Mr. Ki Jin SONG is a senior advisor at D&A LLC. His practice is primarily focused on Finance & Restructuring.

Starting his career with Hanbit Bank in 1997, Mr. Song served as executive vice president of Woori Bank in 2004 and as president of Kwangju Bank for five years from 2008 to 2013.

Bar Admissions

• Admitted to Bar, Korea (2002)

Education

• Advanced Management Program, International Management Institute, The Federation of Korean Industries
• Industrial Problem Research Institute, Sogang University
• Dongshin University (Honorary PhD in Business Administration, 2013)
• Konkuk University (BA in Economics, 1976)
• Beolgyo Commercial High School (1971)

Significant Accomplishments

• D&A LLC (Present)
• President, Kwangju Bank (2008-2013)
• Vice President, Enforcement Division, Woori Bank (2004)
• Head, Sales Support Division, Woori Bank (2003)
• Director, Suwon Corporate Finance Woori Bank (2001)
• Branch Manager, Guro Hanbit Bank (2000)
• Branch Manager, Suwon Hanbit Bank (1999)
• Branch Manager, Anyang HanBit Bank (1998)
• Branch Manager, Daerim- dong Commercial Bank (1997)

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)