MARGIN OF SAFETY

About Klarman

Klarman Asset Management is a Seoul-based multi-strategy investment firm founded in 2021. With a focused team of experienced professionals, we specialize in disciplined investment approaches that prioritize downside protection and steady returns. We are committed to achieving sustainable and superior long-term returns by combining rigorous valuation discipline, proprietary deal sourcing, and diversified strategies. Our core belief in Margin of Safety underpins every investment decision we make.

Vision & Opportunities

Vision & Opportunities

At Klarman Asset Management, we are proud of our roots as a Korea-born, Korea-bred investment firm. Our ambition is clear: To thoughtfully grow into a respected participant in the global investment community. While we are still in the early chapters of our journey, we are uncompromising in our pursuit of investment excellence, research-driven execution, and institutional trust. Our edge lies in agility, deep market understanding, and the boldness to challenge convention. We believe that great firms are built by great people. If you are someone who shares our vision, values analytical depth, and wants to be part of building a world-class investment platform from the ground up — we invite you to reach out. Join us in shaping the next chapter of global investing — from the heart of Korea.

Investment Strategies

For Your Future

At Klarman Asset Management, our Multi‑Strategy approach is built to generate consistent returns while prioritizing capital preservation.

Backed by deep market relationships and rigorous in‑house research, we focus on achieving sustainable, absolute returns of approximately 10% annually, guided always by our core investment principle — a clear margin of safety. Combining the following:

Opportunistic secondary placement deals

Opportunistic secondary placement deals

Active IPO participation

Active IPO participation

Corporate‑action driven arbitrage

Corporate‑action driven arbitrage

Market neutral fundamental equity long/short

Market neutral fundamental equity long/short

Team

Our Team

Meet the professionals behind Klarman Asset Management.

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Kenny Kim

Co-Chief Executive Officer

Kenny Kim oversees Klarman's business and specializes in ECM strategy.

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Hyungdong Lee

Co-Chief Executive Officer

Hyundong Lee oversees Klarman's business and specializes in small mid cap fundamental equity long short strategy.

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Jo Kwon

Portfolio Manager

Jo Kwon specializes in event driven equity long short strategy.

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Seungbeom Sim

Portfolio Manager

Seungbeom Sim specializes in fundamental equity long short strategy.

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Yongho Park

Chief Compliance Officer

Yongho oversees Risk and Compliance at Klarman.

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Serin Hong

Trading

Serin specializes in execution operations at Klarman.

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Jaewook Heo

Operations

Jaewook oversees fund operations at Klarman.

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Contact

Get in Touch

Whether you have questions about our services or want to say hello, reach out via the channels on the right.

Company Information

Klarman

Fund

Klarman Asset Management

Partners

Kenny Kim, Hyundong Lee

Date Established

August 2021

Location & Contact

Address

10 Gukjegeumyung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

Two IFC 1212

Contact

Tel: 02-6269-0971

Fax: 02-6269-0875

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