Tag: Korea
Firms steer Korean shipbuilder’s USD1.55bn bond issuance
Firms advise on HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering’s KRW2.37 trillion (USD1.55 billion) zero-coupon exchangeable bond issuance
APAC Legal Congress reviews shift to strategic business roles
APAC Legal Congress puts spotlight on shifting role among in-house counsel as strategic business partners
Firms steer Hyundai Home Shopping delisting plan in Korea
Yoon & Yang, Shin & Kim and Kim & Chang are advising on a proposed July delisting of Hyundai Home Shopping from the KOSPI
Yoon & Yang unveils rejigged Vietnam plan with VILAF
South Korean law firm Yoon & Yang has restructured its Vietnam strategy by securing a co-location arrangement
Asia’s AI era
As artificial intelligence reshapes economies and industries, jurisdictions across Asia are racing to set the rules for the AI age
Firms act on Korean USD854m livestock feed sale to Royal De Heus
Firms advising on Korea’s CJ CheilJedang Corporation’s USD854 million sale of its global feed and livestock business to Royal De Heus have highlighted
Power shift
From offshore wind zones to new grid infrastructure laws, Asian jurisdictions are reshaping the region’s energy sector
Shin & Kim rope in former Korea Exchange vice-chairman
South Korean law firm Shin & Kim has hired former vice-chairman at the Korea Exchange Hyojae Cho as a senior adviser to strengthen the firm’s capabilities
Vietnam head at Jipyong shares growth plans, market outlook
Dong Ho Yoo, the new head of Jipyong Vietnam as of 1 February, has unveiled his plans to strengthen the firm’s existing services
In-house counsel role highlighted at year-end event in South Korea
The In-House Counsel Forum marked the end of 2025 with its annual meeting in Seoul, highlighting the role of in-house counsel in compliance and risk management
Trio drive first UK IPO on KOSDAQ
Cambridge-based TeraView Holdings has become the first UK company to list on the Korea Securities Dealers Automated Quotations market (KOSDAQ)
Yoon & Yang deepens cross-border finance bench with senior duo
Yoon & Yang has hired Young-Joon Cho and Eun Sik Shin to expand its cross-border and offshore finance capabilities
Safeguarding consumers: Legal frameworks in Asia
From stricter e-commerce regulations to clearer liability standards, consumer laws are reshaping accountability across the region
TSMP Law taps former monetary authority deputy director
TSMP Law hired former MAS deputy director Harsharan Kaur to lead its investigations and financial regulatory practice
Korea’s Top Lawyers
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils the A-List of Korea's top lawyers
Make your nominations now for Korea Law Firm Awards 2025
Asia Business Law Journal is conducting extensive research for the 2025 Korea Law Firm Awards, the results of which will be announced in the next edition
IHCF Fall Academy 2025 attracts corporate counsel in Seoul
IHCF hosted its Fall Academy on 20 Sept in Seoul, drawing 100+ participants from member companies and law firms
Yoon & Yang boosts antitrust practice with senior duo
Yoon & Yang hired Keum Seok Oh and Yeong Ho Shin to boost its antitrust practice
Comparison of laws regarding stablecoins
As stablecoins reshape global finance, regulators are developing different legal approaches
Lee & Ko recruits ex-prosecutor, strengthens criminal defence
Lee & Ko appoints former chief prosecutor Hoo Gon Kim as managing partner and head of criminal defence
Yoon & Yang expands M&A team with fresh talent
Yoon & Yang boosts its M&A team with partners Jin Kook Lee and So Yeon Yoon
Fresh talent advances Dentons Lee’s construction, disputes
Dentons Lee has hired Kyoung-ho Kim in Seoul to enhance its expertise in international construction, infrastructure, energy, and disputes
Riding the undercurrents
Legal work in Asia's insurance sector is rising amid regulatory shifts and global disruptions
Lee & Ko, Kim & Chang lead on SK Group’s USD633m buy
SK Innovation acquired full ownership of SK Enmove in a USD633 million deal advised by Lee & Ko and Kim & Chang
Yulchon hires Korea’s ex-deputy prosecutor general
Yulchon hires ex-deputy prosecutor general Nam Kwan Cho as partner
Former Supreme Court justice boosts Bae Kim & Lee’s IP team
Bae, Kim & Lee has strengthened its IP litigation team with the appointment of former Supreme Court justice Kitaik Lee
Legaltech a real change in lawyer’s work: Seoul forum
Legal experts discussed tech-driven changes at the 2025 Korea Legal-Tech Forum in Seoul
Yoon & Yang fortifies cross-border M&A team with new partner
Yoon & Yang strengthens its cross-border M&A team with the addition of Brandon Ryu as senior foreign attorney
Yulchon hires former colonel in defence industry boost
Yulchon hires ex-army colonel Nan Hyung Kim as partner to boost its overseas defence industry team offerings
Doing Business in Korea
Asia Business Law Journal and IHCF present a guide for global companies eyeing Korea’s legal and business scene
Korean firm Daeryun to open first overseas office in New York
Daeryun, which is a Korean law firm established in 2018, has chosen New York as its first overseas office outside South Korea
Addleshaw expands Korea focus with key hire in Singapore
