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Guest Speaker

Park Jong Gak 박종각

Academic position
Visiting Professor, Department of Business Administration, Gachon University
Position
Director, Korea Startup Management Strategy Institute; Mentor and Advisor, Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy and Innovation
  • 3Papers
  • 6Projects

Areas of Expertise 5

  • Corporate finance and financial management
  • Startup growth strategies and business models
  • ESG and corporate social responsibility
  • Management innovation and performance management
  • Strengths-based coaching and leadership

Education 3

  • Doctorate in Business Administration (Financial Management), Gachon University (2014)
  • Master's in Business Administration (Social Enterprise), Kyungwon University (2011)
  • Bachelor's in German Language and Literature, Yeungnam University (1988)

Career 5

  • Director, Korea Startup Management Strategy Institute (Jul 2026–present)
  • Visiting Professor, Gachon University (Mar 2020–present)
  • Mentor and Advisor, Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy and Innovation (Apr 2021–present)
  • City Council Member, Seongnam City Council (Jul 2022–Jun 2026)
  • Branch Manager and Regional Head, KB Kookmin Bank (Nov 1989–Jan 2022)

Certifications 3

  • Korea Professional Coach (KPC), Korea Coach Association (2021)
  • Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, Gallup (2021)
  • Social Worker, Level 2, Ministry of Health and Welfare (2019)

Papers 3

  • Dissertation박종각 (2014). 금융기관의 사회공헌 활동이 경영성과에 미치는 영향 연구: 사회적성과의 매개효과를 중심으로. 가천대학교 박사학위논문. https://www.riss.kr/link?id=T13422953(opens in a new window)
  • Dissertation박종각 (2011). 우리나라 금융기관의 사회공헌활동 분석 및 발전방향: 국민은행을 중심으로. 경원대학교 석사학위논문. https://www.riss.kr/link?id=T12367521(opens in a new window)
  • Magazine article박종각 (2014. 3.). 금융기관 사회공헌 활동은 기업의 경영성과에 도움이 되는가? 『금융』 금융 내비게이터, 32-36.

Consulting and Other Projects 6

  • Startup growth mentoring for KB Unicorn Club, cohorts 1–5, Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy and Innovation, 2021–2025, Mentor
  • Advice on startup business models, fundraising, finance, growth and market access, Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy and Innovation, Apr 2021–present, Mentor and Advisor
  • Teaching in financial management, management innovation, ESG and startup management strategy, Gachon University, Mar 2020–present, Visiting Professor
  • Startup assessment, coaching, training and management support, Korea Startup Management Strategy Institute, Jul 2026–present, Director
  • Policy forum on integrated development linking Seongnam Station and Yatap Valley, 3 Mar 2026, Policy proposals
  • Policy research forum on restructuring transport systems and urban space around Seongnam Station, 24 Jun 2025, Policy proposals

Professional Network 3

  • Gyeonggi Center for Creative Economy and Innovation: mentoring and advisory support for technology companies on business models, fundraising, financial cooperation and market access
  • KB Unicorn Club: growth support for cohorts 1–5; direct mentoring for 38 of the 56 participating startups
  • Gachon University: teaching in financial management, management innovation, ESG and startup management strategy

Awards and Committees 11

  • Commendation from the Minister of Government Administration and Home Affairs (5 Dec 2014)
  • Commendation from the Chair of the Presidential Committee on Young Generation (31 Dec 2013)
  • KB Star of the Year Award, KB Financial Group (2 Jan 2012)
  • Commendation from the Chair of the Financial Services Commission (30 Dec 2009)
  • Korea National Awards, Regional Development and Innovation Award, Local Administration Category (2025)
  • Korea Local Autonomy Development Award, Local Council Member Category (2024)
  • Highest Award, Local Legislation Category, Local Autonomy Awards (2024)
  • Korea Local Autonomy Evaluation Legislative Policy Award (2023)
  • Korea Local Autonomy Evaluation Legislative Policy Vision Award, Grand Prize (2022)
  • CommitteeMember, Central Public–Private Cooperation Committee for Safety Management, Ministry of Security and Public Administration (15 May 2013–14 May 2015)
  • CommitteeMember, National Policy Task Evaluation Support Group, Government Performance Evaluation Committee (28 Nov 2014)

Papers, books, patents and trademarks are listed in their original language.

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