The Samuel Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Colonel (Ret.) Yongsun “Napoleon” Kim as its Global Defense Associate, operating from Seoul, Republic of Korea. This position will support our Washington, D.C. office and reflects Samuel Group’s growing commitment to deepening its engagement with South Korea’s defense and advanced technology sectors.
In his new role, Colonel Kim will serve as Samuel Group’s principal representative in Korea, working directly with leading Korean defense primes, emerging high-technology companies, and industries. His mandate includes facilitating strategic cooperation with U.S. defense and national security institutions, supporting bilateral industrial partnerships, and identifying opportunities for Korean firms seeking pathways into the U.S. defense ecosystem.
With over three decades of distinguished service, including as the Defense Cooperation Attaché to the United States, and earlier as Defense Attaché to NATO, the EU, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, Colonel Kim brings exceptional insight into defense acquisition, logistics, missile systems, international cooperation, and allied industrial diplomacy. His deep relationships across Korea’s defense community position him as a key asset to Samuel Group’s Washington-based clients.
“Colonel Kim’s appointment marks a significant milestone for the Samuel Group. His presence in Seoul gives us unparalleled access to Korea’s defense and advanced technology sectors at a moment when U.S.–Korea cooperation is expanding rapidly. Colonel Kim brings the operational experience, diplomatic expertise, and industry relationships needed to help Korean firms navigate the U.S. market and to support American clients seeking strategic partnerships in Korea. We are honoured to have him join our Washington team.”
Colonel Kim holds degrees from the Korea Military Academy and the Korea National Defense University and has served in senior roles across ammunition policy, mechanized and missile-system maintenance commands, air defense oversight, and overseas deployments. He is widely respected for his expertise in defense logistics, international procurement cooperation, and multinational industrial diplomacy.
The Samuel Group is a leading advisory practice specializing in U.S. defense, national security, industrial cooperation, and government affairs. The office provides strategic guidance to allied governments, defense-industrial partners, and multinational technology firms seeking access and engagement within the Washington ecosystem. The Samuel Group plays a central coordinating role in strengthening defense-industrial collaboration across North America, Europe, and the Indo-Pacific.
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