Sinook Kang
Asia-Pacific Guide 2024
Band 1 : Technology, Media, Telecoms (TMT)
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About
Provided by Sinook Kang
Practice Areas
Mr. Sinook Kang is a partner of Shin & Kim and leads the ICT Group (TMT / Privacy & Data Protection). Mr. Kang's practice focuses on matters involving broadcasting, telecommunications, protection of personal information and cyberspace.
After graduation from the Judicial Research & Training Institute in 2004, from 2006, during ten years of careers in the Ministry of Information and Communications, the Korea Communications Commission, and the Ministry of Science and ICT, Mr. Kang has been involved in all areas of telecommunications and media, which include broadcasting regulatory issues such as re-approval of TV home shopping, telecommunications regulatory issues such as investigation of prohibited acts, internet regulatory issues such as online personal information protection, and other projects for promotion of IoT, big data, cloud service, etc. Mr. Kang is the finest lawyer, who has plenty of experiences in government agencies and industry, including Korea Post, Korea Internet Safety Commission (renamed as Korea Communications Standards Commission), Korea Internet & Security Agency, National Information Society Agency, and Korea Communications Agency, and is specialized in the Korean industry of broadcasting and telecommunications.
He is also a member of various boards including the Advisory Committee of Ministry of Science and ICT, the Communication Dispute Resolution Committee and the Advisory Committee on Personal Information Protection Act of Korea Communications Commission, the Statutes Examining Committee of Personal Information Protection Commission, the Special Committee on Broadcast Language of Korea Communications Standards Commission, the Open Data Strategy Council, and the Korean Institute of Communications and Information Sciences.
Career
Partner, Shin & Kim; Member of the Personal Information Advisory Committee and Communication Dispute Resolution Committee, Korea Communications Commission (Present); Advisory Counsel, Ministry of Science and ICT (Present); Member of the Special Committee on Broadcast Language, Korea Communications Standards Commission (Present); Head of Program Provider Policy Team, Broadcasting Industry Policy Bureau, Ministry of Science and ICT (2016); Senior Official, Policy Coordination Division, Internet Convergence Policy Bureau, IT Convergence Office (2014-2016); Policy Coordination Division, Convergence Policy Bureau, BIT Convergence Office, Ministry of Science and ICT (2013-2014); Research and Planning Dept., Consumer Protection Division, Korea Communications Commission (2012-2013);
Office of Chairman, Korea Communications Commission (2008-2012).
Professional Memberships
Korean Bar.
Education
Georgetown Law Cente
LL.M.
2012
Seoul National University
B.A.
2000
Chambers Review
Asia-Pacific
Kang Sinook retains his leading position in the market with the support of widespread compliments from sources. He is a counsel of choice among many large Korean and foreign corporations in the telecoms and technology space, advising on regulatory and contentious issues.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Working alongside Mr Kang means tapping into a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the TMT industry. His deep understanding and mastery of the TMT industry enable him to provide invaluable insights, innovative solutions, and strategic guidance that surpass expectations."
"He demonstrates dedication, never giving up on a case, no matter how difficult, and fighting for his clients to the end."
"Mr Kang is sharp with his analysis on major issues and solutions, and bullish with getting things done."
"He has shown assertiveness in addressing our concerns, effectively managing the situation and enabling us to concentrate on crucial decisions and actions."
"Working alongside Mr Kang means tapping into a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the TMT industry. His deep understanding and mastery of the TMT industry enable him to provide invaluable insights, innovative solutions, and strategic guidance that surpass expectations."
"He demonstrates dedication, never giving up on a case, no matter how difficult, and fighting for his clients to the end."
"Mr Kang is sharp with his analysis on major issues and solutions, and bullish with getting things done."
"He has shown assertiveness in addressing our concerns, effectively managing the situation and enabling us to concentrate on crucial decisions and actions."
Articles, highlights and press releases
7 items provided by Shin & Kim
Korea’s PIPC Releases Comprehensive Guidelines on Processing Pseudonymized Data
On August 5, 2020, the amendments to the “Three Major Data Privacy Laws” became effective – the Personal Information Protection Act, the Act on the Promotion of the Use of the Information Network and Information Protection, and the Credit Information Use and Protection Act.
