Jaejoon Kim

Jaejoon Kim is an interdisciplinary legal scholar with research and professional experience at the intersection of criminal justice, cybercrime, cybersecurity, and international law. He holds a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Boston University, with a graduate concentration in Cybercrime Investigation and Cybersecurity, and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) at Korea Cyber University. His academic and professional trajectory reflects a strong focus on cyber-enabled crime, data protection, and transnational legal frameworks.

His research experience includes serving as a Graduate Research Assistant at Boston University, where he contributed to data-driven legal research on identity theft, CSAM, GDPR, and comparative data privacy regulations. He presented research at the 2023 American Society of Criminology (ASC) Conference and co-authored academic book chapters on cybercrime and cyberterrorism, addressing macro- and micro-level approaches to computer crime and preventive measures.

Professionally, Jaejoon currently works as a Paralegal / Legal Researcher at Jipyong LLC, an international law firm in Seoul, where he conducts legal due diligence, drafts transactional documents (AOI, LOI, POA), and researches cross-border disputes, ISDS-related matters, and regulatory issues in sectors such as mining, nuclear energy, and EPC projects. He also drafts and edits legal insight newsletters for Korean and international audiences and serves as a liaison with global law firm ranking institutions, including IFLR1000, Chambers, and Legal 500.

His scholarly profile is further strengthened by specialized training in cybersecurity and cybercrime investigations, including programs with the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) and U.S. DOJ-sponsored cybercrime investigation training. Fluent in Korean and English, and experienced with legal research tools and cyber-investigation technologies, Jaejoon’s profile reflects strong alignment with contemporary scholarship in cyber law, digital crime, and international legal cooperation.