JIPYONG LLC

Partner

Doyoung SONG

TEL +82-2-6200-1813
FAX +82-2-6200-0823
E-MAIL dysong@jipyong.com

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Mr. Doyoung Song concentrates his practice in advisory, litigation, and consulting services concerning personal information protection, trade secrets, and regulatory sandboxes. while more recently extending his practice to strategic advisory and litigation across the ICT and emerging industry sectors such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Metaverse (AR/VR/XR), Mobility, and Robotics.

Drawing on his experience at the National Assembly, Mr. Song is actively engaged in the legislative field, including the enactment of the AI Basic Act, the Virtual Convergence Industry Promotion Act (the “Metaverse Act”), and the Enactment of the AI Data Center Act, and the Comprehensive Revision of the Intelligent Robots Development and Distribution Promotion Act.

Recognized for having the most extensive experience in Korea for reviewing regulatory sandbox cases across ICT, industrial convergence, smart city, and mobility sectors since their implementation in 2019, Mr. Song remains highly active in the field of financial innovation as a private sector member of the Innovative Financial Review Committee of the Financial Services Commission.

Education Close

1998Korea University, Graduate School of Law (J.D.)

Experience Close

2026-PresentJIPYONG LLC
2026-PresentMember, AI Transparency Policy Task Force on Article 31 of the AI Framework Act, Ministry of Science and ICT and Telecommunications Technology Association
2025-PresentMember, Metaverse Win-Win Cooperation Committee, Korea Metaverse Industry Association (K-META)
2025-PresentMember, Investment Management Committee for Korea IT Fund (KIF), Korea Telecommunications Operators Association (KTOA)
2025-PresentMember, Information and Communication Promotion Fund Management Coumcil, Korea Communications Agency (KCA)
2025-PresentMember, Online Advertising Dispute Resolution Committee, Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA)
2024-PresentMember, Metaverse Self-Regulatory Committee, Korea Metaverse Industry Association (K-META)
2023-PresentMember (3rd/ 4th Term), Innovative Financial Review Committee, Financial Services Commission (FSC)
2020-PresentSecretary General, Korea Association of Personal Data Professionals (KAPP) and President, Institute of Personal Data Professionals Qualification (IPPQ)
2023-2025Member, Policy Research Advisory Committee, Korea Communications Commission (KCC)
2023-2025Auditor, Korea Personal Information Protection Law Association
2023-2025General Secretary, Korea Association for Info-media Law
2021-2023Member, Adequacy Evaluation Committee, Korea Financial Telecommunications & Clearings Institute (KFTC)
2019-2020Member, IT & Blockchain Special Committee, Korean Bar Association (KBA)
2018-2020Legislative and Legal Advisor, Seoul Metropolitan Council
2018-2019Private Advisory Member, Innovation Growth Headquarters, Ministry of Economy and Finance (MOEF)
2016-2026Partner/ Managing Attorney, VEAT Law Firm
2013-2015Attorney, TEK & LAW
2010-2013Public Service Advocate, Seoul High Prosecutors' Office / Suwon District Prosecutors' Office / Korea Legal Aid Corporation (KLAC)
2006-2007Policy Secretary, Office of National Assembly (Finance and Economy Committee/ National Policy Committee)
2006Judicial Research and Training Institute, Supreme Court of Korea (2010)

Notable Achievements Close

[Consulting and Advisory on Regulatory Rationalization, including Regulatory Sandbox]

Provided legal consulting services for the ICT Regulatory Sandbox Counseling Center at the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA) as Project Manager (PM)
Provided consulting services on regulatory sandbox for future-type smart grid demonstration projects to the Korea Smart Grid Institute (KSGI) as Project Manager (PM)(PM)
Provided legal consulting services on smart city demonstration services to the Korea Agency for Infrastructure Technology Advancement (KAIA) as Project Manager (PM)
Provided comprehensive consulting services and advisory services on mobility regulatory exemptions to the Korea Transportation Safety Authority (TS) as Project Manager (PM)
Served as a researcher providing legal support for the mid-to long-term roadmap of the shipbuilding and marine regulatory sandbox at the Korea Industrial Complex Corporation (KICOX) Ulsan Regional Headquarters
Provided legal advisory services for the industrial convergence regulatory sandbox and the establishment of post-management regulatory improvement plans to the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT)

[Advisory and Legislation for AI]

