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Kim, Soonchul
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Kim, Soonchul

Senior Advisor

Tel.
+82-2-2051-1870
E-mail.
soonchul.kim@dlglaw.co.kr
Profile
Representative Cases
Experience
Education/Qualifications/ Languages
Awards
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Profile

Soonchul Kim is a seasoned policy expert with deep expertise in SME and venture business policy, having held key positions across Korea's Economic Planning Board, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, and the Small and Medium Business Administration (SMBA). At SMBA, he served in pivotal roles, including Planning Coordinator, China attaché, and Deputy Director.

Following his distinguished public service career, he continued to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and foster win-win partnerships between large and small businesses. He served as Chairman of the Korea Federation of Credit Guarantee Foundations and Secretary-General of the Korea Foundation for Cooperation of Large & Small Business, Rural Affairs. In recognition of his contributions, he has received multiple honors, including the Presidential Citation, the Order of Service Merit (Red Stripes), and the Order of Service Merit. He currently advises the government on regulatory reform as a member of the Office for Government Policy Coordination.

At DLG, he leverages his extensive experience to provide comprehensive and strategic guidance on complex legal and regulatory issues affecting SMEs and startups. He leads initiatives related to startups and SME growth, including regulatory strategy and public-private partnerships.

Representative Cases



  • ESG management consulting for public-sector institution partners

  • Advisory on establishing industrial safety and health guidelines for public institutions


Experience



  • Advisor, DLG Law Corporation (2023–Present)

  • Advisor, Regulatory Reform Task Force, Office for Government Policy Coordination Prime Minister's Secretariat (2022–Present)

  • Advisor, DR & AJU LLC (2022–2023)

  • Member, Special Committee for the Mutual Benefit of Masses and Small Businesses (2022)

  • Secretary-General, Korea Foundation for Cooperation of Large & Small Business, Rural Affairs (2019–2022)

  • Chairman, Korea Federation of Credit Guarantee Foundations (2015–2018)

  • Deputy Administrator, Small and Medium Business Administration (2012–2014)

  • China Representative, Small and Medium Business Administration (2010–2012)

  • Planning Coordinator, Small and Medium Business Administration (2007–2009)

  • Director, Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Energy (Korea) (2001–2007)

  • Secretary, Ministry of Trade and Industry (Korea) (1996–2001)

  • Deputy Director, Ministry of Trade and Industry (Korea) (1990–1996)

  • Officer, Economic Planning Board (1984–1990)


Education


[2001]


  • Ph.D., University of Missouri, U.S.A.


[1985]


  • M.A., Seoul National University


[1983]


  • M.A., Jeonbuk National University


[1979]


  • B.A., Jeonbuk National University

Qualifications


[1983]


  • Passed the 27th Public Administration Examination (Finance Track)


Languages



  • Korean

  • English


Awards



  • Order of Service Merit (Red Stripes) (2009)

  • Order of Service Merit (2004)

  • Presidential Citation (1995)