In August 2026, an exclusive interview with Masahiro Kimura, CEO of GTS Advisory Inc., is scheduled to be published in Dong-A Ilbo, one of South Korea's top three major daily newspapers.
A New Perspective on Japan-Korea Business Capturing the Attention of Top Media
Dong-A Ilbo is a highly prestigious media outlet wielding immense influence over opinion leaders and executives in Korean society. This exclusive interview was realized due to the high level of interest in the unique approach and philosophy Kimura has cultivated over 30 years on the frontlines of Japan-Korea business as a "Maestro."
Main Themes of the Interview (Preview)
Starting with his experience in the secretariat of the late Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee and tracing his career trajectory up to the present. The article will delve deeply into the comparison of Business OS—using the metaphor of Korea's "Ballpoint Pen" for overwhelming speed and Japan's "Pencil" for rigorous risk verification—as well as the future direction of new partnerships between Japanese and Korean companies.
Going beyond superficial cross-cultural understanding, the interview will offer piercing and essential insights into the real conflicts faced by management in both countries and how to overcome them to create the ultimate business ensemble.
Future Outlook
Being featured in a top-tier public media outlet like Dong-A Ilbo is a testament to the fact that the message delivered by GTS Advisory is garnering significant resonance and trust within Korean society. Once the article is officially published, we will provide further details and a direct link on this website.
- Dong-A Ilbo Official Website: https://english.donga.com/ (The direct link to the article will be updated upon its official release in August)
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