Served as a member of TF for Subordinate Regulations of the AI Act (WG2) at the Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT)
Participated in Task Force on Developing AI Safety Guidelines by AI Safety Institute
Provided on-site consulting services for the AI Support Desk at the Korea AI & Korea Software Industry Association (KOSA)
Served as a research member of AI Framework Act Revision Research Committee at the Korea AI Law Association
Provided advisory services on the legality of using generative AI to Medical Device Company Y and other clients

[Advisory and Legislation for Emerging Technologies, Including Virtual Convergence (Metaverse) and Intelligent Robots]

Served as Project Manager (PM) for “A Study on the Improvement and Establishment of Laws and Regulations on Immersive Content” at the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA)
Served as Project Manager (PM) for “A Study on Improving Legal and Regulatory Frameworks for Virtual Convergence Technology” at the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA)
Served as Project Manager (PM) for “The Establishment of the Virtual Convergence Economy System and Promotion of the Metaverse Roadmap” at the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA)
Served as Project Manager (PM) for “A Study on the Operation Plan for Metaverse Self-Regulation” at the Korea Metaverse Industry Association (K-META)
Served as Project Manager (PM) for “A Research Project on the Establishment of Metaverse Legal System and Regulatory Improvement” at the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA)
Served as Project Manager (PM) for “The Establishment of the Metaverse Self-Regulation System and Implementation Plan” at the Korea Metaverse Industry Association (K-META)
Served as Head of the Ethics and System Subcommittee at the Metaverse Alliance
Served as Project Manager (PM) for “A Study on the Status of AI Laws and Regulations” at the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA)
Served as Project Manager (PM) for “A Study on the Legal Framework and Policy Improvement for the Metaverse Industry” at the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA)
Conducted a research project for “The Establishment of Metaverse Verification Guidelines and Self-Regulation Checklists” at the Korea Metaverse Industry Association (K-META)
Served as Project Manager (PM) for “A Study on Supporting Legislative Response to the Amendment of the Intelligent Robots Act” at the Korea Institute for Robot Industry Advancement (KIRIA)
Provided legal and financial consulting services on business planning for activating the cloud industry at the National IT Industry Promotion Agency (NIPA)

[Consulting and Advisory on Personal Information Protect]

Provided consulting services to Card Company L for crisis management regarding a personal credit information leakage incident and represented the client in civil and criminal litigation
Provided consulting services to Scholarship Foundation S for enhancement of personal information protection
Provided consulting services to Education Company D for enhancement of personal information protection
Provided consulting services to Insurance General Agency (GA) P for personal information protection
Provided consulting services to Data Platform Company G for personal information protection
Provided various consulting and advisory services, including advisory on personal information protection to Public Institution D

Honors and Recognitions Close

2024Commendation from the Minister of Science and ICT (Individual) for the Promotion of Digital Content Industry
2024Leading Lawyer in TMT, Legal Times
2020Commendation from the Prime Minister in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) of Science and Information Communication Day
2011Grand Prize for Outstanding Legal Aid Case, Korea Legal Aid Corporation Busan Branch

Speaking Engagements and Publications Close

2025“Legal Framework Refinement and Regulatory Reform for Humanoid Robot Vitalization,” AI Legislative Insight No. 25-2, Korea Legislation Research Institute (KLRI)
2023"A Study on Performance Analysis and Revitalization Plans Following the Enforcement of the Data Industry Act to Boost the Data Economy in the AI Era," Korea Data Industry Association (KODIA) (Participating Researcher)
2023"A Study on Improvement Plan for the Regulatory System for Innovative Growth in the Era of Digital Transformation," Regulatory Subcommittee, Korea Legislation Research Institute (KLRI) (Co-Researcher)
2023“Major Contents of the Virtual Convergence (Metaverse) Industry Promotion Act,” Journal of Law & Economic Regulation, Center for Law and Public Utilities, Seoul National University
2022“Main Contents of the Amendment to the Promotion of the Motion Pictures and Video Products Act Regarding Self-Rating of Online Video Content,” Journal of Law & Economic Regulation, Center for Law and Public Utilities, Seoul National University
2022“Cases on Utilization of Regulatory Sandboxes and Regulatory Improvement in the Food Industry,” Food Law and Policy, National Food Safety Information Service (KFII)
2022“Major Contents and Future Legislative Tasks of Bills on the Promotion of the Metaverse Industry,” Review of Regulations for New Industries No. 22-5, Korea Legislation Research Institute (KLRI)
2022“Major Provisions of Proposed Legislation Related to Metaverse,” Journal of Law and Legislation Vol. 74, Korea Legislation Research Institute (KLRI)
2013Performed research on the rationalization of sanctions and damage relief related to personal information