The Korean Innovation Research Center (KIRC) is a newly established think tank dedicated to advancing innovation, fostering economic growth, and improving digital competitiveness in South Korea. At the heart of this endeavor is Associate Professor LEE Dongwon of the Department of Information Systems, Business Statistics, and Operations Management of HKUST Business School among other scholars from elite global institutions, including Prof. PAIK Yongwook of Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) College of Business, Prof. Daniel SOKOL of the University of Southern California, and Prof. LEE Dokyun of Boston University.
Committed to shaping sound regulatory policies that accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship, the Center is supported by a distinguished network of global investors, venture capitalists, and founders of major companies who provide critical oversight and directions. Together, they identify key challenges and develop actionable policy solutions that are globally informed and locally relevant in South Korea.