As an expert on national defense procurement and defense industry matters, Changho Lee works closely with Lee & Ko's Defense Industry Group to advise clients on a broad range relevant concerns, including (among other things) in-depth guidance on national defense procurement procedures, policies and compliance-related issues. Prior to joining Lee & Ko as an expert advisor, Mr. Lee served for thirty-four years in the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE), and held numerous senior leadership/management posts relating to defense procurement. Given Mr. Lee's extensive experience and background in this area, including the management of programs for fostering and supporting strategically important enterprises and research and development programs, he is particularly well equipped to provide clients with valuable guidance, insights and analysis that cannot be readily obtained elsewhere.
Education
2007 |
Sungkyunkwan University Graduate School of Business - M.B.A. in Business Administration |
1988 |
Hongik University - B.S. in Commerce and Trade |
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Work Experience
2019-Present |
Lee & Ko |
2016-2018 |
Chemical, Biological and Radiological Division of Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA), Director |
2015 |
Defense Policy Department of DAPA, Director |
2013-2014 |
Light Armed Helicopter Division of DAPA, Director |
2006-2018 |
Project Management Office of DAPA |
2005 |
The Office for Government Policy Coordination, Department of Defense Acquisition System Improvement |
1991-2006 |
Small Businesses Development Division, Components and Materials Technology Development Division, Auditing and Inspecting Division of Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy |
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Admissions
2018 |
KOLAS Appraiser (Dynamics/Chemistry), Korea |
2013 |
Licensed Administrative Agent, Korea |
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Awards and Recognitions
2019 |
Green Stripes Order of Service Merit |
2006, 2008 |
Administrator of Defense Acquisition Program Administration Citation |
1998 |
Minister of National Defense Citation |
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Publications / Presentations / ETC
- Korea Defense Industry Association, Defense Industry Consultant (2019-Present)
- Yong-In Digital Industry Development Institute Advisory Committee (2019)
- Anyang Creative Industry Promotion Agency, Small Businesses Technology Development Assessment Division (2018-2019)
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