Dr. Phil Yang｜Founder & Chairman of CKT Group

Dr. Phil Yang is a distinguished historian-turned-entrepreneur whose career spans academia, government advisory, global development, and cutting-edge technology. After earning his Ph.D. in Chinese History from UCLA, he served as a professor at Konkuk University and played key advisory roles in national investment and strategic planning.

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In 2000, Dr. Yang founded CKT Group, beginning with the development of the Ilsan Chinatown project. Since then, he has built a diversified corporate ecosystem spanning AI, logistics, beauty, education, legal media, and real estate. As of 2025, under his leadership, MAILab has developed and operates Korea’s only 2-petaflop AI supercomputer, powering advanced Vision AI technologies. Through MicroFM, he is spearheading urban logistics innovation, and through Eastern Beauty, expanding a global K-beauty distribution network.

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Dr. Yang’s global perspective has led CKT Group to establish a presence in Canada, China, India, Nigeria, and other markets. His rare combination of academic depth and practical leadership defines the unique vision and value that drive all of CKT Group’s ventures.