YOUN GON, KIM
Biography
CEO Youn Gon Kim graduated from the Department of Electronic Computing at Dongguk University and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Joongbu University. With 22 years of experience in the satellite communications field, encompassing both research and industry, he presented a paper on “Meta-Search Engine for Eliminating Empty Connections” at the Korea Multimedia Society.
In February 2016, he was appointed CEO of Global Konet Co., Ltd., a company specializing in electronic flat-panel beamforming antennas.
Under his leadership, Global Konet has rapidly grown, securing unparalleled technological expertise in satellite communication antennas. The company currently holds over 20 intellectual property (IP) rights, including 9 patents, 8 designs and trademarks, and 4 software registrations, and is expanding its presence in the next-generation satellite communication market based on these assets.
Notably, CEO Kim has personally filed a patent for an “Electronic Active Phased Array Antenna for Satellite Communication of Small Drones Using EBG (Electromagnetic Band Gap) Structure,” leading the development of advanced satellite communication technology suitable for the future era of drones and mobility.
Global Response Strategies to Semiconductor Export Restrictions for Satellite Communications
- MMIC Chip Suppliers
- Electronic Beam Steering (ESA) Antenna Structure
- Current Status of MMIC Chip Export Restrictions
- Global Response Strategies
Global Konet
Established in Anyang Pyeongchon in 2016, Global Konet Co., Ltd. is a specialized company in electronic flat-panel phased array antenna (ESA) technology, developing next-generation satellite communication solutions applicable to various platforms such as drones, aviation, maritime, and terrestrial mobile systems. Based on its independently accumulated semiconductor-based phased array technology, the company is gaining attention in overseas markets by introducing satellite antennas that achieve miniaturization, lightweight design, and high performance simultaneously.
Global Konet currently holds over 20 intellectual property rights, including patents, designs, and software. It also possesses certifications such as Venture Company Certification, INNOBIZ Certification, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001. Furthermore, it operates a satellite communication research institute and a separate manufacturing plant.
Global Konet’s business model is structured around three main pillars. First, the supply of advanced antenna products. The company generates annual sales by supplying its self-developed Ku/Ka-band electronic flat-panel antennas to defense, aviation, maritime, and telecommunication operators. Second, customized co-development and mass production projects. In collaboration with overseas partners, the company has secured co-development contracts for antennas optimized for specific platforms, with development projects secured for the next three years. This ensures long-term revenue through customer-tailored development based on core IP, followed by mass production. Third, the expansion of the development ecosystem. Currently, due to MMIC chip export restrictions, there is a growing difficulty in securing antennas developed with these chips. Global Konet’s developed products feature a structure compatible with various chips. By integrating with terrestrial LOS (Line-of-Sight) systems and incorporating integrated operational technology for satellite modems and encryption modules, the company is pursuing a strategy that goes beyond simply providing hardware to offering system-level integrated solutions.
Through these strategies, Global Konet supplies satellite communication solutions to the market based on three core values: “lightweight, high-performance, and low-cost.” The company is also expanding its business into LEO (Low Earth Orbit) satellite communication and the future mobility industry.
