Mr. Ho Chang SONG is a partner and the Head of US Policy at D&A LLC. His practice is primarily focused on Artificial Intelligence, International, North America, Public Sector Relations, and Corporate.

Based on his experience as a lawmaker (Committee on Science, Technology, and Nuclear Energy), Mr Song is a US Political expert who conducted US policy analysis and consulting at Fiscalnote, CQ press, a U.S.-based political media company, and a consulting firm in Washington D.C., from 2016 to 2024.

Bar Admissions

• Admitted to Bar, Korea (2002)

Education

• Harvard Law School (Completed Program of Instruction for Lawyers, 2001)
• Inha University (BA in Economics, 1990)
• Busan Dong High School (1985)

Significant Accomplishments

• D&A LLC (2024-Present)
• LawFirm DongsuhYangjae (2016-2024)
• Head, East Asia Strategy, FiscalNote (2018-2023)
• Director, Johns Hopkins University (2016-2018)
• Lawmaker (2012-2016)
• Visiting Scholar, Cornell University (2009-2011)
• JEONGPYEONG Law Firm (2008-2009)
• Member, Human Rights Affairs Committee, Korean Bar Association (2005-2007)
• DUKSU Law Firm (2003-2009)
• East West Legal (2002-2003)
• Judicial Research and Training Institute of the Supreme Court of Korea (2002)

Professional Activities and Experience

• Introduction of a regulating system for holding companies: Imposed specific enforcement ordinances such as a restriction on the debt ratio of holding companies and banning the possession of affiliates
• Establishment of judgment standard for corporate action: Promoted enactment of corporate action regulating standards following his appointment as the Section Chief
• Establishment of a reward system for reporters of corporate action: Arranged a reward system for reporters with clear evidence
• Acquisition of Shinsegi Telecom by SK Telecom: Imposed corrective action limiting share percentage on the wireless communications market after analyzing the condition of the competition following the development of information and communication technology
• Acquisition of Kia Motors by Hyundai Motors: Imposed corrective action regulating price in the market for trucks weighing less than one ton where market-dominant position occurs
• Price fixing for LPG: Took measures against implied price fixing between LPG suppliers
• Price fixing for national and international airlines’ transportation: Took measures against the collusion of transportation surcharges
• Tie-in sale by Microsoft: Handled formal rejection of tying in an Internet search engine and music streaming program into sales
• Exclusive trading of Intel: Took measures against the act disturbing the use of competitor’s computer chip
• Exclusive trading of Qualcomm: Took measures against the act of pressuring not to use competitor’s chip
• Reduction of mileage benefit by an airline: Took measures by regulating the act as an offence against consumer interests
• Abuse of market power by Qualcomm (2nd Qualcomm case): Responded to inspection procedure by the Fair Trade Commission on behalf of Qualcomm
• Acquisition of Nokia by Microsoft: Brought out the very first motion of consent after the introduction of the system
• Collusion of international truck industry: Won a lawsuit by pointing out the Fair Trade Commission’s juridical unreasonableness

• Perhaps to the World, or Maybe to Oneself (2013)
• Let’s Live Together (Living in the Ecological City of Ithaca) (2012)
• Citizens Are Wise (2012)
• Translated “Why Societies Need Dissent” (2009)
• Translated “Democracy and the Rule of Law” (2008)