Mr. Ho Ki KIM is a senior advisor at D&A LLC. His practice is primarily focused on Social Issues and Public Policy.

Bar Admissions

• Korean
• English
• German

Education

• Bielefeld University, Germany (PhD in Sociology, 1990)
• Yonsei University Graduate School (MA in Sociology, 1985)
• Yonsei University (BA in Sociology, 1983)
• Jangchung High School (1978)

Significant Accomplishments

• D&A LLC (2025-Present)
• Professor Emeritus, Department of Sociology, Yonsei University (2025-Present)
• Member, National Planning Commission (2025)
• Koret Fellow, Asia-Pacific Research Center, Stanford University, USA (2021-2022)
• Special Advisor for Social Affairs, Prime Minister’s Secretariat (2021-2022)
• Chair, Policy Advisory Committee, Ministry of the Interior and Safety (2017-2019)
• Full Professor, Department of Sociology, Yonsei University (2001-2025)
• Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, Yonsei University (1996-2001)
• Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, Yonsei University (1992-1996)

Professional Activities and Experience

• Bio/Healthcare:
• |N|- Advised a leading Korean life science company on license agreement with global pharmaceutical 　companies for the export of biosimilar products
• |N|- Advised LG Chem on clinical trial agreements and CRO contracts for conducting clinical trials in the 　Americas and Europe
• |N|- Advised a major Korean bio company on GMP production-related CDMO (Contract Design & 　Manufacturing Organization) contracts with a Swiss company
• |N|- Advised LG Household & Health Care on exclusive distribution agreements with a global healthcare 　company
• |N|- Advised Hugel on development and supply agreements with a U.S. cosmetics company.
• |B|
• Energy/Infrastructure:
• |N|- Advises LG Chem on establishment of a hydrogen plant in Daesan Industrial Complex in Korea.
• |N|- Advised Korea Expressway Corporation on interior improvement projects in Laos
• |N|- Advised Korea Expressway Corporation on advice regarding the distribution of advance payments 　and subcontracting contracts for business in Myanmar.
• |B|
• Cross-Border Investment
• |N|- Advised a Korean investor on SAFE (Simple Agreement for Future Equity) contracts for cross-border 　investment in Singapore
• |N|- Advised Hugel on the establishment of a joint venture in Taiwan
• |N|- Advised YesAsia Holdings on due diligence of its Korean subsidiary and related legal advice for listing 　on the Hong Kong Main Board (IPO)
• |N|- Advised Bolttech Group on the establishment of its Korean subsidiary and on launching and 　operating its IT appliances replacement services in Korea
• |N|- Advised Scopley on its acquisition of shares in a Korean game company
• |B|
• Cross-Border Transaction
• |N|- Advised Haitai Beverage on contracts for the purchase of raw sugar
• |N|- Advised Woori Bank on guarantee documents
• |N|- Advised LG Chem on contracts for the purchase of Naptha with a Kuwaiti state-owned company.
• |B|
• International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution
• |N|- Acted for a Korean apparel company in ICC international arbitration concerning a dispute over brand 　acquisition and royalties
• |N|- Acted for a Korean power generation company in international arbitration with foreign equipment 　suppliers at the Korean Commercial Arbitration Board
• |N|- Acted for a Korean wind farm operator in resolving a dispute with an equipment supplier concerning 　equipment defects

• A Study on Effective Police Intervention to Prevent School Violence (2013)