Awards

• Korean Presidential Medal of Honor (for his contribution to G20 Seoul Summit, 2011)

Publications/Activities

[Publications] 
 
• G20 and Global Financial Regulatory Reforms, BFL, No. 45 (2011) 
• G20's Financial Regulatory Reform and Korea's Response, Capital Market PERSPECTIVE, Vol. 2, No.3 (2010) 
• Cross Border Residential Mortgage Backed Securities – a Case Study in Korea, BFL, No. 14 (Co-author, 2005) 
• Securitization in Korea, Korean Forum on International Trade and Business Law, Vol. 8 (1999) 
• On Theory of Lender Liabilities: Cases of U.S. and Japan, Commercial Law Review, Vol. XVI, No. 2 (1997) 
• Telecommunications Business and Financial Innovation, Telecoms Market, Vol. 8 (1997) 
• A Chapter on Korean Securities Law in International Securities Law (Euromoney, 1996) 
• Public Disclosure System and Protection of Confidential Information, Journal of Korean Public Administration, Vol. 27, No. 4 (1994) 
• Litigation and Pretrial Negotiation under Incomplete Information, Journal of Law, Economics and Organization, Vol. 10, No. 1 (Co-author, Oxford University Press, 1994) 
• Regulatory Takings and Compensation: For the Efficiency of Governmental Policy, Journal of Korean Public Administration, Vol. 27, No. 2 (1993) 
• The Role of Precedent in the Repeated Litigation, Journal of Law, Economics and Organization, Vol. 9, No. 2 (Co-author, Oxford University Press, 1993) 
• Economic Analysis of Litigation with Multiple Parties (Ph.D. Dissertation, 1991) 
 
[Speaking Engagements] 
 
