Kwang Bae Park

Practice Areas

TMT, Data privacy&Cyber security, Fintech

Career

Kwang Bae Park serves as a partner and leader in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT) group at Lee & Ko. With over 25 years of experience, he has been a steady and reliable advisor to various IT and ICT sector businesses, both domestic and international. His expertise extends to all aspects of data privacy and cybersecurity laws and regulations.

Recognitions and Achievements

Kwang Bae Park's legal acumen has been acknowledged by several prestigious awards, demonstrating his steady contribution to the field:

• Stand-out Laywers 2024 (Thomson Reuters) (2024)

• The A List - Korea's top 100 lawyers (Asia Business Law Journal) (2022-2024)

• Super 50 TMT Lawyer by ALB Magazine (2021-2023).

• Leading Lawyer-Elite practitioner by Asia Law (2020-2024).

• Leading Individuals- TMT by The Legal 500 Asia Pacific (2018-2024).

• Data Lawyer by Who's Who Legal (2018-2024).

• Ranked Lawyer (Band1) by Chambers Asia Pacific (2014-2024).

• National Medal of Merit in the ICT Sector by the Government of Republic of Korea (2013).

• Chairman’s Citation by Korea Communications Commission (2016).

Diverse Roles and Responsibilities

In his extended professional journey beyond a lawyer in law firm, Kwang Bae Park has contributed significantly through various external legal counsel and committee roles focusing on personal information protection and ICT regulations since 2013. His current or formal role in this regard includes:

• Committee Member, Personal Information Dispute Mediation Committee

• Chair Member, E-government Forum Personal Visual Information division, Ministry of the Interior

• Committee Member , administrative judgment commission, Korea Communications Commission

• Non-standing Director, Korea internet &Security Agency

• Non-standing Director, Korea Data Agency

Legal Expertise and Client Representation

His career highlights include:

• Advising and representing prominent telecommunications and IT companies in critical regulatory matters within the TMT sector.

• Handling sensitive litigations involving broadcasting rights and interconnection fees, impacting key industry players.

• Providing strategic counsel to major online platforms and technology companies on regulatory compliance, privacy, and contractual negotiations.

• Assisting various large corporations in launching new ICT businesses.

• Offering expert advice on software licensing, content, and system supply contracts in numerous corporate transactions.

• Advising government bodies on global data privacy standards and compliance.

• Managing complex data privacy cases for leading automotive and technology companies.

• Advising and representing major Korean credit bureaus in significant data breach cases, including investigations and litigations.

• Leading comprehensive GDPR compliance projects for financial institutions.

• Counseling multinational companies across various sectors, including hospitality, fashion, retail, electronics, online gaming, and e-commerce, on data privacy compliance and data breach incidents.

Professional Memberships

Korean and New York Bar Association

Publications

Generative AI & Law, Co-author Il Shin LEE Edited by Sung Yup LEE (Pakyoungsa, 2024)

