Profile

Mr. Byung Chul KIM is a senior advisor at D&A LLC. His practice is primarily focused on Corporate, Compliance, Blockchain, Entertainment (Game, Sports, Etc.), North America and Southeast Asia & Oceania.


Bar Admissions

  • Admitted to Bar, Korea (1986)

Education

  • Dongguk University (PhD in Advertising and Public Relations, 2010)
  • University of California, Berkeley (MA in Public Policy, 1997)
  • Yonsei University (BA in Business Administration, 1987)
  • Kyungdong High School (1981)

Areas of Practice

  • Blockchain
  • Compliance
  • Corporate
  • Entertainment (Game, Sports, Etc.)
  • North America
  • Southeast Asia & Oceania

Professional Career

Significant Accomplishments
  • Chairman, Korea Tobacco Association (2016)
  • PR Consultant, Anti-Corruption & Civil Rights Commission (2010-Present)
  • Consultant, Community Chest Of Korea (2009)
  • Managing Director, Philip Morris International (2004)
  • Adjunct Professor, Dongguk University (2002-Present)
  • Senior Mananging Director, Philip Morris Korea Inc. (1999)
  • Deputy Department Head, Maeil Business Newspaper (1986)



Professional Activities and Experience
  • Handled the first trial of former NIS chief
  • Responded to prosecution investigation into vice president of Darth Co., Ltd.
  • Proceeded with the first trial of the Yeongheungdo fishing boat rollover case
  • Advised on the establishment of an overseas agent for the Korea Overseas Technology Corporation
  • Advised on the interpretation of the articles of association of IT Women Entrepreneurs Association
  • Consulted on the new building of Samwon Special Branch
  • Advised on the sales order of Biomecca Co., Ltd.
  • Proceeded with the pleadings on the infringement of trade secrets filed by Samsung SDS
  • Advised on the reconstruction of Paju Unification Housing District Association
  • Proceeded with a complaint related to the redevelopment of reconstruction in Jamsil


Articles

  • "The Level of Corporate Social Responsibility's Effects on Public Favorability and Willingness to Pay Premium Price" (2009)
  • "Research on Public Relations for National Image Improvement" (2009)
  • Busy Fool Meets Father Time: Time Management in the Information Age

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