Chairman's Message
Welcome, and thank you for visiting the website of the Center for U.S.–Korea Politics and Economy (CUKPE).
Our Center was founded to promote research, dialogue, and policy solutions on U.S.–Korea relations, peace on the Korean Peninsula, and the political economy of Northeast Asia. Through forums, academies, seminars, and policy reports, we aim to contribute not only to academic scholarships but also to meaningful conversations that can shape a better future.
Based in Los Angeles—the heart of the largest Korean community outside Korea—we strive to connect the networks of both the United States and Korea to produce timely, practical, and impactful insights. We also seek to share our knowledge broadly with the public, providing a space for learning and engagement.
CUKPE is non-partisan, independent, and open. We are committed to advancing research and education without bias, guided by the values of inclusivity and dialogue. Your interest and participation will be the driving force behind our work.
Thank you again for your support.
Sincerely,
Hansin “Scott” Kim
Chairman, CUKPE
Hansin Kim
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Hansin Scott Kim is Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Center for U.S.–Korea Politics and Economy (CUKPE) and a Partner at the law firm Lee Anav Chung White Kim Ruger & Richter LLP. He earned his undergraduate degree from Seoul National University and his J.D. from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. After serving as a law clerk to the Honorable Judge Kemp and working for the Ohio state government, he practiced at a major U.S. law firm before joining his current firm.
Mr. Kim has extensive experience advising clients across a wide range of industries—including banking, finance, biotechnology, technology, real estate development, hospitality, and international trade. He has played a central role in guiding many large-scale U.S. investment, development, and M&A projects involving Korean corporations, bridging legal expertise with cross-border economic engagement.
At CUKPE, he is committed to advancing research and dialogue on U.S.–Korea relations, with a focus on strengthening political and economic cooperation and developing policy alternatives for peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula. He is admitted to practice law in California, New York, Washington, D.C., Missouri, and Kansas, and remains active in numerous professional and civic organizations.