Meet the Korea Investment
Partners Team

Dong Yeob Kim

Senior Managing Director

Dong Yeob is a Senior Managing Director of Venture Division 1. He started his career at KIP. He received his BA in Literature from Seoul National University. Dong Yeob Specializes in TMT, Biotech, and Gaming.

Mahn Soon Hwang

Senior Managing Director

Mahn Soon is a Senior Managing Director of Venture Division 2. He started his career at Yuhan as a R&D researcher. He also worked at Korea Biotech Investment Capital, Chemon, and Medi-Flex. He received his BS and MS in Pharmacy from Seoul National University. Mahn Soon specializes in Biotechnology and Healthcare.

Deok Jun Shin

Managing Director

Deok Jun is a Managing Director of Venture Division 3. Prior to joining KIP, he worked at Samsung Electronics, KTB Network, Hallim VC, and Hanwha Investment. He received a BS and MS in Electric Engineering from Sogang University and MA in Economics from Sogang University. Deok Jun specializes in TMT.

Min Sik Park

Managing Director

Min Sik is a Managing Director of Venture Division 4. Prior to joining KIP, he worked at Daewoo Electronics, Mirae Asset VC, and Mirae Asset Securities. He received his BA in Business from Korea University. Min Sik specializes in IT, Internet, and Mobile.

Jin Huh

Managing Director

Jin is a Managing Director and specializes in Semiconductor and IT. He was previously at PWC and KB Asset Management. He is a CPA. He received his BA in Business from JoongAng University.

Yunjoon Kim

Managing Director

Yunjoon is a Managing Director and head of Bio Team 2. He specializes in Biotechnology and Healthcare. Prior to joining KIP, he worked at Pfizer, Novartis, KHIDI, and Myungjin. He is a DVM and MPH. He received his Doctor’s degree from Sungkyunkwan University.

Yeong Mok Gil

Managing Director

Yeong Mok is a Managing Director. He specializes in IT and Biotechnology. Prior to joining KIP, he worked at CKD VC, Prodizen, Herb Doctor International, FnGuide, and Bio Partners. He received his BS in Chemical Engineering from Kyunghee University.

Jong Hyun Kim

Managing Director

Jong Hyun is a Managing Director and head of Fintech Team. He specializes in Financial Technology. Prior to joining KIP, he worked at Mirae Asset Ventures, WFRI, CJ, and SERI. He received his BA in Business from Sogang University, MA from KAIST, and DBA from Sungkyunkwan University.

Sangwoo Lee

Managing Director

Sangwoo is a Managing Director and head of North America office. He specializes in IT and Electronics. Prior to joining KIP, he worked at Samsung Electronics, E-Trons, NC Soft, and Dasan Networks. He received his BS and MS in Electrical Engineering from Seoul National University.

Min Q Kim

Executive Director

Min is an Executive Director. He specializes in IT, Software, and Hardware. He was previously at Samsung Electronics and SoftDSP. He received his BS and MS in Electrical Engineering from Seoul National University.

Hyun Gyu Lee

Executive Director

Hyun Gyu is an Executive Director and head of Bio Team 2. He specializes in Biotechnology and Healthcare. Prior to joining KIP, he was a Research Professor at Yonsei University. He is a M.d. Ph.D. He received his degrees from Seoul National University.

Yo Sep Jeon

Executive Director

Yo Sep Jeon is an Executive Director and head of Contents Team. He specializes in Entertainments and Movies. Prior to joining KIP, he worked at Michigan Venture Capital. He received his BA in Business from Hanyang University.

Sang Ho Park

Executive Director

Sang Ho is an Executive Director and head of Internet Software Team. He specializes in Consumer Internet and Gaming. His previous work experience includes Naver and Accenture. He received his BA in Business from Yonsei University.

Sujin Kim

Executive Director

Sujin is an Executive Director. She specializes in Gaming. Prior to joining KIP, she worked at Neowiz Games, YD Online, GSP, SK imedia, NC Soft, and EK Communication. She received her BA in Music and Business from Ewha Womans University.

