Who we are
IRC Consulting Team
Peter A. Underwood, Managing Partner
- In depth knowledge of Korean industry
- Specialist in Korean market entry, business strategy and implementation
- Skilled at identifying partners and developing critical relationships with owners and key executives to effectively implement business relationships
- MBA, University of San Francisco, International Business & Finance; B.A. International Affairs & History; Lewis & Clark College, Oregon
- Fluent in Korean
Project-Specific Responsibilities: Mr. Underwood is overall responsible for the performance of the team and ensures complete client satisfaction.
Yoon, Dong-young (Dave), Director, Senior Consultant
- Yoon has been at IRC for more than 15 years.
- Background in finance industry with previous experience in investment and research in financial markets
- Solid primary and secondary research skills, and organized, concise analytical writing
- B.A. in Business Administration, Sogang University
Project-Specific Responsibilities: Mr. Yoon is IRC’s lead consultant managing research & implementation.
Kim, Ji-Yeon, Director, Senior Consultant
- Kim is in her sixth year at IRC where her primary responsibility is attracting Korean investment into Georgia,
- 5 years program management with an international NGO
- 16 years’ experience in investment promotion, program management, and trade and economic policy working for the UNDP as well as at European and North American embassies in Seoul.
- Outstanding networker, organized and focused
- MA in Economics from Yonsei University; BA in Korean History from Sookmyung Women’s University
Project-Specific Responsibilities: Ms. Kim supports projects as needed through her network of contacts across industries.
Penelope Richey Kim, Executive Consultant
- Background in business and regulatory law,
- Experience with top Korean law firm and US. Department of Commerce
- Seven years’ experience in international affairs with U.S. Department of State working with international and United Nations organizations
- In-depth understanding of Korean business culture
- Skilled writer, analyst and communicator
- JD at American University Washington College of Law, Washington, DC; B.A. in Politics, Rollins College, Florida
- Fluent in Korean, conversational German
Project-Specific Responsibilities: Ms. Kim will supports projects as required including primary interviews, analysis, and client communication.
Lim, Yu-chul (Eric), Senior Consultant
- Mr. Lim’s primary responsibility is to support IRC’s key contact with Fort Wayne Metals by serving as their Country Manager
- Background in Engineering with professional experience in B to B sales & marketing of technical/engineering based products working with several foreign invested firms in Korea
- Skilled at communication effectively & efficiently between Foreign head-office and Korean customers / partners, developing and maintaining reliable & continuous relationships with key accounts / partners
- B.S. Materials Science & Engineering, Korea University
- Native Korean speaker, fluent in English
Kim, Jiho, Consultant
- Mr. Kim is in his second year at IRC
- Supports IRC’s contract with the Georgia Department of Economic Development responsible for trade promotion
- Specialized in market research and partner identification
- B.S. in Management Information Systems from The Pennsylvania State University
- Native Korean speaker, fluent in English
Project-Specific Responsibilities: Mr. Kim supports projects with research, implementation and field visits.