Harry Kim
Managing Director
Seasoned Communications Expert with Great Media Network
Specialties include Crisis & Issue Management
Harry Kim is a highly experienced crisis and issue management advisor with over 30 years of expertise in Korea. He specializes in managing complex, high-stakes situations that require sophisticated government relations, media strategy, and stakeholder management across multiple industries including financial services, technology, e-commerce, and consumer sectors.
Current Role & Key Experience
Currently, Harry serves as the lead advisor to AliExpress in Korea, managing all crisis and issue management matters for the Chinese e-commerce giant. Notably, AliExpress does not have a local PR or communications team in Korea, which means Harry works directly with the China headquarters to manage all regulatory challenges, government relations issues, and public controversies in the Korean market. This unique arrangement has allowed him to successfully navigate multiple National Assembly inspections, respond to regulatory complaints from Korean consumer protection agencies and government bodies, and manage ongoing scrutiny from lawmakers and regulators—all while coordinating across language barriers and time zones with the global headquarters.
Core Expertise
Throughout his career, Harry has advised leading corporations on navigating regulatory challenges, reputational crises, and sensitive business issues requiring careful coordination with government authorities and media. He has extensive experience managing matters involving National Assembly inspections, regulatory investigations by Korean government agencies, and formal complaints filed by consumer protection organizations and regulatory bodies.
His expertise includes crisis communication strategy, government affairs counsel, media relations management, stakeholder engagement, and reputation protection. Harry is known for his ability to remain calm under pressure, think strategically in fluid situations, and provide senior-level counsel that helps clients navigate even the most complex and sensitive challenges.