• Lecturer, “New Space Age and Space Governance,” Aerospace Advanced Business Program (Graduate School of Aviation & Management, Korea Aerospace University, 2024.7.)
• Discussant, “Dialogue: The Future of Finance in Korea,” Appendix to “The Future of Finance in Korea” published by Korea Money and Finance Association (Korea Money and Finance Association, 2024.6.)
• Speaker, “Designing a legal framework for the unified ledgers” Session, BIS Innovation Summit 2024: Navigating rapid innovation, Basel, Switzerland (Bank for International Settlements, 2024.5.)
• Speaker, “Talking Token Offerings: Key Jurisdictions, Trends and Regulatory” Session, Hong Kong Web3 Festival 2024, Hong Kong (Wanxiang Blockchain Labs/HashKey Group, 2024.4.)
• Panelist, “Panel on the State of Web3 Policy in Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan,” DAO UTokyo 2024 Conference, Tokyo, Japan (The University of Tokyo/The Stanford Cyber Policy Center/The Decentralization Research Center, 2024.2.)
• Speaker, “Toward Balanced Regulation in Korea for the Crypto Industry,” AMCHAM Blockchain Seminar 2022 (The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea, 2022.9.)
• Discussant, Session 9, “Transition of New Government’s Digital Asset Policy and Expectations,” NFT META Korea 2022 (Korea CEO Summit, 2022.7.)
• Lecturer, “Financial Innovation and Virtual Assets: Focusing on Smart Contract and DAO,” Future Strategy Research Workshop (Korea Development Institute, 2022.7.)
• Keynote Speaker, “FinTech and Financial Innovation,” FinTechers’ Night 2021 (Financial Services Commission·Fintech Center Korea·Korean Fintech Industry Association, 2021.12.) 
• Discussant, Session 1, NFT META Seoul 2021: ‘NFT, The Emergence of New Financial Assets·The Beginning of Great Voyage of Metaverse’ (Korea CEO Summit, 2021.11.) 
• Discussant, “How to Legislate Virtual Assets (Crypto Assets) Transactions” Seminar (National Assemblyman Youn Kwansuk·Korea Economic Law Association·Korea Consumer Law Society, 2021.11.) 
• Speaker, “How to Reduce Risks in Crypto-Asset Markets,” 2021 Busan Money Show (Busan Metropolitan City·Maeil Business News Korea, 2021.11.) 
• Speaker, “Trend and Implications of the Crypto-Asset Markets,” Autumn Academic Conference 2021: ‘Current Status and Directions for Improvement of Cryptocurrency’ (Fourth Industrial Revolution Convergence Law Association, 2021.9.) 
• Session Chair, “The Future of Digital Currency and Finance,” Munhwa Finance Report (MFiR) 2021 (Munhwa Ilbo, 2021.9.) 
• Discussant, “Blockchain Technology and Data Policy” Session, Asian Leadership Conference 2021: ‘World after Covid-19: Rebuilding Trust and Cooperation’ (The Chosun Ilbo, 2021.6.) 
• Discussant, “2021 Discussion Seminar on Legislation regarding Regulation of Virtual Asset Industry” (National Assemblyman Lee Yongwoo·NEWSPIM, 2021.6.) 
• Discussant, “Virtual Asset Symposium: Tasks for Risk Reduction and Soft-Landing of Virtual Asset Market” (National Assemblyman Kim Byungwook·The Dong-A Ilbo, 2021.6.) 
• “[Aha Interview] 2 Reasons Why Legislation over Virtual Asset Industry is Necessary…Investor Protection·Industry Development” Interview (Asia Times, 2021.6.) 
• “Crypto Craze, Should Lend Support to Industry Development as well as Consumer Protection” Interview (Sisa Journal, 2021.6.) 
• “Volatile Cryptocurrency, Any countermeasures?” Interview, Newstory (SBS News, 2021.6.) 
• “Newscenter 19:00” Interview (Arirang TV, 2021.6.) 
• “‘Roller Coaster Ride’ Virtual Currency…Mainstream vs No Use” Interview, TBS Network730 (TBS News, 2021.4.) 
• “[Crypto Craze] ⑥Expert- Authorities Should be Open to Recognition of Cryptocurrency” Interview (Yonhap News, 2021.4.) 
• “Newly Building the Digital Assets,” Interview (Hankyung TV, 2021.2.) 
• Discussant, “Discussions, Virtual Asset Business Law TF for Promotion of the Blockchain Industry and Protection of Consumers” (National Assemblyman Kim Byungwook (Democratic Party)/Korea Blockchain Association/Coindesk Korea, 2021.1.) 
• “Regarding AML Law Amendments,” Interview, BlockchainUS, Special Edition (2020.12.) 
• Discussant, Digital Asset Expo (DAXPO) 2020 (Korea Blockchain Association/Coindesk Korea, 2020.9.) 
• Key Note Address Speaker, “Amendments to Presidential Decree of the AML Law: Proposal for Development of Virtual Asset Industry,” Presidential Decrees Amendments to AML Law Conference, National Assembly (2020.6.) 
• Discussant, “Smart Financial Innovation, Inclusive Economy and Smart Korea,” The Financial Revolution in the Age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Global Finance Society Policy Symposium (2020.1.) 
• Lecturer, “Financial Innovation and Blockchain: Focusing on Smart Contracts” (FinTech Center of Seoul National University/Graduate School of Information, Yonsei University 2019-2020) 
• Discussant, Digital Asset Expo (DAXPO) 2019 (Busan City/Coindesk Korea, 2019.9.) 
• Lecturer, “Financial Innovation and Smart Contracts,” B Capitalist Blockchain Education Program (2019-2020) 
• “Virtual Currency and Consumer Protection,” The Seventh Financial Consumer Protection Symposium (Korea Economic Daily, 2018.12.) 
• “Whose Second Life Is It Anyway? Personal Information and Financial Services,” Annual Conference 2018, in Rome, Italy (International Bar Association, 2018.10.) 
• “The Fourth Industrial Revolution and Financial Regulatory Innovation,” Financial Leap Forward in the Age of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, Global Finance Society Policy Symposium (2018.8.) 
• Session Chair, “Hedge Fund Regulation and Financial Stability,” Korea Hedge Funds: New Challenge and Opportunity (Financial Services Commission/Financial Supervisory Service/Korea Capital Market Institute/The New York Hedge Fund Roundtable, 2012.6.) 
• Panelist, “South Korea’s Financial Landscape,” The Bellwether Series: South Korea - The Future of Finance in Asia Pacific, Economist Conferences (The Economist, 2011.9.) 
• Panelist, “Financial Fragility and Regulatory Reforms” Regulatory Reforms and the Future of Finance (Korea Capital Market Institute, 2011.6.) 
• Key Note Address Speaker, “Accomplishments and Tasks of G20 Seoul Summit - Financial Regulatory Reform from the Emerging Market Perspective,” Korea and Kazakhstan: Common Opportunities and Challenges in the Financial Market, Sharing the G20 Seoul Summit Outcomes, The First Korea-Kazakhstan Financial Forum, in Almaty, Kazakhstan (2010.12.) 
• Key Note Address Speaker, “The Global Financial Regulatory Reforms and the G20,” AsiaRisk Congress 2010, in Hong Kong (2010.11.) 
• “Financial Regulatory Reform and Cooperation Among Asian Countries,” IMF-ADB Institute Conference, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (2010.10.) 
• “The Future Financial System” in “Reshaping Global Economic Governance and the Role of Asia in G20,” ADB-Peterson Institute for International Economics Conference (2010.10.) 
• Session Chair, “Financial Crisis, Financial Reform and the G20,” G20 Seoul International Symposium: Toward the Consolidation of G20 Summits: From Crisis Committee to Global Steering Committee (2010.10.) 
• “Reform on Financial Regulation and Financial Supervision,” Korea-Canada-France G20 Seminar (2010.9.) 
• “Korea’s Experience,” Korea-FSB Financial Reform Conference, An Emerging Market Perspective, The Presidential Committee for G20 Summit and the FSB (2010.9.) 
• Session Chair, “Financial Regulatory Reforms,” Institute of International Finance Spring Membership Meeting, in Vienna, Austria (2010.6.) 
• Session Chair, “The Role of the Financial Stability Board,” International Governance Innovation: Issues for 2010 Summits, in Toronto, Canada (Center for International Governance Innovation, 2010.5.) 
• “Seeking Stability,” Interview (AsiaRisk, 2010.4.) 
• Panelist, “Policy Dialogue - Responding to the Financial Crisis - Financial Reform Impacts and Regulatory Regime Changes,” Asia in the New Economic Order, Asian Financial Forum, in Hong Kong (2010.1.) 
• “An In-Depth Look at the Korean Economy and Policy Responses to the Current Crisis,” ADB-FSC Joint Conference (2009.10.) 
• “Impact of the Global Financial Crisis on Korea - Policy Responses and Obstacles in Implementation,” Global Crisis Response: Financial Policy Responses and Lessons from the Crisis (ADB/Financial Services Commission/Ministry of Finance and Economy, 2009.9.)