Since the early 1980s, we have established partnerships with many of our Korean clients—a reflection of the growing trust, commitment to excellence, and increasing opportunities in and beyond the country for both Korean and global players looking to play a crucial role in the Asian region.
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McKinsey Korea
We help businesses and public sector organizations navigate their greatest challenges to accelerate sustainable and inclusive growth.
Explore our History
McKinsey opened its first Korea office in 1991 with a desire to help local businesses and communities achieve sustainable growth. We continue to support transformative journeys to drive enduring change.
Our People
André Andonian
Senior Partner EmeritusSeoul
Advises leading companies on a broad range of strategic, operations, and organizational topics
Seunghyuk Choi
PartnerSeoul
Advises advanced industries clients from the automotive and high-tech space on pursuing strategic-business transformations with...
Wonsik Choi
Senior PartnerSeoul
Wonsik is a senior partner of McKinsey’s Korea office. He is a leader of McKinsey’s Strategy & Corporate Finance Practice and...
Jae Hoon Jung
PartnerSeoul
Helps leaders in construction, heavy industries, and the oil and gas sector transform their operations and develop corporate...
Hyejin Kang
Senior PartnerSeoul
Brings deep expertise in corporate governance, organizational design, cross-border strategy alliances, M&A, and post-merger management...
Richard Lee
Senior PartnerSeoul
Works with leading technology, media, telecommunications, and private-equity clients to enable digital transformations that capture...
Marco Moder
PartnerSeoul
Advises leaders in chemicals, energy, and other industrial sectors in setting effective growth strategies, boosting functional...
Semyon Yakovlev
Senior PartnerSeoul
Leads project delivery for clients in the banking sector across a wide range of issues related to strategic development, design,...
CEO Excellence
An insight-packed book detailing the six mindsets that helped top chief executives deliver extraordinary impact, based on extensive interviews with today’s most successful corporate leaders (in Korean).
Featured insights
Article
The future of chemicals in Japan: Shifting toward global specialties
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Japanese chemical companies have historically enjoyed strong industry performance. Building on their strengths can help determine next steps in the years to come.
Interview
How KB Financial Group navigates and curates banking
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McKinsey’s Eunjo Chon talks to KB Financial Group Senior Executive Vice President Dong Whan Han about simplifying processes and transforming bankers into instructors.
Article
Five trends that will define South Korean grocery in 2023
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The ability to respond quickly to evolving consumer preferences could separate market leaders from the pack.
Article
South Korea’s next sales frontier: Retail media networks
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As consumer spending shifts online, many traditional retailers have been caught flat-footed. Retail media networks hold huge promise—but retailers need to seize the opportunity.
Article
How technology can elevate grocery stores in South Korea
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Grocers must reimagine physical stores to keep pace with consumer preferences. Technology will supply a critical boost in this shift.
Featured Report
B2B Sales and Marketing: The Current State of the Evolving B2B Omni-Channel in Korea
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McKinsey & Company, through a recent study, revealed the impact of the omni-channel (integration of online and offline) trends on domestic and foreign companies and possible strategic responses.
Media contributions
Our experts contribute insights and opinions to leading business publications on topics relevant to Korean business growth, sustainability, and diversity and inclusion. We curated a selection of articles below. (All articles are in Korean unless otherwise noted.)
Careers in Korea
Working in Korea
McKinsey Korea provides unique professional and personal development opportunities in one of the world’s most dynamic markets. As the country’s and region’s economies grow, you will help companies at all stages of maturity, from start-up to rejuvenation and consolidation. Joining McKinsey Korea also means working alongside senior thought leaders, and contributing to meaningful industry or economic research. You will learn fast, grow intellectually, and have real impact on clients and grow our presence in Korea.
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