died in 2018.
When did Koo Bon-moo die?
Koo Bon-moo died on 20 May 2018 at the age of 73.
Where is Koo Bon-moo from?
Koo Bon-moo was born in Jinju, South Korea.
What is Koo Bon-moo known for?
Koo Bon-moo is best known for LG Group chairman 1995–2018; renaming the group LG.
References
- Koo Bon-moo — Wikipedia. Wikipedia. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
- Koo Bon-moo (Q1276156) — structured data. Wikidata. Retrieved 4 November 2026.
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- First published 4 November 2026
- Last updated
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“Koo Bon-moo.” TrackFame, last updated 5 November 2026. https://trackfame.com/person/koo-bon-moo
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