ABOUT US

CEO’s Message

Hello, I am Haejin Kang, CEO of Korea Payment Service Co., Ltd.

Since its establishment in 2018, Korea Payment Service has been providing safe and convenient payment and overseas remittance services to a wide range of clients, including online malls and import/export businesses.
To ensure that our customers can trade with confidence, we strictly comply with relevant regulations and proactively block illegal activities such as voice phishing, hacking, and money laundering.
Going forward, in the rapidly changing digital financial environment, we will continue to support our customers’ growth and success with easy, secure services and optimal solutions.
Thank you for your trust and support of Korea Payment Service. We will always do our best to deliver even greater satisfaction with our financial services.

- CEO Haejin Kang -

Company Overview

  • Company Name
    Korea Payment Services Co., Ltd.
  • Main Business Areas
    Domestic Payment Gateway (PG) Business | Overseas PG Business and Foreign Exchange Services | Provision of Financial Solutions and Services for PG-related Companies | Other Additional Businesses
  • CEO
    Haejin Kang
  • Major Clients
    Operators of e-commerce and online shopping businesses including SMEs | Import/export companies and corporations | Electronic finance-related firms requiring our solutions | Large-scale online malls, etc.
  • Business Registration No.
    788-87-00950
  • Head Office Address
    3F, Hyangwon Building, 11 Seolleung-ro 121-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Korea (Tel. 1544-6872)
  • Date of Establishment
    April 3, 2018
  • Number of Employees
    HQ Management/Admin: 13, IT Development/Operations: 31

Major Milestones

  • 2018

    2018.04Company Established

    2018.07Payment Gateway (PG) License Granted

  • 2023

    2023.06Current CEO Acquired the Company

    2023.08Business Type Added in Articles of Incorporation

  • 2024

    2024.05Current Management Registered at Shareholders’ Meeting

    2024.07Registered as a Foreign Exchange Handling Institution

    2024.08Commenced Foreign Exchange Operations

    2024.10Launched Corporate Solutions Based on Firm Banking

    2024.10Started Virtual Account Service for Merchants

  • 2025

    2025.02Revamped Client Verification and Internal Risk Management System

    2025.06Appointed Compliance Officer and Organized Business Processes

Management Philosophy & VISION

  • Management Philosophy

    We strictly comply with all relevant regulations as a financial services provider.

    We contribute to the sustainable growth and profitability of our clients.

    We maintain trust through transparent information sharing and communication with stakeholders.

    We aim for the global market while fulfilling our social responsibilities.

  • VISION
    A leading domestic company providing easy, secure, and cost-effective electronic financial infrastructure
    for SMEs, small business owners, and import/export enterprises.

Organization & Personnel

Key Executives & Officers

  • Haejin Kang, CEO
    Former CEO, LimeSoft
    Former CEO, MoaMall
    Former CEO, OLM PTY Co., Ltd.
  • Taekyung Kim, Executive Vice President
    Former Secretary to the Speaker of the National Assembly
    Former Secretary to the President-Elect
    Current CEO, Baba Company
  • Seungtae Yang, Compliance Officer
    Former Head, Woori Bank Yongsan Branch
    Former CEO of KEPCO Industrial Development
    Hanyang University Graduate School of Business
  • Singun Cho, Director
    Former Head, KB Kookmin Bank Seongnam Branch
    Former Head, KB Kookmin Bank Yeongdong Branch
    Seoul National University
  • Jongtae Son, Director
    Former Regional CEO, CBS
    Former Director, CBS Headquarters
    Chonbuk National University, School of Law
  • Seonjung Kim, Director
    Former Director, Planning Office, Union Investment & Securities
    Former Head of Planning/Investment Review/Mentoring, POSCO IMP Business
    Seoul National University, Department of Business Administration

Legal Advisory Team

  • Jaeyoung Kim, Attorney

    Gangnam Law Firm
    Yonsei University, Department of Law
    Audit Committee Member, Standard Chartered Securities Korea
    Corporate Advisory & Consulting
    * Clients include Meritz Comprehensive Finance, Mirae City Construction, CG Housing, Semin Development, Myungin Urban Development, etc.

  • Mikyung Kim, Attorney

    KCL Law Firm
    Adjunct Professor, Graduate School of Law, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies
    Specializing in Financial Disputes
    Corporate Advisory

  • Byungha Lee, Attorney

    Cheongryang Law Firm
    Chung-Ang University, Department of Law (Top of Class)
    Licensed Patent Attorney, Tax Accountant, and Certified Real Estate Agent

  • Youngho Kim, Attorney

    Cheongryang Law Firm
    Sungkyunkwan University, Department of Law
    Former Attorney, Gangnam Law Firm (Limited Liability)
    Former Public Legal Officer, Immigration & Foreigners Office

KPS Licenses and Regulatory Authorities

Illegal Transaction Prevention and Blocking Policy

  • Operation of a Differentiated Suspicious Transaction Monitoring System

    Utilizes a proprietary algorithm to detect suspicious transactions

    Immediately suspends transactions upon detection of anomalies

    Rapid response through automated processes for handling suspicious activities

    Protects clients from hacking, voice phishing, and other criminal activities

  • Enhanced Merchant Customer Verification (KYC)

    Verifies clients using an internal Blacklist Database

    Prevents money laundering (AML), terrorism financing (CFT), fraud, and illegal activities

    Strengthens real-name verification of clients

    Immediately suspends transactions if clients are identified as high-risk

  • Compliance Officer System Operation

    Enhances management transparency and risk management

    Ensures regulatory compliance

    Prompt action against illegal transactions

    Provides compliance training for employees and clients

PG Services & Foreign Exchange Services

PG Services (Payment Gateway)

KPS provides Payment Gateway (PG) services for domestic and international online merchants, supporting related settlements, API integration, and back-office operations.

Currently, we offer (virtual) account-based PG services. PG services based on card payments and simple payments are scheduled to resume after 2026.

Inquiry About PG Services
Foreign Exchange Services (Overseas Remittance & Receipt)

KPS supports foreign exchange operations (overseas remittance and receipt) for import/export companies and general enterprises.
Our foreign exchange services guarantee speed, convenience, and cost-efficiency.

Apply for Foreign Exchange Services