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Don Southerton
Golden, Colorado, Irvine, California, and Seoul, South Korea offices
Trusted Korea facing strategist, mentor and author. AKA The Hyundai Whisperer
Expert Witness, Industry Expert/Consultant

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About Don

When Fortune 500 companies, top Korean Groups, leading international law firms, and elite consultancies, such as Bain and Monitor, look for Korean-facing market entry, business strategy, coaching, and advice—they turn to Bridging Culture Worldwide and Don Southerton. With over 35 years’ experience, Don Southerton is the definitive authority on Korean-facing global business--from market entry, recreation, automotive, golf, and QSR sectors to New Urbanism and Green technology. When problems and challenges surface in development, launch, or fulfillment, we provide sound solutions and comprehensive strategies. Don's Korea and market entry expertise has been extensively covered in The Economist, Branding in Asia, Bloomberg TV, The BBC World News, US Korea Connect, eFM Seoul, The Wall Street Journal, Korea Times, Korea Herald, Yonhap, Forbes Magazine, CNN Fortune, and a growing number of local American and Korea media sources and interviews.

Knows about
  • Automotive

    leading consultant on Korean car industry and corporate culture. Hyundai and Kia Motors

  • HR and Employment Law

    expert on Korea corporate and workplace culture

  • Media / publishing / journalism

    speaker, author and frequent contributor on Korean business

  • Retail

    Korean market entry and licensing expert

My professional experience
Bridging Culture Worldwide (2004 To Present)
CEO and Founder
My education
University of Colorado (Denver, Colorado)
BA, MA
My Certifications, licenses, affiliations, awards
  • Official Tae Kwon Do Hall of Fame
My Publications and media content
  • Numerous books, articles and publications

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