Board of Directors

Ji-Won Kim is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of hands-on experience in the food service industry. He is a recognized expert in brand development and operations, having successfully launched and established multiple brands in the market, including the Macho Galbi restaurant brand. Mr. Kim has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Macho Galbi since April 2016 and in this role he led the implementation of franchise systems, menu and distribution management, and overall store operations, earning a strong reputation within the industry.

Mr. Kim graduated from Hankyong University in 2006 with a B.A. in Food Engineering.

Seongjin Kim has served as an attorney at Shin & Kim LLC in Seoul since December 2024. From November 2021 to October 2024, Mr. Kim served as a Prosecutor in the Corruption Investigation Office for High Ranking Officials where he investigated and prosecuted the corruption related crimes of a number of high-ranking government officials. From January 2020 to October 2021, Mr. Kim served as an attorney at the Law Group Minju in Seoul. Mr. Kim also previously served as a military judicial officer and through this experience gained significant knowledge in advising clients, litigation, and defense related projects. In particular, he dealt with various legal issues arising from the entire process of acquiring, maintaining, and repairing large-scale weapons systems through the work of the Defense Acquisition Program Administration and the Naval Military Command. When working for the joint investigation team and the prosecution team of the Ministry of National Defense, he conducted investigations related to defense projects and gained expertise in prior risk management and investigation response of companies.

Mr. Kim received a BA in Law from Han-Yang University in 2010.

Abe Lim, a seasoned real estate and investment professional with over 21 years of experience. With deep expertise in strategic growth, capital investment, and real estate operations, he brings a wealth of knowledge to his new role. As the co-founder of several successful ventures-including Circa Properties, Landmark Trust Investment Company, Mila Capital, and Camileon Investment Partners-Mr. Lim has built a reputation for visionary leadership, disciplined execution, and a strong commitment to community impact. Throughout his career, he has led with a people-first philosophy, fostering high-performing teams and developing businesses rooted in integrity and innovation. Mr. Lim has served as the Chief Executive Officer of Landmark Trust Investment Company, Inc., a real estate and finance broker, since 2010. He has also served as the Chief Executive Officer of Camileon Investment Partners, LLC since 2020 and has served as Co-founder and Co- Chief Executive Officer of Circa Properties, Inc. since 2022.

Mr. Lim holds a degree in Economics from the University of California, Irvine.

Jae-Hyo Seo served as an investigator in the South Korean prosecution from 1995 to 2009, beginning at the Suwon District Prosecutor’s Office and later working at the Seoul Central District Prosecutor’s Office. Afterward, he worked as a consultant at the law firms Dadam and Pyeongsan Law LLC from 2011 to 2020. He then, worked at the Korea Land and Geospatial Informatix Corporation.

Ms. Yeo was appointed to serve as a director effective February 4, 2022. She brings over 10 years of diverse tax, financial, and business consulting experience as a Certified Public Accountant from the state of California. She currently serves as the President of Grace Yeo & Associates, C.P.A., Inc, a full-service accounting firm based in Los Angeles. Ms. Yeo also served as a Partner at KNM Associates for over five years prior to joining Grace Yeo & Associates.

Ms. Yeo holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Young-Soo Choi is a certified tax accountant with over 40 years of experience in taxation, auditing, and public finance. He served in the Korean National Tax Service for 24 years and has held executive roles in various accounting firms, including as a representative tax accountant at multiple firms. From July 2024 to the present, Mr. Choi has served as a Managing Tax Accountant at Hana Tax Corporation. From December 2015 until January 2024, Mr. Choi served as a Managing Tax Accountant at Able Tax Corporation. Mr. Choi has also acted as an audit committee member at several corporations, bringing deep expertise in internal controls and financial transparency.