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Won Sok

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CEO at Kong Studios, Inc.
📍 Los Angeles, California, United States

Won Sok is the CEO of Kong Studios, where he leads the development of innovative video games. He leverages his Ph. D. from Seoul National University and a background in computer graphics from Carnegie Mellon University and Disney Research to push the boundaries of immersive gameplay and visual storytelling in the gaming industry.

Outside of his executive role, Won Sok is an avid follower of leading game development studios like Naughty Dog and Guerrilla. During his doctoral studies, he was also a member of a band, highlighting a passion for creative arts that complements his technical expertise and professional focus on video games.

He holds a patent for a unique method and system for simulating character motion.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Los Angeles, California, United States
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Priorities

Topics Won cares about

Advanced Game Rendering
He is deeply fascinated with advanced rendering techniques, specifically mentioning Gaussian Splatting as a technology that can revolutionize game aesthetics and performance.
Immersive Gameplay
A core focus of his work is developing innovative titles designed to push the boundaries of immersive gameplay and compelling visual storytelling.
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Career

Work history

3-2013
CEO
Kong Studios, Inc.
2010 - 2011
PostDoc
Carnegie Mellon University
2008 - 2010
Research Associate
Carnegie Mellon University
2009 - 2010
Research Associate
Disney research
In the press

Media appearances

Won Sok – CEO, Kong Studios, Inc. – Speaker at AI for Good Summit 2025. Featured in AI for Good – ITU
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Education
2008 - 2010
Computer Graphics
Carnegie Mellon University
2003 - 2007
Ph.D.
Seoul National University
1998 - 2003
BS
Seoul National University
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