Bum-seok Kim, Chairman of Coupang “Make a miracle of the Han River”… NYSE battering ceremony progress

▲ From left: Coupang IR Team Leader Kim Hyun-myung, Kang Seung Kang Coupang CEO, Kim Bum-seok, Coupang Chairman of the Board, Park Dae-jun Coupang CEO, John Turtle NYSE Vice Chairman, Gerab Anand Coupang CFO.ⓒ Coupang

Coupang, chairman of the board of directors Kim Bum-seok, compared Coupang, which was listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), with the’miracle of the Han River’.

Chairman Kim said, “The creativity of Koreans has created a’miracle of the Han River'” while conducting an interview with CNBC broadcasting with NYSE listing on the 12th. “I am so excited that we have become a small part of this incredible story.” .

He continued, “We are standing here because we haven’t paid attention to our long-term strategy of creating true value for our customers and shareholders,” he said. “This IPO will provide the financial resources to continue the journey unchanged. Will” he emphasized.

When asked where to use the capital raised through the IPO, Chairman Kim said, “I will continue to invest in innovations such as early morning delivery.” “I will continue to invest in Korea’s local economy to create good jobs and continue to invest in technology.” Answered.

On the other hand, on this day, Coupang listed on the’Big Board’ and rang an opening bell to announce the opening. NYSE is the world’s largest stock exchange and is also called the’Big Board’.

The opening bell event was set up to celebrate Coupang’s listing on the New York Stock Exchange and commemorate its first step in the global financial market. Chairman Kim, Kang Seung Kang, CEO of Coupang, Daejun Park, CEO of Coupang, and Gaurav Anand, CFO of Coupang, attended the event.

Those who have been with Coupang’s challenge and growth, such as customers, delivery staff, and open market sellers, also gave an opening bell on the online screen.

An official from Coupang said, “We are pleased to put the name of’Coupang’ on Wall Street, the center of the world’s finances.