Addleshaw Goddard boosts Korea-focused arbitration capabilities with key partner hire in Singapore
Yoon & Yang hires quartet with international expertise
Yoon & Yang hires four senior lawyers with global experience, including ex-Yulchon MP Hee Woong Yoon as senior partner
Korea’s LKB and Pyeong San merge, eyeing cross-border work
LKB & Partners and Pyeong San are merging to scale up and expand their cross-border legal services
Lee & Ko, Kim & Chang lead on USD1.8bn specialty gas buy
Lee & Ko and Kim & Chang advised Hahn & Company on its $1.8B acquisition of SK Specialty
First non-Korean secretary-general at KCAB International
Pui-Ki Ta is KCAB International's first non-Korean secretary-general
Yoon & Yang continues expansion with hires of three ex-judges
Yoon & Yang expands by hiring three former judges to strengthen its litigation practice
Shin & Kim strengthens disputes calibre with quartet hire
Shin & Kim strengthens its litigation practice with new high-profile hires
Barun Law adds talent with a former FSS senior investigator
Barun Law hires Moo Sung Jin, former FSS senior investigator and financial regulation expert, enhancing their team
Cross-border M&A veteran joins Kim & Chang with his team
Sang Jin Han, with nearly 30 years at Cleary Gottlieb, joins Korea's top law firm Kim & Chang, bringing a team of three
DLG expands into the US with new office in Silicon Valley
DLG opens its first US office in Silicon Valley to support Korean investments
Quartet guides Korea’s largest IPO since January 2022
LG CNS’s KRW1.2 trillion IPO, South Korea’s largest since 2022, was guided by Quartet of firms
Balancing K-AI
South Korea's AI Basic Act, effective in 2026, balances innovation and regulation for law firms
Korea Law Firm Awards
Asia Business Law Journal names the country’s top law firms. Miran Lim and Byung Jin Park report
Baker McKenzie KLP JV adds arbitration veteran in Seoul
Baker McKenzie KLP JV has added arbitration veteran Sean Sung Woo Lim as a partner in Seoul
Korea’s Top Lawyers
Following an extensive nomination process, Asia Business Law Journal unveils the A-List of Korea's top lawyers. Miran Lim and Byung Jin Park report
Make your nominations now for Korea Law Firm Awards 2024
Asia Business Law Journal is conducting extensive research for the 2024 Korea Law Firm Awards, the results of which will be announced in December 2024
Korea Outbound Investment Guide
Partnering with top law firms, we offer key insights on handling commercial disputes, IP protection, and investment strategies globally
Appetite for M&A
After a long lull in investment activity, m&a deals are picking up across asia
Analysis of AI regulatory frameworks in South Korea
In a digital era, AI reshapes our world, revolutionizing industries and societies
Korea Law Firm Awards
Asia Business Law Journal names the country's top law firms. Lim Miran and Chandu Gopalakrishnan report
Korea’s Top 100 Lawyers
Asia Business Law Journal reveals the top 100 lawyers practising in South Korea
Korea Outbound Investment Guide
Collaborating with renowned law firms, we provide invaluable insights on navigating commercial disputes, IP protection, and investment strategies across various countries
Make your nominations now for Korea Law Firm Awards 2023/2024
Asia Business Law Journal is conducting extensive research for the 2023/2024 Korea Law Firm Awards, the results of which will be announced in December 2023
Pursuit of parity
With a South Korean committee for women arbitrators firmly in place, we seek expert views on the way forward for arbitration in the country
Damage controls
After months of clamping down and chaos, South Korea is taking a hard look at how to create a safe space for cryptocurrency to flourish while safeguarding investors
Make your nominations now for Korea Law Firm Awards
Asia Business Law Journal is conducting extensive research for the 2022/2023 Korea Law Firm Awards. The results will be announced in December 2022
Korea Outbound Investment Guide 2022
Expert lawyers in some of the most exciting economies around the Asia-Pacific and Africa provide practical advice to Korean in-house counsel and senior management on managing their investments in these jurisdictions
Investment strategies in Mozambique for Korean investors
Mozambique is a developing country with many business opportunities for South Korean investors, and with the legislation required to safeguard investment in force
Korea Outbound Investment Guide – Foreword
One of the most digitalised and advanced nations, South Korea has been transformed into a technological powerhouse thanks to large conglomerates and government efforts to leverage startups to create disruptive innovation
KICA elects new chairman
The Korea In-house Counsel Association held its annual general meeting on 19 January and elected Kim Sung-Han, head of management office at Golfzon Newdin Holdings, as its new chairman and president
KICA celebrates 10th anniversary
The Korea In-house Counsel Association celebrated its 10th anniversary on 2 November and published a digital book to commemorate this milestone











































































































