Korea Expansion Agency Co., Ltd.

BACKGROUND

Please describe your company and position.

I am the Head of Global Operations of WindBorne Systems

Describe what your company does in a single sentence.

WindBorne Systems is a DaaS company that designs, builds, and deploys a smart weather balloon constellation to collect in-situ atmospheric data.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What specific goals or objectives did you hire Korea Expansion Agency Co., Ltd. to accomplish?

• General company establishment in Korea
• Obtaining necessary airspace approvals from the Korean government
• Real estate procurement on the Korean peninsula
• Managing tax compliance
• General willingness to help solve problems within his domain

SOLUTION

How did you find Korea Expansion Agency Co., Ltd.?

Online Search

Why did you select Korea Expansion Agency Co., Ltd. over others?

• High ratings
• Great culture fit
• Good value for cost
• Company values aligned

How many teammates from Korea Expansion Agency Co., Ltd. were assigned to this project?

2-5 Employees

Describe the scope of work in detail. Please include a summary of key deliverables.

KEA was the key Korean partner in our ability to operate as a business on the Korean peninsula. Our original scope of work was just legal establishment of a Korean business entity, but quickly expanded to include real estate procurement, aviation compliance, and tax support among others.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What were the measurable outcomes from the project that demonstrate progress or success?

Many. KEA spearheaded the registration of our business, assisted in the procurement of our niche real estate needs, and ensured that we obtained necessary approvals from the Korean Civil Aviation Authorities.

Describe their project management. Did they deliver items on time? How did they respond to your needs?

KEA was always on time or ahead of schedule and responded promptly and enthusiastically to all of our needs. There were many difficult projects needs with "ASAP" timelines and KEA elegantly managed deliverable and the stresses that come with trying to complete projects with many unknown unknowns along the way.

What was your primary form of communication with Korea Expansion Agency Co., Ltd.?

• In-Person Meeting
• Virtual Meeting
• Email or Messaging App

What did you find most impressive or unique about this company?
I'm impressed by Korea Expansion Agency Co., Ltd.'s willingness to say yes to any help that we need. It really is a one stop shop for being able to start business operations in Korea. The demeanor of ByungJin throughout the lengthy process was especially impressive, he approached every challenge with a cheerful smile that instilled both calmness and confidence in the success of the project.

Are there any areas for improvement or something Korea Expansion Agency Co., Ltd. could have done differently?

I wish I had constructive criticism, but KEA truly helped save the project on a number of occasions and helped to translate not only language but cultural differences that helped to keep all parties moving with positive momentum.