Park Hyeon-joo is a South Korean businessman, the self-made billionaire Founder, Chairman, and Chief Global Strategist of Mirae Asset Financial Group (KRX: 006800), one of South Korea's largest independent financial services firms (specializing in asset management, brokerage, and insurance). His career is rooted in elite finance, strategic investment, and entrepreneurial audacity.

Park holds a B.A. in Economics from Korea University. His philosophical approach centers on growth investing, global diversification, and long-term asset hold in high-growth emerging markets. He founded Mirae Asset in 1997, recognizing the immense, untapped domestic demand for mutual funds and independent financial advice.

• Mirae Asset Financial Group (Founder & Chairman): The core publicly traded asset, a major provider of asset management, brokerage, and insurance in South Korea and globally (managing over $550 billion in assets).
• Financial Pioneer: His success is built on pioneering the concept of mutual funds and independent asset management in South Korea.
• Global Reach: He has driven aggressive global expansion, establishing a major presence in India, Hong Kong, and the U.S. (acquiring Global X ETFs).
• Investment Strategy: His philosophy is rooted in long-term investment in emerging markets and disruptive technologies.

Park Hyeon-joo's strategic genius was his commitment to democratizing investment. He founded Mirae Asset in 1997 (amidst the Asian Financial Crisis), quickly gaining market share by offering innovative mutual funds focused on domestic and global growth stocks. His structural contribution is immense: pioneering the independent asset management sector and driving financial inclusion in South Korea.

The company successfully executed its IPO on the Korea Exchange (KRX). He maintains control of the group and serves as Chief Global Strategist, focusing on long-term international M&A. His wealth is secured by the colossal, long-term, stable profitability of the global asset management sector (managing over $550 billion in assets).

Park Hyeon-joo's social impact is structural, stemming from Mirae Asset's role in providing essential financial services that accelerate wealth creation and financial literacy for millions of South Korean and global investors. His Mirae Asset Foundation supports education and community welfare (focusing on financial literacy and educational equity). His structural contribution is tied to the successful industrialization and professionalization of the Asian financial services sector.

His personal philanthropy supports various community and educational initiatives.

Park Hyeon-joo maintains the professional, composed style of a financial executive. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored suits. His aesthetic reflects serious authority and stability, typical of a leader in the global financial sector.

Residing in Seoul, South Korea, his luxury is the immense security and financial reward derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to investment strategy, corporate governance, and global market expansion.