崔健輝

崔健輝

  • Associate
  • T. +82-2-3404-0259
  • F. +82-2-3404-7686
  • E. geonhwi.choi@bkl.co.kr

Overview

Mr. Geonhwi Choi is an attorney at Bae, Kim & Lee LLC, where his primary areas of practice include IT, broadcasting and telecommunications, information security, personal data protection, and compliance. 

Mr. Choi earned his LL.B. from Yonsei University and J.D. from Pusan National University School of Law. He previously served in the Investigation Division II of the Personal Information Protection Commission, where he supported investigations and enforcement actions concerning personal data breaches and infringements involving various data controllers, including large corporations and IT service providers. He also acted as a litigation officer in related administrative lawsuits. 

Subsequently, he worked at the Investigation Planning and Coordination Division of the Korea Media and Communications Commission, where he investigated violations of the Telecommunications Business Act, including cases involving global AI service providers. He also oversaw legal and regulatory matters within the investigation bureau, including the review of prohibited practices under the Telecommunications Business Act and proposed legislation on online platform regulation. 

Representative Experience

2026-Present Bae, Kim & Lee LLC
2024-2026 Korea Media and Communications Commission
2021-2024 Personal Information Protection Commission

Representative Matters

Supported investigations and enforcement actions in personal data breach and infringement cases involving domestic and international companies under the jurisdiction of the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC)*
Represented the PIPC in administrative litigation concerning sanctions imposed on large corporations and IT service providers
Provided legal advice on administrative sanctions of the PIPC and the Personal Information Protection Act*
Conducted investigations into prohibited practices by telecommunications service providers under the Korea Media and Communications Commission*
Advised on administrative sanctions of the Korea Media and Communications Commission and relevant laws, including the Telecommunications Business Act, Act on Promotion of Information and Communications Network Utilization and Information Protection, and Broadcasting Act
Led legal and regulatory review functions, including examination of prohibited practices under the Telecommunications Business Act and proposed online platform regulation bills, as part of overall legislative coordination responsibilities
* Experience prior to joining BKL

Education

2018 Pusan National University Law School (J.D.)
2014 Yonsei University (LL.B.)

Selected Activities

Activity
Commendation from the Chairperson of the Personal Information Protection Commission (for contributions to the development of the Commission, 2023)

Qualifications

2019 Korea