Ocean West announces opening of Seoul office

Ocean West Capital Partners has opened its Seoul office.

The physical expansion into the South Korean market builds upon years of successful investments and advisory work with many of the largest and most respected South Korean investors.

“We are excited to grow our presence in Korea and build upon the strong relationships and trust we have developed with our partners over the past decade,” said Phil Choi, co-founder of Ocean West. “We deeply understand the concerns and priorities of our Korean partners and possess the unique ability to develop strategies that protect their interests – whether it be placing new equity, actively managing investments, or working out strategies for distressed assets.”

Sanghun Kevin Lee, managing director and head of Korea for the new office, added, “I've worked together with Phil and Ocean West for years and am excited to formally join the team. Ocean West has deep knowledge of the U.S. markets and best-in-class operati