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Taesun Hong, FAIA, serves as the founder, CEO, and design director of the firm, overseeing its overall design quality. He earned a Bachelor of Arts from Oberlin College and a Master of Architecture from Yale University. Additionally, he completed intensive architectural studies at Harvard University Graduate School of Design and Syracuse Universita in Florence, Italy. Taesun graduated cum laude from Cranbrook School in Michigan. He is a registered architect in Michigan, New York, and Oregon. In 2024, he was honored as a Fellow of AIA, and his monograph, 'The Master Architect Series: Taesun Hong,' was published in 2022 by Image Publishing. Previously, Taesun held the positions of CEO and Design Director at Yamasaki Associates in Troy, Michigan. Over the span of 38 years, he has led the design of numerous award-winning projects, encompassing corporate, civic, and government facilities, as well as residential, hotel, and retail ventures.
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Dae Jung Sang is a Partner at YKH Associates. Over the past 26 years, he has served as a partner of YKH, successfully guiding and expanding the firm’s business in Korea. He has more than 35 years of experience in programming, planning, design and administration of commercial, institutional and governmental facilities. Dae Jung attended Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea, where he earned a Bachelor of Architecture, a Master of Architecture. In addition, he is a member of the Korean Institute of Registered Architects.
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Keun Ho Kim is a Partner at YKH Associates. Keun Ho joined the firm in 2008 and has been managing many of firm’s important works. With over 30 years of experience, Keun Ho is in charge of firm’s quality control, project management and construction documents. Prior to joining YKH, he served as a project manager at Kunwon Architects and Baum Architects in Seoul, Korea. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Kyungwon University, Korea.
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Architect Dong-Hyun Yoon, a CM partner at YKH, brings over 40 years of experience in leading diverse projects. He earned a bachelor's degree from the National Industrial University and a master's degree from Hanyang University. As the founder of Myung-In Architecture, he has specialized in environmental and construction management, serving as a review committee member for organizations such as the Ministry of National Defense, SH Corporation, and the Public Procurement Service. Notable projects include Bundang Park View, Seongnam Yatap Terminal, and Carrefour shopping malls. He also successfully managed the remodeling of Bundang Amigo Tower, demonstrating his expertise in innovative development.
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Heewon Kim is a Principal at YKH Associates. Heewon joined the firm in 2000 and has also worked at Yamasaki Associates in Michigan for many years. As a key designer and project manager for the firm, he has been responsible schematic / design development and design control. With over 20 years of experience, Heewon is a member of the Korean Institute of Registered Architects. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Incheon University, Korea.
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Nack Kyung Lee is a Principal at YKH Associates. Nack Kyung joined the firm in 2007 and has been responsible for concept design and design development. With over 20 years of experience, Nack Kyung studied at Cooper Union School of Architecture, holds a Bachelor's degree from Parsons School of Design, and a Master of Architecture from the University of Pennsylvania. She is a registered architect in New York and is NCARB certified. Prior to joining YKH, she has worked at KPF New York, Hariri & Hariri Architecture, and Gabellini Sheppard Associates in New York. She is currently an adjunct professor at Konkuk University & Hanyang University in Seoul.
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Wonhye Shin is a Principal at YKH Associates. Wonhye joined the firm in 2007 and has been responsible for concept design and design development. With over 20 years of experience, Wonhye holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Cooper Union & Master of Science from Columbia University, New York. She is a registered architect in Netherlands. Prior to joining YKH, she has been an assistant professor at Hanyang University in Seoul.
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Dong Jae Kim is an Associate Principal at YKH Associates. Dong Jae joined the firm in 2016. With over 18 years of experience, Dong Jae is responsible quality control / design development / construction documents of many of key projects of YKH including Paju Saebyeol Brewery in Paju, NEFS Headquarters in Seoul and Pocheon Hillmaru Golf Club in Geonggido. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Suwon University, Korea.
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Dong Young Kim is an Associate Principal at YKH Associates. Dong Young joined the firm in 2013. With over 18 years of experience, Dong Young is responsible quality control / design development / construction documents of many of key projects of YKH including Sound Museum designed by Kengo Kuma and Hyundai Premium Outlets. Prior to joining YKH, he served as a Project Manager at Dasom Architects in Seoul, Korea. He holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Seoul Digital University.
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Kiwan Ahn is an Associate Principal at YKH Associates, where he has been a valued member since 2010. With over 18 years of professional experience, Kiwan plays a pivotal role in quality control, design development, and the preparation of construction documents for many of YKH's key projects. His portfolio includes notable works such as the Oak Valley Resort, Giheung and Paju Premium Outlets. Kiwan holds a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Semyung University in Korea.
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