Company
A trusted partner, connecting Korea with global markets
Since 1987, Global Group Korea has delivered strategic sourcing, trade finance, and end-to-end supply-chain solutions across crude oil, copper, quartz, and gold — building 37 years of heritage in international resource trading.
Hub of the World
Global Group Korea (GGK) is an international commodity trading and investment partner specializing in crude oil, copper, quartz, and gold across 25+ countries in Africa, the Middle East, and beyond.
From our Seoul headquarters and six regional offices, we combine deep local knowledge with rigorous risk management to give partners a single, accountable counterparty from sourcing through settlement.
Executive leadership team
Decades of international business experience with deep market knowledge across industries and regions.
Executive Leadership
Michael Lee
Strategic vision and corporate governance leadership with extensive experience in international market development and cross-cultural business operations.
David Han
Operational excellence and business development expertise, driving growth initiatives across our global network of partnerships and investments.
Dr. Huh, Seong-phil
Academic and industry leadership combining research excellence with practical business applications in emerging markets and technology sectors.
Dr. Kassey Chandra Sekhar Paul
Leads all technical and supply operations for GGK's high-purity quartz business. Founder and MD of VKICL, Tanzania, with over 25 years in mineral resource development, mine operations, and quality certification.
Strategic Advisory & Technical Excellence
Byungheun Jang
Provides strategic counsel on complex international transactions and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions — risk assessment, market entry, and partnership structuring.
Dr. Seongtaek Hong
Leads technical due diligence and project feasibility assessments, ensuring thorough evaluation of specifications, quality standards, and implementation methodologies.
Kate Lee
Develops and executes international marketing strategies, managing brand positioning and cross-cultural campaigns across multiple regions.
Regional Market Leadership
Dr. Pallapolu Venkata Rami Reddy
Leads international commodity trading in gold, copper, and crude oil — strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, market analysis, and risk management across global markets.
Ansah Joseph
Manages West African operations with expertise in mining, agriculture, and infrastructure, providing insight into regional regulatory frameworks and business practices.
Alex Chinyama Kakoma
Oversees Southern Africa operations from the Cape Town office, leading business development and partnership building across the region.