[3] In 1978, Park earned a degree in German and literature from Yonsei University.
[4] Park started making handbags for Donna Karan in 1987, and Simone Accessory now makes bags for other brands including Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Coach New York, Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch, Ralph Lauren, DVF, Alexander Wang, Phillip Lim, Proenza Schouler, Versus Versace, and AllSaints.
[4] Simone manufactures 30 million handbags and leather goods annually.
[4] In 2016, his company Simone purchased the US manufacturer GST AutoLeather Inc., the world's largest leather car seat maker.
[9] Simone also operates multiple financial management and advisory companies including Simone Investment, a private equity firm and other real estate development funds.