In Yeol LEE - D&A LLC

In Yeol LEE
Senior Advisor
T. +82 2 3016 5287
F. +82 2 3016 5201
E. iylee@draju.com

Mr. In Yeol LEE is a full-time senior advisor and director of crime investigation research at D&A LLC. His practice is primarily focused on Criminal Defense Litigation and Criminal & Compliance (C&C). While working in the police, Mr. Lee served as Investigator of the Violent Crime Department of Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office, Chief Criminal Investigator, and Chief Operating Officer of Yong In University. He has contributed to responding to investigations on the basis of his professional experience.

Profile

Experience
- - D&A LLC (2016-Present)
  - Adjunct and Visiting Professor, Yongin University (2014-Present)
  - Field Operations Supervisor, Situation Room, Seoul Seodaemun Police Station (2013-2014)
  - Chief, International Crime Investigation Division, Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency (2012)
  - Chief, Violent Crime Unit, Seoul Bangbae Police Station (2010-2011)
  - Chief, Investigation Division, Gyeonggi Bukbu Yeoncheon Police Station (2009)
  - Chief, Criminal Investigation Team and Violent Crime Unit, Gyeonggi Bukbu Namyangju Southern Police Station (2007-2008)
  - Head, Violent Crime Investigation Team, Seoul Seocho Police Station (2001-2006)
  - Dispatched Investigator (responsible for nationwide organized crime, narcotics, and illegal firearms for homicide), Violent Crime Department, Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office (1995-2000)
  - Investigator, Seoul Hyehwa, Seoul Nowon, Seoul Jungbu, and Seoul Gangnam Police Stations, Special Task Force Unit, Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency (1986-1994)
  - Martial Arts Instructor, Special Investigation Department, Macau Judiciary Police (1983-1985)
Education
- - Yong In University Business School (PhD in Security (Introduction to Criminology, Crime Prevention, Private Security, and Terrorism Studies)), 2011)
  - Yong In University Business School (MA in Security, 2002)
Qualifications
- - 7th Dan Black Belt in Judo (2013)
  - 7th Dan Black Belt in Taekwondo and Hapkido (2012)
Languages
- - Korean

Representative Activities

Representative Matters
- - Seoul Regional Police Agency's International Crime Investigation Team (Foreign women prostitution brokerage, overseas expedition gamblers, Guns smuggling and distribution criminals, Industrial technology leakage, International financial fraud, Foreign currency bond counterfeiting and distribution, Illegal entry/exit criminals smuggling counterfeit luxury medicines, etc.)
  - Served as an investigator in the violent division of the Seoul Central Prosecutor's Office <7 years> (Crimes related to the duties of public officials, including Kim Tae-chon, Cho Yang-eun, and other criminals of extortion of corporate violence and special offenders of illegal firearms, drugs, etc.)
  - Macao/Hong Kong Judicial Police Agency Ministry of Justice Ministry of Education, Security Martial Arts Professor <2 years>
  - Seoul Office Special Investigation Task Force Bangbaeseo Seocho-seo Gangnam-seo Jungbu-seo Hyehwa-seo Nowon-seo Gyeonggi Provincial Office Yeoncheon-seo Namyangju-seo Investigation Division Director Violent Crimes Investigation Criminal Team Leader, etc. Accidents, economic crimes, intelligent crimes, violent crimes, violent crimes, scientific investigations, etc.)
  - Kim Jong-il's Special Order The first unauthorized discharge of a dam after the division of the two Koreas: When he served as the head of the investigation department, Kim Jong-il issued a statement of apology for promptly leading the investigation (reported by major 5 media)
- - Chosun Ilbo's Blue Dragon Volunteer Award (Yong Award), 16 local police agencies, 2nd place nationwide
  - Visiting Professor at Yongin University (July 1, 2020 ~ Present)
  - Yongin University Security Secretary Major Criminology Criminal Psychology Police Administration (2014~2020)
  - TV Chosun current affairs tank 'A rare con artist Jo Hee-pal's case' appeared on many panels including the murder of the female owner of a cafe in Suwon
  - It's tropical! Acting on a true story of a murder case KBS emergency dispatch 24 hour panel appearance (Chosun Dong-A Ilbo reported Asan Police Investigation Training Center National Assembly Library National Central Library Beach Kyobo Books sold nationwide)
  - Former Director, Social Safety Research Institute, Police Director, Seoul Judo Association Director, Korean Security Guard Association
  - Former Executive Director, Yongin University Vice-President, Seocho-gu Sports Association
  - Currently Senior Advisor at D&A LLC and director of the Criminal Investigation Research Institute
Publications
- - 『Tropical Night』< Jinyoungsa Publication>2017
  - 『Criminology』 < Jinyoungsa Publications>2019
  - Ph.D. thesis: Relationship bonding between special security guards and airport police based on the perception of the interdependence
Awards & Recognitions
- - Commendation from the Prime Minister
  - Commendation from the Minister of the Interior and Safety
  - Commendation from the Prosecutor General
  - Commendation from the National Intelligence Service
  - Commendation from the Commissioner General of Korean National Police Agency
Press Coverage
- Safety News
  [Column] Financial Crime Prevention Series, Part 2: The Crypto Scam That Swept Gangnam — Why Investigators Trace the Flow of Money First?
  Aug-31-2026
  
  Safety News
  [Column] Why Do Investigative Authorities Examine Corporate Executives’ Records?
  Aug-03-2026
  
  Safety News
  [Column] Crime and Field Insights: What the Seodaemun Overpass Accident Reveals About Safety Management
  Jul-13-2026
  
  Safety News
  [Column] Leaving No Case Unsolved: Why Safety Requires Attention to Every Detail
  Jul-07-2026
  
  Safety News
  [Column] Lessons from the Imjin River Disaster: False Safety and the Serious Accidents Punishment Act
  Jul-01-2026
  
  Safety News
  [Column] The Key to Preventing Serious Accidents Lies on the Front Lines
  Jun-22-2026
- Safety News
  [New Publication] D&A Senior Advisor In Yeol LEE Publishes Novel 408, Drawing on 30 Years of Police and Prosecutorial Investigative Experience
  Jun-09-2026
  
  Safety News
  Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility: Finding a Balance in the Serious Accidents Punishment Act
  Nov-10-2025
  
  Jeonbuk Domin Ilbo
  The 204th Korean Knowledge Forum Successfully Concludes with Distinguished Lectures and Performances
  Oct-27-2024
D&A News
- Firm News
  DR & AJU Senior Advisor In Yeol LEE Appears on KBS Program KCSI: Smoking Gun Season 2
  Sep-30-2024

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