Reading Data, Leading Change – Isabel Han, CEO of Mentorian Group
Korean(한국어) In an era where AI and data are reshaping our world, many organizations grapple with how to leverage these technologies. But perhaps the more fundamental question is: Can we truly understand this technology and use it in a human-centered way? Isabel Han has spent years finding answers at the intersection of technology and humanity. […]
Driving AI and Cloud Innovation in Global Travel
Jeff Kim, CEO of Yanolja Cloud
Korean(한국어) You joined Yanolja in 2015 after experiences at McKinsey, Google, and 3M. How did these diverse backgrounds prepare you for leading Yanolja Cloud today? My experiences at McKinsey and Google focused on helping technology companies scale globally and transform into leaders in their fields. At 3M, I learned how to operate within a large, […]
Bridging Technology, Social Impact, and Global Leadership
Valerie Won Lee
Korean(한국어) You have held leadership roles across the UN, British public sector, and global social-impact initiatives. What has been the driving force behind your eclectic career path? I’ve travelled and lived abroad for over two decades, doing humanitarian work in some of the most deprived areas. Passing through civil-war areas and helping with education projects […]
Spain and Korea: Building Stronger Economic Bridges through Innovation and Investment
Renata Sánchez de Lollano Caballero
Korean(한국어) Could you briefly introduce your role as the Economic and Trade Counsellor at the Spanish Embassy in Korea?In my role as the Economic and Trade Counsellor, I focus on enhancing the economic relationship between Spain and Korea. At our office, we provide customized support to Spanish companies aiming to enter the Korean market, such […]
Building Packative as Korea’s Packaging Tech Pioneer
Dominik Danninger
Korean(한국어) What originally inspired you to leave Austria and build your entrepreneurial journey in Korea?I wrote my first lines of code at the age of 12 in Vienna and spent the next 17 years building ERP and CRM systems across Europe. In 2013, I relocated to South Korea to open a branch office. Very quickly […]
Leading NeuralPort’s Global Vision in Neuroscience, VR, and AI
Anna Shimafuji
Korean(한국어) Could you briefly share your personal journey — from your academic research in human sciences and neurointelligence to founding NeuralPort?During my doctoral studies, I was selected as a JSPS Fellow, specializing in cognitive science and neuroscience. I researched autism diagnosis using eye tracking and PTSD trauma elimination using fMRI-based decoded neurofeedback. In other words, […]
Connecting DeepTech, Business, and Humanity
Álvaro Cabrera, CEO of DTB
Korean(한국어) You describe yourself as a “DeepTech translator.” Could you explain what that means in practice?The Business world and academia speak two completely different languages. They both understand time, budget, and form in totally incompatible ways.The role of a DeepTech Translator, like myself, is to facilitate understanding between the parties, which is not an easy […]
Leading the Future of Hyperautomation
Alejandro Máñez, CEO of Digital Robots
Korean(한국어) What motivated Digital Robots to participate in South Summit Korea 2025, and what do you hope to achieve through this event?Our participation in South Summit Korea 2025 is driven by a clear mission: to become a global leader in Hyperautomation services, supported by a strong international growth strategy.South Summit Korea represents one of the […]
Connecting Global Innovation from Madrid to Korea
Nacho Mateo, CEO of South Summit
Korean(한국어) Could you briefly introduce yourself and your current role?I’m Nacho Mateo, CEO of South Summit. I’ve been part of this journey from the very beginning, helping transform South Summit from a local initiative in Madrid into a global platform. My role today is to make sure we keep connecting the dots between entrepreneurs, investors, […]
From Education to Consulting
Byungik Jung’s Strategic Journey as Andersen Consulting Partner
Byung-Ik Jung Korean(한국어) Byung-Ik Jung, who has led strategy and internationalization in the education field at home and abroad, has chosen a new path. After more than a decade of driving university development as a professor and dean, he is returning to the consulting stage as a Partner at Andersen Consulting. His consulting capabilities—honed at […]