Senior Advisor
Jeong Seon SEOL
International Trade
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As a senior advisor at Lee & Ko, Jeong Seon Seol advises clients on a wide range of critical issues in areas such as International Trade, Governmental Affairs, Data Protection & Privacy and Technology, and Media & Telecommunications. Prior to joining Lee & Ko in September 2015, Mr. Seol held various high-level executive positions during his 30-year career working in government. He began his government service at the Ministry of Government Administration in May 1980. Some of his most noteworthy experiences include working as the Director of Communications Convergence Policy at the Korea Communications Commission and as an Administrator at the Ministry of Government Administration.
Education
| 2010 | Korea University, Doctor of Engineering; Graduate School of Management and Information |
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| 2010 | Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Completion of Management Course for Executives |
| 2010 | Seoul National University, Completion of Senior Executive Course |
| 1989 | Georgia State University MBA(United States) |
| 1981 | Yonsei University, Bachelor of Laws |
Work Experience
| 2015-Present | Lee & Ko |
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| 2009-2015 | Full-time Vice Chairman, Korea Telecommunication Operator Association |
| 2008-2009 | Director of Communications Convergence Policy, Korea Communications Commission |
| 2008 | Director of Growth Engine Technologies Program, Ministry of Knowledge Economy |
| 2007-2008 | Director of Information Communication Policy &Cooperation, Ministry of Information and Communication |
| 2005-2006 | Director of Communication, Busan |
| 2001-2004 | Information and Communication Counselor, Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the United States of America |
| 1999-2001 | Economic Secretary's Office, Office of the President |
| 1996-1998 | Cooperation and Planning Officer; Director of Technology Planning, Ministry of Information and Communication |
| 1994-1996 | Dispatched as Liaison Representative to Industry Canada |
| 1992-1993 | Postmaster, Yu Seong Post Office, Daejeon |
| 1985-1992 | Planning and Management Office &Telecommunication and Information Administration, Communications Department |
Languages
| Korean |
Awards and Recognitions
| 1992 | Presidential Citation |
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| 2006 | Order of Meritorious Service (Red Stripes) |
