Yoshiharu Global (YOSH) appoints Sungjoon Chae to Board

Yoshiharu Global Co. (NASDAQ: YOSH), a restaurant operator specializing in authentic Japanese ramen & rolls, today announced the appointment of Sungjoon Chae to its Board of Directors, effective March 17, 2025. He will not serve on any of the committees of the Board.

Mr. Chae is a distinguished architect and urban designer dedicated to shaping sustainable and innovative spaces that enhance the human experience. With a deep understanding of the interplay between space, architecture and urban environments, he has consistently delivered designs that merge aesthetic appeal with functionality. Mr. Chae is currently CEO of Grundot and a former adjunct professor at Hongik University. Mr. Chae has amassed extensive experience working with some of the world’s most renowned architectural firms, including Steven Holl Architects, Weiss/Manfredi, and Michael Maltzan Architecture, where he played a key role as a Senior Designer and Project Designer. His portfolio spans a diverse range of high-profile projects, such as the 94-unit apartment building ‘Meander’ in Helsinki, Finland, the Franklin & Marshall Fine Arts Building in Lancaster, PA, the Tulane University Dining Common in New Orleans, the master plan for the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi, India, and the Malibu Beach House in California. Mr. Chae holds a Master of Architecture in Urban Design from the Harvard Graduate School of Design and a Master and Bachelor of Architecture from the Illinois Institute of Technology.

“Sungjoon’s deep expertise in architecture and design, specifically spaces that coalesce aesthetics and functionality, will make him a valuable addition to our Board of Directors,” said James Chae, Yoshiharu’s President, CEO and Chairman of the Board. “His combined experience in design and business will be an invaluable asset and the Board and I look forward to working with Sungjoon to drive expansion across both our footprint and our cuisine.”

There are no family relationships between Mr. Chae and any director or executive officer of the Company and he was not selected by the Board to serve as a director pursuant to any arrangement or understanding with any person. Mr. Chae will not be compensated for his service on the Board.

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