Oihyun Kim

Oihyun Kim serves as East Asia Editor-in-Chief & Senior Correspondent at BeInCrypto, directing editorial strategy and content operations across English- and localized-regional platforms. Throughout his 18-year journalism career, Oihyun has interviewed Korea’s key political figures, including current and former presidents. In the crypto space, he has engaged with executives from major companies such as Binance, Coinbase, and Upbit, as well as industry leaders from Ethereum, Solana, AAVE, and more. A recognized authority in cryptocurrency journalism, Oihyun has authored seven books, including A History of Terra Project and A Guide to Korean Won Stablecoins. His expertise also extends to leadership studies and crisis management, with works profiling global figures such as baseball star Shohei Ohtani, NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang, and political leaders. Before joining BeInCrypto, Oihyun served as a political correspondent for Hankyoreh and as Assistant Secretary for Political Affairs at the Blue House, Korea's Presidential Office. He has appeared as a guest analyst on major broadcasters, including Korea's KBS, China's CCTV, and Hong Kong's Phoenix TV, and continues to contribute Web3 columns to leading publications. A sought-after speaker, Oihyun has participated as a panelist and moderator at major events such as Token2049, Consensus, Korea Blockchain Week, Web3 Festival Hong Kong, and more. Oihyun graduated from Yonsei University and earned his Master's degree from the University of North Korean Studies. He currently serves as an Adjunct Professor at Woosuk University. At BeInCrypto, Oihyun spearheaded the successful establishment of Korean and Japanese domains while expanding comprehensive Asia-Pacific coverage.