JIPYONG LLC

Senior Advisor

Kyoung Bae KWON

TEL +82-2-6200-1843
FAX +82-2-6200-0811
E-MAIL kbkwon@jipyong.com

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Consultant Kyoung-Bae Kwon has been promoting the value of safety management at many industrial sites for the past 30 years. Mr. Kwon has provided consulting services for establishing and effectively operating safety management systems to major companies and organizations in a wide range of fields including chemical, semiconductor, automotive, aviation, shipbuilding, heavy industry, shipping, construction and public sectors. In addition to training, auditing and consulting related to safety management systems, he has conducted safety diagnosis of on-site facilities and processes, diagnosis of organizational safety culture, assessment of organizations’ compliance with safety, health, and environmental laws and regulations as well as workplace internal audits, supporting clients' safety management to ensure safer workplaces.

Education Close

2017Seoul National University of Technology (Ph.D. in Energy System Engineering)
1999Pohang University of Science & Technology (M.S. in Environmental Engineering)
1995Seoul National University (B.S. in Naval Architecture & Ocean Engineering)

Experience Close

2025-PresentJIPYONG LLC
2022-2024CEO, Safety Management Institute
2022-2024Consultant, Dentons Lee
2021-2022HSEQ Manager, Internal Auditor, Instructor, DL Chemical
2013-2014HSE Supervisor, Thenamaris
2005-2009Senior Examiner, Senior Instructor, DNV
2004-2020Senior Researcher, Korea Institute of Sports Science
2000-2003Korea Standard Association
1995-1997HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

Notable Achievements Close

Advice on investigation of LNG carrier accident and consultation on technical matters (2024)
Investigation of the Busan New Port accident (2022)
Audit of EHS compliance at a business site in Indonesia (2022)
Audit of HSEQ management system at Cariflex’s plant in Brazil (2021)
Detailed safety diagnosis of the secondary battery manufacturing process (2020)
Implementation of a legal compliance management system for EHS regulations (2018)
Audit of the Quality Management System (QMS) at the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center (2017, 2018)
Audit of shipbuilding processes at the Subic Shipyard in the Philippines (2018)
Vessel inspection for KLCSM (2018)
Advice on registration as TENNET supplier (2016)
Advice on the approval of GTT equipment (2016)
Research project for the development of a standard manual on GHG inventory for vessels (2015)
Equipment audit for Offshore Kinetics (2012)
PIPELAY VESSLE PROJECT AUDIT (2011)
Development and evaluation of a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) index (2007)
Quality audit of a DRILLSHIP project (2007)
Audit of Primorsk Shipping Company in Russia (2006)
Audit of Nakhodka Ship Repair Yard in Russia (2006)
Investigation of an LNG carrier incident (2006)
Audit and training on quality, environment, and safety for shipping companies
Audit and training on quality, environment, and safety for public institutions on chemical, metal, automotive, semiconductor, heavy industry, construction, machinery
Plan for monitoring greenhouse gas and verification of emissions
Corporate Responsibility Assessment
Verification of Sustainability Reports
Safety Culture Assessment (ISRS)
Investigation of industrial safety accidents and establishment of measures to prevent recurrence
Advice on the establishment of major disaster management systems

Speaking Engagements and Publications Close

2025Administrative Interpretation of Major Labor Cases (Co-Author), JoongAng Economy
2008The Structural Analysis of Bicycle Frames for optimization, KISS
2007The Testing and Evaluation of Bicycle Frames, KISS
2006The Development of Bicycle Frame Standard, KISS
2006The Analysis of Bicycle Industries, KISS
2006The Development of Impact Measuring System of Boxing Gloves and Headguards, KISS