John Lee is a seasoned international business consultant and emerging tax professional committed to empowering Korean entrepreneurs in the U.S. market. As the founder of Unilab Hub and a candidate for the IRS Enrolled Agent (EA) designation—having passed all exams and submitted Form 23—John brings together a unique blend of cross-border business strategy and U.S. tax filing expertise.

John served over 20 years at the Korean SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME), leading export development and overseas incubation projects across Germany and the United States. In Frankfurt, he partnered with leading German retailers such as EDEKA Supermarket and Metro Mall, and launched a digital Korean Pavilion on Amazon Germany to promote direct e-commerce for Korean SMEs.

In the U.S., John was instrumental in launching the Korea Startup Center Seattle, where he ran startup accelerator programs and supported dozens of Korean ventures entering the U.S. market. Recognizing the growing need for accurate, accessible tax support, John joined United Way of King County as a VITA Site Manager, leading a team of volunteers to provide free tax filing assistance to underserved communities—strengthening his commitment to financial inclusion and compliance education.

He also served as President of the Korean-American Scientists and Engineers Association (KSEA) Seattle Chapter, where he built strong connections with local tech leaders, advisors, and investors. Today, John channels these diverse experiences into helping foreign-owned businesses and individuals navigate U.S. business and tax systems through Unilab Hub.