C hung Mong-joon is a South Korean industrialist, politician, and sports administrator. He is the sixth son of the legendary Chung Ju-yung, the founder of the Hyundai Group, one of South Korea's most powerful family-controlled conglomerates (chaebols). After the Hyundai empire was split among the founder's sons, Chung Mong-joon inherited control of Hyundai Heavy Industries, which he built into the world's largest shipbuilding company.

In addition to his role as an industrial titan, Chung has had a highly prominent public career. He served seven terms in the South Korean National Assembly and was a candidate for president. He is also a major figure in international soccer, having served as a vice president of FIFA and playing a key role in bringing the 2002 FIFA World Cup to South Korea. His wealth is derived from his controlling stake in HD Hyundai (formerly Hyundai Heavy Industries Holdings), but his influence extends deep into the realms of politics and global sports.