Jiwon Kang

Jiwon Kang

  • Senior Foreign Attorney
  • T. +82-2-3404-0875
  • F. +82-2-3404-0808
  • E. jiwon.kang@bkl.co.kr

Overview

Jiwon Kang is a senior foreign attorney, focuses his practice on advising clients on regulatory compliance and the establishment of compliance frameworks in advanced industries, including artificial intelligence, platforms, fintech, mobility, and robotics. In particular, Mr. Kang has advised on a broad range of legal and regulatory requirements that should be complied with in the course of developing and using AI-based products and services, including the establishment of risk management frameworks, safety management, user protection, personal data protection, information security, data governance, and product liability. 

In addition, Mr. Kang actively participates in committees and research groups organized by various Korean government agencies involved in AI-related legislation and policymaking, including the Ministry of Science and ICT, the Korea Communications Commission, the Personal Information Protection Commission, and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, through which Mr. Kang contributes expert opinions and monitors regulatory developments. Mr. Kang also possesses expertise in AI regulatory frameworks applicable to companies seeking to enter overseas markets, including the United States and the European Union. 

Representative Experience

2026-Present Bae, Kim & Lee LLC
2022-2026 Kim & Chang
2013-2022 Financial and Fair Trade Team, National Assembly Research Service
2012 International Legal Affairs Division, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
2010-2012 Negotiation Planning Team, United States Forces Korea Base Relocation Office, Ministry of National Defense
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2026-Present Member, PET Safe Use Subcommittee, 4th Personal Information Technology Forum, Personal Information Protection Commission
2025 Member, High-Impact AI Guidelines Task Force, Ministry of Science and ICT
2025 Member, Research Group on the Artificial Intelligence User Protection Act, Korea Media and Communications Commission
2024-Present Member, Legal and Institutional Affairs Subcommittee, AI Industry Policy Committee, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy
2024 Member, Research Group on Improvement of the Domestic Representative System, Korea Media and Communications Commission
2024 Member, Legal and Institutional Affairs Subcommittee, High-Level AI Strategy Council, Ministry of Science and ICT
2024 Member, EU Artificial Intelligence Act Review Study Group, Ministry of Science and ICT
2021 Member, Policy Advisory Group on Fairness in Distribution Platform Transactions, Gyeonggi Province
2021 Member, Working Group on Guidelines for Private-Sector Autonomous AI Use, Ministry of Science and ICT
2021 Member, Working-Level Support Group, Economic Subcommittee, National Integration Committee of the National Assembly
2015-2017 Legal Advisor, Korea Federation of Women's Science and Technology Associations
2015-Present Member, Science & Technology Law Section / Antitrust Law Section, American Bar Association

Representative Matters

Advised a global AI developer on compliance requirements and regulatory implications under the Korean Framework Act on Artificial Intelligence*
Advised a global AI developer in connection with the Korea Media and Communications Commission's inspection of generative AI services*
Advised a Korean developer of AI-based video analysis services on compliance with the EU Artificial Intelligence Act*
Advised a Korean automobile manufacturer on the establishment of governance frameworks and standard agreements for AI-enabled vehicle services*
Advised a Korean telecommunications company on compliance with the Korean Framework Act on Artificial Intelligence and personal data protection issues relating to the development of a hyperscale AI-based psychological care service*
Advised major Korean banks, insurance companies, securities firms, and credit card companies on the establishment of AI governance frameworks and internal control systems*
Advised a global consumer goods manufacturer on compliance requirements under the Korean Framework Act on Artificial Intelligence relating to internal AI use*
Advised a global market research and analytics company on the internal use of generative AI*
Advised a global life insurance company on the establishment of an AI governance framework*
Advised a Korean financial holding company on the establishment of an AI governance framework and analysis of the regulatory landscape*
Advised a Korean AI-based medical device manufacturer on regulatory approvals and licensing matters for entry into the U.S. market*
Advised the Korea Association of AI Robot Industry on regulatory reform in the robotics industry*
Advised a government department on a policy research project regarding the enactment of legislation promoting and supporting AI in industrial sectors*
Advised a government department on a policy research project regarding the introduction of an AI dispute resolution system*
Advised a Korean online retailer on a matter involving the fairness of search algorithms*
Advised a global platform company on the provision of internet news services*
Advised a global smartphone manufacturer on in-app payment-related proceedings*
Advised a global platform company on responses to legislation of the proposed online platform act*
Advised a Korean semiconductor manufacturer on the establishment of and investment in overseas joint ventures*
Advised clients on responses to the Korea Fair Trade Commission's market study on the semiconductor and cloud computing industries*
* Experience prior to joining BKL

Education

2018 Seoul National University (LL.D.)
2008 Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (J.D.)
2005 Creighton University (B.A.)

Selected Activities

Publications
The Advancing AI and the Shaken Workforce (Co-author, Digital Society, 2025)
Use of Biometric Information and Recent Overseas Regulatory Trends, 2025 In-Depth Analysis Report on Personal Information Issues, Vol. 5 (Korea Internet & Security Agency, 2025)
The Relationship Between the EU AI Act and the GDPR, 2025 In-Depth Analysis Report on Personal Information Issues, Vol. 1 (Korea Internet & Security Agency, 2025)
EU Artificial Intelligence Act (Co-author, Parkyoungsa, 2024)
The Framework Act on AI and the 'Third Way': Between Promotion and Regulation, Press Arbitration (Winter 2024 Issue) (Press Arbitration Commission, 2024)
A Closer Look at the EU Artificial Intelligence Act: 'High-Risk A' Infringing Fundamental Rights and Safety as the Target, with AI Interacting with Humans Also Subject to Regulation,” Dong-A Business Review, No. 395 (The Dong-A Ilbo, 2024)
Awards
Commendation, the President of the National Assembly Research Service (2019)
Award for Best Report, the National Assembly Research Service (Report for the 2017 Parliamentary Audit and Inspection of Government Administration, 2017)
Commendation, the Minister of National Defense (Contributions to the ROK-U.S. Strategic Alliance, 2015)
Commendation, the Director of the United States Forces Korea Base Relocation Office, Ministry of National Defense (2011)

Qualifications

2010 New York