ABOUT KTE
Korean Tax Expert | STAR TAX & BPO (KTE) is led by two CPAs with extensive experience supporting foreign-invested companies with accounting, payroll, tax and day-to-day compliance in Korea.
OUR TEAM
Clients work directly with experienced CPAs who understand both Korean compliance requirements and the reporting needs of overseas headquarters.
A DEDICATED TEAM FOR EVERY CLIENT
KTE is supported by four experienced team members, each with more than 10 years of professional experience in accounting, payroll and tax services.
Each client is assigned a dedicated team of at least three professionals—an experienced staff member, a manager and a CPA—providing continuity, appropriate review and direct senior-level involvement whenever needed.
Song I Yoon is a USCPA licensed in Washington State and has supported foreign companies in Korea since 2008. She began her career in Deloitte Tax Korea’s Global Employer Services team and later led international client services at Seonjin Accounting. She also served as finance and administration lead for a Pangyo-based technology startup, giving her practical insight into the accounting, payroll and reporting needs of growing businesses. At KTE, she focuses on coordinated outsourcing support and clear communication with overseas headquarters. She holds a degree in accounting from The Ohio State University.
Hee Bong Park is a Korean CPA and certified tax accountant with experience in international and domestic tax since 2007. He previously worked at PwC and Deloitte Korea and served in an international tax and dispute role at Daewoo Engineering & Construction. His work covers corporate tax, tax audit defense, appeals, transfer pricing and BEPS-related matters for Korean and global businesses. He has also served as an external tax advisor to the Seoul Tax Office. At KTE, he leads complex tax advisory and dispute matters. He is a graduate of Seoul National University.
OUR EXPERIENCE
Our work combines day-to-day operational support with the technical experience required for complex tax and compliance matters.
Support for more than 100 foreign companies establishing and operating subsidiaries and branches in Korea.
Coordinated bookkeeping, payroll administration and financial reporting for overseas headquarters.
Corporate tax, VAT, withholding tax and cross-border compliance support across multiple industries.
Experience with tax audits, disputes, appeals, amended returns, transfer pricing and complex advisory work.
OUR STORY
Song I Yoon and Hee Bong Park began their careers at Deloitte Tax Korea, working on international tax matters for global companies and expatriates.
After building experience inside Korean companies and professional firms, they reunited at THECL Accounting Corporation in 2016 and developed a boutique practice focused on foreign-invested businesses.
Since establishing their independent practice in 2024, they have served clients under Korean Tax Expert | STAR TAX & BPO and formed a strategic partnership with STAR LAW, allowing clients to coordinate tax, payroll, corporate and legal matters through a closely connected professional network.
OUR OFFICE
Our office is located in Trade Tower in Gangnam, Seoul. From here, we provide direct local support to Korean subsidiaries and branches while communicating closely with overseas headquarters.
#405, Trade Tower, 511 Yeongdong-daero,
Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea 06164
LET’S TALK
Tell us about your business in Korea and we will recommend a practical scope of accounting, payroll and tax support.