Future Insights for Asia

Architecting Tomorrow's Growth Alongside Local Experts

Asian Square's leadership and extensive Global Partner Network pave the path to successful investment and global expansion.

OUR PROFESSIONALS

A Network of Strategists
Architecting Tomorrow's Asia

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Our team of leading experts across government, academia, and industry leverages a global network to co-architect successful international expansion and sustainable growth for our clients.

Joseph Kim | Managing Partner

Founder & Representative of Asian Square, a think-tank driving Asian business innovation and creative policy proposals based on extensive international experience, academic theory, and practical field insight backed by a global network.

Minho Kim

Experience

  • Representative, Asian Square / U.S. Attorney
  • Co-Founder, Indonesia-Korea Business Initiative (IKOBI)
  • Chairman, Global Business Negotiation Forum (GBNF)
  • Adjunct Professor, Sogang University Graduate School of International Studies (International Negotiation & Business)
  • Global Cluster Attorney, Jasan Law Firm
  • U.S. Attorney, Jeongryul Law Firm
  • U.S. Attorney, Shinwoo Law Firm
  • U.S. Attorney, Kangho Law Firm
  • Forum Member, Advanced Trade Forum (Supported by MOTIE)
  • Forum Member, Foreign Policy Forum (Supported by KIEP)
  • Forum Member, Korea-China FTA Forum (Shanghai & Qingdao)
  • Legal Counsel, US IMB
  • Advisory Counsel, US CBN

Advisory Track Record (Including Finance & Investment)

  • Advised on the restructuring of FMG Hong Kong (KRW 1 Trillion)
  • Represented KEB for Australian Real Estate Project Finance (KRW 200 Billion)
  • Represented Daewoo Securities for Vietnamese Real Estate Project Finance (approx. KRW 90 Billion)
  • Conducted business negotiations on behalf of Amway Group US (approx. KRW 100 Billion)
  • Advised on a Chinese enterprise's pledge of shares in CHR (KOSDAQ-listed Hong Kong company)
  • Advised SoftBank on the acquisition of eMnet (TSE-listed Japanese company)
  • Advised Universal Music US on its investment in Playcube Korea
  • Conducted due diligence and advised on the acquisition of Korean real estate assets for IMB US (KRW 20 Billion)
  • Negotiated and advised Enter-6 on a KRW 20 Billion Hong Kong investment
  • Advised KV Pharmaceutical Company (US) on the divestment of its investment in Chemport Korea
  • Advised Swatch Group (Switzerland)
  • Advised Galtronics (Israel)
  • Advised Hanbul Cosmetics on its investment in China
  • Advised AHC Cosmetics

Network

  • Strategic network with U.S. Family Offices (including the Rockefeller family) and leading investment firms
  • Strong ties with the U.A.E. Royal Family and sovereign investment entities
  • Established network with Saudi Arabian investment firms
  • Close connections with major Indonesian conglomerates (including ethnic Chinese business networks)
  • Direct access to prominent Latin American conglomerates

Daniel Kim | Partner

Investment Partner | Ph.D. in Pharmacy

Experience

  • Genaxis, Partner
  • Dot Inc., Board Member
  • Blue Wave Investment, Vice President
  • ActnerLab, Co-Founder
Daniel Kim

Jeongyung Kim | Partner

Legal Partner (Hong Kong) | Hong Kong Attorney

Experience

  • Seoul National University College of Law, Public Law (LL.B.)
  • City University of Hong Kong LLB (Common Law)
  • City University of Hong Kong PCLL
  • Hammonds Hong Kong
  • BCP in association with Denton
  • Wat & Co., Solicitors
  • Legal Advisor, Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Hong Kong
  • Legal Advisor, KOTRA Hong Kong IP-DESK
  • Board Member, Hong Kong Korean Chamber of Commerce
  • Member of Hong Kong Institute of Patent Attorneys
Jeongyung Kim

Junho Jin | Partner

CEO, Asian Square Partners
CEO, BNA Partners

  • Orchestration of financial institution investment consortia
  • Fund matching oversight

Experience

  • 2026: Completed KRW 4.5B / 3.5B funding for C Corp. (Marine Data Security), ongoing funding rounds
  • Ongoing KRW 5.0B Strategic Investment (SI) funding for G Corp. (AI Healthcare)
  • Ongoing KRW 20.0B secondary/cross-border investment funding for V Corp. (Non-invasive Blood Glucose Monitor)
  • 2025: Completed KRW 10.7B primary & KRW 2.5B secondary funding for P Corp. (Voice Recognition Medical AI)
  • Completed KRW 6.8B funding for V Corp. (Non-invasive Blood Glucose Monitor)
  • Completed KRW 2.0B listed company SI cooperative investment for S Corp.
  • Completed KRW 4.5B funding for Q Corp. (Lead-free Safety Materials)
  • Completed KRW 3.0B funding for I Corp. (NK Immune Cells)
  • 2024~: KRW 4.0B funding for SOS LAB (Autonomous Driving, listed on KOSDAQ in June 2024)
  • Investment in Gentle Monster (Fund dissolved in Dec 2024 with 102% return)
Junho Jin

Hyunkyu Lee | Partner

Partner, Investment Advisory, Asian Square
CEO, Step-Up Company (Global Business Onboarding)

