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NK Kim, Ph.D. is an experienced professional with a diverse background in the food and beverage industry. From 1992 to 1996, Kim worked as an R&D Manager at Daesang Foods, where they focused on MSG safety and the development of various protein and dietary supplement products. From 1994 to 1998, Kim served as Chief Scientist at Korea FDA, leading teams and implementing regulations at the federal level. At Burger King Corp. Asia Pacific Region, from 2001 to 2003, Kim held the role of Franchise Business Manager. From 1998 to 2009, Kim worked for Burger King Corporation as part of the Global R&D, QA, Food Safety and Regulatory team, and contributed to the development and launch of new products, such as the TenderCrisp chicken sandwich. From 2010 to 2011, Kim worked as the Director of Quality Assurance and Food Safety at Captain D's Seafood Kitchen, where they established QA policies and procedures and implemented a third-party restaurant audit program. In 2011, Kim founded NK Food Consulting, a consulting company that specializes in R&D, QA, Safety, and Regulations in the food and beverage industry. Throughout their career, Kim has also been involved in various leadership roles, such as serving as Elder and Youth Group Leader at NKUMC Nashville Korean United Methodist Church and Elder at Onnuri Church.

NK Kim, Ph.D. has a strong educational background in Food Science and Technology. From 1982 to 1986, they attended Korea University where they earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S) degree in Food Science and Technology. Following this, they pursued further education at The University of Georgia from 1986 to 1992. During this time, they obtained both a Master of Science (M.S) degree and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Food Science.