who we are

the team

Julie Sohn

Founder & CEO

Julie brings extensive experience across South Korea’s public and international development sectors. She has worked with multiple government and public institutions, including the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), Small and Medium Business Administration (SMBA), and ASEM SMEs Eco-Innovation Center (ASEIC). She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign and a master’s degree in International Studies from Yonsei University.

Hyun Jun Lee

Chief Operations Officer

Hyun Jun is a corporate management professional with extensive experience in organizational strategy and operations. He currently serves as Head of Management at a leading private corporation. He holds a master’s degree in Global Management from Sungkyunkwan University and brings a strong background in corporate governance and executive management.

Jonghee Lee

Communications Director

Jonghee is an experienced journalist with a strong background in public affairs and policy reporting. A graduate of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, he currently serves as a Senior Journalist at NEWSIS, where he covers major national issues and contributes in-depth analysis on Korea’s political, cultural, and social landscape.

Kiyoung Choi

Partnerships Lead

Kiyoung is a sustainability and corporate responsibility professional specializing in corporate relations and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Yonsei University and a master’s degree in Public Policy from Yonsei University, and currently works with the ESG Team at LG’s holdings company, LG Corporation.