JaeKwon Son

JaeKwon Son is the Founder and CEO of The Miilk 더밀크, a cross-border media, business, and investment platform based in Silicon Valley that focuses on connecting South Korea and the United States.12 He has extensive experience in journalism, having worked as a news reporter for various publications including Maeil Business Newspaper, Munwha-ilbo Daily, and The Electronic Times for over 19 years.1

Son's career highlights include:

1. Founding The Miilk in September 2019, which delivers news and trends in technology, economy, and investment to Korean audiences worldwide.12

2. Serving as the San Francisco & Bay Area Bureau Chief and Correspondent for Maeil Business Newspaper from 2016 to 2019.1

3. Acting as a Mentor for MiraKle51, a business platform in Silicon Valley, from 2016 to 2019.1

4. Being a Board Member of MiraKle Lab, a media accelerator for Korean startups, from 2016 to 2019.1

5. Studying as a Visiting Scholar at Stanford University's Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center from 2012 to 2013.1

Son's educational background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Classics and Classical Chinese, Literatures, and Linguistics from Korea University.1 He has received recognition as one of the Top 250 Global Business Journalists by Richtopia in 2017 and won the Korea monthly Journalist award in 2012.1

Through The Miilk, Son aims to educate the public with accurate and comprehensive technology and financial literacy, bridging the gap between Korea and the U.S. in terms of information and talent exchanges.2