Keun Ho Kim

Executive Director

Keun is an Executive Director. He specializes in IT Software, Mobile Internet, and Consumer Materials. He was previously at PWC. He received his BA in Business from Seoul National University. Keun is a CPA.

Dong Hyun Song

Director

Dong Hyun is a Director. Prior to joining KIP, he was at Korea Institute of Science and Technology, and Samsung Display. He received is B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in Engineering from Seoul National University.

Soon Ouk Jung

Director

Soon Ouk is a Director of Bio Team 1. He is a patent attorney. Prior to joining KIP, he was at Central Law Firm, Melfas, and Industrial Bank of Korea. He received his B.S. in Biology from Seoul National University, M.A. in Business from KAIST, LL.M from Northwestern University.

Ji Hoon Jung

Director

Ji Hoon is a Director of Bio Team 1. He specializes in Biotechnology and Healthcare. Prior to joining KIP, he was at Novartis Korea. Ji Hoon received his B.S. and M.S. in Biology and Chemistry from Yonsei University.

Hwa Mok Chung

Director

Hwa Mok is a Director. Prior to joining KIP, he was at Hyundai Commercial and LG Foundation. He received his B.A. in Business from Yonsei University and M.A. in Business from Seoul National University.

Stephanie Kang

Director

Stephanie is a Director of Internet Software Team. She specializes in Consumer Internet and Entertainments. Prior to joining KIP, she worked at Samsung Life Insurance. Stephanie received a B.A. in Political Diplomacy from Korea University.

Byung Min Lee

Director

Byung Min is a Director of Bio Team 2.He specializes in Bio technology and Healthcare. Prior to joining KIP, he was at Beijing Hanmi Group and Design Hospital. He received his B.S., M.S. and Ph. D. in medical science from Beijing University of Chinese Medicine.

Eun Jae Jung

Director

Eun Jae is a Director of Bio Team 2. He specializes in Biotechnology and Healthcare. Prior to joining KIP, he was at Chong Kun Dang. He received his B.S. and D.S. in Pharmacy from Seoul National University.

Clara Yoon

Principal

Clara is a Principal. She specializes in Consumer Internet. Prior to joining KIP, she was at Accenture Consulting. Clara received her B.S. in Biochemistry from Imperial College London and M.S from London School of Economics.

Michael Kyo Wook Lee

Principal

Michael is a Principal. He specializes in IT and Gaming. Prior to joining KIP, he was at Microsoft, Load Complete, and Samsung Electronics. He received his B.S. and M.S. in Computer Engineering from Case Western Reserve University and MBA from Columbia Business School.

Doe Young Choo

Principal

Do Young is a Principal. He specializes in IT. Prior to joining KIP, he was at Kiwoom Securities and Kiwoom Private Equity. He received his B.A. from Korea University.

Ji Soo Lee

Principal

Ji Soo is a Principal. She specializes in Contents and Entertainments. Prior to joining KIP, she was at Infiniq, Michigan Venture Capital, and Magna Investment. She received her B.A. in Geography from Seoul National University.

Eun Ki Chung

Principal

Eun Ki is a Principal. He specializes in Contents and Entertainment. Prior to joining KIP, he was at CJ ENM. Eun Ki received his B.A. from Yonsei University.

Hee Jin Kim

Principal

Hee Jin is a Principal. He specializes in IT / Software. Prior to joining KIP, he was at Samsung Electronics and Partners Investment. Hee Jin received his B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Korea University.

Su Chan Kwon

Research Analyst

Su Chan is a Research Analyst and covers China. He received his BA in International Economics and Trade from Fudan University.

Hwa Young Kim

Research Analyst

Hwa Young Kim is a Research Analyst in Fintech Team. She is received her B.A. in Business from Sogang University.

Joon Hyun

Research Analyst

Joon is a Research Analyst at Korea Investment Partners US. He received his B.A. in Economics from University of California, Berkeley.