Ki Ho Choi
Seongnam,45
Summary
With over 12 years of experience in global legal affairs and an LL.M. degree, I specialize in overseas investments, including M&A and joint venture (JVC) establishment. I have extensive experience in drafting and reviewing contracts in both Korean and English. My expertise covers Joint Venture, Ancillary, License, and IT Agreements.
As an international legal counsel at a home shopping company, I worked with global partners to establish JVCs. This experience broadened my perspective beyond legal matters to business strategy. I gained insights into global operations through cross-border collaboration.
I also specialize in corporate litigation, compliance, and subcontractor contract management. With experience in international sales, I have led market expansion and data-driven strategies. After years of global legal and business experience, I founded ETOPIK in 2016 to bring usefulness and joy to the world.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder & CEO
ETOPIK Co.,Ltd.
09.2016 - Current
- ETOPIK provides Korean language learning service for foreigners
- And ETOPIK is also in the e-commerce industry.
Manager
CJ O Shopping Co., Ltd.
08.2011 - 06.2016
- Provided legal consultation for overseas investments
- Establishing joint venture companies (JVC) in Thailand, Turkey, the Philippines, and Mexico
- Managing and resolving legal issues for pre-existing JVCs in China, India, Japan, and Vietnam
- Reviewed and drafted contractual documents in English,
- Advised on domestic legal affairs
Manager
Dongbu Steel Co., Ltd.
01.2007 - 03.2010
- Managed overseas sales operations across multiple regions
- Acted as the primary liaison between customers, trading companies, agencies, and subcontractors
- Led key projects to develop new customers and markets through strategic sales planning and market research
- Executed New Product & Customer Development Project
- Conducted monthly sales analysis, summaries, and reports
- Performed market research to identify new business opportunities
- Reviewed legal issues related to international trade agreements
Assistant
Dongbu Steel Co., Ltd.
07.2003 - 12.2006
- Managed general corporate legal matters
- Reviewing contractual documents
- Handling litigation related to corporate issues
- Providing legal advice and alternative solutions during negotiations
- Supporting negotiations from legal, financial, and business perspectives
- Overseeing and managing the entire deal process
- Managed subcontractor agreements, overseeing contracts valued at KRW 60 billion annually
Education
LL.M -
Northwestern University School of Law
06.2011
B.S. - Law
Yonsei University
08.1998
Skills
- Exceptional Legal knowledge and practice of Law both in American and Korean
- Good command of both verbal and written English
- Proven ability to work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
- Outstanding understanding of Global Business
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent leadership and management skills
- Self motivator and ability to work independently
Personal Information
- Year of Birth: 1973
- Gender: Male
- Nationality: Korean
Timeline
Founder & CEO
ETOPIK Co.,Ltd.
09.2016 - Current
Manager
CJ O Shopping Co., Ltd.
08.2011 - 06.2016
Manager
Dongbu Steel Co., Ltd.
01.2007 - 03.2010
Assistant
Dongbu Steel Co., Ltd.
07.2003 - 12.2006
B.S. - Law
Yonsei University
LL.M -
Northwestern University School of Law
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