About Us
Innovation through technology and art integration, connecting Korea and Africa
Vision and Mission
Vision
Creating innovative value through the integration of technology and art, and connecting Korea and Africa
Mission
- Realizing social value through AI technology (supporting child development)
- Democratization and improving accessibility of art information
- Building sustainable business models between Korea and Africa
Core Values
Innovation
Expanding the boundaries of technology through constant innovation
Connection
Becoming a bridge connecting technology and art, Korea and Africa
Sustainability
Pursuing sustainable business considering society and environment
Social Responsibility
Creating and sharing social value through technology
History
Song & Stark Cooperation Founded
Starting with an innovative business model that combines AI technology and art
Rwanda Local Corporation Established
Entry into African business and local network building
Selected for Re-challenge Package Project
Proceeding with art information platform construction project
Art Information Platform Development Started
Began developing an art information analysis platform using AI technology
K-Realty Rwanda Website Launch
Started real estate brokerage and management services in Rwanda
Song&Stark Tours Rwanda Website Launch
Started Rwanda tourism service
Stark Gallery Opening
Started selling and exhibiting works by Korean and African artists
K-Mart Rwanda Korean Cosmetics Direct Purchase Site Launch
Started Korean cosmetics direct purchase service
Art Information AI and Child Language Development AI Solution Launch
Completion and commercialization of AI technology-based core business models
Executive Introduction
Song & Stark is led by executives consisting of experts in AI technology, art information, and African business.
Song Wan
CEO
Established the bakery cafe 'Rz MANNA' in Rwanda, Africa, led People Plus Inc. and operated the startup Bookband Inc., developed 'SyndiPost', a meta-tag based message matching service, operated the 'Bookband' service using book data, and developed 'Mecca of Meetings', an offline meeting app, leading various technology-based services. Currently active as a special professor at the Seoul Media Institute of Technology, researching entrepreneurship through AI technology.
Education
- Seoul Media Institute of Technology, Master of Media Management
- KAIST MBA, Master's Degree
Experience
- Africa Bakery Cafe Rz MANNA Co-Founder
- People Plus Inc. CEO
- Bookband Inc. Startup Operation
- (Current) Seoul Media Institute of Technology Special Professor
Jang Daechul
Director
As a professor at KAIST Graduate School of Management (PhD in Management Engineering) for 15 years, he has built expertise in strategy and artificial intelligence algorithm development, optimization and game theory, artificial intelligence algorithm and data design. As an expert in art(based) management and cultural arts policy, and as an art collector with over 100 pieces of artwork, he has deep insight into the integration of technology and art.
Education
- KAIST PhD in Management Engineering
Experience
- (Current) KAIST Graduate School of Management Professor (15 years experience)
- Participated in Management Evaluation of Other Public Institutions of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
- Received the Minister's Commendation from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism
- Conducted numerous AI algorithm development projects
Expertise
- Strategy and artificial intelligence algorithm development
- Optimization and game theory
- Artificial intelligence algorithm and data design
- Art(based) management, cultural arts policy
Rwanda Subsidiary
Established: February 8, 2023
Song&Stark established a local subsidiary in Rwanda in 2023, creating a base for African business. We operate various businesses with 5 local employees including developers, art sourcers, marketers, and travel content planners.
Main Businesses
K-Mart Rwanda
Distribution and sales of Korean products
K-Travel Rwanda
Development and sales of local travel products
K-Realty Rwanda
Real estate brokerage and management services
Bakery Café
Planning to operate a local bakery café
Locations
Korea Headquarters
Song & Stark Cooperation Inc.
Business Registration Number: 495-87-02963
CEO: Wan Song
Address: Room 302, Hanseong Building, 152 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul 06025
Main Number: 070-8983-7804
Email: wan@songstark.com
Rwanda Subsidiary
Song&Stark Corporation Rwanda Ltd.
Established: February 8, 2023
KG 11 Ave, IKAZE HOUSE (Kisimenti), F5- 506, Kigali - RWANDA
Email: rwanda@songstark.com