Sojung Park
Senior Research Analyst + Co-Portfolio Manager at Matthews International Capital Management LLC
About
Sojung Park is a Portfolio Manager and Senior Research Analyst at Matthews International Capital Management LLC (Matthews Asia), where she co-manages key strategies including the Matthews Korea Active ETF, Matthews Asia Dividend Fund, and the Matthews Asia Dividend Active ETF. She specializes in equity investments with a focus on Asian markets, particularly Korean equities and Asian dividend strategies, and also co-manages emerging markets strategies.
Prior to her current role, Sojung Park advanced through research roles at Matthews Asia, serving as Research Analyst and then Senior Research Analyst since joining the firm in 2016. Her earlier experience includes working as an Equity Research Analyst at HSBC Securities covering Korean financial services mid-cap companies and as an Equity Research Associate at E*Trade Securities.
She holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business with concentrations in Accounting, Economics, and Strategic Management. Her academic background additionally includes a Bachelor of Business Administration from Seoul National University and international studies in finance at the European Business School. She is recognized for her expertise in Asian equity markets, particularly Korea, and contributes significantly to Matthews Asia's well-regarded research and investment process.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews Asia | Senior Research Analyst + Co-Portfolio Manager | Apr 2022 to Present | Senior Research Analyst, Asian Equities Co-Portfolio Manager, Matthews Korea Fund (April 2022), Matthews Asia ex-Japan Total Return Equity Fund (Jan 2023) |
| Matthews Asia | Senior Research Analyst | Jan 2021 to Apr 2022 | Senior Research Analyst, Asian Equities |
| Matthews Asia | Research Analyst | Jul 2016 to Dec 2020 | — |
| William Blair & Company | MBA Intern, Investment Management | Jun 2015 to Sep 2015 | Investment Research Coverage: Global Ex-U.S. Consumer |
| SC Fundamental LLC | School-year MBA Intern, Investment Management | Apr 2015 to Jun 2015 | Investment Research Coverage: GS Home Shopping |
| HSBC | Junior Analyst, Equity Research | May 2010 to May 2013 | Equity Research Coverage: Korea Financials (Banks and Brokerage) |
| Etrade Securities | Associate, Equity Research | Jun 2009 to Apr 2010 | Equity Research Coverage: Korea Financials (Brokerage) |
Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Concentrations in Accounting, Economics, and Strategic Management
2013 — 2016
Seoul National University
Bachelor of Business Administration
2005 — 2009
European Business School
International Exchange Student Program, Finance
2008 — 2008
Hanyoung Foreign Language High School
2002 — 2005
Skills & Expertise
Others at Matthews International Capital Management LLC (25)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Co-Portfolio Manager, Matthews Emerging Markets Fund | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
A Angela Wang | Vice President, National Accounts | San Francisco, CA , United States |
| Portfolio Manager | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
| Vice President, Communications Strategist | CA , United States | |
J Jason Ng | Analyst | New York, NY , United States |
J John McGowan | Senior Vice President | Danville, CA , United States |
| Vice President, Business Development | San Francisco, CA , United States | |
S Shuntaro Takeuchi | Portfolio Manager | San Francisco, CA , United States |
| Healthcare Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
A Amit Jha | Senior Systems Analyst | San Ramon, CA , United States |