李相塡 - Kim & Chang |金・張法律事務所

紹介

Sang Jin Lee is a senior attorney and key member of Kim & Chang’s Aerospace & Defense Practice.

Mr. Lee retired from the Korean Army with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. He served as a judge advocate for 14 years in various government organizations and agencies, including the Korea Defense Acquisition Program Administration (“DAPA”), Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Korean Embassy in Washington DC, and the Ministry of National Defense.

Based on these public sector experiences, Mr. Lee has developed in-depth knowledge and expertise regarding a wide variety of defense procurement, international contracts, and regulatory matters. In particular, he specializes in giving legal advice on the KHP Project, E-X Project, and Next Generation MLRS Project, among others.

経歴

Deliberative Committee Member for Defense Technology Protection, Ministry of National Defense (2023-Present)

Deliberative Committee Member for Defense Technology Protection Status Investigation, Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) (2020-Present)

Member, Committee on Selection of Persons Eligible for Government Subsidies, DAPA (2020-Present)

Deliberative Committee Member for Defense Export, DAPA (2019-Present)

Member, Defense Industry Promotion Committee, DAPA (2018-2020)

Deliberative Committee Member for Local Bonds and Debentures, Ministry of the Interior and Safety (2017-2019)

Arbitrator, Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (2015-Present)

Member, Cost Accounting Evaluation Committee, DAPA (2012-2016)

Kim & Chang (2009-Present)

Member, Legal Support Team, DAPA (2008-2009)

Vice Chief, Judicial Advocate Office, Republic of Korea Joint Chiefs of Staff (2007)

Legal Advisor for Defense Logistics Attache, Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the USA (2004-2007)

Legal Advisor for International Contracts, Legal Affairs Division, Ministry of National Defense (2003-2004)

Legal Advisor for Disciplinary Action, Legal Affairs Division, Ministry of National Defense (2002-2003)

Instructor, Army Judge Advocate General School, Republic of Korea Army (2000-2001)

Chief of Legal Staff, 12th Division, Republic of Korea Army (1998-1999)

Chief Prosecutor, 11th Corps, Republic of Korea Army (1997-1998)

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Aerospace & Defense

Advised major US and European aerospace companies on general and special terms and conditions under DAPA contracts.
Advised major US and European aerospace companies on DAPA weapon system acquisition system and procedure.
Advised major US and European aerospace companies in contract negotiations with DAPA, and counseled on various issues arising during contract implementation.
Advised major US and European aerospace companies on various issues concerning DAPA’s offset transactions.
Represented major US and European aerospace companies in DAPA Contract Review Committee debarment hearings.
Represented major US and European aerospace companies in legal proceedings seeking debarments.
Represented major US and European aerospace companies in legal and arbitration proceedings seeking compensation for damages under DAPA.
Reviewed trade agent contracts and advised major US and European companies on auditing trade agents.
Advised major US companies with DAPA overseas supplier registration.
Advised major US and European aerospace companies on public service ethics laws concerning employment matters (including hiring) of former military officers.
Advised a major US aerospace company on the establishment of a joint venture.
Advised major US and European aerospace companies on criminal issues concerning military secret protection law.
Advised and represented major US and European aerospace companies in arbitration proceedings concerning liquidated damage imposed by DAPA.
Advised major US and European aerospace companies on proposals and contract terms for government tenders, including Agency for Defense Development and Korea Aerospace Research Institute.
Advised major US and European aerospace companies on preliminary injunction actions seeking to stay on the bidding.
Advised major US and European aerospace companies on the establishment of a branch office and registration with DAPA.

Public Procurement

Advised major US and European aerospace companies on the bidding process (including petitions) for public contracts.
Represented major US and European aerospace companies on debarment cases of PPS, public enterprises and local governments.
Advised a major European pharmaceutical company on supply of medicine and medical supplies to Korea’s Ministry of National Defense (“MND”).
Advised numerous multinational and domestic companies on disputes relating to PPS contract implementations.
Represented a tobacco company in a dispute with the MND welfare agency regarding tobacco supply.
Represented a major domestic airport duty free shop company seeking legal opinion from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy.

Strategic Materials & Export Control

Represented a major global oil company in investigations conducted by the police concerning military oil export issue.
Reviewed and advised a major foreign defense company affiliate’s export control system.
Represented a major US defense company in obtaining DAPA legal opinion regarding export control issues.

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受賞等

Official commendation from the Minister of Justice Official commendation from the Minister of National Defense Official commendation from the Army Chief of Staff