Jake Joonhong Kim is a technology entrepreneur driving the on-chain transition of South Korea’s financial industry. Since founding FairSquare Lab (FSL) in 2018, he has maintained a clear philosophy: focusing on integrating blockchain technology into the institutional financial sector.
Under his leadership, FSL has established itself as the leading infrastructure technology provider for Korea's on-chain finance. In 2020, Jake founded Korea Digital Asset Custody (KDAC), which achieved a major industry milestone by becoming the first VASP-licensed custody provider in Korea. He subsequently established Kloint, a specialized on-chain security and intelligence firm, further solidifying the robust ecosystem required for institutional digital assets.
His commitment to building foundational on-chain financial market infrastructure is evident through FSL's active participation in major national initiatives. FSL is a key technology provider for the KDX Consortium—a Korea Exchange (KRX)-led OTC market for security token (STO) and fractional investments—as well as the UniKA project, a KRW-pegged stablecoin alliance involving more than ten major Korean banks.
Building upon his extensive professional career of 30 years in tech and traditional finance, including Mirae Asset Financial Group, Jake holds an MBA from IE Business School and is currently in the final stages of completing his Ph.D. in Finance at Korea University. Through continuous innovation and a steadfast vision, he remains at the forefront of transforming South Korea's financial landscape for the digital age.
