Experience

NODA Labs

• South Korea
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Global Business and Legal Affairs

  • Jul 2020 - Present

  • Serves as the head of business development and legal affairs of the company overseeing international business activities, ensuring compliance and risk management across multiple jurisdictions, and proficiently drafting and reviewing transactional contracts. • Cultivates and maintains strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including potential investors, venture capitalists, accelerators, and shareholders. Effectively communicated the company's value proposition, resulting in successful partnerships and increased investments. • Structure the establishment and management of the company's global presence, including the successful formation and supervision of overseas affiliates, while facilitating cross-border transactions in targeted markets such as India. • Build strategic partnerships and maintained a robust network of like-minded partners, including embassies, national import/export organizations, and relevant governmental/non-governmental entities within the trade industry. • Demonstrated exceptional negotiation skills by securing exclusive distributorship/sales agreements for a diverse range of competitive food and beverage products from overseas, resulting in a cumulative value of up to $2 million in the Korean market. Show less



Xtock

• South Korea
• Information Technology & Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Global Business Development & Legal Advisor

  • Feb 2019 - Feb 2020

  • Drafted, reviewed, negotiated, and managed the risk of transactional contracts, including financing agreements, joint ventures, service agreements, and other corporate practices, serving as the company's general counsel. Ensured legal compliance and protected the company's interests throughout all business dealings. • Structured the business model and strategy for primary issuance and secondary trading platform for tokenized securities that represent institutional clients’ share. • Developed and nurtured strategic relationships and partnerships with key domestic and global players in the blockchain/crypto industry. • Provided legal advice on regulatory matters and compliance policies, ensuring the company's adherence to evolving industry regulations. Show less



D'LIGHT Law Group

• South Korea
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Legal Consultant

  • Oct 2017 - Jan 2019

  • Drafted and reviewed international transactional contracts, specializing in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, licensing, Initial Coin Offerings (ICO), and cross-border joint ventures. Ensured the protection of clients' interests and compliance with relevant legal frameworks. • Conducted comprehensive research on domestic and international laws and regulations pertaining to finance, international trade, intellectual property, blockchain, anti-money laundering, data protection, and ICOs. Leveraged this knowledge to provide valuable insights and guidance to clients, ensuring legal compliance and mitigating potential risks. • Provided accurate and timely translation services for a range of legal documents, effectively bridging the language gap between Korean and English, enhancing communication, and facilitating seamless collaboration between international stakeholders. • Actively participated in the public service team, leading and organizing various public interest initiatives such as the "D-Tech Idea and Design Challenge," "D'Change," and facilitating D'LIGHT Law Group's certification as a "B Corporation." Show less



United Nations

• United States
• International Affairs

• Legal Intern

  • Apr 2017 - Jul 2017

  • Conducted extensive legal research and authored a comprehensive technical report analyzing decisions, opinions, and other submissions from international courts, tribunals, and relevant bodies regarding the Articles on Responsibility of States for internationally wrongful acts (A/71/80Add.1). • Reviewed and meticulously prepared supplementary materials, including lectures and notes, for the United Nations Audiovisual Library of International Law (UNAVL). • Provided assistance in the preparation and coordination of various meetings, briefings, and conferences. Show less



Books International

• United States
• Warehousing and Storage
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder, Communications Manager

  • Mar 2011 - Feb 2014

  • Books International, an NPO that is recognized as UNESCO Official Project for Education on Sustainable Development (ESD), provides bilingual, easily accessible, and locally relevant educational materials to children in developing countries, especially 48 least developed countries (LDCs) that UN designated. • Established the foundation of the organization which included building its business strategy as a founding member. • Managed the organization’s external relations with various likeminded partners, sponsors, and its national chapters. www.booksinternational.org www.facebook.com/booksintl Show less



Republic of Korea Army

• Armed Forces
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Public Interest Service Personnel

  • Oct 2008 - Oct 2010

  • Served ROK Army Forces as a Public Interest Service Personnel for the mandatory military duty. • Served ROK Army Forces as a Public Interest Service Personnel for the mandatory military duty.