Senior Advisor
Youn Seob LEE
Environment
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Mr. Youn Seob Lee is an expert on environmental issues with 27 years of experience at the Ministry of Environment, where he developed a deep understanding and expertise in analyzing and addressing various environmental issues. He has also acquired global expertise in environmental issues through his work at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in China. Additionally, he has extensive experience in dealing with environmental issues from a corporate perspective, having served as an environmental advisor for major domestic companies.
At Lee & Ko Environment and ESG teams, Mr. Lee offers high-level integrated solutions in areas such as obtaining environmental permits and licenses, developing ESG management strategies, managing product safety, responding to environmental accidents, and regulatory reforms.
At Lee & Ko Environment and ESG teams, Mr. Lee offers high-level integrated solutions in areas such as obtaining environmental permits and licenses, developing ESG management strategies, managing product safety, responding to environmental accidents, and regulatory reforms.
Education
| 2001 | Hanyang University Graduate School – M.S. in Civil Engineering |
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| 1997 | Iowa State University - Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering |
| 1990 | 25th National Technical High Civil Service Examination |
| 1990 | Hanyang University – B.S. in Civil Engineering |
Work Experience
| 2024-Present | Lee & Ko |
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| 2021-2024 | Environmental Advisor, Samsung Electronics |
| 2018-2021 | Consultant for Design Firms (Kyung Hwa Engineering & Lime Engineering) |
| 2018-2021 | Adjunct and Special Appointment Professor, Kookmin University and Hanyang University |
| 2018-2020 | Chairman, Environmental Monitoring Committee, SK Hynix |
| 2016-2017 | Director General for Planning and Coordination, Ministry of Environment |
| 2015-2017 | Environmental Chief Advisor, Saenuri Party |
| 2010-2013 | Minister-Counselor, Embassy of the Republic of Korea in China |
| 2009-2016 | Director General, Ministry of Environment |
| 2009-2010 | Senior Administrative Officer, Office of the President of Korea (Blue House) |
| 2003-2006 | United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) |
| 2001-2009 | Director, Ministry of Environment |
| 1990-2001 | Deputy Director and Director, Ministry of Environment |
Languages
| Korean and English |
Awards and Recognitions
| 2016 | Order of Merit for the Red Turf |
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| 1999 | Presidential Commendation |
