Coex
Steven (Donguk) Kim has extensive work experience in the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry. Steven (Donguk) started their career at Coex in 1998 as an HR Manager and later served as a Senior Convention Marketing Manager from 2004 to 2010. From 2010 to 2018, they held the position of Overseas Exhibition Director. In 2019, they became the Venue Marketing & Business Development Director at Coex. Currently, they are the Head of Venue & Global Business Division / Executive Director at Coex. In addition to their role at Coex, they are also the Secretary General at Coex MICE cluster, Vice President at Korea MICE Association, and Sub-committee Chair for Venues at SEOUL MICE Alliance (SMA).
Steven (Donguk) Kim has a diverse education history. Steven (Donguk) attended KAIST College of Business from 2022 to 2023, where they pursued a degree in AIM (Advanced Innovative Management Program). Prior to this, they obtained a Master's Degree in International Business & Diplomacy from the University of East Anglia's London Academy of Diplomacy, although the specific years of attendance are unknown. Additionally, they have a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration from Yonsei University. Before university, Steven attended Daewon Foreign Language High School, where they focused on German and English studies. The exact dates of their enrollment at UNLV William F. Harrah College of Hospitality are unknown, along with the specifics of the degree pursued.
Coex
Coex has been the leading exhibition and convention venue and the biggest event organizer in Korea since its establishment in 1986. Coex hosts over 200 trade shows and 2,500 conferences every year. Our domestic market share in the exhibition industry is more than 30%. Trade Show Organizer As Korea's largest trade show organizer, Coex owns and operates over 20 international trade shows annually, including Automation World, Food Week, Photo & Imaging, Souring Fair, Coffee Expo Seoul, World Smart Grid Expo, KOSIGN and the Vietnam Shop + Franchise Show. We have a Vietnam office in Ho Chi Minh City. Professional Convention Organizer (PCO) Coex has provided meeting planning services for many world-class events, such as the G20 Seoul Summit, UNCCD, and the Seoul Nuclear Security Summit last year. Coex has expertise in medical, governmental, and science-focused events. Moreoever, Coex offers various event services such as live streaming, event backdrop system, lighting and branding, premium furniture rental and more. Venue Operation & Management Coex operates Coex Convention Center in Seoul as well as Changwon Convention Center in the Gyeongsangnam Province and WTC Binh Duong New City Expo, Vietnam. Coex also managed and operated the aT Center in Seoul from 2000 – 2020. Coex is now exploring new international partnerships to create, manage, build, and grow international exhibition and convention ventures in new markets. Coex is an active member of UFI, IAEE, ICCA, AIPC, AFECA, PATA, AKEI, KEOA, and KCA. Follow us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/CoexKorea