  • Business Architect / Hands-on Support & Cross-border PoC
  • Startup & SME Scale-up / Domestic & Global Fund Matching

Experience

  • 2026: Completed KRW 6.2B investment for G Corp. (Rare Metal Mining)
  • Ongoing KRW 5.0B funding for M Corp. (Content IP Development & Production)
  • Ongoing KRW 5.0B funding and partnership in Indonesia/Vietnam for P Corp. (Personal Data Trading Platform)
  • Advising on corporate divestment to institutional investors for D Corp. and M Corp. (Cosmetic Packaging Manufacturing)
  • Ongoing Australian and Vietnamese PoCs for M Corp. (DOOH Advertising Solution)
  • Consulted on winning the US Dept. of Veterans Affairs EHRM Project ($35 Million)
  • 2025: Established Anchor Stone Investment LLC
  • Retained Advisory for G Corp. (HDT AI Healthcare) and J Corp. (Trade & Cooperatives)
  • Advising on Indian market entry & distributorship matchmaking for V Corp. (Healthcare Medical Devices)
Hyunkyu Lee

Investment & Business Architecture

Investment & Business Architecture

We identify and structure high-potential opportunities in alternative investments (PE, global real estate) while designing growth-stage scale-up strategies and seamless global onboarding infrastructure for tech startups. By leveraging the deep practical capabilities of active business architects, fund managers, financial analysts, and PhD economists, we maximize the probability of investment success.

Seungjun Lee
INVESTMENT PARTNER

Seungjun Lee

Investment Partner

  • Advisor, KP & Partners Law Firm
  • Partner, Investment Consultants & Lawyers
  • Member, Korea-Qatar Economic Cooperation Committee (Qatar Foreign Investment)
  • Financial Advisor, Steel Flower Myanmar LNG 500 Power Plant Project
  • Advisor, LS Networks Myanmar Telecommunications Project
  • Advisor, STX Construction
  • Bid Advisor, Myanmar Hanthawaddy New International Airport Project (Incheon International Airport Corp.)
  • Advisor, Myanmar ADB Aid Project, Seanjin Engineering Consortium
  • Financial Advisor, Mongolia 9MW Solar Power Project, Woori Star
  • Cross-border / Offshore PF
  • Project PM
  • Fund Matching Oversight
Paul Choi
AUDITOR

Paul Choi Ph.D.

Auditor

  • Oracle Korea, Executive Managing Director
  • Cisco Korea, Managing Director
  • Cisco US, Director
Dong Chol Lee
THAILAND PARTNER

Dong Chol Lee

Thailand Partner

  • Hanyang University Economic Research Institute / Researcher (2001-2005)
  • Fudan University (Department of Economics) / Visiting Professor
  • Mongolia International University / Assistant Professor
  • Ph.D. (Entrepreneur Analysis, Economics)
Sam Jihong Min
US PARTNER

Sam Jihong Min

US Partner

  • Columbia MBA, Candidate (’27)
  • Amazon Korea

Intelligence

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Exclusive intelligence for strategic advantage and risk mitigation.

Deep Market Reports

Market Insight & Stakeholder Mapping

Providing off-the-record intelligence on target market regulations, competitive dynamics, and comprehensive stakeholder mapping.

Financial & Business Modeling

Investment Structuring

Deriving highly secure investment structures by integrating local tax regimes, public subsidies (e.g., IRA), and macroeconomic variables.

Tailored Scenario Planning

Crisis Response Strategies

Deploying executive 'Playbooks' and 'Plan B' strategies tailored for extreme variables and geopolitical shifts (Black Swan events).

Who We Are

A Specialized Institution Investing in
the Future of Business and Asia

Our Mission
In the 21st century Asian era, we resolve diverse challenges confronting Korea and Asia through creative and disruptive strategies.

Benchmarking the excellence of leading global think-tanks, we drive critical discourse to foster a community dedicated to peace, economic cooperation, and creative innovation across Asia.

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HQ USA Virginia U.S. Headquarters & Central Hub
5+ Global Clusters Five Major Global Hubs
GLOBAL FOOTPRINT Seoul  ·  Jakarta  ·  Dubai  ·  New Delhi  ·  Hong Kong
FOCUS SECTORS

Strategic Investments in Mega-Trends
Driving the Future Economy

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We orchestrate strategic capital allocation in transformative sectors where geopolitical shifts intersect with technological disruption.

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Tech

Tech & Disruptive Innovation

Tech &
Disruptive Innovation

We establish legal defense logic and entry strategies for the global expansion of deep-tech enterprises, including AI, semiconductors, and future mobility.

02
Biotech

Biotech & Life Sciences

Biotech &
Life Sciences

We provide strategic advisory for technology transfers, clinical cooperation, and regulatory compliance (such as FDA/EMA) between biotech companies in Asia and North America.

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Energy

Energy & Sustainable Resources

Energy &
Sustainable Resources

We deliver decisive insights that turn regulations into opportunities during the transition to carbon neutrality and the securing of energy security.

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Smart City

Smart City & Infrastructure

Smart City &
Mega Infrastructure

Leveraging strong networks with local governments, we ensure the successful execution of complex projects integrating policy, IT, and mega-capital.