Demystifying the Impact of the National Assembly’s Passage of the “Three Major Data Laws”
On January 9, 2020, the National Assembly passed the amendments to the “Three Major Data Laws,” including the Personal Information Protection Act (“PIPA”), during theplenary session. We expect the Three Major Data Laws to become effective at the end of July 2020, or six months fr om the date of....
Korea Communications Commission Announces “Guidelines on Fair Internet Network Use Agreement”
On December 26, 2019, the Korea Communications Commission (the “KCC”) announced its “Guidelines on Fair Internet Network Use Agreement” (the “Guidelines”) to prevent unfair discrimination between large companies and SME’s (small and medium-sized enterprises) in Korea and abroad, and to minimize risk
Overview and Implications of 5G+ Spectrum Plan
On December 5, 2019, the Ministry of Science and ICT established the 5G+ Spectrum Plan, with the 5G+ Strategy Committee* announcing the finalized plan. The 5G+ Spectrum Plan will offer optimal 5G spectrum that meets industry and market needs, and is expected to develop and drive 5G-based integrated
Three Major Data Laws Pass the Relevant National Assembly Standing Committees - What This May Mean F
On December 4, 2019, the Korean National Assembly’s Science, ICT, Broadcasting, and Communications Committee passed the revised bill of the “Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, etc. (hereinafter “Network Act”).
Key Aspects You Need to Know About the California Consumer Privacy Act
On January 1, 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act (the “CCPA”) will take force. The CCPA, enacted in 2018, is significant, because it is the most comprehensive data privacy law to be enacted in the United States to date.
Korean Government Announces Guidelines to Promote Ethical AI Development
Artifical intelligence (“AI”) raises ethical concerns for both individuals and organizations. Google, Facebook and Stanford University invested in AI ethics research centers, and in 2018, France and Canada jointly sponsored an international panel to discuss the “responsible adoption” of AI. Earlier
Korea’s PIPC Releases Comprehensive Guidelines on Processing Pseudonymized Data
On August 5, 2020, the amendments to the “Three Major Data Privacy Laws” became effective – the Personal Information Protection Act, the Act on the Promotion of the Use of the Information Network and Information Protection, and the Credit Information Use and Protection Act.
Demystifying the Impact of the National Assembly’s Passage of the “Three Major Data Laws”
On January 9, 2020, the National Assembly passed the amendments to the “Three Major Data Laws,” including the Personal Information Protection Act (“PIPA”), during theplenary session. We expect the Three Major Data Laws to become effective at the end of July 2020, or six months fr om the date of....
Korea Communications Commission Announces “Guidelines on Fair Internet Network Use Agreement”
On December 26, 2019, the Korea Communications Commission (the “KCC”) announced its “Guidelines on Fair Internet Network Use Agreement” (the “Guidelines”) to prevent unfair discrimination between large companies and SME’s (small and medium-sized enterprises) in Korea and abroad, and to minimize risk
Overview and Implications of 5G+ Spectrum Plan
On December 5, 2019, the Ministry of Science and ICT established the 5G+ Spectrum Plan, with the 5G+ Strategy Committee* announcing the finalized plan. The 5G+ Spectrum Plan will offer optimal 5G spectrum that meets industry and market needs, and is expected to develop and drive 5G-based integrated
Three Major Data Laws Pass the Relevant National Assembly Standing Committees - What This May Mean F
On December 4, 2019, the Korean National Assembly’s Science, ICT, Broadcasting, and Communications Committee passed the revised bill of the “Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, etc. (hereinafter “Network Act”).
Key Aspects You Need to Know About the California Consumer Privacy Act
On January 1, 2020, the California Consumer Privacy Act (the “CCPA”) will take force. The CCPA, enacted in 2018, is significant, because it is the most comprehensive data privacy law to be enacted in the United States to date.
Korean Government Announces Guidelines to Promote Ethical AI Development
Artifical intelligence (“AI”) raises ethical concerns for both individuals and organizations. Google, Facebook and Stanford University invested in AI ethics research centers, and in 2018, France and Canada jointly sponsored an international panel to discuss the “responsible adoption” of AI. Earlier
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