PEOPLE WHO BELIEVE IN
THE POTENTIAL OF PLANTS
Did you know that plants also communicate and establish powerful networks
through their root systems, chemical signaling, and even electrical impulses
— enabling them to cooperate and thrive together?
Here, we do just like them.
We grow, cooperate, and thrive together.
Made up of exceptional leaders, researchers, and each and every single one matters.
Together, we're connected in purpose, sharing ideas, and growing together as one team.
OUR LEADERSHIP
Jungeun Joanna Lee, PhD
Chief Executive Officer
Joanna brings extensive cross-industry leadership and a strategic yet compassionate approach to GreenGene. She holds a Ph.D. in Biology from Seoul National University and has held key leadership positions across technology, automotive, and biotech sectors. She is known for her thoughtful decision-making, inclusive leadership, and unwavering dedication to long-term growth and ethical innovation.
Jinsoo Kim, PhD
Founder
Jin-Soo is a chemist-turned-biologist and entrepreneur. After graduating from Seoul National University in 1989 with a Ph.D. in chemistry, he co-founded ToolGen, Inc, a biotechnology company specialising in genome editing and gene regulation. After serving as CEO and CSO for ToolGen, he served as the Director of the Center for Genome Engineering at IBS. As the Founder of GreenGene, he steers the scientific and technical research that is the driving force here.
Sunghyun Hong, PhD
Chief Research Officer
SungHyun graduated POSTECH with a Ph.D. in Biology and completed his Reserach Fellowship at Dartmouth. He researched aging in plants at IBS as a senior researcher before leading the research team at the Center for Genome Engineering at IBS. He currently leads the technical research team at GreenGene, developing model plants for the GREENedit™ platform.
ADVISORY BOARD
Breakthroughs happen when vision meets expertise.
Our partners help power and protect our technology, driving change in agriculture and beyond.
Jiwoong Park
Patent Attorney
DLG Law Corporation
Younsung Kim, PhD
Head of Research
Biotechnology Research Institute
Yongha Kim
Attorney
DLG Law Corporation
TEAM GREENGENE
Each of our team members brings passion and purpose to their work. Despite the diversity in tasks and responsibilities, we're united by a shared goal. Every individual plays a vital role in nurturing long-term outcomes.
We support one another, grow together, have fun and most importantly never give up. Every small step matters—because the journey we share is just as meaningful as the destination.
That’s what makes GreenGene truly special.
We’re proud to have such an incredible team here.