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.

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.

Jae-Eun Song is an experienced hospitality and business operations professional with over 15 years of multi-industry experience. Ms. Song has been a Manager of Bento Woman, Inc., a catering company, since September 2019. She has demonstrated strong leadership in high-pressure environments, particularly in catering, restaurant management, and administrative roles. A bilingual communicator (Korean and English), she brings significant skills in team coordination, QuickBooks, and customer relations. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management from Madonna University and is certified in food safety by the National Restaurant Association.

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.