Top 100 Personal Information Case Laws, Co-author Prof. Kyung Jin Choi (KAPP(Korea Association of Personal Data Professionals), Pakyoungsa, 2022); Possibility of effective use of Data combination mechanism, Co-author Prof. SangYup LEE (Data and Law, Korea Data Law and Policy Society, 2021); A Study on the Portability of Personal Information in Preparation for Intelligent Information Society, Co-author Prof. Il Hwan Kim and eight others (National Information society Agency, 2020); South Korea Law and Practice, Co-author Hwang Kyoung Ko, Kyung min Son (Chambers Global Practice Guide, Data Protection & Privacy, 2020); COVID-19 and Data Privacy in Korea, Co-author Sunghee Chae, Jaeyoung Chang (Computer Law & Security Review Vol. 37 Issue 2, 2020); Trends and Developments, Co-author Samuel Kwon, Jongsoo Yoon. Hyun Koo Kang (Chambers Global Practice Guide, Fintech, 2020); Korea amends Personal Information Protection Act, Co-author Hwang Kyoung Ko, Sunghee Chae (Privacy Laws & Business Issue 163, 2020); Major Amendment to the Personal Information Protection Act Passed by National Assembly, Co-author Hwang Kyoung Ko, Sunghee Chae (Computer Law & Security Review Vol. 37 Issue 1,2020); South Korea A practical cross-border insight into data protection law, Co-author Hwang Kyoung Ko (The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Data Protection 2019 6th edition, 2019); South Korea Law and Practice, Co-author Jubong Jang, Min Chae Kang (Chambers Global Practice Guide, Data Protection & Privacy, 2019); South Korea A practical cross-border insight into data protection law, Co-author Hwang Kyoung Ko (The International Comparative Legal Guide to: Data Protection 2018 5th edition, 2018); South Korea, Co-author Sunghee Chae, Hwang Kyoung Ko (Computer Law & Security Review Vol. 34 Issue6, 2018); Regulation of cross-border transfers of personal data in Asia Jurisdictional Report South Korea, Co-author Dr. Clarisse Girot (ASIAN BUSINESS LAWINSTITUTE, 2018); The Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Law Review - Chapter 17 Korea, Co-author Ju Bong Jang (The Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Law Review 3rd edition, LAW BUSINESS RESEARCH, 2018); Main Issues in Korea Regarding Consent for the Processing of Personal Information, with Emphasis on Recent Supreme Court Cases, Co-author Sunghee Chae, Jaeyoung Chang (Journal of Korean Law, Law Research Institute Seoul National University, 2017); The Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Law Review - Chapter 17 Korea, Co-author Ju Bong Jang (The Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Law Review 4th edition, LAW BUSINESS RESEARCH, 2017); Legal Treatment of Inferred Data in Korea- With a suggestion for the amendment of the Personal Information Protection Act-, Co-author Sunghee Chae, Hyun Jin Kim (Journal of Korea Information Law Vol.21 No.2, 2017); A study of Practical issues Related to the Enforcement of Data Protection Laws and Suggested Measures for Improvement (Juris Vol.40, Supreme Court Library of Korea, 2017); The Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Law Review - Chapter 17 Korea, Co-author Ju Bong Jang (The Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Law Review 3rd edition, LAW BUSINESS RESEARCH, 2016); Data Protection & Privacy 3rd Edition South Korea, Co-author Hae won Han (Data Protection & Privacy 3rd Edition, the Sweet & Maxwell International SERIES, 2016); Use and Protection of Transaction Information and Personal Credit Information, (The age of Fintech, Pakyoungsa, 2015); The Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Law Review Chapter 17 Korea, Co-author Ju Bong Jang (The Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Law Review, LAW BUSINESS RESEARCH, 2015); Korea amends its DP Act and legislates on cloud computing (Privacy Laws & Business Issue 138, 2015); South Korea's New Cloud Computing Act and New Rules on Outsourcing of Data Processing by Financial Institutions, Co-author Hwan Kyoung Ko (World Data Protection Report, Bloomberg BNA, 2015); South Korea’s New Personal Information Protection Act Amendments Introduce Punitive and Statutory Damages, Stiffer Penalties, Co-author Hwan Kyoung Ko (World Data Protection Report, Bloomberg BNA, 2015); New Amendments to South Korea's Credit Information Act, Co-author Hwan Kyoung Ko (World Data Protection Report, Bloomberg BNA, 2015); The deregulation of Korea's financial technology sector (E-finance & Payments Law & Policy Volume: 9 Issue: 4, E-comlaw, 2015); South Korea's Strengthened Standards of Personal Information Security Measures, Data, Co-author Hwan Kyoung Ko (World Data Protection Report, Bloomberg BNA, 2015); The South Korean Communications Commission's Guidelines on Data Protection for Big Data, Co-author Hwan Kyoung Ko (World Data Protection Report, Bloomberg BNA, 2015); Trend and Implications Regarding the Use of Model Contracts for Cross-Border Data Transfers- From the Perspective of the EU Standard Contractual Clauses, Co-author Hyun Jin Kim (Korea Internet & Security Agency, 2014); South Korea's 'Comprehensive Solution Package' for Strengthened Data Protection: Practical Takeaways, Co-author Hwan Kyoung Ko (World Data Protection Report, Bloomberg BNA, 2014); Korea toughens information and communication privacy regulations, co-author Hwan Kyoung Ko (PRIVACY LAWS & BUSINESS INTERNATIONAL, 2014); US-Korea mobile payments, Co-author Brian Hurh (The 2014 US-Korea Law Journal, 2014); EU Regulatory Framework Regarding the Transfer of Personal Information of Foreigners to Korea and its Implications on Korean Law, co-author Tae Joo Kim (Personal Information Protection Laws and Policies, Pakyoungsa, 2014); Discussions on Personal Information Protection at APEC– Major Provisions of the Cross Border Privacy Rules System and its Expected Effects if Implemented in Korea, co-author Min Chae Kang (Personal Information Protection Laws and Policies, Pakyoungsa, 2014)