It was found that Hong Bum-Shik, president of LG Uplus, received about 1.439 billion won in compensation last year.
According to LG Uplus' 2025 business report on the 16th, Hong received a monthly average base salary of 65 million won and a position allowance of 52 million won from January to March last year, and a monthly average base salary of 67 million won and a position allowance of 54 million won from April to December, respectively. There was no bonus.
The company said compensation was calculated under the executive compensation rules set by the board of directors within the limit for directors' pay approved at the general meeting of shareholders.
Meanwhile, former President Hwang Hyeon-shik received a total of 5.747 billion won over the same period, including 644 million won in salary, 643 million won in bonus, 4.452 billion won in retirement income, and 8 million won in other earned income.