Bio
Profile
Experience
Member, The Korean Association of Criminal Procedure Law (2021-Present)
Kim & Chang (2019-Present)
Arbitrator, Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (2019-Present)
Senior Prosecutor, Ansan Branch of Suwon District Prosecutors’ Office (2018)
Examiner, National Bar Examination (the fifth, sixth) (2016-2017)
Adjunct Professor, School of Law, Seoul National University (2016-2018)
Adjunct Professor, School of Law, Chung-Ang University (2016-2018)
Prosecutor, Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office (2015-2016)
Legal Expert, United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (2011-2013)
Prosecutor, International Cooperation Department, Supreme Prosecutors’ Office (2010-2011)
Prosecutor, Suwon District Prosecutors’ Office (2010-2014)
Prosecutor, Gwangju District Prosecutors’ Office (2007-2009)
Prosecutor, Seosan Branch of Daejon District Prosecutors’ Office (2005-2006)
Judge Advocate, Republic of Korea Air Force (2002-2005)
Representative Mattersshow
- Supported major global automobile companies in criminal proceedings, as well as criminal litigation related to diesel engine issues.
- Advised a global energy company during parallel criminal investigations by the U.S. and Korean governments regarding allegations of bid-rigging in fuel supply contracts.
- Assisted a global IT company in a criminal investigation conducted by the Korea Fair Trade Commission and the Prosecutors’ Office regarding obstruction charges.
- Supported a global IT company in a criminal investigation relating to personal information infringement issues.
- Assisted multinational e-commerce companies in criminal defense actions concerning foreign exchange transaction issues.
- Assisted a global medical device company in a criminal investigation conducted by the Customs Office and the Prosecutors’ Office concerning price manipulation.
- Supported a global aerospace company in a criminal investigation conducted by the Prosecutors’ Office concerning commercial bribery allegations of domestic customers.
- Advised multinational corporations, including energy/petrochemical corporation, engineering corporation, wholesale corporation, and manufacturer of vertical transportation systems, in a criminal investigation under the Serious Accidents Punishment Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, and the Korean Criminal Code.
- Conducted internal investigations and subsequent representation of global companies before the Prosecutors’ Office relating to various criminal issues, including bribery and embezzlement.
- Conducted internal investigations relating to whistleblowing reports filed against global companies with the Anti-Corruption & Civil Rights Commission.
- Conducted internal investigations based on whistleblowing reports relating to workplace and sexual harassment allegations involving global companies.
- Provided guidance on the establishment and implementation of an anti-corruption compliance system for major Korean companies.
- Conducted training on dawn raids, the Anti-Graft Act, the Serious Accidents Punishment Act, and other various compliance issues for several Korean subsidiaries and affiliates of global companies.
- Participated as a panelist in several prominent conferences and seminars addressing anti-corruption, antitrust, and compliance issues.
Representative Activitiesshow
Publications/Activities
- Lexology Getting the Deal Through - Government Investigations 2023: Korea Chapter (Co-author, Law Business Research, 2022)
- International Arbitration in North Korea: Finding a Way Forward, Global Legal Issues 2013 Vol.1 (Korea Legislation Research Institute, 2013)
Education
Graduate School of International Studies, Seoul National University (The Second China Advanced Management Program, 2016)
Duke University School of Law (LL.M., 2009)
College of Law, Seoul National University (LL.B., 2000)
Qualifications
Admitted to bar, Korea, 2002
Languages
Korean, English and Chinese
Insights
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News
Webinar on “Serious Accidents Punishment Act: Review of Court Decisions”
2024.10.30 -
News
[The Korean Economic Daily] Kim & Chang Compliance Group: Supporting Domestic and Global Companies in Regulatory Disputes; Providing Comprehensive Consulting Services Encompassing Areas Including AI and ESG
2024.04.24 -
Articles
Lexology Getting the Deal Through – Government Investigations 2023: Korea Chapter
2022.08.04 -
News
Joint Webinar with SCCA on “Key Provisions of the Serious Accidents Punishment Act and Response Measures”
2021.02.04