Bongsam Shin
Arlington,VA
Summary
- Result-oriented competition law expert with 30 years of work experience in the Korean antitrust agency. Committed to finding solutions to antitrust challenges faced by global businesses in the rapidly changing market.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Visiting Scholar
The George Washington University Law School
DC
09.2022 - Current
- Conducted research on antitrust issues in the high tech industry in the U.S. and Korea
Secretary General
The Korea Fair Trade Commission
Sejongsi, South Korea
09.2020 - 06.2022
- Directed the investigation and policy establishment of the Korean antitrust agency, as head of the secretariat with 650 employees
- Passed the Korean antitrust modernization bill by the National Assembly in Dec. 2020
- Led the investigation and legislative initiative for the high-tech industry
- Elected as Vice-Chairman of the OECD Competition Committee in Dec. 2021
Director General
The Korean Fair Trade Commission
Sejongsi, South Korea
09.2015 - 02.2020
- Drafted a full-revised government bill to modernize the Korean antitrust law and passed it by the State Council, as head of competition policy bureau
- Spearheaded a high-profile reform of the governance structure and internal transaction practices of Korean conglomerates, as head of the newly created bureau
- Received the "Communication Master Award" from press corps in recognition of the efforts to communicate with stakeholders during the reform process
Director
The Korea Fair Trade Commission
Sejongsi, South Korea
09.2007 - 08.2015
- Investigated international cartel cases successfully, as head of the newly created division
- Planned national anti-corruption policies as executive official at Office of the President
Education
J.D. - Law
Vanderbilt University Law School
Nashville, TN05-2007
Skills
- Leadership/Communication Skill
- Strategic Planning
- Policy Development
- Public Relations
- Case Management (Antitrust)
- Legal Research and Analysis
Certification
- Passed NY bar in 2007
Timeline
Visiting Scholar
The George Washington University Law School
09.2022 - Current
Secretary General
The Korea Fair Trade Commission
09.2020 - 06.2022
Director General
The Korean Fair Trade Commission
09.2015 - 02.2020
Director
The Korea Fair Trade Commission
09.2007 - 08.2015
J.D. - Law
Vanderbilt University Law School
- Passed NY bar in 2007
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