Leaders of South Korea’s largest conglomerates are using the Chuseok holiday to inspect operations, review this year’s performance and prepare strategies for 2027. Samsung Electronics Chairman Jay Y. Lee is expected to remain overseas for on-site management and attend the Korea Society Gala Dinner in New York on the 28th, where he will congratulate Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang on receiving the Van Fleet Award. SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won will also attend and meet Huang after joining President Lee Jae-myung’s visit to Mexico as chairman of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry. LG Group Chairman Kwang-mo Koo and LS Group Chairman Koo Ja-eun are also traveling to Mexico, while Koo’s recent strategic partnership with Microsoft adds to LG’s technology expansion efforts. Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chairman Euisun Chung is staying in South Korea to review future mobility businesses, U.S. tariff responses and the group’s plan to invest 125 trillion won domestically through 2030. Hanwha, HD Hyundai, POSCO, Lotte and Shinsegae executives are reviewing business portfolios, investments and next year’s plans. Third-quarter earnings reports after Chuseok will inform investment, budget, executive and organizational decisions across major groups.