Welcome to E-Cloud AI.
I am Hak-hyun Kim, CEO of E-Cloud AI Co., Ltd.

Throughout my years in the language education industry, I have witnessed firsthand its evolution from offline learning to online learning and, ultimately, to AI. Along the way, I came to see language as more than a means of communication: it has the power to connect people and create greater opportunities.

Drawing on experience gained in the field, we have captured the differences in how people speak and respond as data and incorporated these insights into our AI technology. By validating and refining our technology through real interactions, we aim to create natural, useful AI experiences across a wider range of situations.

The AI we build is not simply technology designed to replace people. It is technology designed to help people learn, communicate, and connect more easily. We envision a future in which everyone, regardless of region, circumstances, or age, can experience AI in a way that suits them.

Looking ahead, E-Cloud AI will expand beyond education into diverse fields of communication, bringing new AI experiences to more people across a broader range of sectors.

We will continue to grow as an AI company that expands the possibilities of AI at every stage of life and brings meaningful value to everyday experiences.

Thank you.

E-Cloud AI Co., Ltd.
Hak-hyun Kim, CEO
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CEO Hak-hyun Kim

History

E-Cloud AI History

From Our Roots in Education, We Have Expanded Our Horizons Through Data and AI

2026

  • Certified as a Main-Biz (Management Innovation) Company
  • Selected as an Invest Seoul Core Company
  • Named a Finalist at the GESS Awards
  • Shortlisted for the QS Reimagine Education Awards

2025

2025 GESS Awards
  • Secured Series B Funding
  • Signed an IPO Underwriting Agreement with NH Investment & Securities
  • Won the Grand Prize in the XR/VR/AI Category at the 2025 GESS Awards
  • Rebranded as E Cloud AI
  • Certified as an Inno-Biz (Technology Innovation) Company
  • Launched ELEA, a Data- and Content-Driven Human AI Platform

2024

Development of the ELEA AI digital human
  • Established an In-House Research Institute
  • Achieved an AAA Technology Evaluation Rating from the Korea Technology Finance Corporation
  • Named a Finalist at the GESS Awards
  • Named a Finalist at the EdTechX Awards

2023

  • Completed Development of an LMS and Integrated Online/Offline Content
  • Certified as a Venture Company

2022

E-Cloud AI business development
  • Selected as a Kibo-Star Valley Company by the Korea Technology Finance Corporation
  • Secured Series A Funding
  • Received a TI-3 Technology Credit Rating

2021

  • Secured Pre-Series A Funding
  • Received a Best Brand Award from Forbes Korea
  • Named the No. 1 Consumer-Recommended Brand by The Chosun Ilbo

2020

E-Cloud AI business development
  • Established the Company