Kim Jaiok

Kim Jaiok

Board Member, Korea Breastfeeding Network

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Consumer rights advocate and civic leader with extensive experience in consumer protection, sustainability, and public policy. Founding member of Consumers Korea and former Executive President who helped develop the organization into a leading force in Korea’s consumer movement. Experienced in international consumer policy, public advisory roles, and civil society leadership.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Consumers Korea (CK) — Executive President (Former)

• Founding member of Consumers Korea.

• Led the organization’s development into a major force within Korea’s consumer

movement and civil society.

• Promoted consumer rights, policy advocacy, and international cooperation.

International Baby Food Action Network (IBFAN) — East Asia Representative (Former)

• Represented East Asia in global initiatives promoting breastfeeding and responsible infant nutrition policies.

Consumers International — Vice President (Former)

• Contributed to global consumer policy development and international advocacy efforts.

ISO Committee on Consumer Policy (COPOLCO) — Chair (Former)

• Led international initiatives to strengthen global consumer protection standards.

CURRENT & RECENT LEADERSHIP ROLES

• Co-Chair, Korea Zero Waste Movement Network

• Board Member, Korea Breastfeeding Network

• Board Member, E-Consumer

• Board Member, Korea Cyber Consumer Association

• Former President, Korea Climate and Environment Network

GOVERNMENT & POLICY ADVISORY ROLES

• Member, Korea National Economic Advisory Council (Presidential Consultative Body)

• Member, Regulatory Reform Committee, Republic of Korea

• Consultative Committee Member, Ministry of Health & Welfare

HONORS & AWARDS

• Order of Civil Merit – Moran Medal, Republic of Korea

• Order of Civil Merit – Seongnyu Medal, Republic of Korea

Awarded for significant contributions to the consumer movement and civil society

development in Korea.

4:15 pm - 5:00 pm

Plenary 5: Building Consumer Literacy and Resistance to Digital Manipulation

Kim Jai Ok (South Korea)

8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Al Meroz Hotel Bangkok

Sub-theme: Safeguarding Breastfeeding in the Digital Age: Protecting Families, Empowering Choices

The digital era has transformed how families receive information—and how they are targeted by commercial interests. On this day, participants will explore how evolving online marketing tactics challenge the International Code, and how Southeast Asia can strengthen digital monitoring and consumer literacy. Together, we will reimagine Code implementation for the age of AI, algorithms, and influencers, ensuring that mothers and families are empowered to make informed decisions free from exploitative marketing.