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He joined Samsung Ventures in 2023, beginning his career as a venture capitalist at SBI Holdings before moving to the headquarters of SBI Investment in Japan. He has invested in a wide range of Japanese startups in fields such as AI technology, IT services, blockchain, and entertainment. In 2022, he achieved exits totaling over 10 billion yen and was recognized as one of the Top 5 most influential venture capitalists in Japan on Forbes Japan’s “Midas List,” becoming the first Korean ever to receive this honor. Having lived in Japan for over 15 years, he leverages his deep understanding of Japanese culture and business trends to serve as a bridge between Samsung and Japanese startups at Samsung Ventures Japan.