Director, Korea Islam Foundation, Visiting Professor, Myongji University
Adjunct Professor, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
Hyung Hoon Kim
As the only specialist in Islamic law in Korea, I currently lecture on Islamic legal subjects at the university level and conduct academic research through multiple affiliated institutes. I also provide lectures and advisory services to domestic and international organizations and corporations on topics including Islamic finance and halal compliance. In addition, I conduct halal certification audits for food, cosmetics, chemicals, and slaughterhouses.
Practice Areas
Education and Career
· B.A. in Arabic Language, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
· Completed M.A. and Ph.D. coursework in Islamic Law, National Islamic University of Algeria
· Senior Advisor, MEA Law Firm (2018–2021)
· Member, Shariah Committee, Korea Islam Foundation (2019–Present)
· Visiting Research Fellow, Institute of Middle Eastern Affairs, HUFS (2021–Present)
· Adjunct Professor, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (2023–Present)
· Director, Korea Halal Industry Development Institute (2023–Present)
· Visiting Professor, Myongji University (2024–Present)
· Joint Researcher, Institute for Middle Eastern Studies, Myongji University (2025–Present)
Achievements
· Contributing writer for KITA (Korea International Trade Association)
· Contributor to the Middle East Institute at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
· Academic paper published in the journal of the Seoul National University Asia Center
· Academic paper published in the journal Food Science and Industry by the Korean Society of Food Science and Technology
· Participant in the International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) hosted by the U.S. Department of State
· Lecturer and advisor to domestic and international institutions and companies