Yoon Seok-yeol Meets Startup Founders to Discuss Blockchain and Related Topics (Comprehensive)

"Studying Future Industries, Visited Out of Curiosity"
Experience Learning in Coding and More

Former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol (third from the left) is taking a commemorative photo with officials at a startup located in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, on the 24th. (Provided by Former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol's office)

[Asia Economy reporters Hyunju Lee and Juni Park] Former Prosecutor General Yoon Seok-yeol, who has been maintaining a low profile, recently met with startup founders to discuss topics related to blockchain and computer programming.

According to political circles on the 28th, on the 24th, former Prosecutor General Yoon met for about two hours at a shared office in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, with three individuals: Kim Jae-seok, co-CEO of blockchain game development company 'Nine Corporation'; Ha Si-eun, CEO of 'Nons', a shared space for blockchain founders; and Lee Beom-gyu, CEO of 'Team Sparta', a coding education platform for the general public.

During the meeting, conversations reportedly covered company introductions, current issues in the IT industry, and interests of the 2030 generation. Former Prosecutor General Yoon toured the shared office startup space and offices, experiencing learning in blockchain and coding fields with young entrepreneurs. Notably, he made a surprise appearance at Nine Corporation’s remote video conference to encourage the employees.

A close aide to former Prosecutor General Yoon told Asia Economy in a phone interview, "Since (former Prosecutor General Yoon) needs to understand IT and future industries, he has been studying and became curious, so he decided to visit directly," adding, "This is part of his current study and research."

Since resigning from the Prosecutor General position in March, former Prosecutor General Yoon has been meeting with experts from various fields, including Kim Hyung-seok, honorary professor at Yonsei University; Jeong Seung-guk, professor at Joongang Seungga University; and Jeong Deok-gyun, distinguished professor at Seoul National University. However, he has not yet officially declared his entry into politics.

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