Joomin Lee
Senior advisor

E-MAIL

joomin.lee@seumlaw.com

TEL

+82.2.562.3115

FAX

+82.2.562.3393

Practice Area

  • Strategy development for police and prosecutorial investigations, Response to major accident and safety-risk,
    Response to investigations and supervision by public and administrative agencies, Corporate criminal defense, General criminal matters

Education

  • 2025 Yonsei University, Graduate School of Engineering, Advanced Engineering Program (AEP)- Completed
  • 2020 Hansei University (Ph.D.)
  • 2003 Yonsei University (M.A)
  • 1985 Korean National Police University

Language

Korean, English

Joomin is an expert in policing and criminal investigation, having served for approximately 34 years at the Korean National Police Agency across key positions in investigation, intelligence, and international affairs.

He held major posts including Commissioner of the Seoul, Incheon, and Ulsan Metropolitan Police Agencies, Director General of the Foreign Affairs Bureau, and Chief Intelligence Review Officer at the National Police Agency, where he oversaw major criminal investigations, intelligence operations, and the establishment of international cooperative investigation systems.

Joomin also served as Police Attaché (Consul) at the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in New York, contributing to the protection of Korean nationals overseas and building a foundation for international public-safety cooperation.

In addition, as the President of the Korea Road Traffic Authority, Joomin oversaw transportation and safety policy development, organizational management, and the improvement of public-safety infrastructure, gaining extensive experience across national safety and risk-management fields.

Based on this background, Joomin currently supports SEUM Law in matters including strategic advice during investigation and inquiry stages, response to major accidents and safety risks, and government-relations advisory services related to public institutions and licensing.


Experience
  • 2025-present
    SEUM
  • 2021-24
    President, KoROAD(Korea Road Traffic Authority)
  • 2017-18
    Commissioner, Seoul Metropolitan Police
  • 2017
    Commissioner, Incheon Metropolitan Police
  • 2016-17
    Director General, Foreign Affairs Bureau, Korean National Police Agency
  • 2015-16
    Commissioner, Ulsan Metropolitan Police
  • 2014-15
    Chief Intelligence Review Officer, Korean National Police Agency
  • 2014
    Chief, Suwon Nambu Police Station
  • 2013-14
    Chief, Intelligence Division, Gyeonggi Provincial Police
  • 2012-13
    Director, Welfare Policy Division, Personnel Bureau, Korean National Police Agency
  • 2011-12
    Director, Foreign Intelligence Division, Foreign Affairs Bureau, Korean National Police Agency
  • 2011
    Chief, Seoul Yeongdeungpo Police Station
  • 2007-10
    Police Attaché (Consul), Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in New York
  • 2006-07
    Director, Intelligence Division 2, Intelligence Bureau, Korean National Police Agency
  • 2005-06
    Chief, Gangwon Goseong Police Station
  • 2003-05
    Office of the President (Cheong Wa Dae)
  • 1998-2003
    Intelligence Bureau, Korean National Police Agency
Publications
  • 2019 Red Stripes Order of Service Merit, (Hongjo-geunjeong Medal), Republic of Korea 2013 Presidential Commenations, Republic of Korea
  • 2013 Presidential Commenations, Republic of Korea
  • 2010 Citation, New Jersey General Assembly, USA
  • 2009 Citation, Asian American Judicial Advisory Council of New York & New Jersey
  • 2008 Leadership Award, New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police
  • 2008 Community Service Award, Bergen County Board of Chosen Freeholders, New Jersey
  • 2006 Service Merit Medal, Prime Minister’s Commendation (Geunjeong Medal), Republic of Korea